Back in 2017, KFC gave Halloween fans (and fried chicken devotees) something extra to celebrate: limited-edition trick-or-treat buckets that were as fun as they were functional. KFC’s 2017 Halloween Buckets weren’t flimsy giveaways. Each was crafted from durable plastic with a sturdy handle, making it the perfect companion for a candy collecting marathon or a late night chicken run.

What made KFC’s 2017 Halloween Buckets truly special were the designs. The Colonel himself got a spooky (and sometimes silly) makeover in five different combinations, with costumes ranging from mummy and astronaut to cat, firefighter, pirate, cowboy, werewolf, robot, and vampire. Each design featured the typical Colonel Sanders image and featured a sharpie-style disguise. Kids loved them for the candy capacity, while collectors snapped them up as instant memorabilia.

These buckets were only around for the 2017 season, and each store had a limited number. They’ve become a nostalgic favorite. Spotting one today, whether in a resale shop or tucked away in a friend’s kitchen, feels like uncovering a little piece of Halloween history, complete with that unmistakable Kentucky Fried Chicken charm.