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Monthly Archives: July 2013
Brach’s Boxes of the 1960’s!
Recently I posted about my success in locating a pair of 1960’s Breaker Confections boxes I’d long been searching for. At the same time I found those I also acquired two 1960’s Brach’s candy boxes, adding to the two I’d … Continue reading
Posted in 1960's, 1970's, Boxed
Tagged 1960's candy, 60's candy, Brach's, Brocks, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, packaging, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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A Quick Trip to Trader Joe’s Colorful Candy Isle!
I am not a regular Trader Joe’s customer so it’s quite an adventure and a treat when I get to visit one of their stores. My lack of regular trips should not reflect any shortage of affection I have for … Continue reading
1970’s Chocolate Bars from Amish Country!
Today I’d like to take a quick look at a pair of late 70’s wrappers I have for souvenir Pennsylvania Amish chocolate bars.
Posted in 1970's, Chocolate
Tagged 70's candy, 70's chocolate, Amish, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, packaging, Pennsylvania Amish, Pennsylvania Dutch, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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Sour Power-Up with Fleer Puckers!
Last year I posted about a piece I was delighted to discover from 1970’s Fleer called Big Pucker. Some months later I would find a mention of its predecessor Little Puckers in an old trade magazine. But I didn’t know … Continue reading
Posted in 1970's, Fleer, Sour Candy
Tagged 1970's candy, 1970's Fleer, 70's candy, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Fleer, Fleer candy, packaging, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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Just Born on the 4th of July — Happy Independence Day with 2003’s Mike and Ike Stripes!
Here in the United States we celebrate our Independence Day every July 4th and to mark the occasion this year I thought I’d focus on one of Just Born’s patriotic offerings from a decade ago; Mike and Ike Stripes!
Posted in Boxed, Holiday
Tagged 4th of July, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, holiday, Independence Day, Just Born, Mike and Ike, packaging, patriotic, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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Unreal Organic Candy – Unjunked and Now Updated!
About a year ago, I covered my first encounter with the Unreal candy brand, a line of organic candy bar offerings meant to compete with and offer a healthier alternative to the candy isle standards. Back then I noted how … Continue reading
Posted in Chocolate
Tagged all-natural, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, contemporary, natural, organic, packaging, sweets, unjunked, Unreal, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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