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Mighty Malts – A 1970’s Malted Milk Ball Superhero and a Confectionery Classic!

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Jason Liebig

Most of you have probably never heard of Mighty Malt, and might not even be familiar with the candy he briefly reigned as the mascot for: Mighty Malts malted milk balls.   While Mighty Malt himself has long-since faded into retirement, … Continue reading →

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UK Nestle’s Jungle Book Characters Wrappers – My Near-Complete Set!

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Jason Liebig

These days, the idea of a short-run licensed candy bar or candy bar tie-in with a film or television show is not all that uncommon.   In the 1970’s it was all-but-unheard of, at least in this country.  In the UK … Continue reading →

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A Friday Favorite for Summer – Willy Wonka’s Watermelon!

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Jason Liebig

As we head into the summer months, thoughts of going to the beach, the pool or the park (or just about anywhere outside) fill my head.   When I think back to the candy I picked up during some of my … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Apple Hot Tamales — Say What!?!

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Jason Liebig

A few years ago, I created and posted a 1970’s Hot Tamales Kid themed holiday message on Flickr, and on that little graphic, I imagined cinnamon-and-apple-flavored Hot Tamales candies.  It was a fanciful idea that I thought I invented.  But … Continue reading →

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Wacky Wednesdays – Pieces!

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Jason Liebig

After yesterday’s article on the 30th Anniversary of E.T., and the subsequent coverage of Reese’s Pieces, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to cover one of the most prescient Wacky Packages stickers ever; a parody of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of E.T. The Extra Terrestrial – CollectingCandy-style!

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Jason Liebig

I somehow missed that yesterday was the 30th Anniversary of the original release of E.T. The Extra Terrestrial – a classic film that contains a classic candy tie-in.  That tie-in being Reese’s Pieces.  A day late it might be, but … Continue reading →

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Photo Hunt: 1975!

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Jason Liebig

One of the reasons this site exists at all is that the visuals of candy history are typically short in supply, and oftentimes lost forever.  It’s unusual to come upon a vintage photo of candy, let alone an actual wrapper … Continue reading →

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Our Big Rolo Roundup! 75 Years of Rolo!

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Jason Liebig

Today is unofficially my 100th article for CollectingCandy.com, so I wanted to make it a big one.   [Note: This is actually post 105, but several of those were directing readers to other things, so this would be my 100th … Continue reading →

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A 1950’s Peter Paul Wrapper with a Giggle-Worthy Name.

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Jason Liebig

I’m going to be swamped today with non-candy-related commitments, but I wanted to share something quick and light with everyone today.

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