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'''KFC''' ('''Kentucky Fried Chicken''') is an American chain of fried chicken fast food restaurants and the world's largest of its kind. It was founded in 1952 by [[Colonel Sanders]]. | '''KFC''' ('''Kentucky Fried Chicken''') is an American chain of fried chicken fast food restaurants and the world's largest of its kind. It was founded in 1952 by [[Colonel Sanders]]. | ||
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:The Big Steal.png|thumb|left|200px|The KFC commercial.]] |
| − | + | == Canada == | |
| − | + | [[File:Canadian-kfc-cups.jpg|250px|thumb|left|KFC Simpsons cups (front view)]][[File:Canadian-kfc-cups-2.jpg|250px|thumb|KFC Simpsons cups (rear view)]] | |
| + | === 1993 promotion === | ||
| + | KFC [[Canada]] developed several collaborations with ''[[The Simpsons]]'', beginning in [[1993]] with a promotional campaign that included two original animated commercials and collectible drinkware. | ||
| − | == List of commercials == | + | The first commercial promoted a special offer in which customers received a free bottle of [[7 Up]] with the purchase of a 15-piece bucket of chicken. The advertisement featured [[Homer]] purchasing the meal and mistakenly believing he had stolen the drink because it was not charged separately.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh2B058R4Ks The Simpsons KFC Commercial - Free 7 UP]</ref> The second commercial promoted a Popcorn Chicken Combo that included a free ''The Simpsons'' collector cup. In the advertisement, Homer attempts to escape from the [[Springfield Nuclear Power Plant]] to visit KFC, only to find that [[Mr. Burns]] has already obtained the promotional cup. The campaign included a set of four reusable plastic cups featuring Homer, [[Bart]], [[Lisa]], and [[Marge]], each decorated with character artwork and a themed phrase. Collectors have identified the phrases as “No Problemo” (Homer), “No Way, Man” (Bart), “Oh, Brother!” (Lisa), and “Come ’N’ Get It” (Marge).<ref>[https://eyeonspringfield.wordpress.com/2012/06/17/1993-kfc-cups-set/ The Simpsons KFC Cups Set]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSimpsons/comments/1lzgz38/the_simpsons_1993_kfc_canada_cups/ The Simpsons 1993 KFC Canada Cups]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1-Xcridops KFC Simpsons Commercial 1993]</ref> |
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{{TB|Homer, getting a bucket and a free 2-liter [[7 Up]] (as part of an actual promotion KFC offered) with it, thinks he's stealing it. (Later aired in [[Australia]] in 1998)}} | {{TB|Homer, getting a bucket and a free 2-liter [[7 Up]] (as part of an actual promotion KFC offered) with it, thinks he's stealing it. (Later aired in [[Australia]] in 1998)}} | ||
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| − | == | + | [[File:2009 KFC Canada promotion 2.jpg|250px|thumb|left]][[File:2009 KFC Canada promotion.jpg|250px|thumb|20th Anniversary toys]] |
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| − | + | === 2009 promotion === | |
| − | + | In [[2009]], KFC Canada released a collection celebrating the 20th anniversary of ''The Simpsons''. The promotion consisted of six collectible figures: Homer Simpson, Marge Simpson, Bart Simpson, Lisa Simpson, [[Krusty the Clown]], and [[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon]]. The figures were distributed individually in packaging featuring ''The Simpsons'' 20th Anniversary branding and became a notable Canadian fast-food collectible.<ref>[https://www.kijiji.ca/v-art-collectibles/city-of-toronto/the-simpsons-20th-years-action-figure-kfc-complete-set-of-6/1723251059 The Simpsons 20th Years Action Figure KFC Complete Set of 6]</ref><ref>[https://poshmark.ca/listing/Simpsons-20th-Anniversary-KFC-Collectible-Figures-in-original-Packaging-Set-of-3-68f91bd54fbbfdad8c5efdb2 Simpsons 20th Anniversary KFC Collectible Figures in original Packaging Set of 3]</ref> | |
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| − | + | == Australia == | |
| − | + | [[File:1997 KFC Australia sandcastle.png|250px|thumb|Sandcastle]] | |
| − | + | [[File:1998 KFC Australia toppers.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Australian topperss]][[File:1998 KFC Australia cups.png|250px|thumb|left|Australian cups]] | |
| + | === 1997 promotion === | ||
| + | KFC [[Australia]] released several The Simpsons promotions during the late 1990s, including exclusive toys, cups, and localized advertising campaigns. | ||
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| + | In [[1997]], KFC Kids' Meals featured the Sandcastle Set, a beach-themed collectible made of four interlocking plastic pieces. The set included [[Homer]], [[Marge]], [[Lisa]], [[Bart]], and [[Maggie]], which together formed a complete Simpsons sandcastle. Unlike traditional fast-food toys, the pieces were designed to connect into one larger display item.<ref>[https://eyeonspringfield.wordpress.com/2012/05/03/kfc-sandcastle-set/ The Simpsons KFC Sandcastle Set]</ref><ref>[https://starboardgames.com.au/product/like-new-kfc-the-simpsons-sandcastle-promotional-toy-complete-set-of-4-1998/ Like New KFC The Simpsons Sandcastle Promotional Toy Complete Set of 4 1998]</ref><ref>[https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/286924407606 The Simpsons Sandcastle Complete Set KFC Kids Meal Australia Promo Toy Rare 1997]</ref> | ||
