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NeoGAF Candy Swap - July '09
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innervision961
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Midas said:
Aw man, does that mean you have to go pick it up at the post office? Or how does that work? I really hope you get it! Thats an expensive little box for the post man to keep to himsef :lol
innervision961
Member
Was hoping to get it yesterday but no luck, surely it'll come in a few hours!
*sits and waits patiently by the door
*sits and waits patiently by the door
Visualante
Member
That seems like half the business in UK post offices.tmaynard said:
cloudwalking
300chf ain't shit to me
wow, now that's what i call fast shipping!
i got my box of candy from Zyzyxxz already! got home from work and saw the slip in the mailbox, so i ran to the post office to pick it up.
and here is what i saw when i opened it:
whoa!! a plethora of candy and snacks from all over asia, almost ALL of which i have never tried before (besides the yan yan!)!!! unbelievable!
i always wanted to try the watering kiss mint gum
the incredible peas "back to green life" made me laugh, too. and the umbrella cookies look really interesting, got a bit smashed in transit but still perfectly edible 
jarosh will also be really happy to try some of this stuff out, i haven't had the chance to show it to him yet
thank you so so so much Zyzyxxz and i hope that you also get your package quickly and enjoy it as much as i enjoy the stuff you sent!
i got my box of candy from Zyzyxxz already! got home from work and saw the slip in the mailbox, so i ran to the post office to pick it up.
and here is what i saw when i opened it:
whoa!! a plethora of candy and snacks from all over asia, almost ALL of which i have never tried before (besides the yan yan!)!!! unbelievable!
i always wanted to try the watering kiss mint gum
the incredible peas "back to green life" made me laugh, too. and the umbrella cookies look really interesting, got a bit smashed in transit but still perfectly edible jarosh will also be really happy to try some of this stuff out, i haven't had the chance to show it to him yet
thank you so so so much Zyzyxxz and i hope that you also get your package quickly and enjoy it as much as i enjoy the stuff you sent!
innervision961
Member
Midas said:
Man that stinks!
On the plus side mine JUST arrived!!!! Pics incoming very soon
red shoe paul
Banned
Ugh, my package arrived but I'm still on vacation! I'll have pictures up on Thursday.
innervision961
Member
Heres' the Goods! Such an awesome assortment of stuff, the first thing I tried was a Pimpim? So delicious!!!!!
Midas you were so right, I despise black licorice, despise it, but I just tried that
"kick" bar and OMG SoooooooOOOOOOOoooOoOOOoo delicious!
There was a knock at my door today!
My son checking out the goods
THE PRIZE!
MMMMMMM so good!
So far I've tried bilar, kick & pimpims, all of them so unique and delicious, even tried the licorice in the kick bar and OMG was it good.
Special thanks to Midas, my swapper, for going above and beyond the call of duty This is ace man! And thanks to tmaynard for setting this all up!
P.S. Midas, go get your package!!!! I can't wait to see your pics and impressions
Midas you were so right, I despise black licorice, despise it, but I just tried that
"kick" bar and OMG SoooooooOOOOOOOoooOoOOOoo delicious!
There was a knock at my door today!
My son checking out the goods
THE PRIZE!
MMMMMMM so good!
So far I've tried bilar, kick & pimpims, all of them so unique and delicious, even tried the licorice in the kick bar and OMG was it good.
Special thanks to Midas, my swapper, for going above and beyond the call of duty
This is ace man! And thanks to tmaynard for setting this all up!P.S. Midas, go get your package!!!! I can't wait to see your pics and impressions
innervision961 said:Heres' the Goods! Such an awesome assortment of stuff, the first thing I tried was a Pimpim? So delicious!!!!!
Midas you were so right, I despise black licorice, despise it, but I just tried that
"kick" bar and OMG SoooooooOOOOOOOoooOoOOOoo delicious!
There was a knock at my door today!
My son checking out the goods
THE PRIZE!
MMMMMMM so good!
So far I've tried bilar, kick & pimpims, all of them so unique and delicious, even tried the licorice in the kick bar and OMG was it good.
Special thanks to Midas, my swapper, for going above and beyond the call of duty
P.S. Midas, go get your package!!!! I can't wait to see your pics and impressions
Sweet! Is the chocolate bars smashed or melted? Looks weird. Did they open the parcel? I can only see four of them!!! I believe there should be one labeled "DAIM" as well? I'm talking about the big ones, 200-230 grams.
Oh I can see it now, that's the one which looks worst. :lol
Did you try Djungelvrål? I guess you won't like those though haha.
innervision961
Member
Some of the chocolate was melted/smashed a little, the Nougat being the worst of all, the package feels like its full of liquid lol
Just tried Djungelvrål, what the hell lol Those are really weird, what are they?
Just tried Djungelvrål, what the hell lol Those are really weird, what are they?
innervision961 said:
Not sure what they "are". Salty licorice, maybe that's something you don't have over there?
