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Category Archives: 1980’s
Mr. T Gold Chain Bubble Gum!
Ah, Mr. T and his Gold Chain bubble gum. I don’t have much to say about this that hasn’t already been said. But having recently acquired a pack, I thought it warranted a dedicated post.
Posted in 1980's, Bubble Gum, Novelty
Tagged 1980's candy, 1980's gum, A-Team, Amurol, bubble gum, Mr. T, novelty, Wrigley
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Australia-New Zealand’s 2008 M&M’s Election Posters!
Though the marketing for international brands like M&M’s has become more homogenous over the decades, there can still be fascinating differences, depending on the country. Today, I’d like to showcase an aspect of an M&M’s campaign that was quite a … Continue reading
Posted in 1980's, M&M's
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, M&M's, M&M's campaign, M&M's election, M&M's mascot, M&M's vote, packaging, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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Nature’s Candy – Starring The California Raisins!
As a kid, I never bought into the idea that raisins were, in fact, “nature’s candy”. To ten-year-old me, they were some scary dried-up fruit. But as I’ve grown older I’ve warmed to the “nature’s candy” idea, and I’ve certainly … Continue reading
Yipes! Stripes!! It’s Sour Bites!!
Today I’m going to cover a wonderful little product that was produced by the Beech-Nut company from the mid-1960’s likely until the early 80’s: Sour Bites.
Posted in 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, Sour Candy
Tagged 1960's candy, 1970's candy, 60's candy, 70's candy, Beech-Nut, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, mascots, packaging, sour, Sour Bites, Sweetarts, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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The Big Dig of 2008! Or, The Craziest Place I Ever Turned up a Vintage Skittles Pack.
Back on August 12th and 13th of 2008 (four years ago this week), I set about to try to find an unintentional time-capsule I’d buried in my grandmother’s backyard, some 25 years earlier. It was a fun two-day adventure that … Continue reading
A Big League Pair and Six Months of CollectingCandy!
Today I want to share my latest Big League Chew-related discovery, and it seems only appropriate that I do so while also marking the six-month anniversary of CollectingCandy.com’s launch.
Posted in 1980's, Chocolate
Tagged 1980's candy, 80's candy, Amurol, Big League Chew, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, packaging, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper, Wrigley
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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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It’s a Feline-Featured Friday with a Pink Panther Post!
You might be surprised to learn that the Pink Panther has adorned a number of candy packages over the years. As a licensed character, the Pink Panther is no Mickey Mouse, and yet he manages to get around. So let … Continue reading
Posted in 1970's, 1980's, British, Fleer, Gum, Nestle
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, cartoon character, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, King Features, licensed, licensed candy, packaging, Pink Panther, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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