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Marilyn Monroe-inspired Candy Bars (and more) from It’Sugar!

Earlier this month on June 1st, Marilyn Monroe would have celebrated her 88th birthday.  While Monroe passed away over a half a century ago in 1962, her influence and impact on our popular culture remains as strong as ever.  One … Continue reading

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Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of E.T. The Extra Terrestrial – CollectingCandy-style!

I somehow missed that yesterday was the 30th Anniversary of the original release of E.T. The Extra Terrestrial – a classic film that contains a classic candy tie-in.  That tie-in being Reese’s Pieces.  A day late it might be, but … Continue reading

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Avengers (candy) Assemble!

Unless you’ve been living under a pop-culture rock, you are probably aware that Marvel Comics’ much-anticipated film, The Avengers, premieres today.  I won’t be seeing it today, but I’ll likely take in the flick before the end of the weekend. … Continue reading

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Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Zagnut!?

When the film Beetlejuice hit theaters in 1988 it was pretty amazing.  It still stands as an extraordinary piece of film-making by visionary director Tim Burton. For me it was the first time I noticed Burton’s work, or a candy … Continue reading

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