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Category Archives: Wonka
Wonka Weekend Wrap-Up – Oompas and Skrunch Timelines!
After two big posts on Friday and Saturday, I intended to wrap-up my Wonka Weekend with visual timelines on Sunday, but had to stop the presses for last-minute new material. So the timelines are being delivered today, just a day … Continue reading
Posted in 1970's, 1980's, Chocolate, Nestle, Peanut Butter, Wonka
Tagged 1970's candy, 1980's candy, 70's candy, 80's candy, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, packaging, sweets, vintage, vintage candy wrapper, Willy Wonka candy, Wonka, Wonka candy, wrapper
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Stop The Presses!! A Wonka-Weekend Rewind!
I’ve said many times that what I love about candy history is that there are always surprises in store, even when you think you’ve got something all figured out. Well, last night was no different. A few hours after getting … Continue reading
Posted in 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Chocolate, Nestle, Peanut Butter, Uncategorized, Wonka
Tagged 1970's candy, 70's candy, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, packaging, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, Willy Wonka candy, Wonka candy, wrapper
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Willy Wonka’s Outstanding Oompas!
Willy Wonka’s Oompas stand as one of my all-time favorite candy treats. I loved them as a kid, and I’ve really enjoyed digging into the history of them as a collector.
Posted in 1970's, 1980's, Chocolate, Nestle, Peanut Butter, Wonka
Tagged 1970's candy, 1970's Willy Wonka, 1970's Wonka candy, 70's candy, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, packaging, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, Willy Wonka candy, Wonka candy, wrapper
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Celebrating World UFO Day – CollectingCandy-style!
This week is a week of celebrations, and one in which I’ve oddly been a day late to acknowledge them. Yesterday was World U.F.O. Day, a day where people are encouraged to search the skies for unidentified flying objects. So … Continue reading
A Quick Taste of Counter-Culture Candy — Or When Social Movements Become Tasty Treats!
I wanted to share something quick and fun today, so I came up with two pieces that reflect the counter-culture movement of the 60’s and 70’s, albeit in a small way. Hippies – what can I say? I grew up … Continue reading
Posted in 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, Wonka
Tagged 1960's candy, 1970's candy, 1970's candy wrappers, 1980's candy, 60's candy, 70's candy, 80's candy, candy candy wrapper collection, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy mascots, candy wrapper collecting, collecting candy, collecting candy wrappers, counter-culture, old candy wrappers, vintage candy, vintage candy box, vintage candy boxes, vintage candy wrapers, Willy Wonka candy
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A Friday Favorite for Summer – Willy Wonka’s Watermelon!
As we head into the summer months, thoughts of going to the beach, the pool or the park (or just about anywhere outside) fill my head. When I think back to the candy I picked up during some of my … Continue reading
Posted in 1980's, Hard Candy, Wonka
Tagged 1980's, 1980's candy, 80's, candy box, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, collecting candy, fruit flavored, packaging, retro, summer, vintage, vintage candy box, vintage candy wrapper, Willy Wonka, Wonka candy
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Wonka Nerds from Around the World!
Nerds have been a confectionery favorite since they were first introduced back in 1982. Yep, they’re celebrating their 30th Anniversary this year, and I’ll be delving into their history in more detail, later this summer. Today, however, I’d like to … Continue reading
Posted in 1990's, British, Uncategorized, Wonka
Tagged 1990's, 90's, British, candy, collectible, collecting, collection, confection, confectionery, England, mascot, Nerds, Nestle, packaging, retro, Sunmark, sweets, United Kingdom, vintage, Willy Wonka, Wonka
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