No '90s Halloween Was Complete Without a Wonder Ball
If you went trick-or-treating in the '80s or '90s, then you were probably psyched to get a Reggie! Bar, a Wonder Ball, or maybe even a Seven Up Bar. The best Halloweens were when you got all three. While many of these popular candies were discontinued, even hearing their names or seeing their wrappers can take you back to a simpler time. Here are 20 Halloween candies that will make you nostalgic.
1. PB Max
Before Reese's was the leader in the peanut butter and chocolate category, PB Max was all the rage. It had a crisp cookie base topped with thick peanut butter and coated in rich chocolate. It was sweet and indulgent, and peanut butter purists still miss it.
2. Bonkers! Fruit Chews
'80s and '90s kids went nuts for Bonkers! These chewy candies were bright cubes with juicy centers. They were softer and juicier than Starburst but, sadly, vanished in the late '90s.
3. Slo Poke Caramel Pops
This candy was thick caramel lollipops that were enjoyed for hours. They had a delightful creamy flavor, and their brown wrapper gave them an old-fashioned feel even in the '80s. They eventually disappeared from store shelves, but even the thought of unwrapping one takes us back.
4. Seven Up Bar
As kids, we could all agree that his candy bar was the height of innovation. It had seven filled sections, each with a different flavor. Kids today will never understand the feeling of biting into a Seven Up Bar.
5. Marathon Bar
This classic chocolate bar from the '70s and early '80s had braided caramel in a chocolate coating. The best part was that its wrapper had a ruler on it, so you could measure the inches of chewy, sweet fun.
6. Reggie! Bar
Named after baseball legend Reggie Jackson, this puck-shaped candy was full of peanuts, caramel, and chocolate. Sports fans and candy lovers were both infatuated with it, but it didn't last too long.
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7. Ouch! Bubble Gum
Everyone who remembers this bubblegum will feel nostalgic upon seeing its tin can packaging or bandage-style wrapping. It was gimmicky and fun, but the gum's flavor didn't last very long. Still, you were the recess hero the day after Halloween if you got a pack of Ouch! in your haul.
8. Tart n' Tinys
This pellet candy was the tart predecessor to Nerds and Runts. They were sweet and chalky and a Halloween staple for years. They had a fun yet brief revival in the 2000s, only to disappear once again from shelves, but not from our memories.
9. Bar None
Bar None's motto was, "Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate," and they weren't kidding. This bar was a rich and indulgent mix of chocolate wafers, chocolate filling, peanuts, and a chocolate coating. Think of an evolved Kit Kat, and you'll be close to what Bar None was.
10. Wonder Ball
Asking yourself, "What's in the Wonder Ball?, will instantly transport you back to the '90s. With its catchy jingle, this hollow chocolate orb had a toy or tiny candies inside. It was the ultimate treat, and anyone who handed them out on Halloween had a lineup around the block.
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11. Giggles
Giggles was sometimes brushed aside as a Skittles knockoff, but they had their own special place in our trick-or-treating. They had a chewy center, came in rainbow flavors, and the packaging was bright and bubbly.
12. Squeeze Pops
A popular candy in the '90s, getting a Squeeze Pop for Halloween was like striking gold. This was basically liquid sugar in a tube, and kids back in the day loved to slurp the neon goo.
13. Bottle Caps
Bottle caps are truly nostalgic despite having some revivals throughout the years. The original versions from the '80s and '90s were shaped like soda tops and had fun flavors like root beer, except tangy.
14. Razzles
Razzles were a chalky candy that somehow turned into gum. They were huge in the '80s and still popular in the early '90s, but eventually got discontinued. This two-in-one treat was a consistent Halloween hit until its demise.
15. Dweebs
Dweebs were kind of like the big cousin of Nerds, but softer and chewier. The real fun was that they came in triple-flavored packaging and had bold colors. If you got some for Halloween, then you had the opportunity to enjoy them while watching Saturday morning cartoons.
16. Max Headroom Candy
'80s candies were heavily inspired by the era's popular culture, and this candy was no exception. This fruit-flavored wafer featured the face of Max Headroom, and the branding was pure MTV.
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17. Soda-Licious Gummies
This gummy was shaped like little soda bottles and offered bold flavors like root beer, cola, and cherry soda. They were a Halloween dream for '90s kids thanks to their fizzy taste and uniquely gummy texture.
18. Butterfinger BB's
Mini bite-sized Butterfingers weren't just a go-to movie snack for most. It was also a coveted Halloween treat. Sure, they melted easily and became a mess in your Halloween bag, but they were gooey goodness in a wrapper.
19. Laffy Taffy Sparkle Cherry
This candy was a classic Laffy Taffy with the addition of edible glitter. What else could you want? Seeing the packaging or picturing yourself opening one as a kid will make you feel incredibly nostalgic.
20. Zours
Zours were sour Skittle-like candies with a legion of kid fans who loved devouring their tangy punch. Still, it never achieved mass popularity and didn't have the chance to become the Halloween favorite that it richly deserved.
