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I can still remember the first time I got these. My folks had dragged my two brothers and me to the Catskills to visit the Grandparents at this awful boarding house. In the little hamlet at the bottom of the hill, there was a general store.

Our three joys were playing the pinball machine, eating the long pretzel rods and Mamba Fruit Chews. It was perfect: three flavors (Strawberry, Raspberry and Orange (there were never any lemon chews) and each of my brothers and I had our own favorites so there never was a fight.

I've had Star Bursts and Jolly Rancher chews since but the Mamba chews were more subtle in taste and had a great smell. We used to alternate between the salty pretzels and the sweet chews, a masterful combination. As I look back it truly is amazing how such simple things gave so much joy. Recently, for each of my brother's birthdays I got them Mamba Fruit Chews and separated out their favorite flavors. You would have thought I got them Ali Baba's treasure the way their middle-aged faces lit up. ~ Steve from New York

Average Rating    Great as Ever!   I loved these candies as a kid and they are just as great now. Mambas are very similar to Starburst candies, but have a different, sweet taste of their own. Plus, the shipping from Old Time Candy is quick, packaged nicely, and priced fairly. Buy them and try them, you will not be disappointed!   Reviewed by:  Marc from NJ. on 11/20/2011 Mamba still got it!   I loved Mamba as a kid. I ordered them for a 80's party I was having. Everyone loved these along with all the candy from the 80's I ordered. They brought back lots of memories and tasted just as great as they remembered! I ended up giving less than I intended because my kids and I made the mistake of opening the package to "sample" them before the party. They were so yummy!!   Reviewed by:  Jaime from MA. on 4/14/2011

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