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Category Archives: Boxed
New for 2015: Just Born Serves up a Trio of Awesome Halloween Boxes!
Over the last several years, Just Born has been on a roll, introducing refreshed versions of their main line packaging across-the-board. And where these updates have really shined has been in their seasonal offerings. This year, they’ve outdone themselves with … Continue reading
Posted in Boxed, CountdownToHalloween, Halloween, Holiday
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Halloween, Halloween candy, Hot Tamales, Just Born, Mike and Ike, Mike and Ikes, packaging, packaging design, sweets, vintage candy wrappers, wrapper, zombie, zombie candy, zombies
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Kicking off our Countdown To Halloween with Zombie Mouth Bubblegum!
Today kicks off our official Countdown to Halloween coverage for 2015, and we’ve got a lot to show you this year. It should be noted that this first seasonal post is a different kind of entry for CollectingCandy.com as, rather … Continue reading
Posted in Boxed, Bubble Gum, CountdownToHalloween, Gum, Halloween
Tagged candy, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, ComicCon, confectionery, confections, Cosplay, Darth Vader, Halloween, packaging, packaging design, Star Wars, sweets, TheWalkingDead, vintage candy wrappers, wrapper, Zombie Apocalypse, zombies
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1989’s “Now Plumper” Nerds! Plus: Hot and Cool Nerds Revisited!!
Hi all! Going to be kicking off our Halloween programming at the half-way point of October this year rather than our traditional month-long coverage. I’ll explain more on that tomorrow (Spoiler: We’re trying to launch a new bubblegum!) but today … Continue reading
Posted in 1980's, Boxed, Wonka
Tagged 1980's, 1980's candy, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Nerds, packaging, packaging design, sweets, vintage candy wrappers, Willy Wonka, Willy Wonka's, Wonka, wrapper
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Good And Plenty’s Groovy 1960’s Day-Glo Posters!
Candy-related premiums are not a big part of my focus or area of interest though I do find myself enamored with one from time to time, especially when they turn out to be more than just a cheap tchotchke with … Continue reading
Posted in 1960's, 1970's, Boxed
Tagged 1960's, 60's, anti-war, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, counter-culture, hippie, packaging, packaging design, sweets, vintage candy wrappers, wrapper
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Willy Wonka’s DinaSour Eggs – A Classic 80’s Treat!
As Jurassic World continues its weeks-long Summer box office domination, I thought it would be fun to revisit some dinosaur-themed confectionery treats from the past. Most kids delight in dinosaurs and many (myself included) even go through a phase of … Continue reading
Posted in 1980's, Boxed, Hard Candy, Wonka
Tagged 1980's, 80's, 80's candy, 80's Wonka, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, dinosaur, packaging, packaging design, sweets, vintage candy wrappers, Willy Wonka, Wonka, wrapper
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Sweetarts Easter Candy and More From the 1990’s!
Happy Easter, everyone! To mark today’s holiday, I’ve opened my archives and dug back to the 1990’s for a wonderful set of Sweetarts Easter promotional sales materials. These feature a surprisingly diverse and delightful array of Easter product under the Sweetarts … Continue reading
Posted in 1990's, Boxed, Easter, Gummies, Holiday, Nestle, Sour Candy, Wonka
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, packaging, packaging design, Sweet Tarts, Sweetarts, sweets, Sweettarts, vintage candy wrappers, wrapper
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An Array of New Soda-Flavored Confections! Plus Some History on the Love of Cola Candy!
I’ve always enjoyed when confection crosses over with another category of product and even when the mix doesn’t quite work, it can still be a notable experience. This is definitely true when soft drinks lend their flavors and branding to … Continue reading
Posted in 1980's, Boxed, British, Bubble Gum, Chocolate, Gum, Gummies, Topps
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, cola, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, licorice, packaging, packaging design, soda pop, 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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Brach’s 1972 “Share a Little Love” Valentine’s Day Promotion!
For today’s pre-Valentine’s Day post, I’ll be sharing a Brach’s candy salesman promotional packet created in support of their 1972 “Share a Little Love” campaign. It’s a terrific and unique look into our confectionery past and it follows up a … Continue reading
Posted in 1970's, Boxed, Chocolate, Holiday
Tagged 1970's, 1970's candy, 70's, 70's candy, Brach's, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, packaging, packaging design, promotional, sales, salesman, sweets, Valentine's Day, vintage candy wrappers, wrapper
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The Return of Mike and Ike Cotton Candy and Root Beer Float Flavors!
It’s been an exciting month in the world of candy already and the fun keeps on rolling as today I get to share the news that Mike and Ike Cotton Candy and Root Beer Float flavors are returning! Not seen … Continue reading
Posted in 1960's, 1970's, 1990's, Boxed
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, cotton candy, Just Born, Mike & Ike, Mike & Ikes, Mike and Ike, Mike and Ikes, packaging, packaging design, root beer, sweets, vintage candy wrappers, wrapper
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