Sonic the Hedgehog Trading Cars Announced for Wendy’s Kids’ Meals

Sonic the Hedgehog is racing into Wendy’s Kids’ Meals this summer with a new U.S. promotion built around collectible cards and character cases.

Wendy’s just announced the Sonic the Hedgehog Kids’ Meal, bringing the SEGA character to participating U.S. restaurants for a limited time. The promotion celebrates Sonic’s 35th anniversary and gives fans a new fast-food collectible tied to the long-running video game franchise.

Each Sonic the Hedgehog Kids’ Meal includes one of seven collectible character card cases and five trading cards. The full promotion features 35 cards, giving collectors a reason to buy multiple meals if they want to complete the set.

The character lineup includes Sonic the Hedgehog, Tails, Knuckles, Amy Rose, Shadow, Rouge and Silver. Each character case comes with a set of cards, turning the Kids’ Meal into a small trading card-style collectible release rather than a single standard toy.

Wendy’s said the promotion is designed for fans and families, combining the Kids’ Meal format with Sonic’s speed-driven world. The release gives younger fans a way to collect Sonic characters, while older fans of the franchise may see the cards and cases as another anniversary item to track down. Availability may vary by restaurant, and the promotion is only available while supplies last.

Seven character cases and 35 total cards gives the release a checklist-style structure, similar to other fast-food collectible promotions. Availability may vary by restaurant, and the promotion is only available while supplies last.

Sonic has remained one of gaming’s most recognizable characters since his debut in 1991, and the 35th anniversary has given brands another reason to bring the franchise into collectible promotions. Wendy’s U.S. release adds fast-food cards and character cases to the anniversary mix.

The Sonic the Hedgehog Kids’ Meal is available now at participating Wendy’s restaurants in the United States for a limited time.