KFC trading card listings (UK)
KFC restaurants in the UK have recently been issuing a number of collectable card series alongside their Kids Meal toys in the UK. Card Zine is currently in the process of compiling checklists for these sets and we hope to be able to update this page over the coming months. Card sets are listed alphabetically by the name of the promotion.
Get Sporty with KFC and The Simpsons - 2003
Summer 2003 saw KFC launch a Simpsons promotion with its Kids Meals. Each of the five interactive Simpsons sports toys was accompanied by its own trading card. Cards measure approximately 7.4cm x 5.4cm, with fronts featuring Simpsons characters playing sports and backs featuring classic phrases from the character depicted. The cards are unnumbered, but each one is titled on the front. Fronts also display a "Get Sporty with KFC and The Simpsons" logo.
Checklist:
Bowlin' Homer (issued with "Bowlin' Homer" toy)
Mini Putt Golf (features Maggie, issued with "Mini Putt Golf" toy)
Tennis Marge (issued with "Tennis Marge" toy)
Skateboard Bart (issued with "Skateboard Bart" toy)
Ice Hockey Lisa (issued with "Ice Hockey Lisa" toy)
Johnny English - 2003
Issued by KFC in Spring 2003 was this set of six cards based on the Rowan Atkinson film. Each card is designed to be used in conjunction with one of the four toys and includes features such as secret codes, hidden messages and 3D pictures. There is no numbering on the cards, nor any titles as such, so the checklist below uses our own numbering plus basic descriptions of what is depicted on each. Each card measures approximately 7.4cm x 5.4cm and makes no reference to KFC.
Checklist:
1. Hidden image and caption - "Some woman find danger very attractive" (issued with "Spy Cam-Pen" toy)
2. Johnny English against Union Jack (issued with "Spy Orientator" watch toy)
3. Head shot of Johnny English (issued with "Spy Decoder" mobile phone toy)
4. "JE" initials against globe (3D)
5. Johnny English against Union Jack (3D version of image depicted on card 2)
6. Johnny English standing against globe (3D)
(Cards 4-6 issued with "Super 3D Goggles" toy, which allows the 3D images to be viewed)
The Wild Thornberrys Movie - 2003
This set was issued in early 2003 alongside a series of five toys based around the Nickelodeon cartoon film. Two cards, featuring characters or scenes from the movie were packaged with each toy. Each card is titled on the back, where a short text description is also given. Cards measure approximately 12.3cm x 8.9cm and are of a "pop-up" style, featuring a section that can be pushed out to make a stand-up model. The cards make no reference to KFC.
Checklist:
Donnie (issued with "Donnie Swinger" toy)
Debbie (issued with "Donnie Swinger" toy)
Eliza (issued with "Stampeding Elephant" toy)
Elephant (issued with "Stampeding Elephant" toy)
Nigel (issued with "Puzzle Box" toy)
Commvee (issued with "Puzzle Box" toy)
Darwin (issued with "Darwin Plush" toy)
Marianne (issued with "Darwin Plush" toy)
Sloan & Bree (issued with "Poacher Chopper" toy)
Tally (issued with "Poacher Chopper" toy)
X-Men II - 2003
This series of cards, issued to coincide with the release of the X-Men II film in UK cinemas, proved to be a favourite amongst collectors. One card was packaged alongside each of five character action toys. Each card features the character used on its accompanying toy and is lenticular in format. When the cards are tilted from top to bottom, the character images on them change. Card backs feature a smaller photograph and a character profile. Each card measures approximately 6.6cm x 4.9cm with rounded corners. Once again, the cards are titled but not numbered, and make no reference to KFC.
Checklist:
Storm (issued with "Storm - Tornado Activator" toy)
Iceman (issued with "Iceman - Ice Blaster" toy)
Cyclops (issued with "Cyclops - Optic Visor Blaster" toy)
Nightcrawler (issued with "Nightcrawler - Teleporter" toy)
Wolverine (issued with "Wolverine - Battle Rager" toy)
