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Category Archives: Chocolate
A 1960’s Brach’s Witch to Kick Off our 2013 CountdownToHalloween!!
We are thrilled to once again be taking part in the online CountdownToHalloween, celebrated by bloggers all across the internet! To kickoff our month-long countdown coverage, I wanted to present the single coolest Halloween candy package I’ve picked up since … Continue reading
Posted in 1960's, Chocolate, Halloween, Holiday
Tagged Brach's, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Halloween, Halloween candy, packaging, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, witch, wrapper
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Candy-Alert!! — Hershey’s Rally Bar Returns!
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
Posted in 1970's, Canadian, Chocolate, Halloween, Hershey
Tagged 1970's candy, 70's candy, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Hershey, packaging, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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Artist Paul Rousso Transforms my Collection into Giant Art!
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
Posted in 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Boxed, Bubble Gum, Chocolate, Hershey, M&M's, Mars, Nestle, Topps
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, packaging, Paul Rousso, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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Mysterious Candy Maker from Checkerboard Square – Found!
There are countless mysteries and forgotten favorites in the world of candy and I’ve had the pleasure of documenting many of them right here on this site. It’s always a thrill to discover these lost treats and fun to … Continue reading
Posted in 1970's, Chocolate
Tagged 1970's candy, 70's candy, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, mascot, packaging, Purina, ralston, Ralston-Purina, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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A Quick Trip to Trader Joe’s Colorful Candy Isle!
I am not a regular Trader Joe’s customer so it’s quite an adventure and a treat when I get to visit one of their stores. My lack of regular trips should not reflect any shortage of affection I have for … Continue reading
1970’s Chocolate Bars from Amish Country!
Today I’d like to take a quick look at a pair of late 70’s wrappers I have for souvenir Pennsylvania Amish chocolate bars.
Posted in 1970's, Chocolate
Tagged 70's candy, 70's chocolate, Amish, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, packaging, Pennsylvania Amish, Pennsylvania Dutch, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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Unreal Organic Candy – Unjunked and Now Updated!
About a year ago, I covered my first encounter with the Unreal candy brand, a line of organic candy bar offerings meant to compete with and offer a healthier alternative to the candy isle standards. Back then I noted how … Continue reading
Posted in Chocolate
Tagged all-natural, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, contemporary, natural, organic, packaging, sweets, unjunked, Unreal, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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NBA Finals Game 7 Tonight – NBA-Related Candy Today!
It’s Game 7 of the 2013 NBA Finals and tonight the San Antonio Spurs or the Miami Heat will come away with an NBA championship. In recognition of that, I selected a number of NBA-related candy packages from my collection … Continue reading
Posted in 1990's, Canadian, Chocolate, Nestle
Tagged basketball, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, NBA, packaging, Shaq, Shaquille O'neal, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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Nestle’s 1979 Mail-Away Superman Ring Offer and more!
Man of Steel, the latest cinematic interpretation of DC Comics’ Superman premiered at #1 in theaters over this past weekend. It made me realize this would be a great time to do a Superman-related post. So today I’d like to … Continue reading
Posted in 1970's, Chocolate, Nestle
Tagged 1970's candy, 70's candy, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, DC Comics, Nestle, packaging, superheroes, Superman, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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WWF Superstars Wrappers from 1991!
Long before it became the WWE, the World Wrestling Federation seemed to be the only wrestling game in town. And it was big, really really big. The WWF was so big that back in 1991, the world was even presented … Continue reading
Posted in 1990's, Chocolate
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Hulk Hogan, licensed, packaging, pro wrestling, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, World Wrestling Federation, wrapper, wrestling, WWF
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