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Tag Archives: 1980’s
Plucked from the 80’s: Brach’s Coconut Hula Chews!
As the weather turns colder, I thought it would be fun to cover a near-forgotten treat from the 1980’s that will inspire warmer climates. This is one that first hit stores way back in 1982 and I’m excited to share … Continue reading
Posted in 1980's, Chocolate
Tagged 1980's, 1980's candy, 80's, 80's candy, Brach's, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, coconut, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, packaging, sweets, 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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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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Easter Week 2014: Easter Nerds Through the Years – Featuring Doc Hinkles Nerds Shrinkles!
Willy Wonka’s Nerds are one of my all-time favorites and that certainly includes their holiday releases. In recent years Easter-themed Nerds have taken on the moniker of “Hoppin’” Nerds but that wasn’t always the case. Today we’re going to look … Continue reading
Posted in 1980's, 1990's, Boxed, Easter, Holiday, Nestle, Wonka
Tagged 1980's, 1990's, 80's, 80's candy, 90's, 90's candy, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Easter, Easter candy, Nerds, packaging, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, Willy Wonka, Wonka, Wonka Nerds, wrapper
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New for 2013: Starburst Candy Corn and Brach’s New Look! Plus a Big Dose of Candy Corn History!
October 30th is National Candy Corn Day — well, at least that’s what Alton Brown told me when I saw him on the Food Network last week. Alton’s alert prompted me to do a little Google search to read up … Continue reading
Posted in 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Boxed, CountdownToHalloween, Halloween, Holiday
Tagged 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy corn, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Halloween, holiday, packaging, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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Stark’s Bone-Chilling Halloween Treats from 1985!
Today we’re going back to the 1980’s and taking a look at the contents of a Halloween candy trade ad from the Howard B. Stark company. We’ll also be catching a glimpse of some seriously spooky decades-old unopened Stark candy!
Posted in 1980's, Boxed, CountdownToHalloween, Halloween, Holiday
Tagged 1980's, 1980's Halloween, 80's, 80's Halloween, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Halloween, Halloween candy, Necco, packaging, Stark, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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Willy Wonka’s Halloween Bag Line Brochure from 1984!
Willy Wonka is a huge brand name in the candy business today but it might be the 1980’s when the brand experienced its first golden age of success with new introductions like Nerds. The 80’s are also when non-Wonka products … Continue reading
Posted in 1980's, CountdownToHalloween, Halloween, Holiday, Nestle, Wonka
Tagged 1980's, 1980's candy, 80's, 80's candy, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Halloween candy, packaging, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, Willy Wonka, Wonka, Wonka candy, wrapper
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A Fun One For Friday – Barratt’s A-Team Bubblegum from the UK!
Wanted to post up a fun pop-culture piece for today and I think I’ve got the perfect one. Back in 1983 the UK’s Barratt company released “The A-Team Super Stringy Bubble Gum” in a grape flavor.
Posted in 1980's, British, Bubble Gum, Gum
Tagged 1980's, 1980's gum, 80's, 80's gum, Big League Chew, British, bubblegum, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, Cannell, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, licensed, packaging, sweets, UK, vintage candy wrapper, wrapper
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Willy Wonka’s Squids – A Forgotten 80’s Gummy!
Here at CollectingCandy.com I tend to throw around the adjectives “lost” and “forgotten” from time-to-time and I don’t think I’m being overly dramatic when I do. In the realm of vintage candy countless products have come and gone, seemingly in … Continue reading
Posted in 1980's, Gummies, Wonka
Tagged 1980's, 1980's candy, 1980's Wonka, 80's, 80's candy, 80's gummies, 80's Wonka, candy collecting, candy collection, candy collector, candy wrapper collection, candy wrapper collector, collectible, collecting candy, confectionery, confections, Gummies, packaging, sweets, vintage candy wrapper, Willy Wonka, wrapper
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A Fun One for Friday: 1989’s Super Mario Bros Bar!
I’m back in Nebraska this weekend helping celebrate my Niece’s High School Graduation so I’ve just got a short post for today. But it’s a fun one as we look at a flashy Super Mario Brothers bar wrapper from way … Continue reading
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