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Category Archives: Boxed
Just Born on the 4th of July — Happy Independence Day with 2003’s Mike and Ike Stripes!
Here in the United States we celebrate our Independence Day every July 4th and to mark the occasion this year I thought I’d focus on one of Just Born’s patriotic offerings from a decade ago; Mike and Ike Stripes!
Posted in Boxed, Holiday
Tagged 4th of July, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, holiday, Independence Day, Just Born, Mike and Ike, packaging, patriotic, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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Breaker Confections’ 5-Cent Window Boxes from 1963!!
Breaker Confections is a name that you might not know, although you’ll certainly recognize some of their more successful creations like Bottle Caps, Tart N Tinys and Everlasting Gobstoppers. The company name was retired when it became a part of … Continue reading
Posted in 1960's, Boxed, Hard Candy, Wonka
Tagged 1960's, 1960's candy, 60's candy, Breaker Confections, Breaker's, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, jawbreakers, packaging, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, Willy Wonka, Wonka, wrapper
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For The Love Of Nerds – A 2013 Wonka Redesign!
For a candy collector the redesign of a major brand tends to be a big deal and that’s especially true for a confectionery classic like Wonka Nerds. While visiting my family for my niece’s High School graduation last week, I … Continue reading
Walgreens Nice! Candy Packaging – Now in Box Form!
It was just a month ago that I talked about the delightful Walgreens store-brand Nice! candy packaging, and today I get to follow-up on that coverage. Starting this month, Walgreens has expanded the Nice! candy range beyond peg packs to … Continue reading
Posted in Boxed, Chocolate, Sour Candy
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, contemporary, packaging, private label, store brand, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, Walgreens, wrapper
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Krystal Roks From Dryden & Palmer!
While traveling in 2009, I found myself in the candy section of an airport shop when I spotted a box of Wild Ape Grape flavor Krystal Roks. I’d never come across Krystal Roks before, so I grabbed up the wonderfully-illustrated … Continue reading
Posted in Boxed, Hard Candy
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, contemporary, D&P, Dryden & Palmer, flavored, mascot, packaging, rock candy, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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Easter Week Countdown – Twizzler’s Tweeterz!
It’s Easter-Eve, and I wanted to squeeze in one extra post before I wrap up my Easter Week tomorrow. I also wanted to share this fun little mid-2000’s offering called Tweeterz; candy-coated Twizzler bits made especially for the Easter holiday.
Posted in Boxed, Easter, Hershey, Holiday
Tagged 2000's candy, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Easter, Hershey, holiday, licorice, mascot, packaging, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper, Y&S
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Heide’s Red Hot Dollars!
Back in January I covered the Heide confectionery classic Mexican Hats, and today I’d like to share a similar look back at another Heide favorite, and one that can still be found today; Red Hot Dollars!
Posted in 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Boxed, Gummies
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Ferrara Pan, Heide, Heide Candy Company, packaging, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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An Angry Birds Fruit Gummies Timeline/Checklist!
After these last couple days of Angry Birds related coverage, I wanted to bring it all together for a fun checklist/timeline. That’s why I’m following up my Angry Birds Star Wars post with a second post on the same day. … Continue reading
Angry Birds Star Wars Fruit Gummies and Exploding Candy!
Hot on the heels of the release of Angry Birds Fruit Gummies Second Edition comes Angry Birds Star Wars. While I wasn’t too surprised to see the new “Second Edition” expansion of the Angry Birds Fruit Gummies lineup, these were … Continue reading
Posted in Boxed, Gummies
Tagged Angry Birds, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Disney, Gummies, licesned, Lucasfilm, packaging, Star Wars, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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Angry Birds Fruit Gummies – Second Edition!
Just last month I wrote up my first coverage of the Angry Birds Fruit Gummies line from Healthy Food Brands. Since writing that post, the Angry Birds Fruit Gummies lineup has gotten even more fun to collect with the arrival … Continue reading
Posted in Boxed, Gummies, Holiday
Tagged Angry Birds, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, contemporary, Gummies, licensed, packaging, Rovio, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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