Monthly Archives: April 2014

Just Born’s History of Mike and Ike and Hot Tamales Vending Insert Cards!

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Jason Liebig

Getting candy from a vending machine is a profoundly different experience from getting it out of a box or package – it’s meant to be bought and eaten right there.  Oftentimes vending machines are filled with nameless, brandless offerings or … Continue reading →

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Top-Ten Weirdest Flavors of Candies You Love!

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Jason Liebig

Today we’re going to look at some of the weirdest and most unexpected flavors and brand extensions from classic candies you know and love.  These are some of my favorite things to track down and uncover in the world of … Continue reading →

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Happy National PB&J Day from CollectingCandy.com!!

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Jason Liebig

Earlier this afternoon I was alerted to the fact that today is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day!  Well, I couldn’t let the great occasion pass me by so I rapidly searched out a few fun PB&J pieces from the … Continue reading →

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Oddball Flavor Spinoffs Uncovered! Orange Milk Duds and Sweet & Spicy Fun Dip!! [April 1st Warning.]

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Jason Liebig

I’ve often stated that one of my favorite things to uncover and learn about are the little-known extensions and flavor spinoffs from the well-known candy brands we love.  Today, I get to reveal a pair of them that you almost … Continue reading →

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