Everything Old is New Again!

So, as we moved the clocks forward this past weekend, we thought it was the perfect time to actually take you back in time to the decades when life was simpler – and candy was at it’s best!

What made us happier than hopping on our bikes and riding as fast as we could to buy our weekly candy supply? How could we resist the long-lasting Astro Pop, or your dentist’s favorite Bit O’Honey, Banana Splits, Mary Jane’s or Slo-Pokes! Or trading Jolly Rancher flavors with your friends. (I didn’t like grape, so I was always happy to trade for watermelon).

And who could forget Bazooka bubble gum? Not only did you get a great piece of gum, but you got a comic too! How much fun was it to blow bubbles! Gold Mine gum was also another favorite gum that gave you a two for one treat. Not only did you get a great gum that was delicious, but you got a cool bag to keep it in. And who could forget Fruit Stripe Gum (even though the flavor only lasted 5 seconds!), Razzles or Chicklets! You would rip open the pouch and pour the entire pack in your mouth!

The same could be said about pop rocks! You couldn’t have just a few pieces, you had to eat the entire pouch in one mouthful.

Fashion also played a part in candy. How cool did you feel wearing a candy necklace or wristwatch, and then eating it? Or braiding licorice laces to make a bracelet, or putting a Ring Pop on your finger – pretending that you had a huge diamond ring!

There are so many memories... The best part about it is that they’re still being made – and are available at Dewey’s Candy in Brooklyn, NY (DUMBO), your retro candy headquarters!

Check out Dewey's retro and nostalgic candy featured on the TODAY Show:

Personalized Holiday Gifts Just Got a Little Sweeter!

Whether you’re buying for kids or adults, there’s one gift that’s guaranteed to get a smile this year: CANDY! Well, to be more specific, personalized candy gift buckets, customized to include all of their favorite sweets – with a dash of individual style.

Great for kids who love Angry Birds candy, gummy and sour candy for tweens & teens, Skittles-obsessed college students, thirty-something’s who grew up on Nerds and Pop Rocks, and baby boomers who reminisce about Mary Jane and Charleston Chew.

All grown-ups are just kids at heart anyway, right? And everyone has a favorite childhood candy (or five).

What’s Your Favorite Candy? (Contest)

Tell us in the comments section below through December 31, 2012 – and enter to win 1 pound of your favorite candy as Dewey’s gift to you!!! (Be sure to include your email address so we can contact you if you win.)

Now, let’s see what Dewey’s Candy can put together for that special someone on your holiday list...

Nostalgic Candy Bucket from Dewey's Candy in DUMBO, Brooklyn, New York (NYC)

If you missed the TODAY Show on Monday, December 10th, below is a video segment featuring Dewey’s Candy as a top pick for personalized custom gifts.

For a shorter clip, check out our website at www.deweyscandy.com.

And here are a few photos of the personalized candy gift buckets that we created for the actual segment – for Kathy Lee Gifford, Hoda, and Jill Martin.

If you think personalized or custom candy gift buckets would be a great idea for someone on your list, call 718.422.1333 or place your order online. We ship anywhere in the U.S.!

Astro Pops Are Back!

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"The World's Favorite Pop Is Blasting Off Again"

Dewey’s is excited to announce that we’ll be carrying the original Astro Pop, the worlds’ longest standing lollipop.  After disappearing mysteriously from the market, Dewey’s will be bringing this iconic candy back to our store starting this week.

Astro Pops are packed with taste, not to mention great childhood memories for so many people.

The year was 1963 and Americans were obsessed with two things: the Beatles, and the Race-To-Space. It would be six more years until we reached the moon, but we did get the Astro Pop-

“…two rocket scientists working on the space program in El Segundo, CA decided to quit their jobs and create the Astro Pop, modeling the pop after a three-stage rocket. They built special equipment to speed up the production of the cone-wrappers at high-speed as well as other equipment they made by hand. Astro Pops® were very unusual to manufacture because the cone-wrapper became the mold for the candy. Hot candy was poured directly into the wrapper, then a paper stick was added and capped off with a layer of wax.” 

And history was never the same!  Millions were sold and the candy was so popular it inspired apparel, toys, a soda, video games, and even art!

Dewey’s will be carrying the original, individual 3-flavor Astro Pop.  And for those who just can’t get enough of this childhood favorite Dewey's can also offer  24-pack cases. We’re expecting these to literally fly off the shelves, so feel free to contact us ahead of time.

Get ready by watching the original Astro Pop commercial (Bonus points if you know the lyrics!)

Hands-On: DUMBO event with Dewey's & Etsy

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Mark your calendars for June 26^th for a chance to get crafty at Dewey’s Candy Store!

