Customer Reviews

Candy Crate 1980's Retro Candy Gift Box

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Some nice pieces in there, some pieces I've never ever heard of and definitely far less than I thought it would be. The amount of candy here should be $14.99 to be fair. It was an ok experience, but wouldn't buy again.

Good gift box. I thought it would be a bigger box. The selection is good but don't expect a lot.

There was definitely a lot of candy in the box but about half of them I wouldn't say were 80's candies. No redhots or sugar babies. I thought the description of what would be in the box included those, even though it did say that the selection would vary. I just was expecting more stuff that I remember from the 80's.

Not great, too much of this stuff is still way too readily available up to this day in 2011, so even though it's from the 80's, there still no real nostalgia. Perhaps doing other foods like doritos or Pepsi but with their OLD logos would have been much more fun... although that would probably be a lot more expensive.

Basically bought the candy as a present because of the Pop Rocks (meant a lot to the person who this gift was intended for). No Pop Rocks were received although the shipping was quick. Never would have bought it if I had known that it would be missing something that was pictured.

I ordered this for a friend of mine, who's my age, thinking that she might enjoy reliving a bit of our childhood. She absolutely loved it; it brought back so many fond memories of growing up. It's a great idea for a unique birthday gift, especially if your recipient is hard to buy for.

Have you ever been walking and heard a song on the radio and remembered something you thought long forgotten? Have you ever smelled something cooking that reminded you of growing up? Have you ever seen something that is so symbolic that you are transported back in mind? Our five senses are the strongest triggers of memory that we as humans possess, and this Retro Candy basket from the 1980's takes full advantage of that to make a perfect gift for the person who has every gadget, trinket, and item they ever needed.

The 80s were the era of Atomic Fireballs, BitOHoney, Mamba, Nerds, Lik-m-aid Fun Dip, Bottlecaps, Wonka Pixy Stix, Bubble Gum Cigs, Candy Cigs, Apple Heads, Lemon Heads (small & large), Charms Blow Pops, Saf-T-Pops Lollipops, Sweetarts, Now & Laters Assorted Classic, Fun Gum Wax, Pop Rocks, Zotz Sour Fizz, Runts, Slo Pokes, Zours, Jolly Ranchers, Slap Stick, Grape Heads, Jaw Busters (small & large) and Tootsie Midgees. The only thing really missing from this basket is Big League Chew. According to the seller, some items may be substituted as they run out, but really, candy is candy, and there is enough in here for you and your friends, basically everything the kid in you still desires. And while the candy types may be 26 years old, the actual candy is fresh, sweet, and pure goodness just like you remember.

Be warned however, there is enough sugar to make a rhino hyper and your dentist wealthy, so consume in moderation. You aren't 10 anymore. If you buy this for someone else, you will be highly tempted to devour the entire basket or slyly sneak out a few select choices. There are several other sets in this product line, each with their own unique line-up, my favorite being the 70's box. Enjoy!

This was my husband's Valentine's Day gift and he loved it! He couldn't believe that most of the candies in there were from his childhood he even showed it off to his friends.

I think I made his month with this gift.

This product arrived in about a week, and was exactly as described. I am not sure if all the candy is exactly what I remember from the 80s. Then again it is a gift, and not from the era I would have grown up with, so I'm not exactly an authority! ;) I think it is a bit expensive for the quantity of candy, but if you need a gift for someone who has everything or you have no idea what to buy for, I think it is perfect. And I would buy these again.

My daughter and her children loved this. Only thing wrong is I should have purchased the 70s box. Great gift.