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12 Halloween Candies From Our Childhood That Make Us Miss Trick-Or-Treating
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Any time I was allowed to eat candy as a kid was a special occasion — and don’t even get me started on that joyous thing we call Halloween candy. I remember swearing that as soon as I was a grown up, I'd eat candy all the time. I would have done anything for candy… needless to say I took trick-or-treating very seriously.
Well, here I am, a grown up, and the idea of gorging on sugar is not nearly as appealing as it used to be. At least, it wasn't until I stumbled across all of these candies from the '90s, and my mouth started watering again. Food from our childhood was definitely weird, right? Luckily, most of these are still for sale, so you can relive your childhood very soon! I may not be trick-or-treating this year, but I’m definitely indulging my sweet tooth with these throwback candies. Take a look for yourself!
Ring Pops
Ring Pops were the ultimate fashion accessory of the playground. If only real diamonds were this delicious.
Ring Pops, $0.79/pop, oldtimecandy.com
Push Pops
If wearing your candy was too much for you, you were probably a fan of the Push Pop. Hidden inside these tiny plastic tubes was the ultimate sugar rush.
Push Pops, $0.99/pop, oldtimecandy.com
Baby Bottle Pops
Remember Baby Bottle Pops?! They were like Fun Dip, but way better.
Baby Bottle Pops, $2, oldtimecandy.com
Fruit Stripe Gum
The best part about Fruit Stripe Gum? Well beside the awesome flavors, the temporary tattoos that were printed on each wrapper couldn’t be beat.
Fruit Stripe Gum, $1.19/pack, oldtimecandy.com
Hubba Bubba Bubble Tape
This bubble tape never lasted as long as you wanted it to.
Hubba Bubba Bubble Tape, $1.79, oldtimecandy.com
Bubbaloo Liquid-Filled Bubble Gum
This liquid-filled gum was like a Gushers that lasted longer. It was a favorite among my friends.
Bubbaloo Liquid-Filled Bubble Gum, $0.15/piece, oldtimecandy.com
Warheads
Remember the old “soak the warhead in water so it’s less sour” trick? I hope that wasn’t just me…
Warheads, $0.10/piece, oldtimecandy.com
Crybaby Sour Mini Drinks
The sour liquid housed in these wax bottles was almost better than a real bottle of soda.
Crybaby Sour Mini Drinks, $0.25, oldtimecandy.com
Airheads White Mystery Flavor
I never did find out what the white mystery flavor was. Pineapple?
Airheads White Mystery, $2.29 4ct., candycrate.com
Gummi Mini Burger
These gummi burgers were my absolute favorite. Remember how it came in hot dog and pizza shapes too?
Gummi Mini Burger, $0.25/piece, oldtimecandy.com
Fun Dip
Ah, the classic Fun Dip. The stick was always my favorite part.
Fun Dip, $12 (48 ct.), candycrate.com
