{"id":14522,"date":"2014-06-17T13:26:28","date_gmt":"2014-06-17T17:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.collectingcandy.com\/wordpress\/?p=14522"},"modified":"2014-06-17T13:34:06","modified_gmt":"2014-06-17T17:34:06","slug":"marilyn-monroe-inspired-candy-bars-and-more-from-itsugar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/collectingcandy.com\/wordpress\/?p=14522","title":{"rendered":"Marilyn Monroe-inspired Candy Bars (and more) from It’Sugar!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Earlier this month on June 1st, Marilyn Monroe would have celebrated her 88th birthday.\u00a0 While Monroe passed away over a half a century ago in 1962, her influence and impact on our popular culture remains as strong as ever.\u00a0 One doesn’t have to look far to understand that she is a timeless superstar who still captivates and inspires.\u00a0 Not only that, Marilyn Monroe continues to be able to successfully promote and sell products all over the world – even candy.<\/p>\n

Today, we’re going to take a look at the confectionery offerings from It’Sugar<\/a> that utilize Monroe’s image but also take aim to celebrate her unique spirit.<\/p>\n

The tagline of the Marilyn Monroe candy line is “America’s First Sweetheart” – certainly apropos for these products.\u00a0\u00a0 Here’s a look at the four Marilyn Monroe chocolate bars I picked up from It’Sugar:<\/p>\n

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It’Sugar – Marilyn Monroe chocolate bar selection photo – March 2014<\/p><\/div>\n

I really dig how three of the four wrappers incorporate a selection of Monroe’s more famous quotes.\u00a0\u00a0 The quotes serve as lovely bits of inspiration while flirtatiously revealing her wit and slivers of who Marilyn Monroe was behind her blonde bombshell exterior.<\/p>\n

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It’Sugar – Marilyn Monroe – America’s First Sweetheart – autograph – 3.25oz milk chocolate candy bar wrapper – February 2014<\/p><\/div>\n

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It’Sugar – Marilyn Monroe – America’s First Sweetheart – all the rules – 3.25oz milk chocolate candy bar wrapper – February 2014<\/p><\/div>\n

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It’Sugar – Marilyn Monroe – America’s First Sweetheart – don’t deserve me – 3oz dark chocolate candy bar wrapper – February 2014<\/p><\/div>\n

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It’Sugar – Marilyn Monroe – America’s First Sweetheart – imperfection is beauty – 3oz dark chocolate candy bar wrapper – February 2014<\/p><\/div>\n

More quotes are found on the sugar-free mint tins included in the line:<\/p>\n

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It’Sugar – Marilyn Monroe – sugar free mints selection photo – March 2014<\/p><\/div>\n

It’Sugar even offers up a series of Marilyn Monroe-branded gummy candy offerings:<\/p>\n

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It’Sugar – Marilyn Monroe – gummy candy selection photo – March 2014<\/p><\/div>\n

Here’s a look at each package individually.\u00a0 Note that these feature quotes from Monroe on the reverse of each:<\/p>\n

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It’Sugar – Marilyn Monroe – America’s First Sweetheart – Gummy Candy Hearts – 6oz package – February 2014<\/p><\/div>\n

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It’Sugar – Marilyn Monroe – America’s First Sweetheart – Gummy Candy Stars – 6oz package – February 2014<\/p><\/div>\n

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It’Sugar – Marilyn Monroe – America’s First Sweetheart – Gummy Candy Shoes – 6oz package – February 2014<\/p><\/div>\n

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It’Sugar – Marilyn Monroe – America’s First Sweetheart – Gummy Candy Lips – 6oz package – February 2014<\/p><\/div>\n

I think they did a great job on the packaging for this line.<\/p>\n

I have one last item to share for today and it’s one of the most unusual pieces I’ve ever featured here on CollectingCandy.com – it’s a chocolate shoe.\u00a0\u00a0 Take a look:<\/p>\n

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It’Sugar – Marilyn Monroe – America’s First Sweetheart – Chocolate Shoe – February 2014<\/p><\/div>\n

How about that?<\/p>\n

That’s everything I’ve got to share on It’Sugar and their Marilyn Monroe-inspired confectionery line.\u00a0 Hope you enjoyed the peek and I’ll see you next time!<\/p>\n

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