One of the sweetest joys in life is candy.
It's the universal language of love!
Offering us moments of pure indulgence and delicious happiness.
Candy has the magical ability to make any day extraordinary. It helps us to savor the sweetness of life.
Making memories with family and friends, Candy is often the core of some of our favorite childhood memories.
We've enjoyed a lot of candy over the years. Join us as we unwrap some sweet treats and discover this list of the top 30 retro candies.
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Reese's Pieces
These candies sweetly shook up the world in 1978!
Reese's Pieces have a hard candy shell on the outside. Inside, they have a delicious peanut butter filling.
Crunchy and tasty, this Reese's candy became popular when our friendly alien friend E.T. said it was his favorite. Reese's Pieces are a compulsory retro candy for any candy connoisseur and have been deliciously devoured for generations!
Reese's offers countless renditions of peanut butter goodness. The most famous are the legendary Reese's Butter Cups, along with many other chocolate peanut butter combinations.
Taste a true "piece" of iconic with Reese's Pieces!
Nerds Candy
From the king of candy himself, Nerds Candy remains a marvel in the sweet world of candy! The magical taste of Nerds Candy starts with colorful, crunchy pieces that burst with flavor and texture.
Small, tangy, and crunchy, this popular candy first appeared in the 1983 movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
When Nerds Candy first arrived, it was available in only two fruity flavors. Today, the flavors are endless, and our love of Nerds has grown exponentially!
Not only are Nerds Candy just tiny crunchy candies anymore. This retro candy now includes Nerds Ropes, which include a mouthwatering middle of gummy candy coated in Nerds! If that doesn't "rope" you in, there are also the Nerds Gummy Clusters. Which are brilliantly colorful Nerds encrusted gummy candy in bite-size pieces.
It never ends with Wonka. His love for magic shows us many iconic candies. These include Laffy Taffy, Gobstoppers, Bottle Caps, Sweetarts, and more!
Besides these candies none compare to the whimsical Nerds Candy! Taste the enchantment with the whimsical Nerds Candy!
Haribo Gummy Bears
A sweetheart in the world of gummy candy, Haribo Gummy Bears are not only adorable but ultimately delicious!
This old-fashioned candy made its debut in 1922. Haribo Candy was the original candy company of the iconic gummy bear. These gummy bear candies have sweetly spanned decades, and people now love them worldwide! People often replicate them, but no one ever quite duplicates these Gummy Bears like Haribo.
This old-fashioned candy originated in Germany but remains a number-one choice in over one hundred countries!
Haribo not only has fruity gummies, but it also offers a wide range of the best gummy candy available. Available in an extensive selection of shapes, flavors and sizes, nobody does it like Haribo candy!
The Haribo Gummy Bear is a shining example of the perfect gummy candy. Soft, supple, chewy, and bursting with lingering fruity goodness, it delights the senses.
Hungry like a bear? Find some sweet satisfaction in the Haribo Gummy Bears!
Tootsie Roll
Get on a candy-eating roll with the timeless taste of Tootsie Roll!
Someone first produced this old-fashioned candy in 1896. Mr. Leo Hirschfield crafted it and affectionately nicknamed his daughter "Tootsie."
Leo wanted everyone to enjoy the taste of chocolate. That’s why the famous Tootsie Roll sold for just a penny!
Tootsie Roll Industries sold the Tootsie Roll as the groundbreaking first penny candy!
The Tootsie Roll is a treat for your taste buds. It has a soft and chewy texture. This texture is like a mix of caramel and taffy.
All these years later, the famous Tootsie Roll stands alone; no other candy compares to its incredible taste and texture!
Warheads Candy
Warheads Candy gives a strong burst of sour flavor. It satisfies even the pickiest sour candy lovers.
In 1975, the creators launched the famous Warheads sour candy in Asia. It then came to North America in 1993.
