ALOR SETAR - For those collecting McDonald's Happy Meal toys andCoca-Cola cans, Lee Choon Chiek is the role model. Lee, 51, and his son Lee Jian Wen, 20, from Pumpong here are avidcollectors of these merchandise. "I started collecting my first Coke bottle in 1977 when I was inform four," said Lee. "From then on, I've collected all kinds of Coca-Cola cans andbottles which have been in the market over the years, includingmemorabilia, souvenirs and merchandises," he said. "I can proudly say that I have a complete set spanning more than 30years." Among his prized possessions is the Ghostbusters Australian LimitedEdition Coca-Cola can - released to promote the 1989 movie. "People would line up to get the can. I got mine from a collectorand have not opened it until today - and never will because insideit is not Coca-Cola but a 'Green Ghost', actual green smoke whichwill come out once you open the can," he said. Besides that, he also collects McDonald's Happy Meal toys and othermemorabilia related to the fast-food chain. He started collecting these in 1984. "The first ever Happy Meal boxes were blue, then they came inyellow, and finally the current red. Most people discard the boxesand drinking cups after using them but I keep them. They arepriceless, like special books for collectors," he said. A check with the McDonald's Collectibles revealed that a cardboardBarbie Happy Meal year 1994 owned by Lee is worth more than US$100(S$40.94) today. "I go to great lengths to add to my Coca-Cola and McDonald'scollections, including going to the fast-food outlet every week toget the latest Happy Meal toys. I used to eat the burgers but now Igive them to my wife and son. "Because of Muslim sentiments, McDonald's Malaysia Happy Meal toysare never in a complete set. For example, when the Hello Kitty andDear Daniel couple's set came out in 2000, it did not have theSpace Millennium Wedding couple. I had to brave floods in Thailandto get the complete international set," said Lee. "I also have every badge worn by the staff since the day McDonald'scame to Malaysia," he said, adding that he would like to open aMcDonald's toy museum in Pumpong if the companyallowed him to. "I estimate that there are about 50,000 collectible items in mypossession now.". The e-commerce company in China offers quality products such as China R22 Refrigerant Replacement , China Environmentally Friendly Refrigerant, and more. For more , please visit R134a Refrigerant 30 lb today!
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