The Great Pumpkin Collectibles: Halloween Nostalgia for Toy Collectors and Pop Culture Junkies
For fans of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, the annual Halloween viewing isn’t just tradition—it’s sacred. And for collectors, especially those who grew up in the golden age of Saturday morning cartoons and Kenner action figures, the hunt for Great Pumpkin-themed toys is a nostalgic thrill. Whether you're a die-hard Peanuts fan or just love Halloween collectibles with vintage flair, here’s a breakdown of the coolest, quirkiest, and most collectible items inspired by the 1966 TV special.
Snoopy & Woodstock with Pumpkin
Funko Pop! Vinyls: The Modern Classic
Funko Pop! Deluxe: Snoopy & Woodstock with Pumpkin
Funko nailed it with this vinyl figure featuring Snoopy and Woodstock perched beside a jack-o’-lantern. It’s part of their Peanuts Halloween line and captures the cozy, whimsical vibe of the special. At about 5.4 inches tall, it’s perfect for shelf display next to your other seasonal favorites—think Ghostbusters, Gremlins, or Monster Cereals.
🔍 Collector Tip: Look for the 2022 release with the fall-themed box art. It’s a seasonal exclusive and tends to spike in value around October.
McDonalds 50th Anniversary It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown Trick or Treat Pails
McDonald’s Halloween Buckets (2016 Edition)
In 2016, McDonald’s celebrated the 50th anniversary of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown with two special edition Halloween Happy Meal buckets. One featured Charlie Brown alongside Snoopy, while the other showcased Linus with Snoopy. Each bucket came with themed stickers, allowing kids to decorate their buckets and join in the Peanuts celebration.
🔍 Retro Vibes: These 2016 Peanuts-themed buckets paid homage to McDonald’s iconic Halloween pails from the '80s and '90s. With their collectible stickers and nostalgic character designs featuring Charlie Brown, Linus, and Snoopy, they struck a chord with longtime fans and fast food memorabilia collectors alike.
The Flying Ace
Plush Toys and Musical Figures
Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments & Plushes
Hallmark has released several Peanuts-themed Halloween items over the years, including plush toys of Linus clutching his blanket in the pumpkin patch and musical figures that play Vince Guaraldi’s iconic score.
Animated Linus & Sally Pumpkin Patch Scene: Plays dialogue from the special.
Snoopy in costume plush: Often dressed as a pirate, vampire, or Flying Ace.
🔍 Sound Matters: The musical versions are especially collectible for fans of the soundtrack, which is a cult favorite among jazz and animation lovers.
Linus and Sally in the pumpkin patch
Vintage Figurines & Custom Creations
Memory Lane Action Figures (2000s)
The now-defunct Memory Lane line produced Peanuts figures with seasonal themes, including Halloween sets that featured:
Linus and Sally in the pumpkin patch
Charlie Brown in his infamous ghost costume
Snoopy with his WWI Flying Ace gear
These figures are hard to find but pop up on eBay and collector forums around Halloween.
Etsy & Custom Dioramas
For something truly unique, Etsy creators offer handmade dioramas and resin figures that recreate iconic scenes—like Linus waiting for the Great Pumpkin or Snoopy’s doghouse decked out in Halloween lights.
🔍 Collector Insight: Custom pieces aren’t mass-produced, so they’re perfect for collectors who want something rare and display-worthy.
Bonus: Retro Gaming & Media Tie-Ins
While not toys per se, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown has inspired:
Digital storybooks and apps (now discontinued but still floating around on older devices)
DVD and Blu-ray collector editions with themed packaging
Peanuts Halloween board games and puzzles
🔍 80s Connection: The special aired annually throughout the '80s, often paired with other seasonal programming like Garfield’s Halloween Adventure and The Halloween That Almost Wasn’t. For many Gen X and elder Millennial collectors, it’s part of the holy trinity of animated Halloween specials.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re into vinyl figures, plush toys, fast food promos, or custom art, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown offers a treasure trove of Halloween nostalgia. For collectors who grew up with He-Man, Transformers, and The Real Ghostbusters, these Peanuts items hit that sweet spot between childhood comfort and grown-up display cred.