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Category Archives: Hard Candy
Krystal Roks From Dryden & Palmer!
While traveling in 2009, I found myself in the candy section of an airport shop when I spotted a box of Wild Ape Grape flavor Krystal Roks. I’d never come across Krystal Roks before, so I grabbed up the wonderfully-illustrated … Continue reading
Posted in Boxed, Hard Candy
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, contemporary, D&P, Dryden & Palmer, flavored, mascot, packaging, rock candy, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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Walgreens’ Delightfully “Nice!” Candy Packaging!
Back in August of last year, I received a call from my mother asking if I’d seen or picked up the new Walgreens “Nice!” branded candy. At the time I hadn’t, but a few months later while back in Nebraska … Continue reading
Posted in Gummies, Hard Candy, Peanut Butter, Sour Candy
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, packaging, private label, retail, store brand, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, Walgreens, wrapper
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LifeSavers’ 1994 Valentine’s Treats Brochure!
With Valentine’s Day rapidly approaching I’ve decided to dedicate the next few days’ posts to Valentine’s-related candy. Today, I’ll be sharing the contents of a neat little sales brochure covering LifeSavers’ 1994 Valentine’s offerings!
Posted in 1990's, Boxed, Hard Candy, Holiday
Tagged 1990's candy, 90's candy, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Life Savers, Lifesavers, Nabisco, packaging, sweets, Valentine candy, Valentine's Day, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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CollectingCandy.com’s Anniversary Celebration – 15 Of My Favorite Posts!
As I mentioned yesterday, on February 6th 2012, CollectingCandy.com officially launched. To celebrate this first birthday, I’ve gone back over the site’s 293 entries posted so far and have selected fifteen of my favorites to highlight and discuss. Let’s get … Continue reading
Posted in 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Boxed, British, Cadbury, Chocolate, CountdownToHalloween, Halloween, Hard Candy, Hershey, Holiday, Mars, Nestle, Wonka
Tagged 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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Ferrara Pan’s 1975 Atomic Fire Ball Candy Engine!
Back in 1975, Ferrara Pan took a pair of its mainstay offerings and presented them in novelty boxes, each shaped like a fun vehicle. Of the two, I’ve managed to find the Atomic Fire Ball Candy (Fire) Engine and … Continue reading
Posted in 1970's, Hard Candy, Novelty
Tagged 1970's candy, 70's candy, Atomic Fireballs, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Ferrara Pan, novelty candy, novelty candy container, packaging, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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Wacky Wednesdays – Atomic Fur Ball!
Welcome back to another edition of CollectingCandy.com’s Wacky Wednesdays! This week, we’ll be looking at one of my favorite parodies from the recently released Wacky Packages Old School series 4 – Atomic Fur Ball.
Posted in 1970's, Boxed, Hard Candy, Topps, Wacky Packages
Tagged 1970's, 1970's candy, 70's, Atomic Fireballs, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, cinnamon, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Ferrara Pan, Fireballs, packaging, stickers, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, Wackies, Wacky Packages, Wacky Packs, wrapper
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Disneyland and Walt Disney World Souvenir Candy Wrappers and Boxes!
If you’ve ever visited a theme park, you know that souvenirs are everywhere and come in all shapes and sizes. That’s certainly true for the Disney Parks and over the years they’ve released all manner of park-exclusive confections, with colorful … Continue reading
Posted in 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Chocolate, Hard Candy, Wonka
Tagged 1970's, 1980's, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Disney, Disneyland, licensed, packaging, sweets, theme park, vintage candy wrapper, Walt Disney World, wrapper
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On the road in Toledo – Boyd’s Retro Candy Store!
The last couple of days I’ve been excitedly driving around the East Coast, partially in service of CollectingCandy.com (details to follow in the coming months). So when you are behind the wheel 12 hours in a day, I’ve found that … Continue reading
Posted in Bubble Gum, Chocolate, Hard Candy, Sour Candy
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A&W Root Beer Candy!
I grew up with an A&W Drive-In in my hometown and it was a place I fondly remember. That drive-in was closed down by the time I entered junior high school, but I never forgot it.
Posted in 1970's, 1980's, Bubble Gum, Gum, Hard Candy
Tagged A&W candy, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, fast food, packaging, restaraunt candy, root beer candy, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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Anyone Remember Alligator Eggs?
Here’s one I didn’t really recall, even though I must have certainly seen it when it was out. Clark’s Alligator Eggs were on shelves in the early 1980′s, and today I will share a look at a box for these … Continue reading
Posted in 1980's, Hard Candy
Tagged 1980's candy, alligator candy, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, Clark candy, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, packaging, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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