Did someone say gummy sardines? If not, you should have, because the Squishy Fishies available on Stupid.com’s candy page are a hilarious idea and come in a whimsical plastic case.
I’ve never eaten sardines – gummy or otherwise – but I have marveled at the cool tins that efficiently package the dead fish. The Squishy Fishies container mimics a real sardine tin, and even comes with a key to turn to open the lid. I have to admit, I love this idea. I’m a sucker for tins (even if they’re not actually tin), and the fake sardine gimmick just seems like a whole lot of fun. Plus, the gummy fish are fruit-flavored, not fish-flavored, which makes the product much more appealing.
Sadly, for gummy candy fans, not even a full ounce of Squishy Fishies are inside each can, but I’m okay with that because I like the package so much. Plus, as the folks at Stupid.com point out, you can reuse the tin after the candy’s gone. For $2.29, I think the Squishy Fishies are a bargain. I’ve seen a lot less funny stuff for a lot more money, and the fake sardine tin would look great in my collection of random candy paraphernalia.
Buy Squishy Fishies Online:
- at Stupid.com
I thought the little box was super cute, but yeah, a kind of lame amount of candy.
March 18th, 2008 at 2:33 amI love the tin and concept. I believe I will scope the shelves next time I\’m at Toys R Us. Thanks for the review. And thank you Cybele for informing us .
March 18th, 2008 at 8:25 amIt’s a terrible waste if you really like the fishies, though, because what are you going to do with twenty tins? Great one-time packaging, but not long-term sustainable.
March 18th, 2008 at 8:09 pm