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Monthly Archives: October 2014
Snickers’ Ever-Evolving Halloween Pumpkins!
One of the Halloween confectionery releases I’ve come to be keenly interested in each year are Snickers Pumpkins. This is partially due to them being a holiday release of a classic popular brand, but it’s also due to their receiving … Continue reading
Posted in Chocolate, CountdownToHalloween, Halloween, Holiday, Mars, Peanut Butter
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Halloween, Mars, packaging, peanut butter, seasonal, Snickers, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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Charms Halloween Pumpkin Pops from the 1950’s and Today!
We’re going all the way back to the 1950’s for today’s post and a look at a Halloween treat that has been enjoyed by generations of kids. So make the jump to check out Charms Halloween Pumpkin Pops from the … Continue reading
Posted in 1950's, CountdownToHalloween, Halloween, Holiday
Tagged 1950's, 50's, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, Charms, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Halloween, lollipops, packaging, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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Trolli’s Halloween Sour Brite Crawlers and Mummies Gummi Candy!
Getting back to our CountdownToHalloween coverage proper today, we’ll be looking at a current offering from the Trolli brand I grabbed last month as well as one I picked up a couple of years ago. Make the jump and … Continue reading
Posted in Boxed, CountdownToHalloween, Gummies, Halloween, Holiday
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Ferrara Pan, Gummies, gummy, Halloween, packaging, sweets, Trolli, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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CountdownToHalloween Past Years Recap – Part Two of Two!
Yesterday, as part of a two-part flashback recap, I presented a collection of my favorite CountdownToHalloween entries from past years. Those posts showcased items that were largely contemporary in nature, so today I’ll be following that up by putting a … Continue reading
Posted in 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Boxed, Bubble Gum, CountdownToHalloween, Fleer, Gum, Halloween, Holiday, Japanese, Wonka
Tagged 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 60's, 70's, 80's, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Halloween, packaging, sweets, vintage, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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CountdownToHalloween Past Years Recap – Part One of Two!
Getting just past the midpoint on our month-long CountdownToHalloween, I’ve decided to offer up something a little different – a two-part recap of some of my favorite posts from our previous years’ Halloween coverage. Now, I could sell this two-parter … Continue reading
Posted in Canadian, Chocolate, CountdownToHalloween, Halloween, Hershey, Holiday, Nestle
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Halloween, packaging, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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A Trio of Spooky Vintage Bubblegum Vending Insert Cards!
For today’s post in our month-long CountdownToHalloween, I thought I’d pull a few of my more monsterrific bubblegum vending machine insert cards to showcase. At least one of them might come off a bit more silly than spooky, but I … Continue reading
Posted in 1960's, 1970's, Bubble Gum, CountdownToHalloween, Gum, Halloween
Tagged 1960's, 1970's, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy machine, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Dracula, gumball machine, monsters, packaging, sweets, vampire, vending, vending machine, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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New for Halloween 2014: Reese’s White Chocolate Pumpkins!
One of the many new confectionery products to arrive for the Halloween season this year is a variation on a beloved classic. But what’s most surprising about this one is that it’s never been done before – because I’d just … Continue reading
Posted in Chocolate, CountdownToHalloween, Halloween, Hershey, Holiday, Peanut Butter
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Halloween, Hershey, packaging, packaging design, pumpkins, Reese's, seasonal, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, white chocolate, wrapper
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From 2007: Willy Wonka’s Halloween Nerds Monster Potions!
For today’s vintage CountdownToHalloween entry, we’re jumping back to the the most recent decade to pass us by. And while the journey back in time may not be as long as some others that we’ve taken this month, I think … Continue reading
Posted in CountdownToHalloween, Halloween, Holiday, Nestle, Novelty, Wonka
Tagged 2000's, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Halloween, monsters, Nerds, packaging, seasonal, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, Wonka, wrapper
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Target’s Halloween Private Label Goodies for 2014!
Target stores have been building out impressive Halloween seasonal sections for as long as I can recall and this year is certainly no exception. A big part of those annual seasonal offerings is their private label or store brand product … Continue reading
Posted in Bubble Gum, CountdownToHalloween, Gum, Gummies, Halloween, Holiday, Sour Candy
Tagged candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Gummies, gummy, Halloween, packaging, private label, seasonal, store brand, sweets, Target, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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From the 1980’s – Stark’s Gummi Ghosts!
During our Countdown To Halloween last year, I covered Stark’s Bone Chilling Treats from 1985 and when I did, I mentioned how much I would have liked to add a Gummi Ghosts package to my collection. Since that time I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in 1980's, CountdownToHalloween, Gummies, Halloween, Holiday
Tagged 1980's, 80's, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, ghost, Gummies, gummy candy, Halloween, packaging, seasonal, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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