Bazooka Joe And His Gang Are Back With New Bazooka® Bubble Gum Throwback Pack

Available Nationally at Major Retailers, Bazooka® Throwback Brings the Classic Comics and 1980s Graphics to a New, Easy-to-Carry Pack

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Bazooka Candy Brands

Apr 04, 2019, 06:00 ET

NEW YORK, April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of The Topps Company, Inc., is returning to its roots with the launch of the Bazooka Throwback pack! Inspired by the brand's iconic original packaging and old-school comic strips, the Bazooka Throwback pack features nostalgic 1980s graphics and Original flavor Bazooka Bubble Gum wrapped in classic comics. The easy to carry, six-count pack will be available at Kroger, Family Dollar, Party City, Cracker Barrel, and other major retailers nation-wide.

"We are excited to offer our consumers a trip down memory lane with Bazooka Throwback," said Matt Nathanson, Bazooka Brand Manager. "This new product is a great tribute to the bubble gum brand that has been cherished for generations by kids of all ages."

The return of the original comics is particularly exciting, as this re-issue features Bazooka Joe & His Gang comics that have not been seen for decades. Each wrapper also features an original Bazooka fortune as well as a digital code to unlock even more content at bazookajoe.com.

"The number one request we receive from consumers is 'Bring back the comics!'" added Mr. Nathanson, "So we have opened up the Bazooka vault to re-print the timeless original comics – giving Bazooka fans yet another reason to chew!"

Since its debut in 1947, Bazooka^® bubble gum has been a fixture in America's pop culture and candy landscape, with over half-billion pieces sold each year. The Bazooka Throwback pack continues the Bazooka^® bubble gum legacy with a nostalgic tribute to its past.

About Bazooka Candy Brands:
Bazooka Candy Brands is a division of The Topps Company, Inc. and produces such iconic, high-quality candy products, as Ring Pop^®, Push Pop^®, Baby Bottle Pop^®, Juicy Drop^® Pop, Match-Ems^® and of course, Bazooka^® bubble gum. For additional information, visit www.candymania.com and www.bazookajoe.com.

Social Handles:
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Twitter: @RealBazookaJoe
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Media Contacts:
The Topps Company, Inc
Matt Nathanson
[email protected]
212-376-0533

Rogers & Cowan
Michael Fullem
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310-967-3422

SOURCE Bazooka Candy Brands