Originally, Warheads candy was only available in hard candy. After years of surprising unsuspecting victims with their intense sour candy, Warheads Candy expanded. They found new ways to delight us sour candy lovers!
Now you can shred your tongue on more than just hard candy. Try and chew your way through the Warhead Ooze Chewz Ropes. But if you just can't bear that, Warheads Candy has also generously brought to us Warheads Sour Spray!
Just like the Warheads logo, tasting this sour candy feels like your head is exploding—it's that sour!
Made for the brave, the daring and the thrill seekers among us, Warheads Sour Candy will surely make you quiver!
Skittles
Bright and colorful, these candies are dazzlingly delicious!
Skittles candy offers a world of exquisite flavors and remarkable texture. These colorful morsels of retro candy will certainly have you tasting the rainbow!
Making its grand entrance into the sweet world of candy in 1977, this retro candy remains at the top of its game. Not only does it offer the original round morsels of chewy happiness in multiple flavors, but now there's more!
Have you always dreamed of sinking your teeth into Skittles? Now you can, with the Skittles Gummies. These are a mouthwatering rendition of Skittles Candy.
Want to experience the dreamy taste of a Skittles-made cloud? Skittles now makes that possible, too, with their fluffy cotton candy!
Bursting with iconic goodness, Skittles are incredible and simply unforgettable!
Jolly Rancher
Get to feeling jolly with the classic taste of Jolly Rancher Candy!
These individually wrapped hard candy gems made their debut in 1949 and were the brainchild of Bill and Dorothy Harmsen.
Bill and Dorothy were proud ice cream makers. However, they found it was not profitable in winter. So, they created
the Jolly Rancher Candy.
This old-fashioned candy initially offered us a few fruity flavors before expanding the line and adding others. Over the years, the original hard candy has grown to include the delicious taste of gummy candy!
Now, Jolly Rancher candy offers many types of gummy candy. They have also added some sour candy to the mix! The gummies are, of course, filled with incredible flavors and a soft and chewy texture.
Call us boring, but nothing compares to the first-born Jolly Rancher hard candy. Savor them slowly or bravely crunch through them. Is there another hard candy so memorable, so iconic?
Starburst
Its "unexplainable juiciness" will land your tastebuds among the stars!
Starburst Candy has been feeding us its out-of-this-world deliciousness since 1979. This retro candy is very tasty and chewy. It has a fruity flavor that will make your taste buds dance with joy!
In addition to the original Starburst Candy, they have added some new candies to try. This includes some tasty gummy candy. Made in the original flavors, they also offer a sour candy version.
If that's not enough, you can enjoy a Starburst lollipop or try a Starburst gelatin dessert. Or experience a fluffy version with the Starburst Fave Reds Cotton Candy! The possibilities of Starburst are endlessly delicious!
Sour Patch Kids
Let's face it, some iconic candy just brings out the kid in all of us! Sour Patch Kids are no exception!
These mischievous kids have baffled us with their sour candy since 1985. People once called them "Mars men" before they finally settled on the name Sour Patch Kids.
People know this chewy candy for starting off sour and then becoming sweet. It has taken us on a tasty journey over the years. Available in countless flavors, every chewy bite of this sour candy is always an exciting adventure.
From lush fields of berry-flavored sour candy to cola-flavored treats, these kids have taken our taste buds on tasty adventures!
This chewy candy keeps pulling us in with its sour and sweet fun. Over the years, it has grown, and these cute kids are now famous!
The Sour Patch Kids have made their way into the likes of Trident Gum! You can also taste them in the form of lollipops and even candy canes!
Every version of this candy is great, but the original Sour Patch Kids always stands out.
Airheads Candy
Its sweet and stretchy taffy pull is always iconic!
The legendary taste of Airheads has been an exceptional-tasting taffy candy since its debut in 1985.
Airheads came to be when Perfetti Van Melle's head of marketing at the time, Steve Bruner, asked his three sons a question. He asked what you call your friends when they do something dumb. One of his sons exclaimed, "An airhead!"
