First made1977
Made by thenFrank Richards, an engineer at Topps, invented it to help his daughter stop sucking her thumb
Made by nowBazooka Candy Brands
StatusStill made
TypeLollipops
What it is
A big hard candy jewel on a plastic ring you wear while you lick it.
The story
- 1977: first made by Frank Richards, an engineer at Topps, invented it to help his daughter stop sucking her thumb.
Fun facts
- The first flavors were cherry and grape.
- A new plant in Moosic, Pennsylvania, opened in March 2025 to make 1.5 million a day.
Is Ring Pop still made?
Yes. Ring Pop is still made, by Bazooka Candy Brands. Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Ring Pop on Amazon.
If you like Ring Pop
- Blow Pop (1973): A hard candy lollipop with bubble gum in the middle.
- Push Pop (1986): A long, round lollipop in a plastic tube with a cap.
- Astro Pops (1963): A tall, see-through, three-color cone lollipop shaped like a rocket.
- Tootsie Pop (1931): A hard candy lollipop with a chewy Tootsie Roll center.
Frequently asked questions
When did Ring Pop come out?
Ring Pop was first made in 1977, by Frank Richards, an engineer at Topps, invented it to help his daughter stop sucking her thumb.
Who makes Ring Pop now?
Bazooka Candy Brands.
Is Ring Pop discontinued?
No. Ring Pop is still made by Bazooka Candy Brands.
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Checked October 22, 2026. Ring Pop is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.
