Category Archives: 1980’s

Vintage Halloween Candy Newspaper Ad Circulars from the 80’s and 90’s!

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Jason Liebig

It might be surprising to learn that, outside of the packaging itself, one of the best places to learn about historical confectionery products and marketing is through the promotional circulars published in weekend newspapers.  Today, I’m going to take a … Continue reading →

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Candy, Count Chocula and Halloween (Oh My!)

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Jason Liebig

Count Chocula: he’s one of the edgy rock stars of the cereal mascot world and because of that I thought he was also the perfect spokesman to feature for a Countdown To Halloween post.  And just to be clear; I’m … Continue reading →

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Willy Wonka’s Halloween Bag Line Brochure from 1984!

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Jason Liebig

Willy Wonka is a huge brand name in the candy business today but it might be the 1980’s when the brand experienced its first golden age of success with new introductions like Nerds.  The 80’s are also when non-Wonka products … Continue reading →

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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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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: The Search for Nerds Hot N’ Cold!

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Jason Liebig

For today’s Cinnamon Hot Week entry I’m going to do something a little different and discuss a product I’ve yet to find much information on and one that remains a delicious and elusive mystery; Nerds Hot N’ Cold!

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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: Mason’s HOT Cinnamon DOTS from the 80’s!

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Jason Liebig

As we hit day four of our Cinnamon Hot Week, it’s time to share another hot flavor of a classic brand you’ve probably never heard of:  Mason’s Hot Cinnamon DOTS!

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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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