Vintage candy. Bazooka Bubble Gum. World War II. What do they have in common?

Of course, you know that the Bubble Gum is vintage gum. But, did you know….

Everything seems to revolve around WWII. Bazooka Bubble Gum is no different. Did you realize that the name, the packaging was no accident? No kidding! Of course, you recognize the color of the packaging: red, white, and blue. Bazooka Bubble Gum came into being shortly after the war.

Do you know where the name came from? After a little research, I found that the name of the gum was not named after the armor piercing weapon used in WWII, but was named after Bob Burns, the entertainer. You see, he developed a musical weapon from two gas pipes and a funnel in the 1930s and called it the Bazooka. I wonder IF the name of the armor was, in fact named from the same? Some claim that it was.

Come and check out our varieties of gum and candy. Yes, they are all vintage. We even have more trivia on our website.

Candy buyers and wholesale accounts welcome

Jim Hiigel

www.nostalgic-candy.net

We offer you great vintage candy. We offer you great looking packages to present it in. We offer you nostalgic candy.

We all know the definition of candy. Let’s take a closer look at the other two.

What is the definition of “vintage”? Websters defines it as “representative of or dating from a period long past”. It also defines vintage as “of a good period, choice, representative of the best”.

What is the definition of “nostalgic”? Again, Websters defines it as “a longing to go back to one’s home, homesickness” or “ a longing for something far away or long ago”. Or how about this one: “ longing for former happy circumstances”

We hereby offer you the best, the oldest and the way to fill that longing. Our vintage candy can’t be beat. Not in it’s variety (we have over 40), and not in it’s nostalgia. And definitely not in it’s pricing or packaging.

Candy buyers and wholesale accounts welcome

Jim Hiigel

www.nostalgic-candy.net

Our vintage candy company specializes in nostalgia. It specializes in fun and memories. We also love trivia. Admit it, so do you. So, let’s learn about … jelly beans

I uncovered something really interesting about jelly beans. I know that (regardless of age) we all grew up with them. In fact, they are so old that jelly beans were reportedly advertised as early as the 1860’s when William Shraft claims to have sent them to Union soldiers as treats during the Civil War!

As much as we love fun facts, we want to serve you. We have pounded the candy walk pavement and found all of your vintage candy favorites. We didn’t take a break. In fact, we have worked so hard, that we have, in our archaeological dig, found over 40 varieties for your pleasure. We have also created a variety of packages for you to chose from.

These would look great on any antique shelf, whether in your home, store or shop. So, why don’t you take a few minutes and browse our website. You can view some more fascinating facts, and then place an order for these wonderful candies, so full of memories.

Candy buyers and wholesale accounts welcome

Jim Hiigel

www.nostalgic-candy.net

Licorice, like all of our vintage candy, has been around for a long time. Hence, the word “vintage” candy. However, Licorice has been around a lot longer than you might guess.

Licorice, a favorite among movie- goers, was found (in licorice root form) in King Tut’s tomb. It was used as a cure-all for everything from curing “thirst and hunger” to curing kidney disorders. And just about everything in between, including stomach problems and coughs. Licorice in root form, was used during the middle ages to help with food poisoning, and was so popular in 1305 that it was taxed in England to help repair the London Bridge!

Our company offers much more than just licorice. We offer nostalgia and fun in over 40 varieties. Think about that the next time you want to throw a 50’s sock hop. What better way to have a conversation started than “Do you remember…?”

Candy buyers and wholesale accounts welcome

Jim Hiigel

www.nostalgic-candy.net

Looking for something different, something fun? Try our vintage candies! They are truly vintage candy, and most of them do have a an interesting background.

One with an fascinating background were candy cigarettes, also referred to as candy sticks. You could blow the powdered sugar so that it looked like you were exhaling smoke and then, of course, you would wrap the cigarettes under the sleeve of your T-shirt. Among the “tough, cool” kids of the 50’s, and 60’s, it was definitely a fun thing to do, with it’s red tip (did you know that on the bubble gum version the wax paper wrapping simulates a filtered cigarette?) They are still available with brands being sold in Spiderman, Popeye and Tom & Jerry varieties. What a way to go for those who didn’t really want to smoke (mostly due to parents wrath), but wanted to look cool anyway!

We offer over 40 types of vintage candy…all in great looking packages. Check us out, browse through our many varieties!

Candy buyers and wholesale accounts welcome

Jim Hiigel

www.nostalgic-candy.net

John Deere. A man who, in 1837, opened a blacksmith shop, forging the beginnings of Deere and Company. They are now celebrating their 200th anniversary. That is something to commemorate.

