{"title":"Top Picks","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot sure where to start? These are the products we would put in a first order: a hand-picked shortlist across our categories. The list changes as our lineup does, so check back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use this list\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor nostalgia:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/teaberry-chewing-gum-20-packs\"\u003eTeaberry Chewing Gum\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/world-confections-candy-sticks-candy-cigarettes-24-packs\"\u003eCandy Sticks\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chicles-mini-mini-fruit-gum-tiny-chiclets-20-bags\"\u003eChicles Mini Mini Fruit Gum\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/laffy-taffy-banana-ropes-24-count\"\u003eLaffy Taffy Banana Ropes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor sour fans:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/warheads-super-sour-spray-candy-12-count\"\u003eWarHeads Super Sour Spray\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/boston-america-sour-slime-candy-9-count\"\u003eBoston America Sour Slime\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/toxic-waste-mega-slime-licker-2-0-3oz-12-count\"\u003eToxic Waste Mega Slime Licker 2.0\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidsmania-sour-blast-grenade-spray-candy-12-count\"\u003eKidsmania Sour Blast\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor laughs and challenges:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidsmania-sour-flush-toilet-candy-lollipops-12-count\"\u003eKidsmania Sour Flush\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/van-holtens-pickle-freeze-pops-24-count\"\u003eVan Holten's Pickle Freeze Pops\u003c\/a\u003e and, for brave grown-ups and teens, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lil-nitro-very-hot-gummy-bear\"\u003eLil Nitro Very Hot Gummy Bear\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor parties and teams:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/big-league-chew-original-shredded-bubble-gum-12-pouches\"\u003eBig League Chew Original\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nerds-rope-rainbow-24-count\"\u003eNerds Rope Rainbow\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidsmania-sneaky-stardust-sour-gum-powder-12-count\"\u003eKidsmania Sneaky Stardust\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTop Picks FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these sold as boxes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost picks here are multi-count boxes that work for parties, gifts and sharing. The Lil Nitro gummy bear is a single piece. Each listing shows the exact count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Lil Nitro bear OK for kids?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maker says it is not for anyone under 14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I mix Top Picks with anything else?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Orders of $30 or more ship free in the US; under $30, US shipping is $5.95.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-candy\"\u003eAll Candy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/retro-candy\"\u003eRetro Candy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sour-candy\"\u003eSour Candy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"boston-america-sour-slime-candy-9-count","title":"Boston America Sour Slime Candy with Spoon - 9 Count","description":"\u003cp\u003eYes, it's slime. Yes, you're supposed to eat it. Boston America Sour Slime Candy is a gooey, pucker-up treat you scoop straight from the tub with the little spoon tucked inside the lid. Unscrew, dig in, and watch your friends' faces when you take the first spoonful. This 9-count pack is made for slumber parties, Halloween bowls, birthday favor bags and anyone filming their next sour-candy reaction video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 tubs of sour slime candy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon built into each lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruity flavors such as green apple and cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Boston America","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57596050702500,"sku":"BL-35623","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/2292\/7012\/files\/apio776ze__62997.1674683023.1280.1280.jpg?v=1793034413"},{"product_id":"lil-nitro-very-hot-gummy-bear","title":"Lil Nitro Very Hot Gummy Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eTiny bear. Huge problem. The Lil Nitro Gummy Bear looks like an innocent little gummy, but the maker says it packs the heat of 900 jalapeno peppers. Share one with a friend and see who taps out first. 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Kidsmania Sour Blast Spray comes in plastic grenade-shaped sprayers filled with sour liquid candy, which makes it one of the funniest gag treats you can hand out. The box holds 12 sprayers in an assortment of Grape Burst, Strawberry Awe and Blue Raspberry Shock. 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