A Snoopy-Themed McDonald's Toy Set From 2001 Is Worth More Money Today

One of the many reasons consumers enjoy visiting a drive-thru window, or fast food counter, is to get some delicious bites for a great price. While many fast food chains have outstanding value meals, only McDonald's has the iconic Happy Meal — a tasty collection of your favorite things to eat, as well as a free toy included in every box.

If you have been collecting McDonald's toys for a while, you might want to dig into your stash and see if you can find any examples from "The Many Lives of Snoopy" series. That's right, the famous beagle from the "Peanuts" cartoons, comics, and movies had a line of Happy Meal toys released in 2001 and, according to Work and Money, they can be worth a lot today — depending on the condition. While it might not be worth a fortune, it could certainly help you buy a few more Happy Meals and whatever McDonald's current toy offering might be — which might skyrocket in value in the years to come.

While you might question if a fast food combo can save you money, these Happy Meal toys can certainly make you money. Debuting in 1950, "Peanuts" became a beloved classic thanks to Charlie Brown, his friends, and of course, his loyal dog Snoopy. The 2001 toy set is devoted specifically to Snoopy lovers, with the full set containing 16 different versions of the dog — showcasing all of the many lives and occupations Snoopy portrayed over the years.

Collect Peanuts lists all of the versions of the McDonald's toy release, including: The Artists, The Astronaut, The Attorney, The Author, The Baseball Player, The Beaglescout, The Carpenter, The Chef, The Cowboy, The Dentist, The Detective, The Diver, The Farmer, The Film Director, The Fireman, The Flying Ace, The Graduate, Joe Cool, The Juggler, McDonald's Crew, The Musician, The Policeman, The Sailor, The Scientist, The Singer, The Surgeon, The Valentine, and The Waiter. All of these figures have a designated pocket in a McDonald's Snoopy Original Bag — which completes the set. A full set of this McDonald's toy collection was listed for $390 on ebay, as of June 2025.

In the same fashion that "Star Wars" collectibles have only increased in worth over time, "Peanuts" has maintained a devoted and loyal fanbase — may of which who are willing to pay top dollar for merchandise, memorabilia, and collectibles that have only gone up in value since their first release. One eBay listing has a vintage lot of Peanuts Snoopy figures, for $275, that can be used as holiday decorations and come with a variety of characters, including Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, and more.

It's not just toys and figures from the series that can come with a hefty price tag, either. Original "Peanut" comic strips have been known to sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction over the last 25 years, including a Dr. J signed basketball comic strip for $20,123, a "Snoopy vs. The Red Baron" comic for $101,575, and a "Charlie Brown's rainy baseball game" strip for $113,525.