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Chewing gum · 1940s

Bazooka gum

Pink bubble gum in a chunky piece, famous for the little comic inside. First made in 1947 by Topps, Brooklyn, New York.

Still made 1947

By Original Candy House editors · Updated · How we check our facts

Bazooka gumSINCE1947STILL MADE
Our illustration, not the real wrapper.
First made1947
Made by thenTopps, Brooklyn, New York
Made by nowBazooka Candy Brands
StatusStill made
TypeChewing gum

What it is

Pink bubble gum in a chunky piece, famous for the little comic inside.

The story

  • 1947: first made by Topps, Brooklyn, New York.

Fun facts

  • It sold for a penny when it launched after World War II.
  • Bazooka Joe comics were packed with the gum from 1953.
  • In 2012 the comics were replaced with puzzles in the US.

Is Bazooka gum still made?

Yes. Bazooka gum is still made, by Bazooka Candy Brands. Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Bazooka gum on Amazon.

If you like Bazooka gum

  • Fruit Stripe gum (1960): Striped fruit gum in a zebra-print pack, famous for a burst of flavor that fades fast.
  • Dubble Bubble (1928): The original pink bubble gum, in twist wrappers with comics.
  • Razzles (1966): A candy that turns into gum as you chew it.
  • Freshen Up gum (1975): Square gum with a liquid center that squirts when you bite.

See every candy from the 1940s or all chewing gum.

Frequently asked questions

When did Bazooka gum come out?

Bazooka gum was first made in 1947, by Topps, Brooklyn, New York.

Who makes Bazooka gum now?

Bazooka Candy Brands.

Is Bazooka gum discontinued?

No. Bazooka gum is still made by Bazooka Candy Brands.

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Sources

Checked October 22, 2026. Bazooka gum is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.

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