Online craftsters Etsy and the DUMBO Improvement District are teaming up to present “Hands-On: DUMBO”, an evening of festivities and DIY craft workshops to celebrate our beloved DUMBO, on June 26 from 5-8 p.m.  

New Yorkers will have a chance to explore this unique Brooklyn neigboorhood and get crafty.  Dewey’s and other local businesses are opening their doors to the public and inviting attendees to come in and try their hands at craft and DIY projects in-store. 

Lollipops by Milhow 

Dewey’s will be showing people how to create their very own buttons using retro candy wrappers.  How cool is that?  Candy conosuir Michele Boudreaux, who creates unusual lollipops will be leading the session inside Dewey's Candy Store. Check out her lollipop creations, available through her very own Etsy shop, Lollipops By Milhow.

And if you’ve never visited Dewey’s then you might not know we specialize in nostalgic and retro candy.  We have over 100 varieties of retro candy, including your childhood favorites like Wax Bottles, Pop Rocks, Necco Wafers, Bonimo Turkish Bottle Caps, Bazooka, Candy Buttons, Fun Dips…the list goes on and on.

So let’s get crafty!  See you on June 26^th

See below for details and participating businesses:

Event: Etsy Hands-On: DUMBO


What: Explore DUMBO!
Complete a hands on project with Etsy staff.


Where: Archway, DUMBO (Under the Manhattan Bridge, between Front St. and Plymouth St.)


When: Tuesday, June 26
 Time: 5 p.m. — 8 p.m.


Who: All are welcome!

RSVP : http://handsondumbo.eventbrite.com

Cost: Free

  

Be Different With Candy Centerpieces

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A Delicious Idea for Your Next Event!

Forget about boring old flowers in a vase. Custom candy centerpieces are all the rage today.  Leave your guests in awe with Dewey’s custom candy table designs and candy centerpieces- perfect for any special occasion.

Our candy centerpieces are always the talk of events, such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, bar mitzvahs, bridal and baby showers, graduation parties, company blowouts and so many more. 

The Dewey’s team has a keen eye for creating unusual and fun candy arrangemets that convey your unique taste and style.  We turn lollipops, gummies, sour candy, licorice, chocolates, any candy you could possibly desire, into art. And you get to eat it! 

Have a specific theme for your party?  Dewey’s brings your ideas to life!  Since opening, we've brought  whimsy to children’s parties with cartoon, animal, and book themed candy tables (just to name a few ideas!).  And we've turned stuffy adult parties into sleek and stylish affairs. Take a look at our candy centerpieces gallery to get inspiration for your own upcoming event.

Ordering is simple and easy.  Just call us 718.422.1333 or drop us a message on our website Contact page and let us do the work.  And of course, Dewey's offers on-site viewing of your venue and centerpiece creations to ensure everything is sweet perfection. 

Angry Birds Candy Is Here!

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Feed your Angry Birds addiction while snacking on Dewey’s newest store arrival- Angry Birds candy! Red Bird, Blue Bird, and even that dreaded Green Pig (crash!)- the gang’s all here with these limited edition Fruit Gummies.

We have Angry Birds Fruit Gummies, which come in 4 different box choices- Red Bird, Yellow Bird, Blue Bird, and Green Pig.  Each contains an assortment of 6 delectable fruit flavors; cherry, lemon, blue raspberry, apple, grape, and strawberry.

And we also have Angry Birds Space Fruit Gummies, in 4 different collector's box options- Green Pig, Black Bird, Visor MAN Bird, and Red Bird. Collect all 4 boxes and you’ll feel as though you won the 'Golden Egg'.

Angry Birds Fruit Gummies are perfect for children’s parties as gifts or party favors. Stock up for the holidays and just imagine those sneaky Angry Birds peeking out of your child's basket or stocking.  They'll be a hit at your child's classroom party, sleepover, play session, or as an unexpected lunchbox snack. Angry Birds Fruit Gummies aren’t just candy—they’re sharable, tradable characters that turn snacking into a virtual game.

So snack your way to the next level by slingshotting these delicious gummies right into your mouth, and get ready to move on to the next level—of taste!

Hurry quickly, these Angry Birds Fruit Gummies are flying (and whizzing, whirling, crashing, zinging) right off the shelves.

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GAP Kids Commercial Filmed at Dewey's Candy in DUMBO

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Watch Internet superstar Maria Aragon show off Gap's I Want Candy collection to the tune of "I Want Candy", filmed at Dewey's Candy in DUMBO (Brooklyn, NYC).


What do you think of the final commercial? Comment below!

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