Tag Archives: vending

A Trio of Spooky Vintage Bubblegum Vending Insert Cards!

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Jason Liebig

For today’s post in our month-long CountdownToHalloween, I thought I’d pull a few of my more monsterrific bubblegum vending machine insert cards to showcase.  At least one of them might come off a bit more silly than spooky, but I … Continue reading →

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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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Leaf’s 1978 Star Wars-Inspired Bubble Gum – Space Wars!

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Jason Liebig

The confectionery world is one that is never too shy to jump on a trend or fad, and that was certainly the case with the Leaf company.  They were skilled at re-branding their standard gumball assortments into products that reflected … Continue reading →

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