The memories of military kids who spent their childhoods overseas are not only packed with uniforms and long flights. Between the moves and the base housing, there were always special treasures: strange, bright, and wonderful toys, sometimes hard to explain back home. For those now looking back with a smile, here are some of the ones that stayed with them.

1. Kinder Surprise Eggs (Europe)

These chocolate eggs held a secret inside: a small plastic toy that had to be built or collected. Those who were military kids in Europe must remember peeling that foil carefully and with great expectation, until a tiny surprise, capable of sparking hours or even days of fun, was revealed.