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Old 14 September 2007, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Bug Eyed Peas
I heard a few weeks ago on the local radio that there was a campaign to bring back the Wispa.
Why have they changed Opal Fruits to Starburst
Marathon to Snickers
i've still got 3 big bags of opal fruits and 4 small packs ...(what do you think they are worth??)bearing in mind you cant get them in this packing no more??
Old 14 September 2007, 08:43 PM
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aniseed twists. ate to much at one go and made the roof of my mouth bleed

sherbert pips, got **** loads to a 1/4 weight

pear drops, bazooka joe chewing gum, some gum that came in a bag made to look like gold (gold rush maybe??)the candy sticks that looked like ****. ahhh, happy days
Old 14 September 2007, 08:53 PM
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Anyone else remember Piglet crisps? I loved them
Old 15 September 2007, 03:20 AM
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Rhubarb & custard chews

Callard & Bowser butterscotch, much better than those Werthers things
Old 15 September 2007, 06:37 AM
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Cabana
Dont forget the streak of Caramel J4CKO

Almost forgot the Nutty, a fudge dog turd rolled in peanuts, fantastic !!

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Old 15 September 2007, 07:35 AM
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anyone remember hedgehog flavoured crisps
Old 15 September 2007, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Brit_in_Japan
Rhubarb & custard chews

Callard & Bowser butterscotch, much better than those Werthers things
Ohhhh, yes!......Callard and Bowser butterscotch.......used to come in a box and each bit was wrapped in silver paper!
Old 15 September 2007, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by hoskib
aniseed twists. ate to much at one go and made the roof of my mouth bleed

sherbert pips, got **** loads to a 1/4 weight

pear drops, bazooka joe chewing gum, some gum that came in a bag made to look like gold (gold rush maybe??)the candy sticks that looked like ****. ahhh, happy days
I remember that gold bubble gum! Little gold nuggety things in a sack!
Old 15 September 2007, 10:12 AM
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Old 15 September 2007, 10:22 AM
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Does anyone else remember 'Trillions'? I remember them from somewhere in my dark and distant past, when I was very young. I think they were fruit flavoured, in a bag, and I don't think they were around for long.
Old 15 September 2007, 10:22 AM
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Fruit Salad

Tizer chews

Krunchi Puff 5p crisps, the challenge being to eat the whole bag in one mouthfull.
Old 15 September 2007, 10:27 AM
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Potato Puffs and Barbecue Puffs!
Old 15 September 2007, 10:35 AM
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Football crazy crisps, I remember when they first cane out you got a wee rosette sticker in the bag with "Football crazy rules OK" on it
Old 15 September 2007, 10:37 AM
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Aniseed *****
Old 15 September 2007, 10:38 AM
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Sweet peanuts
Old 15 September 2007, 10:39 AM
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Candy necklaces
Old 15 September 2007, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by *Jamie*
Sweet peanuts
Thats the ones Jamie
Old 15 September 2007, 11:11 AM
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Dolly mixture
Old 15 September 2007, 11:20 AM
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I wish they'd bring Pacers back, loved them as a kid.
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Dip Daps. Anglo Bubbly. Double Dips
Old 15 September 2007, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Tam the bam
I wish they'd bring Pacers back, loved them as a kid.
Name rings a bell......what were they again?
Old 15 September 2007, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by oldsplice
Name rings a bell......what were they again?
They looked exactly like Chewits, except they were white or striped green and white, and were minty yum.
Old 15 September 2007, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Tam the bam
They looked exactly like Chewits, except they were white or striped green and white, and were minty yum.
Ah, that's right...........like Opal Mints....and do you remember Opal Toffees? Didn't last long.
Old 15 September 2007, 12:14 PM
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Fry's chocolate cream bar. Like After Eights in a bar. and the fruit creme version with several different flavours in one bar.
Old 15 September 2007, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Bubba po
Fry's chocolate cream bar. Like After Eights in a bar. and the fruit creme version with several different flavours in one bar.
Now, you see.........that's why you've got a muffin top in your leathers BP!
Old 15 September 2007, 12:18 PM
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Pear drops
Old 15 September 2007, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by oldsplice
Ah, that's right...........like Opal Mints....and do you remember Opal Toffees? Didn't last long.
Yeah that's them, I don't remember Opal toffees though I mustn't be old enough
Old 15 September 2007, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by *Jamie*
Pear drops
Wasn't that a kind of toothpaste?
Old 15 September 2007, 12:25 PM
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Thats pearl drops i use it
Old 15 September 2007, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by oldsplice
Now, you see.........that's why you've got a muffin top in your leathers BP!

I haven't seen one of those since Nineteen-nought-blob, though. My downfall is pies, ice cream and beer.


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