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Monthly Archives: August 2012
A Fun One For Friday – Fleer’s Big Pucker!
I’ve got the day off today, and it’s raining out. So, I’m going to be devoting some time into candy research as well as collection-maintenance and scanning. With that in mind, today’s post will be a brief one, but it … Continue reading
Posted in 1970's, Fleer
Tagged 1970's candy, 1970's Fleer, 70's candy, 70's Fleer candy, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Fleer candy, packaging, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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Who Loves Ya, Baby? – Kojak Pops!
For those under the age of 40, today’s post might seem a bit odd. But for those who remember Telly Savalas and his five-year-run on the acclaimed New York City detective show Kojak – today should be a treat.
Posted in 1970's
Tagged 1970's candy, 70's candy, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Kojak candy, licensed, packaging, sweets, Telly Savalas, Telly Savalas candy, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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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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Wacky Wednesdays – Pop Recks!
It’s hard to believe it’s already August – the summer is really flying along. Yes, it’s August 1st and it’s also Wednesday, so we get to bring you another edition of Wacky Wednesdays! Today’s subject comes from Wacky Packages Old … Continue reading
Posted in 1970's, Novelty, Topps, Wacky Packages
Tagged 1970's candy, 70's candy, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, carbonated candy, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, packaging, sweets, Topps candy, vintage candy wrapper, Wacky Packages, Wacky Packs, wrapper
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