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| − | [[ | + | In early [[1998]], KFC Australia adapted the two Canadian 1993 ''The Simpsons'' commercials for the Australian market. The first advertisement reused the Canadian Homer-at-KFC footage promoting the 7 Up offer, but changed the details for Australia, including the use of a 1.25-litre bottle instead of the Canadian 2-litre promotion.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0OJ_QWeA4k KFC Australia - Simpsons Feast with free 7Up - 30 Second Ad (January 1998)]</ref> |
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| + | The second Australian adaptation reused footage from the Canadian collector cup commercial but changed the ending to promote Australian ''The Simpsons'' cups. The commercial existed in different versions: most Australian locations promoted the regular collectible cups,<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xv0Xmy2Ibc Australian KFC The Simpsons Advert (1998) Meal/Cup Offer]</ref> while other locations had an additional Topper & Cup promotion featuring character toppers, including Lisa toppers shown in the commercial. In the Topper & Cup version, the original Mr. Burns storyline was replaced with footage advertising the toppers and cups. Collector listings confirm the existence of 1998 Australian ''The Simpsons'' promotional cups with interchangeable character tops, including Homer, Bart, Lisa, and Marge designs.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQs5lp-UL4w KFC - Simpsons/Lisa Topper & Cup (1998, Australia)]</ref><ref>[https://www.carousell.sg/p/the-simpsons-usa-drink-topper-cup-homer-marge-maggie-bart-simpson-1180472862/?srsltid=AfmBOopLDvAfrLG6d7T-cIqde63CteM7cAZW4Pk-bhn4lQljayusyVtK The Simpsons USA drink topper & cup Homer Marge Maggie Bart Simpson]</ref> | ||
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| + | == United Kingdom == | ||
| + | [[File:KFC "Get Sporty" toys.jpg|300px|thumb|Get Sporty with The Simpsons]] | ||
| + | KFC [[United Kingdom]] released two major ''The Simpsons'' Kids' Meal toy collections. | ||
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| + | === "Get Sporty with The Simpsons" Kidz Meal toys === | ||
| + | The first was Get Sporty with ''The Simpsons'' (2003), a five-piece set featuring interactive sports-themed toys:<ref>[https://eyeonspringfield.wordpress.com/2012/06/17/kfc-get-sporty-set/ KFC Get Sporty Set]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20030812091426/http://www.kfc.co.uk:80/kids/ KFC UK (2003)]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20030812091557/http://www.kfc.co.uk/kids/new.html "Get Sporty with The Simpsons" Kidz Meal (KFC UK)]</ref> | ||
| + | *[[Bowling|Bowlin']] [[Homer]] – a pull-back bowling game where Homer knocks down pins. | ||
| + | *[[Tennis]] [[Marge]] – a rotating tennis game featuring Marge hitting a ball toward a Homer target. | ||
| + | *Skateboard [[Bart]] – a launcher toy where Bart rides across spinning character targets. | ||
| + | *[[Ice hockey|Ice Hockey]] [[Lisa]] – a tabletop hockey game inspired by Lisa’s role as a goalie in the episode “Lisa on Ice.” | ||
| + | *[[Miniature Golf|Mini Golf]] [[Maggie]] – a miniature golf-style pinball game. | ||
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| + | The collection was notable because each toy had a functional game mechanism rather than being a simple figurine. | ||
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| + | [[File:KFC All Aboard with The Simpsons.jpg|right|300px|thumb|All Aboard with The Simpsons]] | ||
| + | === "All Aboard with The Simpsons" Kidz Meal toys === | ||
| + | In late 2004 and early 2005, KFC released All Aboard with The Simpsons, another Kids' Meal promotion with a winter theme. The collection included:<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20041205201903/http:/www.kfc.co.uk/index/promotion.php?id=37&promotion_name=Simpsons "All Aboard with The Simpsons" Kidz Meal (KFC UK)]</ref> | ||
* [[Homer]] Donut Train | * [[Homer]] Donut Train | ||
* [[Marge]] & [[Maggie]] Toboggan Ramp | * [[Marge]] & [[Maggie]] Toboggan Ramp | ||
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* [[Lisa]] Snow Sledge | * [[Lisa]] Snow Sledge | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:36, July 20, 2026
- For the in-show location, see KFC (location).
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) is an American chain of fried chicken fast food restaurants and the world's largest of its kind. It was founded in 1952 by Colonel Sanders.
Contents
Canada[edit]
1993 promotion[edit]
KFC Canada developed several collaborations with The Simpsons, beginning in 1993 with a promotional campaign that included two original animated commercials and collectible drinkware.
