Do you remember pop rocks? And other old-time candies

I Googled and found that Poundland sells it - annoyingly I was next door in Hobbycraft yesterday, before I read this thread! I see another trip coming up, haha!

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I still love Lolly Gobble Bliss Bombs though I don’t buy them too often. They just melt in your mouth.

But I am even fonder of Violet Crumble another Aussie treat that has come home. So much nicer and crunchier than a Crunchie bar

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I remember sweet cigarettes, they tasted vaguely of chalk and the tips were dyed red.
There was a little plastic cigarette holder taped to the side of the box so that you could pretend to smoke before you scoffed your fags.

I doubt very much that the sweetie shops still sell them!

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I think there are things called candy sticks, which are the sweet cigarettes without the red tip! At least, they used to be available for a long while after it was considered unsuitable to sell children sweet cigarettes - they may not still be around.

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I used to be a sweetie monster as a kid and remember quite a few of the aforementioned brands. One that comes to mind though is American Hard Gums. I loved those, are they still available?

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Oh yes …I binged out on a packet only yesterday :wink:

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They still sell candy cigarettes but they’re not quite the same.

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Ah, gum drops. From Amazon UK

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I had to pop over to the local convenience shop anyway… couldn’t resist!

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Okaaay…if you say so! :joy:

Well excuse me I’m sure!
We all have our little indulgences.

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Oh, of course…mine are little too. A little too many… boom boom :joy:

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sherbet flying saucers are still available.

Flying Saucers Sherbet Space Ships - Traditional Sweets From The UK’s Original Sweetshop. Fast Delivery Of Retro Confectionery - treasureislandsweets.co.uk

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Oh I loved them…please don’t tempt me because they’ll be in my basket before you know it

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Oh now, would you look at that! :flying_saucer: :flying_saucer:

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Liquorice Roots, Tiger Nuts, Invalid Toffee, Bull’s Eyes and Coconut Ice !

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