That night, someone created a classic candy, and we have happily enjoyed its chewy, mouthwatering flavors ever since.
In addition to taffy candy, Airheads now offers chewing gum and gummy candy. They have also increased their sour candy flavors!
None of us ever want to be known as an airhead, but we'll gladly eat them!
Twizzlers
Long and luscious, Twizzlers licorice has remained a classic choice of licorice candy since 1929.
Candy makers first made this old-fashioned candy in a rope shape. It came in a classic black licorice flavor. Soon after, they released a classic red flavor.
We can attest that it's never hard to get 'roped " into eating this licorice candy. One bite leads to another, and before you know it, the entire bag has vanished!
Not only do Twizzlers licorice hold our tastebuds, but they've also introduced gummy candy to the mix. Available in mouthwatering flavors, these gummies are off-the-charts delicious.
Besides the gummy candy, Twizzlers has also included a filled twist licorice. These are a must-try licorice.
We like to say that Twizzlers is the licorice of a million miles. They make enough licorice to circle the globe a few times over! Now, that's an iconic candy!
Pop Rocks
Each explosive taste of Pop Rocks will rock you to the core!
This retro candy made its exciting debut in 1975. Pop Rocks is an action-packed candy that takes flavorful twists and turns in your mouth—a candy that you not only taste but feel and hear!
Each small piece of this famous popping candy comes in tasty flavors. It always adds a fun snap and crackle to the experience!
This retro candy was always interesting. It became even more intriguing in the 1980s. Someone spread a rumor that Mikey from the Life cereal commercials ate Pop Rocks and drank a Coke. They said this caused his stomach to explode.
The Pop Rocks sure did explode with deliciousness, but not his stomach! We assure you that Mikey is alive and well and living his best life. He even enjoys the occasional pack of Pop Rocks, just for old-time's sake!
Love Hearts Candy
With every taste of this old-fashioned candy, you'll be swept off your candy-loving feet!
Love Hearts Candy arrived on the candy scene in 1954 from the United Kingdom. These rolls of pastel-colored candy include an inscribed message on every candy.
Not only are these pressed candies delightfully flavorful but Love Hearts are the most romantic candy we've ever eaten!
Take a bite out of love with sweet messages like "Be mine," "Kiss me," and "Hold me." Perfect for romancing your crush all without saying a word!
Love Hearts Candy is sweet and sentimental, and it certainly makes being a candy Casanova easy! Spread the love with the fruity and fizzy taste of Love Hearts Candy!
Smarties Candy
We always love to "eat the red ones last"! This Canadian candy is colorful, chocolatey and always hits the sweet spot!
Nestle Smarties candy are little round candies. Made with a layer of a thin and crunchy coating and filled with real milk chocolate.
This old fashioned candy made their vivid-looking debut in 1882 in England. At that time, people called them "chocolate beans" until 1937, when someone changed the name to what we know and love today: Smarties!
Our American friends have a completely different version of Smarties Candy, and their Smarties don't include any chocolate!
We've been "crunching them incredibly fast" for generations! This old-fashioned candy is not only delicious but given its bright and colorful appearance. Smarties will always make you smile!
Dubble Bubble
This bubble gum will seriously blow your mind! Dubble Bubble is sweet, juicy and ready to offer its luscious chewiness to your bubble gum endeavors.
This tasty gum began in 1928. Believe it or not, an accountant invented it. He worked for the Fleer Chewing Gum company.
His name was Walter. He enjoyed counting numbers and solving math problems. In his free time, he liked to create new bubble gum recipes. This one was certainly a winner!
As you unwrap this iconic bubble gum, the scent will start you drooling! Dubble Bubble will stir up those sweet childhood memories and have you reminiscing about the good old days!
Perfect for blowing some large and visually striking bubbles. Dubbe Bubble creates flawless and bountiful bubbles every time.
