Category Archives: Hershey

Wacky Wednesdays – Bleeds!

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Jason Liebig

On today’s edition of Wacky Wednesdays we’ll be looking at Bleeds, a parody of Reed’s Butterscotch candy from Wacky Packages Series 16. Released in 1976, Series 16 is notable as it was the last of the original 1970’s Wacky Packages … Continue reading →

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A Walk Through Whoppers Packaging History!

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Jason Liebig

Whoppers malted milk balls – they’re a candy classic that’s been around in one form or another since 1939. Because they’ve been around so long, they’re a daunting topic to tackle – and the task to cover them proved to … Continue reading →

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Wacky Wednesdays – Pieces!

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Jason Liebig

After yesterday’s article on the 30th Anniversary of E.T., and the subsequent coverage of Reese’s Pieces, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to cover one of the most prescient Wacky Packages stickers ever; a parody of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of E.T. The Extra Terrestrial – CollectingCandy-style!

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Jason Liebig

I somehow missed that yesterday was the 30th Anniversary of the original release of E.T. The Extra Terrestrial – a classic film that contains a classic candy tie-in.  That tie-in being Reese’s Pieces.  A day late it might be, but … Continue reading →

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The Brief American Release of Nestle’s Aero Bar – Revealed!

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Jason Liebig

The Aero bar is a well-known treat in the UK as well as in Canada, but here in the United States, it remains relatively unknown.  But that almost wasn’t the case, back in the late 1980’s.  [Edit: The US release … Continue reading →

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Hershey’s Desert and Tropical Bars – In Honor of Memorial Day

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Jason Liebig

Just returned from a whirlwind three-day trip to see family and attend related events back in my home state of Nebraska.  I hope to get back up to speed fast, and deliver some great bits of CollectingCandy.com fun this week.  … Continue reading →

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Avengers (candy) Assemble!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Jason Liebig

Unless you’ve been living under a pop-culture rock, you are probably aware that Marvel Comics’ much-anticipated film, The Avengers, premieres today.  I won’t be seeing it today, but I’ll likely take in the flick before the end of the weekend. … Continue reading →

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Freeze’em & Eat’em – A Historical Sampler of Cool Confections

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Jason Liebig

It’s May, and we are slowly working our way to the hot summer months.  And really, after an afternoon of frolicking outdoors, who doesn’t enjoy a fresh-from-the-fridge Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, or something similar? Throwing candy bars in the freezer … Continue reading →

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A topic for a Tuesday – Take 5 from Hershey.

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Jason Liebig

First released in 2005, Hershey’s Take 5 bar was quite a different bar for Hershey.  Incorporating a great mix of ingredients, most notably a pretzel base, it’s been a favorite of mine ever since. Relatively young in terms of collecting … Continue reading →

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