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Everyone’s favorite fast-running, mischievous, coin-collecting hedgehog turns 35. To celebrate, Wendy’s is launching a new kids meal experience.
Sonic the Hedgehog fans have the opportunity to collect seven character card cases, totaling 35 cards.
Here’s what you need to know about Sonic and Wendy’s partnership.
7 character card cases and 35 cards can be collected
Wendy’s announced in a news release on July 20 that now through early September, kids meal experiences at participating locations will celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th anniversary.
Each meal includes one of seven collectible character card cases and a Sonic the Hedgehog universe character card set.
There are 35 trading cards across seven different character sets, including iconic heroes like the franchise’s namesakes Amy Rose and Miles “Tails” Prower, loyal allies Silver the Hedgehog and Knuckles the Echidna, and infamous villains Shadow the Hedgehog and Rouge the Bat.
“You can make new and fun memories.”
Wendy’s said the promotion first launched in the UK earlier this year.
“From Sonic the Hedgehog to Amy Rose, every character card tells a story and is packed with exciting new memories you can create right away with Wendy’s kids meals,” the company said in a news release.
Wendy’s kids meals include 2-piece chicken tenders, 4-piece chicken nuggets, a hamburger or cheeseburger, and are paired with hot, crispy fries or apple bites for juniors and a drink for kids.
Sonic the Hedgehog kids meals are available at participating locations while supplies last.
Drew Pittock covers trending news from around the country for USA TODAY. He can be reached at DPittock@usatodayco.com.
