There were some chocolate bars from days gone by that just seemed a little more exotic compared to the staple brands that are still around today. Cabana Bars were one of the more exotic options …
Tip Tops Ice Lolly Pops
After a hot summer’s day at school, you often felt the need for lolly or ice cream. The problem though was that you didn’t always have enough pocket money for an extravagant treat, and this …
Cadbury’s Bar Six Chocolate Bar
If you reading this post you are probably looking to take a trip down memory lane and revisit the popular 1970’s snack the Bar Six chocolate bar. A popular chocolate treat found in shops in …
Do You Remember Strawberry Mivvi Ice Cream Lollies from Lyons Maid
It was always a treat to get a lolly or ice cream back in the day. The chimes of the ice cream van was pure excitement especially if you had some coins to spend or …
How Old is Mario – Is Our Favorite Plumber in his 20’s, 30’s, or 40’s?
Mario is probably the most famous gaming character of all time. First appearing on video games screens in 1981 as Jump Man in Donkey Kong he has become a franchise and a power house brand …
Action Figure Collecting – A Fun Hobby For All Ages
Action figure collecting is fun. How do I know this? I know this because I collect them and have done so for quite a few years now. Through them you can celebrate and show off …
8 Retro Video Game Documentaries You Need to Watch
As much as I enjoy playing retro games, I also enjoy watching videos about the hobby. There is a lot of great content to watch on YouTube especially from other collectors who vlog about their …
Remembering Black Jack Sweets & Original Wrapper
Do you remember Black Jack sweets, what about the Black Jack sweets original wrapper? Let’s take a look at this stalwart of the penny chew sweet shop shelves. Love them or hate them these retro …
Pacers Sweets – Do You Remember These Mints?
Pacers sweets were a very popular sweet of the 1970’s and into the 1980’s. Did you enjoy Pacers back in the day? What Were Pacers? Pacers were a soft and chewy spearmint flavoured sweet that …
Frosties Sweets – What Happened to Them?
We often think back to the snacks and sweets from our childhood and wonder what happened to them or if they are still around. One that stumbled into my mind recently were Frosties sweets. A …