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Trolli iGums

Reviewed by Jonny on Dec 6, 2013

These little crazies hold a secret. A delicious secret.

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Mocken Boules: Talk about German Variety

Reviewed by Matty on Nov 25, 2013

Moucken Boules are Fooken Shoeless! (no idea what that means but I think it rhymes)

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Mr. Blubber Brause Bonbons

Reviewed by Jonny on Nov 7, 2013

They're fizzy, 'kept they're not.

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Bassett’s Sherbet Lemons

Reviewed by Jonny on Sep 10, 2013

Boiled sweets are a crucial part of the candy world, as well as candy history. These are perhaps the most iconic boiled sweet there is. DO THE MATH, HOT SHOT!

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Trader Joe’s All Natural Fruit Jellies

Reviewed by Jonny on Sep 6, 2013

America doesn't know much from Pates De Fruits. Actually, I don't either, but I'm learning.

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Trolli Sour Stixi

Reviewed by Jonny on May 2, 2013

With a pretty unique consistency, this offering from Trolli continues their track record of excellence overseas

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Fruchtgummi Vom Feinstein is NOT a Jewish Vampire. It’s an amazing candy confectioner that you need to know about NOW.

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 28, 2013

Flavor combinations that put what we're used to eating to shame....

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Brain Blasterz – Wimps Need Not Apply

Reviewed by Jonny on Oct 23, 2012

How sour is "too sour"? And damn it, when are the wimps gonna have a candy of their own?

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Frigeo Ahoj Brause Shower Fries

Reviewed by Jonny on Sep 26, 2012

When shopping for Shower Fries, don't just consider flavor : consistency is important too

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Trolli Sierra Cruz : No Seals Were Killed Making These

Reviewed by Jonny on Sep 14, 2012

You think the kids who make your Nikes have tough conditions?

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Yume´ Blush: Rub All Over then Eat

Reviewed by Matty on Aug 27, 2012

When you want to rub someone and then eat it off. Litrally.

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Jelly Belly Soda: Dare I say one of the best ever?

Reviewed by Matty on Aug 4, 2012

When soda says "Hi. Drink me." I says "Sure." When Jelly Belly Gourmet Soda says "Trust me. I'm good." I says, "Open up and let's try you. Also, I think I'm going insane since soda doesn't talk."

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Maynard’s Wine Gums : An Un-Reviewed Classic!

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 25, 2012

THE original wine gum. Or at least, the first I ever had. It was a balmy day in Heathrow airport, November 2002...

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Katjes Euro Munzen : Interesting, Yummy, and a bit Weird

Reviewed by Jonny on May 16, 2012

If you eat real money, you'll get chlamydia. Try these instead.

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Haribo Alphabet Letters : The Sweet Way to Lern to Spell

Reviewed by Jonny on May 2, 2012

Can you spell "damn good"?

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Katjes Frucht-Kaugis : What fruit should taste like

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 1, 2012

I used to not like soft gummies. Great German candy used to be impossible to find. Both of these things have changed.

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Arnold’s Candies Stick Candy : Ho Ho Ho

Reviewed by Jonny on Nov 23, 2011

Ehh. Not for my liking, but the kid-in rare form-can't get enough of them.

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Claeys Hard Candy – No, I Didn’t Spell That Wrong.

Reviewed by Jonny on Oct 21, 2011

If you don't like hard candy...then you probably hate old people. Why?

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Rowntrees Pick & Mix – Candy Equivalent of “That Awesome Mix Tape” You Broke 4 Times and Taped Back Together

Reviewed by Jonny on Aug 25, 2011

If you ever listen to me about anything, read this review. If you listen to low bit rate MP3s, then you also need to read this. If you already eat Rowntrees Pick & Mix and listen to lossless music, then..I have nothing to learn ya on.

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Haribo Lemon Ginger Gummies

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 4, 2011

Lemony Gingery Delights from Germany

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Albanese 12 Flavor Gummy Bears – The Best In The World?

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 11, 2011

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Koppers Sour Petite Fruits – Mystery Solved

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 27, 2010

Chewy, tart little fruit looking lovelies.

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Albanese Sour Inch Worms: World’s Best? Let’s Test.

Reviewed by Matty on Jul 16, 2010

Albanese Gummis Sour Inch Worms calls themselves World's Best. Not country's best. Not state's best. WORLD'S BEST. Us Candygurus calls thems fighting words. A new candy maker creating a semi-tired, yet tried/true, sour worm gummi and calling them "Worlds Best?" We'll be the judges of that.

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