Category Archives: Hard Candy

Wacky Wednesdays – Atomic Fur Ball!

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Jason Liebig

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.

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Disneyland and Walt Disney World Souvenir Candy Wrappers and Boxes!

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Jason Liebig

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 →

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On the road in Toledo – Boyd’s Retro Candy Store!

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Jason Liebig

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 →

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A&W Root Beer Candy!

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Jason Liebig

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.

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Anyone Remember Alligator Eggs?

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Jason Liebig

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 →

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Unexpected Saturday Adventure: How a broken elbow led me to the London Candy Company!

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Jason Liebig

It was an overcast, occasionally-rainy Saturday in New York City this weekend.  You might say it was very London-like.  Due to this, my girlfriend and I decided to stay in, check out the Olympics for a while, watch a bad … Continue reading →

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Topps’ Answer to Fun Dip: 1980’s Dip-It Candy!

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Jason Liebig

As I chronicled earlier this year, Sunline introduced Fun Dip to the world in 1973.  In those first few years, Fun Dip became a huge hit in the candy world, and of course its still around today. When something innovative … Continue reading →

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Donruss’ Bitty Bombs and Bitty Bites!

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Jason Liebig

All the way back in the 1970’s, if a new hot cinnamon candy came out, I was sure to sample it.  While Just Born’s Hot Tamales remain my all-time favorite, Donruss’ Bitty Bombs were one of those 1970’s offerings that … Continue reading →

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A Friday Favorite for Summer – Willy Wonka’s Watermelon!

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Jason Liebig

As we head into the summer months, thoughts of going to the beach, the pool or the park (or just about anywhere outside) fill my head.   When I think back to the candy I picked up during some of my … Continue reading →

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1983’s Dungeons and Dragons Candy!!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Jason Liebig

I’ve been a bit out of commission since late last week due to an accidental eye injury, and I’m slowly getting caught up on the many things I wasn’t able to do while patched-up with only one good eye.  I’m … Continue reading →

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