Nabisco Swiss Cheese Crackers had the look of Swiss cheese, but didn't quite have the taste down.
The only thing that differentiated these "Swiss cheese" crackers from Cheez-Its were their holes. While they were popular in the 1980s, they were discontinued in the US — but apparently a similar version is sold in Canada.
Orbitz Water was a novelty.
Orbitz Water, a non-carbonated soft drink with gelatin balls inside, was introduced to the world in 1997. With wild flavors like Pineapple Banana Cherry Coconut and Blueberry Melon Strawberry, the real appeal (?) was the texture. The gelatinous balls seemed to defy gravity — they stayed in place no matter what.
The drinks were gone in a year, and in 1998 travel website Orbitz bought the name, according to Bustle. But "the drink with balls" (a real slogan) lives on in soft drink infamy.
Topps Bubble Gum Juice Cartons wasn't the best gum, but it did have the coolest packaging.
For children of the 1980s, the coolest gum to chew was the Topps Bubble Gum that came in juice cartons — you could even pretend they were healthy because they called their flavors "juice." That said, many remember that the gum's flavor really only lasted about 30 seconds.
You can get some on eBay for less than $10, but the posting comes with the warning "The cartons of gum are still sealed from the '80s and still contains the gum. This gum is being sold as Collectors Items ONLY!!!! I would not recommend buying this gum to eat it. It is 30+ years old. DO NOT EAT!!! Collectors Item ONLY!!! Being sold AS-IS and not for consumption."
Wonder Balls were chocolate balls with toys — and later candy — inside. They were brought back in 2017.
Originally called Nestlé Magic, these chocolate balls, which contained a toy inside, were sold in the '90s. However, they were discontinued in 1997 for presenting a "choking hazard."
They re-emerged as the Wonder Ball in 2000, but filled with candy instead of a toy, and were discontinued in 2006. However, Frankford brought them back after almost a decade, with both candy inside the chocolate and toys in the box, to prevent choking.
There are new themes like Super Mario Bros., Disney, or Shopkins.
Watch an ad for Wonder Balls here.
Fans of Planters Cheez Balls don't have to be heartbroken over the loss of their favorite snack — Planters brought them back in three new flavors.
Planters Cheez Balls were around for a lot longer than P.B. Crisps, and have the same dedicated fan base.
Having peaked in popularity in the 1980s, they were gone from our lives for many years starting in 2006. While there have been many claims to the cheese snack throne, like Cheetos Puffs or Utz Cheese Balls, none have come close to Cheez Balls.
That's probably why Planters brought them back in 2019 with a giant celebration, giving out free Planters Cheez Powder to customers. Now, they're offered in classic, nacho, and white cheddar flavors.
Watch an ad for Cheez Balls here.
Crystal Pepsi — basically just clear Pepsi — has made multiple comebacks since its original demise in 1993.
The story of Crystal Pepsi is an inspirational tale for anyone who wants to badger their favorite brand enough to make them bring back discontinued snacks. In 2015, 23 years after Crystal Pepsi was taken off shelves, a grassroots campaign complete with a petition, billboards, and Twitter hashtags resulted in a limited re-release of Crystal Pepsi.
It was brought back in 2016 — twice. First in grocery stores, and then exclusively on Amazon. Finally, in 2017, Pepsi announced that they'd be bringing back the drink for the last time, culminating in a Crystal Pepsi Throwback Tour featuring '90s icons Busta Rhymes, Salt-N-Pepa, and Sugar Ray.
Watch an ad for Crystal Pepsi here.
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