Found on sidewalks, in pockets, traded at recess, and, of course, stuck under desks, Dubble Bubble always leaves its delicious trail.
Lifesavers Candy
This famous candy is always a "hole lotta fun"!
Lifesavers candy has been saving our breath and sweet cravings for decades.
In the beginning, this old-fashioned candy was only made in the Pep-O-Mint flavor before adding the iconic and colorful roll to the mix.
In addition to these flavors, Lifesavers Candy offers the classic Buttered Rum flavor. This flavor has been the top seller since it came out in 1938.
Lifesavers have been providing us with a "whole" lot of deliciousness since 1912. In addition to the hard candy versions, Lifesavers has even added gummy candy to the mix.
With so many incredible executions of Lifesavers, this old-fashioned candy has stood the test of time!
Mike And Ike
This dynamic duo has been treating us to its chewy deliciousness since 1940!
Mike And Ike are based on two loveable characters, Mike and Ike!
Although the exact origins of these two are not known, some say they're based on an old comic strip.
Mike And Ike's candies are oblong-shaped candies that are vibrantly colorful, delicious and mouthwateringly chewy!
The original flavors of this duo were cherry and licorice. This retro candy expanded its line of flavors in the 1960s.
Mike and Ike first appeared in 1940. They have taken us on many tasty adventures since then. These include berry flavors, a sour candy mix, cotton candy, root beer, and the famous Red Rageous!
These two always keep us on our toes; if not the breakup rumors, it's a new flavor!
Popeye Candy Sticks
Endorsed by Popeye the Sailor Man himself!
Popeye Candy Sticks will have you reminiscing about the good old days! You might not be crunching through these candy sticks at recess anymore but that chalky and sweet crunch just never gets old!
This cool candy was a hit when it made its debut in the 1950s. At that time, they were called "Popeye Cigarettes." The name was changed to "Candy Sticks" in the latter half of the 1970s.
This retro candy is as cool as ever, perfect for the want to be rebels among us! Popeye Candy sticks continue to provide a sugary and sweet flavor that has remained the same over the years despite its name change. Perhaps the secret to its staying power?
In any case, Popeye Candy Sticks always spark up sweet memories!
Bazooka Gum
Like any tough guy, this iconic bubble gum always turns into a softie!
Bazooka Bubble Gum is notorious for its tough texture, but rest assured, once you give it a few chews, it's a juicy and soft-tasting bubblegum!
Bazooka Gum got its start in 1947, originally selling for a nickel a piece!
This bubble gum is a right of passage for any kid. Who didn't ride their bike to the corner store and buy as much Bazooka Bubble Gum as they could with a fistful of well-earned change?
Bazooka used to include a funny comic inside every wrapper. However, they changed this in 2013 and replaced the comic with brainteasers. There is a big push for them to bring back the comics; we could see them once again!
Bazooka has been the bubble gum of choice for generations. We've all had the pleasure of shoving wads of this bubblegum in our mouths, all while trying to blow the biggest bubbles!
Blow Pop
Offering a double whammy of deliciousness! Blow Pop has been serving up its dual fun for generations!
These lollipops are famous for their tasty hard candy lollipop layer and a middle that offers some lusciously flavored bubble gum.
Blow Pop arrived on the candy scene in 1969 and have remained a fan favorite ever since. Happily held in the hungry hands of candy enthusiasts for decades, no other lollipop has thrilled us like the Blow Pop lollipop!
Originally offering us a few fruity flavors, this lollipop has greatly expanded over the years. There's a flavor to suit anyone's tastebuds!
The idea of that bubble gum nestled inside never gets boring. It's sort of like a challenge: Will you really completely eat this entire lollipop and get to the core of the much-anticipated bubble gum? We have faith that you will!
The question is, how many licks to get to the middle? A study was actually done on this, and the average answer is that it takes approximately 638 licks to reach the center of a Blow Pop. We can assure you that every lick of this iconic lollipop will be nothing short of luscious!
