You can find a more detailed list of candy from the 1970s here
This is one of the cereals that many people have forgotten that General Mills made during its Monster Cereal marketing and creation process. While Count Chocula and Franken Berry have remained familiar to most people, Fruit Brute and Fruity Yummy Mummy have largely been forgotten by cereal lovers everywhere. This is partly because of the…
General Mills has always been creative and they have been known for unique and memorable cereal products that have caught the imagination of adults and kids alike. There is no shortage of fun products that General Mills has made over the years, and the Monster Cereal series has been one of their most popular and…
Monster cereals have been a part of the lineup of General Mills products since the 70s. There were five brands that they have offered over the course of the years since then, and Frank Berry was one of the original offerings in this category. These were seasonal cereals that were offered to cater to the…
The Thingamajig candy was originally introduced in 1978 and had an entirely different name. The silly name of this candy bar was changed from Whatchamacallit but the general identity of the candy has always been pretty much the same. This is a really memorable bar for people who were kids in the 70s and it…
Ring pops are one of the most iconic and recognizable treats that you can find on the market. These delightfully fun candies are totally unique in that you can wear them on your hands as you enjoy them. This candy offers you the chance to pick your favorite color “jewel” for your ring and then…
ZotZ candy is a unique and really fun candy that is made with a fizzy and sour center encased in a hard candy shell. These candies are fruity and delightful and the center is sour and bubbly. The contrast of the two kinds of experience makes ZotZ memorable. ZotZ comes in cherry, watermelon, grape, orange,…
The Whatchamacallit is a chocolate bar made with peanuts and layered with caramel. It has a strong peanut butter taste to it mixed with a nice combination of chocolate and caramel to back it up. Made by the Hershey company, the Whatchamacallit has maintained a popular following despite not being as well known as the…
Twix is a cookie (or biscuit for some) that consists of a shortbread-like substance covered with ingredients like chocolate and caramel. Made using ingredients such as Enriched Wheat Flour, this candy bar is very chocolaty, crunchy, and just begs for a drink when eaten. Twix was first produced in the United Kingdom under the name Raider…
Sherbet Dip Dabs are lollipops that come with sherbet powder. You lick on the otherwise fairly normal-looking lollipop, and then stick it into the sherbet powder. The sherbet powder gives a fizzy sensation that adds to the overall flavor of the lollipop. Some people like to use the lollipop to shovel the fizzy sherbet power into their…
The Marathon Bar was a popular chocolate bar that covered a long piece of caramel. It had a distinctive twirled or curly shape to it. It was known to last a long time when eating it, helping earn its name. It was a popular snack but also a bit short-lived as well. The good news…