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Ode to Woolworth’s – The magical isle of my candy youth.
I grew up in Nebraska in the 1970’s, and in the town where I grew up, we had a Woolworth’s store. Without a doubt it had the best selection of candy and gum in town and because of that, I … Continue reading
Posted in 1960's, 1970's
Tagged 1960's, 1970's, 60's, 70's, candy, confection, confectionery, nostalgia, packaging, retail, retro, store, sweets, vintage, Woolworth's
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Toffifay-to-Toffifay – Still Too Good For Kids!
Toffifay was introduced to the United States in 1977. Using ingredients not typically found in US candy bars at the time, it was an unusual kind of confection to make the standard candy isle. Beyond being a distinctive treat, they … Continue reading
Wacky Wednesdays – Baby Runt and Bustedfinger!
After missing last week’s Wacky Wednesday’s column, partly due to the road trip we were on, today I’m making the post a bit of a double-feature. Today, I give you Bustedfinger and Baby Runt.
Posted in 1970's, Chocolate, Gum, Topps, Uncategorized, Wacky Packages
Tagged 1970's, 70's, brands, chocolate, collectible, collecting, collection, confection, packaging, parody, product, sweets, vintage, Wacky, Wacky Packages, Wacky Packs, wrapper, wrappers
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The almost-conclusion to the Jeff Nelson Gum Collection!
Today, I’ll be posting the last photos of the display cases of Jeff Nelson’s gum collection. With one small caveat; These were the display cases that were filled and completed before we arrived. We spent our two-and-a-half days in Toledo, … Continue reading
Posted in 1980's, 1990's, Bubble Gum, Fleer, Gum, Topps
Tagged 1980's, 1990's, 80's, 90's, bubble gum, bubblegum, candy, collectible, collecting, collector, confectionery, foreign, gum, international, packaging, retro, sweets, vintage, wrapper
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It’s Monday and still more of Jeff Nelson’s gum collection!
Right about now you might be thinking – when will this glorious wave of gum end? Maybe that’s not what you’re thinking, but either way, I hope you’re enjoying these looks at what is likely the largest collection of contemporary … Continue reading
Posted in 1980's, 1990's, Fleer, Gum, Topps
Tagged 1980's, 1990's, 80's, 90's, bubble gum, bubblegum, collectible, collection, collector, confection, confectionery, gum, retro, sweets, vintage, wrapper
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Back Home – And still more of the Jeff Nelson gum collection!
After a little more than a week away, the CollectingCandy.com staff has returned home. It was an amazing road trip, though it is nice to be able to post from my home PC, while having easy access to my scanner … Continue reading
Posted in 1980's, 1990's, Bubble Gum, Novelty, Topps, Uncategorized
Tagged 1980's, 1990's, 80's, 90's, bubble gum, bubblegum, candy, collectible, collection, collector, confection, confectionery, gum, kids, novelty, packaging, retro, sweets, vintage, wrapper
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More of the Jeff Nelson Gum Collection
Tonight I’ll be revealing additional images from the gum collection of Jeff Nelson. Before we get to that, a little update on the CollectingCandy.com field trip. Today was the last leg of a week-long sugar-filled journey, as we visited the … Continue reading
Posted in 1980's, 1990's, Bubble Gum
Tagged 1980's, 1990's, 80's, 90's, bubble gum, bubblegum, candy, collectible, collecting, collection, collector, confection, gum, novelty, packaging, retro, sweets, vintage, wrapper
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The Jeff Nelson Bubblegum Collection – Cases and Cases
I promised to reveal more of the Jeff Nelson bubblegum collection earlier in the week, and today I’m going to showcase a portion of the display cases that were already assembled and on display when we arrived. Starting with case … Continue reading
Posted in 1980's, 1990's, Bubble Gum, Novelty, Uncategorized
Tagged 1980's, 1990's, 80's, 90's, bubble gum, bugglegum, collectible, collection, collector, gum, pack, packaging, punk, retro, vintage, wrapper
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Will be back tomorrow! On the road…
Hi everyone, sorry for the lack of new posts today. Worked into the AM last night with Jeff Nelson on his collection, and finished up there with a series of additional photography this morning. After leaving Toledo, we took an … Continue reading
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Bubblegumageddon with Jeff Nelson – Day One
Just spent an incredible day with all-around amazing guy, Jeff Nelson. Beyond having built what is likely the largest collection of contemporary bubble gum in the country, Jeff is an artist, entreprenuer, activist – not to to mention being a … Continue reading
Posted in 1980's, 1990's, Bubble Gum, Uncategorized
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