Glo Popcifier: The 'Evolved' Version of Glow Stick Candy
Written: Aug 31 '08 (Updated Aug 31 '08)
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Pros: Three flavors, on / off switch, tween appeal.
Cons: Nothing you can do with the base when the candy is gone.
The Bottom Line: Not exactly the most eco friendly treat on the planet but fun nonetheless.
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| Freak369's Full Review: Glo Pop Pacifier: 12ct |
I never saw the appeal of candy like Baby Bottle Pops or pacifier suckers; those are usually things you try and wean kids off of as soon as possible. Making these things for the tween market was an eventual happening; glow stick styled candies are nothing new but they only have a limited glow time once you crack the stick. Koko's Confectionary took that basic idea and improved upon it; instead of a one time use candy item, make it something that has a power supply and the capability of being turned off and on. The Twist & Glow Finger Pops were an odd find but they didn't glow all that brightly and once you cracked the tube, that was it, the clock was ticking.
Glo Popcifier, the correct name for this product, is marketed to the tween crowd, especially girls. It comes in three flavors and colors so even if you are super picky, you are going to find one that you like. I bought one of each flavor to try them out and wasn't all that impressed with them but at the same time, I couldn't honestly say that I was disappointed because it did exactly what the packaging said it would do. The three flavors are raspberry, strawberry and sour apple. Of the three the sour apple was the worst because, well, its sour apple. The taste isn't bad but if you aren’t into tart treats then skip that flavor. The strawberry is so sweet you'll be sucking down glasses of water after consuming it and the blueberry is you average artificially flavored blueberry candy.
The glow element inside it isn't made up of a glow stick or chemical glow compound; the ironic thing about it is that it is a piece of candy that surrounds it. Did they really think kids or tweens would eat or suck away part of it then wrap it up and dig into it a few days later? So what exactly is the point of having something that can be turned off and on when the other part of it is something that's edible? I guess you could save the pacifier end of it and put it on the strap of your backpack or keep it in the car in case you need a minimal amount of light but outside of that, what exact use can the pacifier end have once the candy is gone? I am all about recycling and using things over and over but I haven't been able to find any good use for these.
The candy piece doesn't glow when you turn on the switch, there is a plastic base to which the candy is attached to and that blocks any light that might have been able to hit the candy. The light is bright and when I left one of them on to see how long they would last, it went for over 24 hours. I forgot to check it for about half a day and when I did it was dead so the best I can do for a life on this is "at least 24 hours". You aren't going to get Mag Lite power from this but it is visible at night from more than a few feet away. This isn't something that kids can wear like the TOPPS Ring Pops because the pacifier loop is oval and moves around on the end of the loop.
If this sounds like something that you might be interested in getting expect to spend anywhere from $1.50 to $2.00 for one of them. The store at the mall that sells some of the oddest candy offerings has them for $1.39 but that's only because they buy them in bulk. The show owner said that they are one of the better selling light up candies because they have the on and off switch. I asked him if he knew of any uses for them once the candy was gone and he just shrugged his shoulder and smiled, "I just sell the stuff and as long as they keep buying them, I'll keep selling them". At least he is honest about the stuff he sells. If you want a better per unit price or want them for fundraising you can buy them by the case at online stores but make sure you are dealing with someone reputable or you run the risk of getting older stock.
As a novelty type of candy they aren't that bad in regards to price but the package clearly states in several areas that they are intended for use by those ages five and older. When raves were big a few years ago this would have been something that attendees would have paid a hefty price for but now, well, two bucks seems to be the most people are willing to pay for them.
As always, thanks for the visit…
~^V^~ Freak ~^V^~
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