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Tag Archives: 80’s
Finding Fruit Face – Another Mystery Solved!
As a confectionery brand historian and collector, one the most common inquiries I get are those that ask my assistance in identifying some product or brand from the hazy memories of that persons childhood. I’m happy to get these requests … Continue reading
Posted in 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Boxed, Hard Candy
Tagged 1980's, 80's, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, face, fruit, fruit face, packaging, packaging design, sweets, vintage candy wrappers, World Candies, wrapper
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The Secret History of Reese’s Pieces with Peanuts!
Reese’s Pieces have been around since the late 1970’s, and over the years the brand has received limited run extensions in the form of Reese’s Pieces with the addition of Peanuts. They did so just last year, but I was … Continue reading
Posted in 1980's, Chocolate, Hershey, Peanut Butter, Reese's
Tagged 1980's, 80's, 80's candy, brand extension, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, nuts, packaging, packaging design, peanut, Reese's, sweets, vintage candy wrappers, wrapper
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Snickers Week Day 5: Poland’s Amazing Gremlins Wrappers!!
We’ve arrived at the final day of Snickers week but as the saying goes we saved the best for last. Well, it’s the best as far as I’m concerned. That’s because today’s look at Snickers wrappers inspired by the “You’re … Continue reading
Posted in Chocolate, Mars
Tagged #EatASnickers, 1980's, 80's, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Gremlins, licensed, mascot, movie, packaging, packaging design, Snickers, Spielberg, Steven Spielberg, sweets, vintage candy wrappers, wrapper
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Full Set Friday: Hershey’s 1982 “Now Larger” Promotion!
Way back in 1982, the Hershey company held a Summer promotion where they upped the size of each of their standard bars and alerted consumers to it with a bright on-pack call-out. I call it the “Hershey’s Now Larger” promotion … Continue reading
Posted in 1980's, Chocolate, Full Set, Hershey
Tagged 1980's, 1980's candy, 80's, 80's candy, 80's Hershey, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, full set, Hershey, Hershey's, packaging, packaging design, sweets, vintage candy wrappers, wrapper
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Fleer’s 1980’s Goblin Stix Candy (with Halloween Finger Puppets)!
Back in the early 1980’s, the Fleer company merged classic stick candy with rubber Halloween finger puppets to create a unique and outstanding confectionery offering called Goblin Stix. Make the jump to check them out!
Posted in 1970's, 1980's, CountdownToHalloween, Fleer, Halloween, Holiday, Novelty
Tagged 1970's, 1980's, 70's, 70's candy, 80's, 80's candy, bats, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Fleer, ghosts, Halloween, Halloween candy, monsters, packaging, packaging design, sweets, vampires, vintage candy, vintage candy wrappers, witches, wrapper
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Willy Wonka’s DinaSour Eggs – A Classic 80’s Treat!
As Jurassic World continues its weeks-long Summer box office domination, I thought it would be fun to revisit some dinosaur-themed confectionery treats from the past. Most kids delight in dinosaurs and many (myself included) even go through a phase of … Continue reading
Posted in 1980's, Boxed, Hard Candy, Wonka
Tagged 1980's, 80's, 80's candy, 80's Wonka, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, dinosaur, packaging, packaging design, sweets, vintage candy wrappers, Willy Wonka, Wonka, wrapper
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Photo Hunt 1980: A Detroit Candy Man.
I’m excited to finally be back after an extended (and somewhat unexpected) hiatus, so I thought I’d kick-off my return with a tasty confectionery photo hunt from 1980. I last tackled a photo hunt way back in 2012 when I … Continue reading
Posted in 1970's, 1980's, Bubble Gum, Chocolate, Fleer, Gum, Hershey, M&M's, Mars
Tagged 1980, 1980's, 80's, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy store, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Detroit, Michigan, packaging, packaging design, sweets, urban, vintage candy wrappers, wrapper
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Plucked from the 80’s: Brach’s Coconut Hula Chews!
As the weather turns colder, I thought it would be fun to cover a near-forgotten treat from the 1980’s that will inspire warmer climates. This is one that first hit stores way back in 1982 and I’m excited to share … Continue reading
Posted in 1980's, Chocolate
Tagged 1980's, 1980's candy, 80's, 80's candy, Brach's, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, coconut, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, packaging, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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CountdownToHalloween Past Years Recap – Part Two of Two!
Yesterday, as part of a two-part flashback recap, I presented a collection of my favorite CountdownToHalloween entries from past years. Those posts showcased items that were largely contemporary in nature, so today I’ll be following that up by putting a … Continue reading
Posted in 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Boxed, Bubble Gum, CountdownToHalloween, Fleer, Gum, Halloween, Holiday, Japanese, Wonka
Tagged 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 60's, 70's, 80's, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Halloween, packaging, sweets, vintage, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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From the 1980’s – Stark’s Gummi Ghosts!
During our Countdown To Halloween last year, I covered Stark’s Bone Chilling Treats from 1985 and when I did, I mentioned how much I would have liked to add a Gummi Ghosts package to my collection. Since that time I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in 1980's, CountdownToHalloween, Gummies, Halloween, Holiday
Tagged 1980's, 80's, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, ghost, Gummies, gummy candy, Halloween, packaging, seasonal, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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