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How a 1970’s Russian “Red Scare” Set M&M’s Mascots Back Twenty Years!
Between 1976 and 1985, red M&M’s were banished from the world due to a Russian “red scare” having to due with a food dye additive. It is a story that has been told before, but newly discovered evidence reveals an … Continue reading
Posted in 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Chocolate, M&M's, Mars
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, M&M, M&M's, Mars, mascot, packaging, packaging design, Red, sweets, vintage candy wrappers, wrapper
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M&M’s 2016 New Peanut Flavor Vote!
As promised in yesterday’s post, today I’m marking the United States Presidential Election by covering M&M’s 2016 New Peanut Flavor Vote promotion. Make the jump to check it out!
Posted in Chocolate, Full Set, M&M's, Mars
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, election, limited edition, M&M's, packaging, packaging design, sweets, vintage candy wrappers, vote, wrapper
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M&M’s 2010 Favorite Character Election Promotion!
With the US Presidential Election happening tomorrow, I wanted to reach back into the archives to present a voting scenario that was far more lighthearted than the one currently playing out. So make the jump to check out M&M’s 2010 … Continue reading
Posted in Chocolate, M&M's, Mars
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, election, M&M's, Mars, mascot, packaging, packaging design, sweets, vintage candy wrappers, vote, wrapper
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New for Halloween 2016: M&M’s Walgreens Exclusive Glow-in-the-Dark Fun Size Packs!
Though I’ve already covered an M&M’s product in the Countdown this year, they’ve earned this second spot by coming out with something that is awfully fun. Exclusive to Walgreens stores, M&M’s has released a Halloween-themed fun-size assortment where the individual … Continue reading
Posted in Chocolate, CountdownToHalloween, Halloween, M&M's, Mars
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, glow-in-the-dark, Halloween, Halloween candy, M&M's, packaging, packaging design, seasonal, sweets, vintage candy wrappers, wrapper
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New for Halloween 2016: M&M’s Target-Exclusive White BOO-terscotch!!
Though M&M’s have given us a number of special edition Autumn flavors over the years, the last time we got a legitimately Halloween-themed flavor was with the introduction of Candy Corn-flavored M&M’s. This year that changed with M&M’s White BOO-terscotch. … Continue reading
Posted in CountdownToHalloween, Halloween, Holiday, M&M's, Mars
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, exclusive, Halloween, M&M, M&M's, packaging, packaging design, sweets, Target, vintage candy wrappers, wrapper
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M&M/Mars’ 2001 Valentine’s Candy Sales Catalog!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Marking the holiday today, I will be sharing an M&M/Mars Valentine’s sales catalog from fifteen years ago. Make the jump to check it out.
Posted in Holiday, M&M's, Mars
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, M&M's, Mars, packaging, packaging design, sweets, Valentine, Valentine's candy, Valentine's Day, vintage candy wrappers, wrapper
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M&M’s Halloween Packs from Taiwan!
I’ve enjoyed highlighting some of the Halloween-themed M&M’s packs released over the last few years, from theater boxes, to candy corn packs and design evolutions. Today, I’m going to head to the other side of the globe for a set … Continue reading
Posted in Chocolate, CountdownToHalloween, Halloween, Holiday, M&M's, Mars
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Halloween, Halloween candy, imported, M&M's, packaging, packaging design, sweets, Taiwan, vintage candy wrappers, wrapper
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M&M/Mars’ 2003 Halloween Lineup Sales Catalog!
Jumping back to 2003, today I’ll be sharing a product catalog put out by MasterFoods, a distribution arm of the M&M/Mars company. This catalog covers a range of the Halloween candy that Mars was offering that year with a special … Continue reading
Posted in Chocolate, CountdownToHalloween, Halloween, Holiday, M&M's, Mars
Tagged 2000's, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy marketing, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, Cartoon Network, catalog, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Dexter's Laboratory, Halloween, Halloween candy, licensed, M&M's, Mars, packaging, packaging design, sweets, vintage candy wrappers, wrapper
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Valentine’s M&M’s Packs from Taiwan!
Happy Valentine’s Day!! M&M’s can always be counted on for a great assortment of seasonal offerings each year and that’s certainly true for the Valentine’s holiday. And while those are always neat to see, I recently picked up something especially … Continue reading
Posted in Boxed, Chocolate, Holiday, M&M's, Mars
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, chocolate, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, foreign, M&M's, mascot, packaging, packaging design, sweets, Taiwan, V-Day, Valentine, Valentine's Day, vintage candy wrappers, wrapper
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The History and Triumphant Return of Crispy M&M’s!
After vanishing from American store shelves for the last decade, Mars has brought Crispy M&M’s back from the grave. I first spotted their newly-minted bright green packages a month ago and by now they should be available across the country. … Continue reading
Posted in 1990's, Chocolate, Japanese, M&M's, Mars
Tagged Australia, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, international, Japanese, M&M, M&M's, Mars, mascot, packaging, packaging design, sweets, vintage candy wrappers, wrapper
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