Hanna-Barbera definitely loved themselves a good fast-food promotion, and nowhere was that more evident than in the 90's. McDonalds, Arby's, and Wendy's all put out a line or two of toys based on Hanna-Barbera cartoons. Today's video is a commercial for a Wendy's Hanna-Barbera racers promotion.
This line, released in 1999, featured five race cars, each themed to a different series. Characters included Tom and Jerry, Yogi Bear, George Jetson, Dexter, and a car controlled by Droopy, Wally Gator, and Atom Ant. That last one is definitely a weird inclusion. I can only assume whoever was calling the shots on these wanted those guys in these, even if they had to share one vehicle. These toys are also interesting for being among the few times Hanna-Barbera characters produced under the Cartoon Network studio were featured alongside the classics. But I think that's enough out of me. Check this old-school commercial out below!
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