Tag Archives: 1980’s candy

Wonka Weekend Wrap-Up – Oompas and Skrunch Timelines!

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Jason Liebig

After two big posts on Friday and Saturday, I intended to wrap-up my Wonka Weekend with visual timelines on Sunday, but had to stop the presses for last-minute new material.  So the timelines are being delivered today, just a day … Continue reading →

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From the 80’s: Topps Video Arcade Gum!

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Jason Liebig

Released in the mid-1980’s, Topps Video Arcade Gum are the earliest examples of a candy container designed to look like a piece of gaming hardware.

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Topps’ Answer to Nerds: Bazooka Zooks!

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Jason Liebig

In 1982, the Willy Wonka company unveiled Nerds candies and they soon took the candy world by storm.   In 1985 Topps attempted to tap into that popularity by releasing a Nerds-like bubblegum product called Zooks (from Ba-zook-a).

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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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The $100,000 Bar – A 100 Grand History.

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Jason Liebig

[Note:  For an updated look back at Nestle’s 100 Grand history, check out “50 Years of Nestle’s 100 Grand Bar History!”] According to my research, Nestle filed the trademark for the $100,000 bar way back in 1964, though some accounts … Continue reading →

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A Walk Through Whoppers Packaging History!

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Jason Liebig

Whoppers malted milk balls – they’re a candy classic that’s been around in one form or another since 1939. Because they’ve been around so long, they’re a daunting topic to tackle – and the task to cover them proved to … Continue reading →

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A Quick Taste of Counter-Culture Candy — Or When Social Movements Become Tasty Treats!

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Jason Liebig

I wanted to share something quick and fun today, so I came up with two pieces that reflect the counter-culture movement of the 60’s and 70’s, albeit in a small way. Hippies – what can I say?  I grew up … 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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