The first commercial promoted a special offer in which customers received a free bottle of 7 Up with the purchase of a 15-piece bucket of chicken. The advertisement featured Homer purchasing the meal and mistakenly believing he had stolen the drink because it was not charged separately.[1] The second commercial promoted a Popcorn Chicken Combo that included a free The Simpsons collector cup. In the advertisement, Homer attempts to escape from the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant to visit KFC, only to find that Mr. Burns has already obtained the promotional cup. The campaign included a set of four reusable plastic cups featuring Homer, Bart, Lisa, and Marge, each decorated with character artwork and a themed phrase. Collectors have identified the phrases as “No Problemo” (Homer), “No Way, Man” (Bart), “Oh, Brother!” (Lisa), and “Come ’N’ Get It” (Marge).[2][3][4]
List of commercials[edit]
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2009 promotion[edit]
In 2009, KFC Canada released a collection celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Simpsons. The promotion consisted of six collectible figures: Homer Simpson, Marge Simpson, Bart Simpson, Lisa Simpson, Krusty the Clown, and Apu Nahasapeemapetilon. The figures were distributed individually in packaging featuring The Simpsons 20th Anniversary branding and became a notable Canadian fast-food collectible.[5][6]
Australia[edit]
1997 promotion[edit]
KFC Australia released several The Simpsons promotions during the late 1990s, including exclusive toys, cups, and localized advertising campaigns.
In 1997, KFC Kids' Meals featured the Sandcastle Set, a beach-themed collectible made of four interlocking plastic pieces. The set included Homer, Marge, Lisa, Bart, and Maggie, which together formed a complete Simpsons sandcastle. Unlike traditional fast-food toys, the pieces were designed to connect into one larger display item.[7][8][9]
1998 promotion[edit]
In early 1998, KFC Australia adapted the two Canadian 1993 The Simpsons commercials for the Australian market. The first advertisement reused the Canadian Homer-at-KFC footage promoting the 7 Up offer, but changed the details for Australia, including the use of a 1.25-litre bottle instead of the Canadian 2-litre promotion.[10]
The second Australian adaptation reused footage from the Canadian collector cup commercial but changed the ending to promote Australian The Simpsons cups. The commercial existed in different versions: most Australian locations promoted the regular collectible cups,[11] while other locations had an additional Topper & Cup promotion featuring character toppers, including Lisa toppers shown in the commercial. In the Topper & Cup version, the original Mr. Burns storyline was replaced with footage advertising the toppers and cups. Collector listings confirm the existence of 1998 Australian The Simpsons promotional cups with interchangeable character tops, including Homer, Bart, Lisa, and Marge designs.[12][13]
United Kingdom[edit]
KFC United Kingdom released two major The Simpsons Kids' Meal toy collections.
"Get Sporty with The Simpsons" Kidz Meal toys[edit]
The first was Get Sporty with The Simpsons (2003), a five-piece set featuring interactive sports-themed toys:[14][15][16]
- Bowlin' Homer – a pull-back bowling game where Homer knocks down pins.
- Tennis Marge – a rotating tennis game featuring Marge hitting a ball toward a Homer target.
- Skateboard Bart – a launcher toy where Bart rides across spinning character targets.
- Ice Hockey Lisa – a tabletop hockey game inspired by Lisa’s role as a goalie in the episode “Lisa on Ice.”
- Mini Golf Maggie – a miniature golf-style pinball game.
The collection was notable because each toy had a functional game mechanism rather than being a simple figurine.
"All Aboard with The Simpsons" Kidz Meal toys[edit]
In late 2004 and early 2005, KFC released All Aboard with The Simpsons, another Kids' Meal promotion with a winter theme. The collection included:[17]
References[edit]
- ↑ The Simpsons KFC Commercial - Free 7 UP
- ↑ The Simpsons KFC Cups Set
- ↑ The Simpsons 1993 KFC Canada Cups
- ↑ KFC Simpsons Commercial 1993
- ↑ The Simpsons 20th Years Action Figure KFC Complete Set of 6
- ↑ Simpsons 20th Anniversary KFC Collectible Figures in original Packaging Set of 3
- ↑ The Simpsons KFC Sandcastle Set
- ↑ Like New KFC The Simpsons Sandcastle Promotional Toy Complete Set of 4 1998
- ↑ The Simpsons Sandcastle Complete Set KFC Kids Meal Australia Promo Toy Rare 1997
- ↑ KFC Australia - Simpsons Feast with free 7Up - 30 Second Ad (January 1998)
- ↑ Australian KFC The Simpsons Advert (1998) Meal/Cup Offer
- ↑ KFC - Simpsons/Lisa Topper & Cup (1998, Australia)
- ↑ The Simpsons USA drink topper & cup Homer Marge Maggie Bart Simpson
- ↑ KFC Get Sporty Set
- ↑ KFC UK (2003)
- ↑ "Get Sporty with The Simpsons" Kidz Meal (KFC UK)
- ↑ "All Aboard with The Simpsons" Kidz Meal (KFC UK)
External links[edit]
KFC at Wikipedia- The Canadian KFC Commercials
- KFC UK (2003)
- "Get Sporty with The Simpsons" Kidz Meal (KFC UK)
- KFC UK (2004)
- "All Aboard with The Simpsons" Kidz Meal (KFC UK)
