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Life | Food and Snacks | 80s
15 Candies That Prove The 1980s Were A Gift That Keeps On Giving
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It's no secret that every kid loves candy more than just about anything else, and the 80s especially had all sorts of great treats we couldn't wait to run to the convenience store for. What's amazing is that even 30 years later, a ton of our favorites from back then are still available! Here's 15 that are still as popular as ever.
Airheads
![](https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/08/20110920-OctoberCandy-Airheads.jpg)
Skor
![](https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/08/Candy-Skor-Wrapper-Small.jpg)
Sour Patch Kids
![](https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/08/Sour-Patch-Kids.jpg)
Skittles
![](https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/08/rbwc-skittles.jpg)
Nerds
![](https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/08/wonkarainbownerds5oz.jpg)
Push Pops
![](https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/08/0001664_topps-push-pop-assorted-flavor_550.png)
Chupa Chups
![](https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/08/Chupa-Chups3.png)
Click to the next page for even more awesome candies that were invented in the 80s!
Sweet Tarts
![](https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/08/giant-20chewy-20sweethearts.jpg)
Pixy Stix
![](https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/08/Pixie-Stix.jpg)
Big League Chew
![](https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/08/Big-League-Chew-Logo.png)
Ring Pops
![](https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/08/ring-pops-24ct-6.gif)
Gobstoppers
![](https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/08/wonka-s-everlasting-gobstoppers-165-p_ekm_714x300_ekm_.jpg)
Fun Dip
![](https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/08/Fun-Dip-Wrapper-Small.jpg)
Fruit Stripe Gum
![](https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/08/fruit-stripe-gum.jpg)
Candy Necklaces
![](https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/08/005c124e59a58256.jpg)