Gatorade Gum & Jabba Heads: Reliving the Weirdest '80s & '90s Toys & Candy - Toy Federation Podcast

Join the Toy Federation crew in Greer, South Carolina, for a nostalgic deep dive into the legendary crossover of retro toys and vintage candy from the 1980s to the 2000S! In this episode, we break down the classic "candy toy" formula, reminiscing over Star Wars Jabba the Hutt dispensers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles candy bodies, and Batman heads that dominated toy aisles. We explore the golden age of vintage sweets, from Willy Wonka favorites like Lemon Heads and Nerds to the short-lived Gatorade gum and the cultural mainstay of Big League Chew. The conversation also covers the reality of Beanie Baby appraisals, the magic of ice cream truck treats like bomb pops and screw balls, and behind-the-scenes stories of hosting horror icon Kane Hodder at the shop. Tune in to see why we're the ultimate destination for retro collectibles—just remember, we don't ship and we don't sell parts! #toys #toycollector #toystore WATCH and SUBSCRIBE to Our Other Channels and Socials! *Main YouTube Channel:    / @toyfederation   *Toy Federation Facebook: facebook.com/ToyFederationShop *Toy Federation Instagram: instagram.com/ToyFederationShop/ BUY TICKETS for our UPCOMING TOY FEDERATION CONVENTIONS! *Our Horror Convention September 11-13, 2026: Retro-Horrorcon.com *Our Toy Convention November 20-22, 2026: Retro-Toycon.com TOY FEDERATION PODCAST ALSO AVAILABLE AT: *Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/mwuw3mtv *Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3pnbsyzf *Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/2bxsvccj WATCH EVERY EPISODE of the Toy Federation Podcast in one convenient PLAYLIST! https://tinyurl.com/3ds8yr36 BUY Toy Federation MERCH! http://www.teepublic.com/user/toy-fed... COME OUT and VISIT OUR SHOP in Person! 104 Middleton Way, Greer, SC 29650 Monday 10 AM–7 PM Tuesday 10 AM–7 PM Wednesday 10 AM–7 PM Thursday 10 AM–7 PM Friday 10 AM–7 PM Saturday 10 AM–8 PM Sunday Closed