Modern Candy Containers & Novelties: Identification & Value Guide Brush, Jack and Miller, William

Anyone with a sweet tooth should become familiar with the thousands of candy containers available on the market. Authors Jack Brush and William Miller have put together a comprehensive guide to hundreds of candy-filled toys and novelties, complete with information regarding the containers' original contents, colors they came in, company for which they were made, country in which they were manufactured, cost when issued, and current collector value. Many cartoon characters are featured, including those from Warner Brothers and Disney, and classic superheroes, as well as Pez dispensers, cap toys, holiday dispensers, and hundreds more, in more than 500 full color photographs. Collecting tips, a brief history of candy novelties beginning with the hand-blown glass variety, modern production, and discussions on the major candy container manufacturers (Pez, Amurol Confections, Hershey Chocolate USA, Topps) are included. A colorful treat - collectors will eat this one up! 2001 values.