Post by: Scarlet_Salome on June 02, 2007, 01:29:11 am
Re the recent news of 'Galaxy Mistletoe Kisses': These are said to be very similar to 'Galaxy Jewels' which coincidentally I spotted for the first time the other
day and thought looked so alluring I planned on posting about them in the Foreign Products forum.
I saw these in a discount
store named 'Hooties' in Willenhall, who have a penchant for stocking bizarre and
wonderful confectionery (though also of dubious origin and quality:- these
originated in the Middle East and were past the best before date). Jewels,
marketed in Indian and the
Galaxy brand chocolates that are rather Roses-esque.
I have to say the centres seemed simpler and nicer than the
disgusting creamy ganache/mousse concoctions the recent upsurge of luxury
chocolate assortments tend to favour; though I cant remember them exactly.
Ironically, one of my
first thoughts was that Masterfoods should bring something similar out in the UK possibly as
a rival to Cadburys Roses and Nestle Quality Street (and also as they looked
rather appealing). Seems like someone heard my prayer!
(Sorry for the long post and if you would prefer this in the Foreign Products forum please let me know)
Post by: oldspice on June 02, 2007, 10:53:15 am
Post by: smurfboy on June 02, 2007, 12:00:51 pm
Quote from: Scarlet_Salome
I saw these in a discount store named 'Hooties' in Willenhall, who have a penchant for stocking bizarre and wonderful confectionery (though also of dubious origin and quality)
Yes, Hooties is well known for that. Are you a native of that area Scarlet? It's nice to have a fellow West Midlander here.Post by: Scarlet_Salome on June 02, 2007, 02:54:30 pm
Willenhall and its ilk can sometimes be a goldmine for unusual chocolates, usually from Eastern countries and sold at ridiculously low prices (for example the Market Hall shop thing there near Greggs).
Also the Sweet Box (or Chocolate Box) by the Town Hall in Walsall is one of the only true (rather than postmodern retro) old fashioned sweet shops around; stocking all the traditional loose favourites plus lovely but hard to find time honoured brands such as Needlers and Beeches (they even had their Continental assortment to buy by the quarter).
Post by: oldspice on June 02, 2007, 06:54:01 pm
Post by: smurfboy on June 02, 2007, 10:11:46 pm
Post by: goldencup on June 05, 2007, 10:47:37 am
Post by: smurfboy on June 05, 2007, 03:17:10 pm
Post by: oldspice on June 27, 2007, 06:20:57 pm
Post by: chocadmin on June 27, 2007, 10:35:27 pm
?? Cadbury and Masterfoods products made in the same factory?
Post by: digger on July 15, 2007, 01:04:51 am
Probably a third party co-manufacturer for seasonal chocolates.
Matey with the pic of the wrapper wants to be careful he doesn't lose his job!...I dare say that if his boss or someone appropriate at his compay knew he was stealing property of Mars and sharing it on a website like this they wouldn't be happy!...Third party co-manufacturers probably rely on their ability to maintain their credibility and ensure stuff like this doesn't happen in order to secure lucrative contracts from the likes of Cadbury, Mars, Nestle etc...they wouldn't give firing him a second thought if this dude put their business reputation on the line!
Having said that, the chocolates look brilliant...packaging is nice and chocolates look lovely...I hope the industrial espionage bloke is right in his tase review of the product! Looking forward to trying them.
Post by: on September 02, 2007, 02:53:54 pm
Very over rated and I haven't even rated them yet.
5/10.
Post by: loulou on September 02, 2007, 06:25:17 pm
Quote from: paulham
Very over rated and I haven't even rated them yet.
5/10.
That score isn't high enough for me to try them.
Post by: smurfboy on September 03, 2007, 02:49:33 pm
Post by: loulou on September 06, 2007, 09:24:07 am
Post by: on September 06, 2007, 09:53:39 pm
I would if I really thought she was serious.
Post by: loulou on September 06, 2007, 11:46:22 pm
Post by: goldencup on September 07, 2007, 12:11:31 am
Post by: smurfboy on September 07, 2007, 02:46:01 pm
Quote from: paulham
Admit it, Smurfy. You find that statement deeply concerning.
I would if I really thought she was serious.
I'm undecided about whether I find it concerning - I'll have to ask GC and Oldspice what I think first
Post by: on September 10, 2007, 07:24:39 pm
Post by: goldencup on September 10, 2007, 11:55:36 pm
Quote from: paulham
What did they think you thought?
I'm still thinking about it. Oldspice?
Oldspice?Post by: kevvosa on September 25, 2007, 11:12:01 am
Post by: loulou on September 25, 2007, 06:29:57 pm
Post by: smurfboy on October 15, 2007, 02:46:16 pm
Post by: goldencup on October 15, 2007, 06:07:40 pm
Quote from: smurfboy
Finally found these today. A bit like Galaxy caramel and CDM Double Choc in one chocolate.
That sounds like heaven to me!
Post by: naxos on October 15, 2007, 08:02:37 pm
Post by: smurfboy on October 15, 2007, 08:05:59 pm
Post by: smurfboy on October 15, 2007, 08:20:17 pm
Quote from: naxos
Has Double Choc gone out of production? Our newsagent has them on the counter to clear at 20p.
Not according to the Cadbury website, but there's definitely a surplus - The Big Apple has them on five for a quid. (Not good when I'm supposed to be dieting!)
Post by: oldspice on October 24, 2007, 09:32:34 pm
Post by: on November 02, 2007, 09:21:32 pm
Post by: smurfboy on November 03, 2007, 01:04:33 pm
Post by: on November 03, 2007, 06:26:46 pm
1-0. I didn't see that one coming!
Post by: Miss Kitten on November 08, 2007, 04:27:29 pm
Post by: goldencup on November 08, 2007, 04:47:53 pm
Quote from: Miss Kitten
They are limited editions anyway so they will disappear after Christmas!
I think that's just possibly what Smurfy meant!
Post by: bounty hunter on September 09, 2008, 01:04:35 pm
Post by: smurfboy on September 09, 2008, 01:51:15 pm
Post by: paulham on September 09, 2008, 05:50:41 pm
Shouldn't this be on a new subject heading too?
Post by: bounty hunter on September 09, 2008, 07:49:31 pm
Post by: cinabar on November 17, 2008, 08:47:13 pm
There used to be a very nice sweet shop in Dudley, near the entrance to Beaties... no idea if it is still there? anyone confirm?
Galaxy Mistletoe kisses are nice enough, only three in the pack though? meh
Post by: paulham on November 19, 2008, 07:10:43 pm
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