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Ode to Woolworth’s – The magical isle of my candy youth.

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Jason Liebig

I grew up in Nebraska in the 1970’s, and in the town where I grew up, we had a Woolworth’s store.   Without a doubt it had the best selection of candy and gum in town and because of that, I … Continue reading →

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Wacky Wednesdays – Baby Runt and Bustedfinger!

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Jason Liebig

After missing last week’s Wacky Wednesday’s column, partly due to the road trip we were on, today I’m making the post a bit of a double-feature.  Today, I give you Bustedfinger and Baby Runt.

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The almost-conclusion to the Jeff Nelson Gum Collection!

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Jason Liebig

Today, I’ll be posting the last photos of the display cases of Jeff Nelson’s gum collection.  With one small caveat;  These were the display cases that were filled and completed before we arrived. We spent our two-and-a-half days in Toledo, … Continue reading →

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It’s Monday and still more of Jeff Nelson’s gum collection!

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Jason Liebig

Right about now you might be thinking – when will this glorious wave of gum end?  Maybe that’s not what you’re thinking, but either way, I hope you’re enjoying these looks at what is likely the largest collection of contemporary … Continue reading →

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Back Home – And still more of the Jeff Nelson gum collection!

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Jason Liebig

After a little more than a week away, the CollectingCandy.com staff has returned home.  It was an amazing road trip, though it is nice to be able to post from my home PC, while having easy access to my scanner … Continue reading →

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More of the Jeff Nelson Gum Collection

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Jason Liebig

Tonight I’ll be revealing additional images from the gum collection of Jeff Nelson. Before we get to that, a little update on the CollectingCandy.com field trip. Today was the last leg of a week-long sugar-filled journey, as we visited the … Continue reading →

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Oh Candy, Oh Canaday, Oh Canada!

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Jason Liebig

So, what do you do when you are a candy collector, you’ve launched a blog about collecting candy, and you’ve got five hours and ten stops in a country where all the candy packaging is different?  You buy a lot … Continue reading →

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From the Candy Kitchens of… Howard Johnson’s?

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Jason Liebig

Since I’m on the road this week, starting off on my first CollectingCandy.com field trip, I’ve been thinking about hotels and motels.  It used to be, hotel and motel chains were much more distinctive than they are today.  Howard Johnson’s … Continue reading →

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Easter Flashback! A Woolworth’s Offering from 1968.

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Jason Liebig

Just a few days left before Easter, so make sure to get your goodies while you can. Certainly one of the biggest days for candy, and for candy packaging, Easter is one we’re excited to celebrate here on the site. … Continue reading →

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