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Jan 11, 2011, 4:48 pm

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Jan 11, 2011, 4:51 pm

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Originally Posted by n4zhg

These days the "toy" consists of a lame puzzle or picture on some weak cardboard-like substance. None of the neat things we got as kids.

I happen to know some friends who received eggs in the US recently

who had some interesting toys. And I do see adverts about some of the new cool toys.

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This is especially true in Germany, where the manufacturer includes higher-quality toys than those available elsewhere (more details below).

I was puzzled by your puzzle comment so I went looking. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinder_Surprise

But apparently the variety of toy varies by country. And some of the 'classics' sell for thousands; I think that the Schlumpf/Smurf paper insert was one of those high value items (not the toy, just the insert!)

Jan 11, 2011, 5:26 pm

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Originally Posted by exbayern

I happen to know some friends who received eggs in the US recently

who had some interesting toys. And I do see adverts about some of the new cool toys.

I was talking about Cracker Jack prizes, not eggs.

Jan 11, 2011, 5:27 pm

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DOH! Sorry! But I learned something new as a result, that the egg prizes do vary from country to country...

Jan 11, 2011, 5:59 pm

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I wonder what would happen if you brought along an opened egg. That is, you open the wrapper, and split the egg in two parts. Presumably, then, you satisfy the 1938 law. The toy itself is no different from many other toys found in the US, or ... is it?

Jan 11, 2011, 6:05 pm

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Jan 11, 2011, 6:16 pm

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What's the ruling on Cuckoo Clocks?

Cuckoos are apparently welcome and encouraged to work in government service.

Jan 11, 2011, 6:26 pm

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I think the Kinder Surprise eggs have to come with a fruit or vegetable in order for it to include a toy as well.

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Jan 11, 2011, 8:37 pm

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Those were my favourite when I was young.

Jan 11, 2011, 8:43 pm

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Title of this thread should probably read:

"US authorities hungry for European chocolate eggs, declare "it's a perk of the job"".

Jan 11, 2011, 9:01 pm

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Originally Posted by El Cochinito

I thought that was a little strange at the time.

But now checking the egg for toys makes much more sense.

Jan 11, 2011, 9:10 pm

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Jan 11, 2011, 11:28 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chollie

Title of this thread should probably read:

"US authorities hungry for European chocolate eggs, declare "it's a perk of the job"".

Please, think twice before surrendering these items to U.S. Authorities. Many of them don't have the sense to differentiate between toys and chocolate, which is why every year dozens of CBP agents die on the job, with Kinder egg toys stuck in their throats. The families that provide that replacement agents are recruited from often cannot inbreed fast enough to provide them, so please do your part to help avert these needless deaths.