Remember days gone by or experience an era you missed out on with a throwback party. Throwback parties offer a ready-made theme that everyone can enjoy. Just pick music, fashion and of course candy that fits your decade and you’re ready to go.
Sometimes it’s hard to recall which candies fit which decade, but our guide to old fashioned candy will help you plan a throwback party that brings your guests back in time.
90s
The 90’s weren’t that long ago. But we remember them fondly for their bright colors, questionable fashion, and sweet candy.
Ring Pops – Everybody loves ring pops for their flashy style and catchy jingles. Remember this commercial? No 90’s party would be complete without ring pop.
Push Pops – Ring pop wasn’t the only innovative lollipop of the 90’s. Remember push pops, the lollipop in a plastic tube with a cap so you could start eating it now and finish it later?
Air Heads – Air Heads remain an iconic candy to this day. This chewy taffy-like candy comes in a seemingly endless array of flavors.
Nerds – Tiny crunchy balls of fruity sugary goodness.
Gobstopper – If you want a candy that lasts through the whole party, gobstopper is the way to go. With layers of color and flavor these candies are a 90’s twist on the classic jawbreaker.
Check out this list from buzzfeed for tips on throwing the ultimate 90s party.
80s
The National Geographic Channel called the 80s “The Decade That Made Us.” It’s the decade of leg wamers, spandex and the rubix cube. Big hair and big candy were the order of the decade.
Big League Chew – the shredded bubble gum that made kids feel like a big league baseball player.
Bottle Caps – Mostly sweet with a hint of sour, just like the 80’s, these candies are made to look like metal bottle caps in soda flavors.
Bazooka bubble Gum – The most classic of bubble gums, optimized for big bubble blowing to match your big perm.
Necco Candy Buttons – Necco bought the rights to candy buttons in the 80’s, making them the official manufacturer of the candy in the United States.
Gummy Bears – Traditionally gummy bears were made in Europe. The first American brand was introduced in the 1980’s.
For a seemingly endless collection of 80’s themed party ideas check out Like Totally 80s.
70s
The 70’s were a time of cultural innovation David Bowie, Prince and Queen were all big in music. Fashion had taken on a whole new meaning. Even the candy was unique.
Pop Rocks – Candy that pops in your mouth. The perfect party starter.
Zots In the 70’s candy didn’t just pop, it also fizzed.
Laffy Taffy – Classic taffy in fruity flavors.
Jelly Belly – The classic jelly bean branched out to include new flavors in a size that made them more tempting than ever.
Satellite wafers – Wafers shaped like flying saucers and filled with candy beads. What could be more retro?
If you don’t want to pick out your own retro 70’s candy, let our candy experts do it for you with our Retro 70’s Candy Assortment.
60s
With the Vietnam War, student protests and the threat of Soviet Russia, the 60’s were a scary time, but the candy was still sweet.
Starburst Fruit Chews, Lemonheads, Now and Later, Razzles, Atomic Fire Balls, Candy Necklaces, Candy Cigarettes were some of the iconic candies of the decade.
Our Retro 60’s Candy Assortment includes more than 40 pieces of candy. Let us pick out the 60’s classics for you.
The most classic of classic candies include Pixy Stix, Peanut Butter Bars, Kits Taffy, Slo Poke, Sugar Daddy, and Mary Jane
Or choose our Retro 50’s Candy Assortment and get the party started faster.
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