Mary Jane
First sold as a penny candy with the slogan "Use your change for Mary Janes." Yes, again. Mary Jane disappeared for a while and came back in 2020. Today they are made by Atkinson Candy Company. More.
Circus Peanuts
They date to the 19th century, sold loose as penny candy in five-and-dime stores. Yes. Circus Peanuts are still made, by several makers, including Spangler Candy Company and Brach's. More.
Whoppers
They were first sold unwrapped, two for a penny. Yes. Whoppers are still made, by The Hershey Company. More.
Sixlets
One theory is that the name comes from being sold six for a penny. Yes. Sixlets are still made, by Oak Leaf Confections (made by Ganong in New Brunswick, Canada). More.
Bazooka gum
It sold for a penny when it launched after World War II. Yes. Bazooka gum is still made, by Bazooka Candy Brands. More.
Nik-L-Nip wax bottles
The name joins their old price, a nickel, with "nips", the tiny liquor bottles they look like. Yes. Nik-L-Nip wax bottles are still made, by Tootsie Roll Industries. More.
Pixy Stix
It began as a penny drink mix. Kids ate the powder straight, so the maker sold it that way. Yes. Pixy Stix are still made, by Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrero). More.
Sky Bar
It launched in 1938 with skywriting over Boston and cost five cents. A milk chocolate bar in four sections, each with a different center: caramel, vanilla, peanut and fudge. Yes, again. Sky Bar disappeared for a while and came back in 2019. Today it is made by Sky Bar Confectionery Company. More.
3 Musketeers
It cost five cents at launch. Yes. 3 Musketeers is still made, by Mars. More.
Mounds
In 1932, during the Depression, Peter Paul doubled the bar to two pieces for the same 5 cents. Yes. Mounds is still made, by The Hershey Company. More.
Bonomo Turkish Taffy
Woolworth's sold it in big sheets broken with a ball-peen hammer. Yes, again. Bonomo Turkish Taffy disappeared for a while and came back in 2010. Today it is made by Bonomo's Turkish Taffy. More.
