Ronald McDonald

Ronald McDonald was introduced as the primary mascot for the McDonald's fast-food chain in 1963, originally portrayed by Willard Scott. The character was designed to appeal to children as a friendly clown associated with the brand, eventually becoming one of the most recognizable icons in global advertising history. By the early 21st century, his presence in public marketing campaigns began to diminish as the company shifted its branding strategy toward health and modernization.

Funko released this version of the mascot as part of their Pop! Ad Icons series, a collection dedicated to celebrating figures from advertising and corporate history. The figure depicts the character in his signature yellow jumpsuit and red-striped undershirt, reflecting the classic aesthetic popularized during the mid-to-late 20th century. Like other items in the Ad Icons line, it was designed to tap into nostalgia and the cultural saturation of brand mascots, and it has since become a staple for collectors of both vinyl figures and commercial memorabilia.