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PHOTOS of McDonalds restaurants and merchandise from the 80s and 90s have emerged - with some weird and wonderful results.

The fast food chain, which opened its first branch in the US in 1955, has been a popular place for families and kids for years.

The play area at McDonald's was every child's dream
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The play area at McDonald's was every child's dreamCredit: Bored Panda

From food-shaped chairs and stools to games and wordsearches on the tray liners, it was the best place for birthday parties and after-school dinners.

But some of the photos, posted on website , show how much times have changed.

One example is a McDonald's ash tray, which were in most restaurants before the smoking ban in the UK was made legal in 2007.

The photos also show other menu items that are now long gone, including the McSalad Shaker, which was introduced in 2000 but was replaced with their Premium salads three years later.

Here are is the round-up of pictures of days gone by at McDonald's.

Burger me!

The cheeky burger seats brought a bit of fun to the restaurant
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The cheeky burger seats brought a bit of fun to the restaurantCredit: Bored Panda

Shaken, not stirred

The shaker salads were a jazzy introduction to its ever-expanding menu back in the 2000s
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The shaker salads were a jazzy introduction to its ever-expanding menu back in the 2000sCredit: Bored Panda

Ice Ice Baby

The towering cones were a highlight after your burgers and fries
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The towering cones were a highlight after your burgers and friesCredit: Bored Panda

Smokey Robinson

Back when smoking was legal in restaurants, pubs and bars, the smoking section of the restaurants came with their ash trays
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Back when smoking was legal in restaurants, pubs and bars, the smoking section of the restaurants came with their ash traysCredit: Bored Panda

Styrofoam plates

Before McDonalds became more eco-friendly with its paper and cardboard packing, styrofoam boxes were on the menu
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Before McDonalds became more eco-friendly with its paper and cardboard packing, styrofoam boxes were on the menuCredit: Bored Panda

Cat's out the bag

You could once upon a time get your very own glass mug with America's most sarcastic cat, Garfield
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You could once upon a time get your very own glass mug with America's most sarcastic cat, GarfieldCredit: Bored Panda

I'm puzzled

Word searches, puzzles and other games used to be featured on the sheet trays
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Word searches, puzzles and other games used to be featured on the sheet traysCredit: Bored Panda

That's handy!

Other toys included plastic gloves, featuring Ronald McDonald, which could be used as puppets
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Other toys included plastic gloves, featuring Ronald McDonald, which could be used as puppetsCredit: Bored Panda

Plastic fantastic

Some toys from the 80s were just miniature versions of its menu options
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Some toys from the 80s were just miniature versions of its menu optionsCredit: Bored Panda
Chicken nuggets, fries and dips were other toys you could get in the 80s
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Chicken nuggets, fries and dips were other toys you could get in the 80sCredit: Bored Panda

What's up, Doc?

McDonalds also had Tiny Toons, the popular 90s cartoon series, racing toys as part of its Happy Meal
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McDonalds also had Tiny Toons, the popular 90s cartoon series, racing toys as part of its Happy MealCredit: Bored Panda

Dish you were still here...

You could even get free plates with Happy Meals, such as these Disney Hercules plates
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You could even get free plates with Happy Meals, such as these Disney Hercules platesCredit: Bored Panda

Tale as old as time

Other toys included the "Disney Video Masterpiece" range, which featured some of the most loved-characters from the films
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Other toys included the "Disney Video Masterpiece" range, which featured some of the most loved-characters from the filmsCredit: Bored Panda

It's a-me, Mario!

Popular games, including Super Mario Bros. 3, were also featured on the boxes
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Popular games, including Super Mario Bros. 3, were also featured on the boxesCredit: Bored Panda

If you're missing having McDonald's, the good news is several of its UK branches have reopened for delivery and drive-thru for the first time since lockdown.

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We've compiled a list of all the places that are open so far.

We also revealed a further 500 restaurants will also start delivering as of next week.

Meanwhile, for those who are missing breakfast, the fast food chain has shined some light of when it will return.

McDonald’s to reopen 975 restaurants for drive-thru and delivery next week
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