Let us help you to do so. We are offering a John Deere lunch box in two styles. The best part is, our lunch box doesn’t come empty!

While we are celebrating the success of John Deere, we would also like to celebrate the success of ….candy and retro-style lunch boxes!.

Candy from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Okay, the 1900’s – not the 1800’s! But what a great way to combine the best of both centuries!

You will receive candy that:
1. Will not melt
2. Will delight several generations…those that have all ready lived it, and those that will experience it for the first time.
3. Will walk you through memory lane. Why not grab a best friend, sibling, or someone
with whom you grew up?

John Deere, retro-candy in a great looking commemorative lunch box. A great combination to celebrate the history of our nation.

Candy buyers and wholesale accounts welcome

Jim Hiigel

www.nostalgic-candy.net

She has been described as “more heart than brains”, a flapper from the 1930’s, and a runaway who didn’t get along with her parents, not to mention a sex symbol. Recognize her? You can find her on purses, lunch boxes, clothing, posters. Popular during the depression era, Betty Boop gave audiences delight in her Talkertoon films.

Today, she still gives many pleasure. And now you can find her in our nostalgic candy on-line store. With our many styles of retro-lunch boxes, Betty Boop holds her own. This lunch box is filled with candy from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s era, you can’t beat the dynamic duo of retro-cartoon versus retro-candy.

Want to take a walk through your childhood favorites? Starting with our Betty Boop lunch box, you will find it filled with fantastically fun confections such as Sugar Babies, Parachute Jumpers, and much, much more.

What are you waiting for? You can have this great set, and it is just a click away.

Candy buyers and wholesale accounts welcome

Jim Hiigel

www.nostalgic-candy.net

What is a Tinker? In auld England, it was a person that “tinkered” with silver usually making pots and pans. What does that have to do with our retro-style lunch boxes?

Lunch boxes, T-shirts, baseball caps and window stickers.

Tink. Fairies and fairie dust. Introduced by J.M. Barrie, Tinkerbell is one of the worlds most beloved characters. She is sassy and loving, moody and helpful (when it suits her). She is now found on our retro-style lunch boxes.

Not only does she make a great looking picture for the lunch box, but it’s contents are as magical as her fairy dust. Fly along with me down nostalgia lane with memories conjured by auld-time candy favorites such as Tea-berry gum, Root-Beer barrels, Zagnuts and much, much more.

You won’t regret inviting Tink into your home, nor the wonderful contents she protects on the journey there.

And yes, she truly was named after the Tinks of auld England.

Candy buyers and wholesale accounts welcome

Jim Hiigel

www.nostalgic-candy.net

Sold as a soft drink starting in 1886 in Georgia, only 9 were sold a day for the first month. It is now found in 200 countries. It was patented as a medicine since it was thought that carbonated water was good for any ailment. It is now found on our retro-style lunch boxes.

What is it? You can find our lunch box adorned with the classic look of coca-cola! What a great addition to a store shelf, an antique item to be placed for all to see.

It doesn’t stop there. This lunch box is filled with retro-candy that will delight all of us classic coke and candy lovers. Wax Lips, Wax Bottles filled with juice, and over 20 types of your favorite 1950-1970 classic candies.

Our lunch boxes are varied with different designs and different shapes. They all hold the same excitement, the same memories we had as children. Wasn’t it great to start school with a new lunch box? Showing off the fad of that year, or our favorite drink. In this case, coke.

It’s the real thing.

Candy buyers and wholesale accounts welcome

Jim Hiigel

www.nostalgic-candy.net

“The Big Blue Boy Scout”. “The Man of Tomorrow”. “The Man of Steel”. Figured out who I am talking about? Superman. An American Icon. Not just that, but THE American Icon. Lunch boxes, comic books, television, movies, books. Superman halloween costumes. The most recognized super-hero in the world.

He came to us originally in 1938, and now, Superman comes directly to you, unveiled in a decorative lunch box. Oh, yes, you have seen them….probably even owned one as a kid. And that is our point…a retro-lunch box! And, as the commercial claims, “But wait…there’s more!”. Yes, our retro-style lunch box is filled with, what else, but over 20 pieces of retro-candy.

It’s quite fitting…Superman from the 50’s, candy from the 50’s! It is filled with that and candy from the 60’s and 70’s as well. Why leave those out? He was popular then, too. Just as he has been reprised recently in the theater, we are reprising him on a retro-lunch box…just for your enjoyment.

Candy buyers and wholesale accounts welcome

Jim Hiigel

 www.nostalgic-candy.net