Swedish Fish Candy
Making a splash on our tastebuds for years!
Swedish Fish are red chewy candy, and they've had us hook, line, and sinker!
Making their way to North America from Sweden in 1957. Eaten out of crinkly brown paper bags for generations. These chewy fish are famous for their addictive quality. One Swedish fish will result in you eating an entire school!
Made with a European berry flavor, Lingonberry. Which is a cross between a cherry and raspberry flavor.
Over the years, Swedish fish have added to their original flavor, including a tropical flavor, a tangy lemonade flavor, and a colorful assortment of other fruity flavors.
We've heard it before: there are plenty of fish in the sea, yes, but none are as iconic as our beloved Swedish Fish!
Big Foot Candy
This is the only foot that should ever be in your mouth!
Big Foot Candy might not be as big in size as Sasquatch, but we can attest that it is much more delicious and much less hairy!
Canadian candy made its footprint in the world of candy in 1931. This red, chewy candy has an exclusive, sweet berry flavor.
Based on a big and burly, banjo-playing, big-foot creature, this old-fashioned candy has kept us sweetly enamoured in his feet for decades!
Besides the original red berry flavored, Allan Big Foot Candy has included a
blue sour candy version for all the sour candy fans!
Feet, especially the iconic Big Foot Candy, is not just made for walkin'!
Toxic Waste Candy
Made with the ability to completely shred our tastebuds. Toxic Waste is a seriously sour candy!
The world of candy just would not be the same without the "hazardously sour" thrill of the iconic Toxic Waste!
This sour candy has always had a hold on us. Originally made in a hard candy form tucked inside of a Toxic Waste-looking drum.
Unleashing its cringe-inducing acrid taste since the 90s. This sour candy is guaranteed to give you a wicked tongue-lashing.
From the hard candy to now some gummy candy in the cute disguise of gummy bears, the ever-popular Smog Balls and the viral sour sensation of the Slime
Lickers. Toxic Waste has expanded its puckering sourness!
This sour candy has lured us in with mind-bending, memorable sourness, and for that alone, it's made our iconic candy list!
Push Pop
We can't forget the way these lollipops "push" their deliciousness neatly into our mouths.
The Push Pop is in a class by itself. These lollipops offer an innovative container that allows you to push up the lollipop. The Push Pop is convenient for having some now and safely saving some for later. Small and compact, this lollipop is perfect for keeping in your pockets.
This luscious lollipop originally came in the flavors of cherry and grape. Until expanding its line to include different sizes and flavors.
Push Pop made its lovely lollipop debut in the 1980s. It was all the rage, and let's be honest, this lollipop still is!
The Push Pop lollipops now include the favorite Triple Power Pop, which is three flavors all in one. In addition to the lollipops, Push Pop now includes some incredible-tasting gummy candy in its lineup.
Nothing beats the clean hands benefit of the Push Pop lollipop. There are never sticky hands with this lollipop—it's just pure deliciousness!
Razzles Candy
This retro candy is a chameleon magically morphing into a completely different candy right inside your mouth!
Razzles Candy starts off as a regular candy before transforming into gum! It is one of the coolest candies around. Razzle Candy made its magical debut in the 1960s.
Offering some incredible tasting and tangy flavors, Razzles Candy offers every fruity flavor you can imagine. There's also a sour candy version and a tropical flavored Razzles Candies.
This retro candy is never boring; its transformative ability just never gets old. Razzles are unforgettable and a must-have in any candy lover's stash.
The "razzle dazzle" of Razzles Candy Gum is unequivocally iconic!
Cadbury Mini Eggs
A crunchy, chocolatey candy! Of course, Cadbury Mini Eggs are iconic!
We've been happily crunching our way through this Cadbury gem since 1967.
This retro candy features a pastel-colored hard candy layer, and sink your teeth into the filling of Cadbury milk chocolate. Every mouthful of Cadbury Mini Eggs is simply delectable!
