5 Awesome Candy Themed Funko Pops - Part 3 - Bazooka Joe

We're halfway through our look at awesome candy themed Funko Pops.

Bazooka Joe is probably the least well known, yet very iconic candy themed character that Funko has ever turned into a Pop. It used to be that Bazooka Joe was one of the most published cartoon character in the world. Every kid knew about him and some even laughed at the cheesy jokes from his comic. I had a time in my life when I was obsessed with Bazooka Joe comics. Today I'm not even sure if Bazooka gum comes with comics anymore.

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Classic/Creative Candy Advertising

I've never tried Smooooth N'Juicy before.  I don't think they make it anymore.  Too bad, I would have been interested in seeing what gum would be like if it was smoother and juicier than normal.  I think one thing that may have lead to this treats demise is the name, way too many "o's".

I found this ad here.

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Wednesday's Candy Links

Do you like to laugh?  Do you like chewing gum?  Well don't look to Bazooka Joe anymore to solve those two problems for you.

Skittles in the UK are getting a makeover as well as a new variety, don't be jealous North America, I think the new flavours been out for a while where you are.

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Stuff I Want To Try

Juicy Drop Taffy - Made by: Bazooka - Why: It sounds like so many great candies smashed together to make a greater candy. - Click here to learn more about this treat.

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New Candy Special Review!!!

The folks at Bazooka in the UK wanted to show me their new gummy treats based on Moshi Monsters.  They sent me a couple of packs and I wanted to make sure this review got out super quick.  So I decided to make a special review update just for the occasion.

Click here to read the review.

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Bazooka Stuff Is Here

Two weeks ago I posted about the folks at Bazooka tweeting me a photo of what they were going to send.  Well I got the package and the treats are even better in person.  But I guess that doesn't really work in your case, does it?

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Bazooka Fun Times Ahead

The folks at Bazooka (@BazookaCandy) said that they'd send me some treats to sample... sounds great.  Then they tweeted me a preview photo of the treats they're sending... awesome (but a bit of a tease).

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Don't Forget Tomorrow Is The Bazooka Contest In Toronto

Just a reminder about the Bazooka contest tomorrow in Toronto:

"The “Bazooka Bubble Gum Blow-Off” will be taking place at Eaton Centre in Toronto on October 9th and begins at 1pm. Everyone ages 5+ is welcome to enter the contest. All contestants must register on site the day of the event and all minors must have a parent or guardian fill out a permission form.

There will be 3 different age categories:

5 to 10 years

11 to 15 years

16 years and older (adult category)

To the winner of each age category, we are planning to award a hot pink iPod Nano.

The three finalists will compete for one grand prize—the opportunity to be the first person ever on the planet to be written into a Bazooka Joe comic. The comic will go into circulation with the gum in Canada. The person will also win a huge supply of Bazooka Bubble Gum.

There will be music, giveaways (bubble gum samples, Bazooka Joe eye patches, t-shirts, etc.), and much more!"

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You Could Be In a Bazooka Joe Comic!

The folks at Bazooka Joe sent me some info on a great contest happening in two weeks in Toronto:

"The “Bazooka Bubble Gum Blow-Off” will be taking place at Eaton Centre in Toronto on October 9th and begins at 1pm. Everyone ages 5+ is welcome to enter the contest. All contestants must register on site the day of the event and all minors must have a parent or guardian fill out a permission form.

There will be 3 different age categories:

5 to 10 years

11 to 15 years

16 years and older (adult category)

To the winner of each age category, we are planning to award a hot pink iPod Nano.

The three finalists will compete for one grand prize—the opportunity to be the first person ever on the planet to be written into a Bazooka Joe comic. The comic will go into circulation with the gum in Canada. The person will also win a huge supply of Bazooka Bubble Gum.

There will be music, giveaways (bubble gum samples, Bazooka Joe eye patches, t-shirts, etc.), and much more!"

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Some Bazooka To Sample

The nice folks at Bazooka just sent me a bag of gum to sample. They also tell me that they have a big event planned for early next month, so stay tuned.

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Music and Candy, Bazooka Joe Is Joining the Crowd

It appears that there are a bunch of candy companies teaming up with musicians in order to sell candy. I'm not really sure if I see the connection but I do like music and I do like candy so it can't be all that bad.

Click here to read about Bazooka's music deal.

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