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Tag Archives: Topps
Bazooka’s Big Buddy – A “Big Stick” Bubblegum History 1968-1984!
Today’s entry is going to be a big one, and it covers a brand whose history I’ve been chasing down for over a decade. One of the original “big stick” bubble gum brands, it’s Bazooka’s (and Topps’) Big Buddy!
Posted in 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, Bubble Gum, Topps
Tagged Big Buddy, big stick, Bub's Daddy, bubble gum, bubblegum, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, packaging, packaging design, sweets, Topps, vintage candy wrappers, wrapper
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Topps’ 1960’s Bazooka Halloween Mask Bubblegum Box!
Today I want to jump back a half-a-century ago to share a look at a wonderful piece of Halloween confectionery packaging from the Topps company. Make the jump and enjoy Topps’ 1960’s Bazooka Halloween Mask bubblegum box!
Posted in 1960's, Boxed, Bubble Gum, CountdownToHalloween, Gum, Halloween, Holiday, Topps
Tagged 1960's, 60's, Bazooka, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Halloween, mask, packaging, sweets, Topps, vintage, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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Wacky Wednesdays – Regal Clown Cherry Bombs!
It’s been quite a while since I last did a Wacky Wednesdays column here on the site but a recent find meant that it was time. After searching for several years for a Regal Crown Sour Cherry wrapper, the basis … Continue reading
Posted in 1970's, Topps, Wacky Packages
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Lifesavers, packaging, parody sticker, roll candy, sweets, Topps, vintage candy wrapper, Wackies, Wacky Packages, Wacky Packs, wrapper
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From 1972: Topps’ 250-Piece Bubble Gum Haunted House “Door-Knobber” Halloween Package!
While coming up with a vintage Halloween candy item to cover today, I recalled a fun piece of Topps bubble gum packaging that I picked up recently known as a “door-knobber”. In the process of researching the origins of that … Continue reading
Posted in 1970's, Bubble Gum, CountdownToHalloween, Gum, Halloween, Holiday, Topps
Tagged 1970's, 1970's Halloween, 70's, 70's Bazooka, 70's Topps, Bazooka, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Halloween, packaging, sweets, Topps, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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New for 2013: Halloween Ring Pop Minis and More!
This year Topps/Bazooka introduced a new product extension for the season, Halloween Ring Pop Minis! Today I’ll be looking at those as well as the other Halloween Ring Pop goodies that I’ve picked up these last few years.
Posted in CountdownToHalloween, Gummies, Halloween, Holiday, Topps
Tagged Bazooka, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Halloween, packaging, Ring Pop, sweets, Topps, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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Hot Week: Bazooka Hot Bubble Gum from 1973!
During the initial two days of Cinnamon Hot Week I looked at unusual items from the 1960’s and the 1990’s – so today I’m hitting the 1970’s with a dynamite-yet-mysterious release from Topps Chewing Gum: Bazooka Hot Bubble Gum!
Posted in 1970's, Bubble Gum, Gum, Topps
Tagged 1970's, 70's, Bazooka, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, cinnamon, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Hot Week, packaging, sweets, Topps, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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Wacky Wednesdays – Allmud Joy!
Back again for another edition of Wacky Wednesdays today with an offering from the recently-released Wacky Packages All-New Series 10 – Allmud Joy!
Posted in Chocolate, Hershey, Topps, Wacky Packages
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, packaging, parody, Peter Paul, sticker, sweets, Topps, vintage candy wrapper, Wacky Package, Wacky Packages, Wacky Packs, wrapper
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Wacky Wednesdays – 3 Racketeers!
We’re back with a new edition of Wacky Wednesdays and today we’ll be looking at a sticker from the recently-released Wacky Packages All-New Series 10 – 3-Racketeers.
Posted in Chocolate, Mars, Wacky Packages
Tagged 3-Musketeers, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Mars, packaging, sweets, Topps, vintage candy wrapper, Wacky Packages, Wacky Packs, wrapper
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Topps’ Weird-and-Wild Wazoo Bars!
Back in 2008, the Topps company ventured out of their traditional areas of confection, producing a pair of weird and wacky colorful candy bars called Wazoo. Make the jump to check out these unusual offerings.
Wacky Wednesdays – Murky Way!
After taking an Easter Week break from the column, we’re back today with another edition of Wacky Wednesdays. Once again I’ll be drawing from last year’s Wacky Packages Halloween 2012 Postcard Set, this time for the awesome parody of Mars’ … Continue reading
Posted in Chocolate, Mars, Topps, Wacky Packages
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Halloween, package parody, packaging, parody stickers, sweets, Topps, Universal Monsters, vintage candy wrapper, Wackies, Wacky Packages, Wacky Packs, Wackys, wrapper
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