Once considered only an Easter Candy, but the people (us hungry candy connoisseurs) just could not live with a once-a-year helping of these chocolate eggs. We had to have them all year long!
Cadbury listened, and now we can happily crunch through these Mini Eggs any time we want!
With the taste of rich Cadbury milk chocolate and that crisp candy coating, how could we not make this delectable candy iconic?
Ring Pop
This sweet bling not only makes a fashion statement but will happily feed your sweet tooth.
The Ring Pop is a lollipop on a ring. Put one on your finger and let the lollipop enjoyment begin. Heck, put one on every finger. These lollipops are nothing short of delightfully delicious!
The Ring Pop made its dazzling debut in the 1970s. The creator of this lollipop was trying to help his daughter stop sucking on her thumb by using the lure of a lollipop instead. Pretty genius considering the Ring Pop has now spanned decades feeding droves of lollipop lovers!
Not only can you experience the Ring Pop in its flawless original form, but they've added some gummy candy to the mix. That's right—you can now be the proud owner of a gummy candy lollipop ring!
Complete any outfit with the Ring Pop!
Jelly Belly
These legendary jelly beans are considered the best in the world!
We can't say we disagree; Jelly Belly is definitely on top of the jelly bean game!
This gourmet jelly bean made its grand entrance into the world of candy in 1976.
When Jelly Belly first emerged, it offered eight flavors, including a few fruity ones. Today, these jelly beans have greatly expanded their lineup of impeccable flavors.
Not only are there countless impressive flavors, but these jelly beans even include some nasty flavors in the famous Beanboozled, like dirty socks, boogers and dog food.
Jelly Belly jelly beans had their big moment when they shipped 3.5 tons of blueberry jelly beans to Ronald Reagan's inauguration! This took Jelly Belly to a whole new level and gained them immense popularity.
There's nothing like filling your belly with Jelly Belly! These gourmet jelly beans are a taste of happiness!
Chupa Chups
This famous lollipop is loved all around the world!
The Chupa Chups lollipop is a Spanish brand of candy. Making its sweet splash in 1958.
Not only is this lollipop exceptionally flavorful, but its logo was designed by the world-renowned surrealist artist Salvatore Dali.
For generations, hungry candy enthusiasts have excitedly held Chupa Chups in their hands. These lollipops offer long-lasting flavors that stick around with their impressive lingering taste.
Not only can you become immersed in these incredible lollipops, but Chupa Chups has also added gummy candy, bubble gum, sparkling soda, and even room spray to the mix!
Chupa Chups is famously loved worldwide in over 150 countries and offers over sixty remarkable flavors, the most popular being strawberries and cream.
Whatever the flavor, these lollipops will definitely go down in history as iconic!
Cotton Candy
This cloud-like confection has been melting on our tongues since 1897!
This old-fashioned candy comes in countless flavors. Its fantastic and fluffy texture always makes cotton candy simply irresistible!
Cotton Candy made its debut in North America in 1904. When dentist William Morrison introduced it at the Words Fair in Chicago. Yes, cotton candy was invented by a dentist, and its original name was "fairy floss.
Over the years, this old-fashioned candy has been devoured at fun fairs and colorful carnivals. Its whimsical and almost magical texture certainly stands out in a sea of candy.
From the original pink and blue cotton candy to obscure flavors like dill pickle and jalapeno, there's a color and flavor to appease any taste.
Not only is cotton candy enjoyed in its fluffy texture either, but there are countless candies, bubble gum and lollipops that capture the original taste as the flavor.
We can't get enough of this fluffy stuff; it's like eating a cloud of candy, and that alone is simply iconic!
There are so many more retro candies we love!
Ensuring our days are sweeter, Candy is what makes the world go round!
From old-fashioned candy, nostalgic candy, sour candy and more, candy is sure to have you drooling!
Which retro candy is your favorite, and which candy are you inspired to try next?