Author Topic: Galaxy Mistletoe Kisses (Read 14795 times)

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 Middle East, are
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)

oldspice · « **Reply #1 on:** June 02, 2007, 10:53:15 am »

Thanks for this. Talking of Quality Street, they have released boxes of 'toffees and fudges' from the range in an individual bos, followed by a 'nutty and caramels' version but, as yet, NO CREAMS VERSION!!!!

smurfboy · « **Reply #2 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.

Scarlet_Salome · « **Reply #3 on:** June 02, 2007, 02:54:30 pm »

Yes, greetings to all, and, fortunately or unfortunately as one wishes to view it, I do reside in the West Midlands.
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).

oldspice · « **Reply #4 on:** June 02, 2007, 06:54:01 pm »

Sounds like I will have to move to the West Midlands!

smurfboy · « **Reply #5 on:** June 02, 2007, 10:11:46 pm »

Candies in Aldridge used to be good, but I think it's closed down. There's a shop also called Candies in Brum, but that's a traditional themed one.

goldencup · « **Reply #6 on:** June 05, 2007, 10:47:37 am »

Candies in Aldridge was still there yesterday!

smurfboy · « **Reply #7 on:** June 05, 2007, 03:17:10 pm »

I stand corrected!

oldspice · « **Reply #8 on:** June 27, 2007, 06:20:57 pm »

So why bother to tell us that?

chocadmin · « **Reply #9 on:** June 27, 2007, 10:35:27 pm »

They certainly look pretty good.
?? Cadbury and Masterfoods products made in the same factory?

digger · « **Reply #10 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.

« **Reply #11 on:** September 02, 2007, 02:53:54 pm »

Tried the new Galaxy Mistletoe Kisses on Friday. 75p for a 3 pyramid-style bar.
Very over rated and I haven't even rated them yet.
5/10.

loulou · « **Reply #12 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.

smurfboy · « **Reply #13 on:** September 03, 2007, 02:49:33 pm »

Try them because you want to, not because of someone else's opinion.

loulou · « **Reply #14 on:** September 06, 2007, 09:24:07 am »

I rely on paulhams opinion for many things.

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