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

A very small timeline depicting a few of the products that we proudly present to you, our customer. We have searched high and low to find just the right product that :

1. Will not melt. Very important to maintain a high degree of quality product delivered to you

2. Have been discontinued or are hard to find old time candies that will tickle your taste buds, and we trust, your fancy.

Please enjoy this little side trip into the tasty world of vintage candy:

In 1896, Tootsie Roll debuted, introduced by Leo Hirshfield of New York who named them after his daughter’s nickname, “Tootsie”.

In 1901, Multicolored candy disks called “NECCO Wafers” first appear named for the acronym of the New England Confectionery Company.

In 1925 Bit-O-Honey the honey-flavored taffy bar made with bits of almond is first introduced.

In 1931 Tootsie Roll Pops are introduced and are consider by some to be the first “novelty candy” as they combined two candies in one.

In 1949 Smarties candy roll wafers are introduced. They are often referred to as “candy pills”.

Candy buyers and wholesale accounts welcome

Jim Hiigel

 www.nostalgic-candy.net

In doing some research for this blog, I have had a hard time finding information on a lot of these old time candies.  Why?  Because they have been discontinued!  Which brings us to the reason for our company…to bring you the best source of old time candy to your finger tips so you don’t have to spend countless hours looking for all your favorites that no longer exist.

Old time candies, such as Beemans Gum,  Black Cow suckers, Abba Zabba and over 40 more varieties!

Candy buyers and wholesale accounts welcome

Jim Hiigel 

www.nostalgic-candy.net

Here are just a few facts and thoughts about old time candy. After all, old time candy is a popular part of our heritage. An important part of our culture. And who could forget all of these favorites? It’s a great part of our childhood. So “dance” with us to the tune of these old time candy thoughts:

Did you know that the Charleston Chew was named after a dance popular in the 1920’?

Here is a great quote, that just about sums up many peoples thoughts on candy:

“I would stand transfixed before the windows of the confectioners’ shops, fascinated by the luminous sparkle of candied fruits, the cloudy lustre of jellies, the kaleidoscope inflorescence of acidulated fruitdrops — red, green, orange, violet: I coveted the colours themselves as much as the pleasure they promised me.”
Simone de Beauvoir (1908-1986) French Existentialist, writer

Contact us for more flavor, more information, to place an order for our over 40 varieties of candy, and a trip into the “promised land” of YOUR old time candy favorites, all packaged into sweet deals, sweet tastes, and the purity of sweetness itself.

Candy buyers and wholesale accounts welcome

Jim Hiigel 

www.nostalgic-candy.net

Looking for the best old time candy?  We offer just what you’re looking for here.  Variety.  Fun. Vintage candy.  That’s what we do here at Nostalgic candy

Ever been to Hershey, Pennsylvania? I have. It claims to be the “sweetest place on earth”. I can also tell you why. This is where some of the best chocolate on earth is made. The factory has been there since 1876.

Oh yeah, I have been on the chocolate-making (the chocoholics dream) tour. I liken it to “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” I was in HEAVEN! The huge vats of chocolate (no, sorry, no waterfalls!). But the smells, the sights, the closeness of it all. Mmmmm.

Looking for great old time candy? We don’t offer tours of our factory. But we do offer the best old time candy you can ask for. Parachute jumpers, Twizzlers, and over 40 other, non-melting varieties.

We have poured lots of sugary- sweet love into the making of our product. We have searched high and low for the best old time candy still available. Done all the hard work for you! It’s all available in one place now. It’s also uniquely packaged to depict the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s era. It’s themed to match our vintage, old time candy.

Bring home a box today and relive your favorite times!

Candy buyers and wholesale accounts welcome

Jim Hiigel 

www.nostalgic-candy.net

NECCO. This is definitely OLD TIME candy! It is a strange name. Actually it’s an abbreviation standing for New England Confectionary Company. It dates back to the summer of 1847, founded by a young English immigrant, Oliver Chase. It is the oldest multi-line candy company in the United States. Yes, that’s right. Even Hershey’s, another old time candy manufacturer, wasn’t marketed until 1876.

What does that have to do with us, here, at Nostalgic candy? We sell only the best old time candy! NECCO is a part of that offer. From NECCO, we present to you the original wafers, Mary Jane, and Candy Buttons! We do have over 40 varieties in our packages.

And speaking of packages? We have GREAT ones! Thinking old time? Keep thinking, you’re on the right track… we offer antique style lunch pails decorated with old time classics such as Superman, Betty Boop, John Deere and more.

Candy buyers and wholesale accounts welcome

Jim Hiigel

www.nostalgic-candy.net