What it is
A hollow milk chocolate ball with little candies hidden inside, plus a collectible sticker.
The story
- mid-1990s: first made by Nestle (as the Magic Ball).
- 2016: back on sale.
Fun facts
- The first version held Disney toy figures and was pulled in 1997 over choking fears.
- It came back in April 2000 with candy inside instead of toys.
- Frankford bought it in 2004, and it returned again in 2016 after nine years away.
- Its line was "What's in the Wonder Ball?"
Is Wonder Ball still made?
Yes, again. Wonder Ball disappeared for a while and came back in 2016. Today it is made by Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company. Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Wonder Ball on Amazon.
If you like Wonder Ball
- Pop Rocks (1976): Hard candy with tiny pockets of pressurized carbon dioxide that crackle and pop on your tongue.
- Pixy Stix (1959): Sweet and sour flavored powder in a paper straw.
- Candy necklace (1958): Little pastel candy rings strung on elastic to wear and nibble.
- Wax lips (mid-1900s): Big red lips molded from flavored wax.
See every candy from the 1990s and 2000s or all novelty candy.
Frequently asked questions
When did Wonder Ball come out?
Wonder Ball was first made in the mid-1990s, by Nestle (as the Magic Ball).
Who makes Wonder Ball now?
Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company.
Was Wonder Ball discontinued?
Yes, for a while. It came back in 2016 and is made today by Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company.
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Checked October 22, 2026. Wonder Ball is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.
