November 2011 Notable Toys — Candy & Food

Box of 36 assorted Scorpion Suckers. Blueberry, banana, apple, & strawberry flavors. Hard candy with a real scorpion inside.
— In an October 2011 survey about bestselling food and candy, John Blair, owner of Science Safari in Cary, N.C. told TDmonthly that they sell a dozen of these insect lollipops each month, "sometimes to kids, sometimes to adults as a gag gift."
— John Blair, owner of Science Safari in Cary, N.C., told TDmonthly in a late Summer 2012 survey that Scorpion Suckers were one of his best selling candies.

It's two lollipop treats in one with Charms Blow Pop, a chewy, bubble gum center surrounded by a delicious, fruit-flavored, hard candy shell. Available in a variety of great-tasting flavors that include traditional fruit varieties and more contemporary favorites--Way 2 Sour, Kiwi Berry Blast, Black Ice, What-a-Melon, and the brand’s most popular, Blue Razz--the pops are the world’s most popular gum-filled lollipop. Sold individually or in bags. Single pops available in .65-ounce or 1.35-ounce (Super Blow Pop) sizes.
— Marc Holcomb, owner of Toys & Co. in Greensboro, N.C., told TDmonthly in an October 2011 survey about bestselling food and candy that, "Blowpops are probably the best sellers, because they're only a quarter," but also said, "We don't make a lot. We just have to have candy here.”
— In a late Summer 2012 survey, four out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that lollipops were their bestselling candy items.

10 lb case of Peach Ringsfrom Jelly Belly. Fruity, gummy peach candy bursting with peach flavor. The vibrant, true-to-life peach taste is given a little extra kick with a light sugar sanding. 10 lb bulk case is delivered in a food grade cardboard box. All Confections by Jelly Belly are certified OU Kosher by the Orthodox Union.
— Andrea Scartozzi from Hardware Toys in Paoli, Pa., told TDmonthly in an October 2011 survey about bestselling food and candy that they sell six to a dozen packages of peach rings or apple rings each month.

This sour, powdered candy in test tubes comes in a variety of themes, making it ideal for shops attached to museums, aquariums, zoos, and other themed recreation venues. Candy is packed in unbreakable, reusable genuine test tubes.
— In an October 2011 survey about bestselling food and candy, Mary Porter Green, owner of The Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., told TDmonthly that "the various test tube candies from Squire Boone" sell well, though they don't usually sell food.

Pop Rocks are a powder candy that pop and fizz in your mouth. Developed by scientist William A. Mitchell in 1956, the popping candies feature tiny air pockets of carbonation As the candy melts in your mouth, the CO2 is released for a crackling feel in your mouth and popping noises you can hear. Strawberry flavor is sweet and tangy. Display box contains 36 packets.
— In an October 2011 survey about bestselling food and candy, Mary Porter Green, owner of The Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., told TDmonthly, "we don't typically sell food because it goes stale — but Pop Rocks do well."