Monthly Archives: November 2013

Happy 50th Anniversary Doctor Who – with Jelly Babies and More!

Today the BBC celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the classic television show Doctor Who.  Like countless others around the globe, I’ll be sitting down the join the Doctor(s) for what I hope will be one of his greatest adventures yet.  … Continue reading

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Australia’s Awesome New Wonka Bars for 2013!

Wonka is one of my favorite brands so I take notice even when they release something really neat on the other side of the planet.  Such was the case when the Australia-New Zealand arm of Nestle released a quartet of … Continue reading

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Leaf’s 1978 Star Wars-Inspired Bubble Gum – Space Wars!

The confectionery world is one that is never too shy to jump on a trend or fad, and that was certainly the case with the Leaf company.  They were skilled at re-branding their standard gumball assortments into products that reflected … Continue reading

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Hershey’s 1992 Apple-A-Day Sweepstakes!

Back in 1992, Hershey teamed up with Apple Computer to give away 365 Mac Classic computers to lucky consumers.  Today I’m featuring a marketing circular released as part of that Apple-A-Day Sweepstakes.

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Why Saving Unopened Candy Can Be a Very Bad Idea. Presented in Pictures!

As a candy collector, I’m often asked whether I save actual edible candy or just the packaging.  My answer usually goes that I’m technically a candy packaging collector, so I always try to separate a wrapper or box from the … Continue reading

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McCormick’s World of Flavors – Featuring a Red Velvet Cake Bar!

McCormick is a brand name those of us in the United States will immediately recognize for their association with the spice isle in most grocery stores.  But recently McCormick has dipped its toes into the packaged confectionery pool with a … Continue reading

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It’s November 1st and Halloween 2013 Gives Way to the Next Holiday!

Yesterday we celebrated Halloween 2013 and today it becomes yet another day from our past, relegated to what one hopes is fond memory.  Here on this site, we celebrated the lead-up to the spooky holiday all month long by looking … Continue reading

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