Are you familiar with these? They are little German made egg shaped chocolates that encase a small plastic capsule containing a small toy. They're awesome and sold all over the world. They're also illegal only in the United States. Apparently it is unlawful to place a toy inside a consumable.
I look for these in the airports on every overseas trip I take and was worried I was breaking the law by bringing them back into the States. They are clearly labeled a choking hazard but as I understand the law, it is illegal to re-sell or redistribute them to strangers in the United States, but if I want to endanger the small children in my life by giving these as gifts, that is perfectly legal. I have always found these delightful and the small toys require some assembly and are intricate and detailed. We just don't have anything like this here so I think they are fun little unusual treats that are always given and enjoyed under adult supervision. I brought back 8 from Oslo's airport and the cashier even warned me that I wouldn't be able to bring them into the country. I corrected her with my understanding of the law and I'm sure I sounded snooty.
I was in my
HyVee yesterday and found these! This must be the US approved version of the treat. They were 4/$5 so of course I bought 4. One for me and one for each of my sister's kids!
I think they skirted the law by keeping the toy outside the consumable.
The egg separates into two sections. One side holds a white and hazelnut chocolate cream and wafer candy and the other holds the toy components.
I got a little robot in this one and built it while enjoying my treat. Hooray for this new and improved and approved Kinder Egg!
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