Category Archives: 1970’s

Halloween Smarties from the 80’s!

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Jason Liebig

Smarties (the pressed dextrose candies found in the USA) are a classic treat that countless people have fond memories of.   Because of their small, individually-wrapped size, they’ve always been a perfect treat to give out for Halloween.  With that in … Continue reading →

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1970’s Witchmallows and Other Halloween Peeps!

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Jason Liebig

As I documented during my Easter week of posts earlier this year, Marshmallow Peeps have been around for 60 years.   Within that Easter Week post, I featured a Just Born anniversary brochure that indicated the 1990’s as the decade when … Continue reading →

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1975’s Monster Tears – A Strange and Unusual Drinkable Treat!

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Jason Liebig

Years before drink boxes were to be found in children’s school backpacks, the Flexible Packaging division of the H.R. Nicholson company was producing what might be the clearest predecessor to them. In 1975 they created a monster-themed version of their … Continue reading →

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Candy-Alert!! — Hershey’s Rally Bar Returns!

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Jason Liebig

I’m excited to announce that Hershey’s classic 1970’s Rally bar has returned to shelves across the nation!  Because of this unexpected-and-groovy news, I’m preempting the start of our Halloween Countdown coverage today to look back at the history of the … Continue reading →

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Hot Week: Digging Hot Tamales Through the Decades!

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Jason Liebig

For the final day of Cinnamon Hot Week, I wanted to dig deep into a brand that has always been a favorite of mine, Just Born’s Hot Tamales! This will be the final post in our week-long coverage of all … Continue reading →

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Hot Week: Cinnamon Teddy Bears!

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Jason Liebig

For today’s Hot Cinnamon Week post, I wanted to cover a childhood favorite of mine: Stark’s Cinnamon Teddy Bears!

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Hot Week: Bazooka Hot Bubble Gum from 1973!

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Jason Liebig

During the initial two days of Cinnamon Hot Week I looked at unusual items from the 1960’s and the 1990’s – so today I’m hitting the 1970’s with a dynamite-yet-mysterious release from Topps Chewing Gum:  Bazooka Hot Bubble Gum!

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Hot Week: Willy Wonka’s Everlasting Hot Gobstoppers!!

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Jason Liebig

Welcome back to the second day of our Cinnamon Hot Week!  Today we’ll be shining a delicious light on a treat from the early 1990’s; Willy Wonka’s Everlasting HOT Gobstoppers!

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Artist Paul Rousso Transforms my Collection into Giant Art!

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Jason Liebig

Paul Rousso is an artist and gentleman.  He’s also a madman and an evil genius who has transformed some of the pieces from my collection into an amazing giant work of art entitled “November 1st” — currently in consideration for … Continue reading →

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A Forgotten Wonka Treat – Tangy Bloops!

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Jason Liebig

It’s been a couple of weeks since I last pulled something from the 1970’s archives to share, so today I’m presenting a Wonka treat you’ve likely never seen before:  Tangy Bloops Super Sour Candy!

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