What it is
A hard jawbreaker made of layers that change color and flavor as you suck on it.
The story
- 1976: first made by Breaker Confections, Chicago (under the Willy Wonka name).
Fun facts
- It first appeared in Roald Dahl's 1964 book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
- The real candy followed in 1976, five years after the 1971 film.
Is Everlasting Gobstopper still made?
Yes. Everlasting Gobstopper is still made, by Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrero). Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Everlasting Gobstopper on Amazon.
If you like Everlasting Gobstopper
- Bottle Caps (1972): Tangy pressed candies shaped like soda bottle caps: grape, cola, orange, root beer and cherry.
- Nerds (1982): Tiny, crunchy, tangy pebbles of candy, usually two flavors in one box with two lids.
- Runts (1982): Fruit-shaped hard-shell candies with a tangy, chalky center, a lot like SweeTarts.
- Zotz (1968): A hard candy with a fizzy, sour powder center that foams when you bite in.
See every candy from the 1970s or all hard and tangy candy.
Frequently asked questions
When did Everlasting Gobstopper come out?
Everlasting Gobstopper was first made in 1976, by Breaker Confections, Chicago (under the Willy Wonka name).
Who makes Everlasting Gobstopper now?
Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrero).
Is Everlasting Gobstopper discontinued?
No. Everlasting Gobstopper is still made by Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrero).
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Checked October 22, 2026. Everlasting Gobstopper is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.