I guess you'll put the chocolate in the refrigerator for a while, huh? The "Nötcreme" should be "liquid", but it looks like one of them is totally smashed judging by the stain on the bag (white one).Bilar = Cars as you might've gussed. Pimpim, Bilar, Djungelvrål = Jungle roar, Fruxo, Zoo are all really classic Swedish stuff. I would guess that they've been around for at least 50 years.
The Ballerina cookies is probably as close as you get to a Swedish equivalent to Oreos even though they're not vanilla.
I picked up my parcel at the post office, it made a weird sound but nothing broken in it!
So, innervision wanted me to take a bite of this Slim Jim thing and then Snickers, interesting taste with the spicy meat-thing and the sweet chocolate. Hmm... I'll try it later again! Just tried Peanut butter M&M, nice! And the Heath bar is like the Swedish Daim.
Dunno about the Swedish Fish, we don't anything that looks like that but we have fishes from a company called Malaco. Gonna try it later, I'm saving almost all for next week when I'm visiting some friends.
Photos!
The heavy box!
Open! Not sure if you can see it, but this is the ultimate version of Predator, you know why? It's the full screen edition! :lol
All of it! Can't wait to try it all out next week.
So, innervision wanted me to take a bite of this Slim Jim thing and then Snickers, interesting taste with the spicy meat-thing and the sweet chocolate. Hmm... I'll try it later again! Just tried Peanut butter M&M, nice! And the Heath bar is like the Swedish Daim.
Dunno about the Swedish Fish, we don't anything that looks like that but we have fishes from a company called Malaco. Gonna try it later, I'm saving almost all for next week when I'm visiting some friends.
Photos!
The heavy box!
Open! Not sure if you can see it, but this is the ultimate version of Predator, you know why? It's the full screen edition! :lol
All of it! Can't wait to try it all out next week.
Candy swap package arrival!
Few things melted (Haribo Peaches, odd bit of chocolate) but so much stuff! And it all looks amazing. Opened some of it to taste already, Haribo Frogs are tasty, and i have been wanting some more Chocolate Skittles since the first swap, awesome. Although my Girlfriend isnt keen!
And a Rubix Cube :lol Nice one.
Cheers RubxQub
Few things melted (Haribo Peaches, odd bit of chocolate) but so much stuff! And it all looks amazing. Opened some of it to taste already, Haribo Frogs are tasty, and i have been wanting some more Chocolate Skittles since the first swap, awesome. Although my Girlfriend isnt keen!
And a Rubix Cube :lol Nice one.
Cheers RubxQub
As per our prearranged late ship date, I've finally sent out my candy to LazyLoki!
PS: Did anyone in Canada using Canada Post get told that a 2kg package being mailed by surface would take 4-8 WEEKS (WTF?!) for international shipping? I didn't believe the post worker when she said that to me, to be honest.
PS: Did anyone in Canada using Canada Post get told that a 2kg package being mailed by surface would take 4-8 WEEKS (WTF?!) for international shipping? I didn't believe the post worker when she said that to me, to be honest.
Shipped to DieselRainbow yesterday morning. I had to sit on it for a week so as to not ship it out in 100 degree heat and turn everything to sludge. I'll post a teaser pic tonight (which I've been forgetting to do).
I included a list of items in the box and a description to help guide your dining choices. All 26 different candies.
Edit: teaser pic, as taken by my four year-old.
I included a list of items in the box and a description to help guide your dining choices. All 26 different candies.
Edit: teaser pic, as taken by my four year-old.
MiloFoxburr
Member
Candy came!!
So much stuff I like in it. Looking forward to trying some of the stuff I've never tried before like the Musketeers and the SweetTarts ^^
Hope your stuff arrives soon mwgiii.
So much stuff I like in it. Looking forward to trying some of the stuff I've never tried before like the Musketeers and the SweetTarts ^^
Hope your stuff arrives soon mwgiii.
adamsappel
Member
Answered a knock on the door early this morning to find a huge box had been delivered. WOW. I can't believe how much candy was inside. Thank you so much, Babyhack and GF, you guys were so generous! My daughter has been sampling all morning and has loved everything so far. She really likes the "candy book," the Kinder Surprises and the Leprechaun. I loooove the Crunchie bars. I hope my box arrives soon, and you enjoy it as much as we are yours.
Guiberu
Member
I have to say JLateralus is the nicest person ever.
And of course ;
However, I feel guilty, comparing what you've sent to what I put in your box...
As soon as I get paid agan i'm going to be boxing up some extra bits and pieces to send over to you.
I especially like the Play-doh toy, my kids are gonna love it
And of course ;
However, I feel guilty, comparing what you've sent to what I put in your box...
As soon as I get paid agan i'm going to be boxing up some extra bits and pieces to send over to you.
I especially like the Play-doh toy, my kids are gonna love it
MarkMclovin
Member
Posted on Saturday for Pathfinder but here is my slip : (11 grams under!)
MarkMclovin
Member
Mine came today! Will post pics asap.
JLateralus
Member
Guiberu said:I have to say JLateralus is the nicest person ever.
And of course ;
However, I feel guilty, comparing what you've sent to what I put in your box...
As soon as I get paid agan i'm going to be boxing up some extra bits and pieces to send over to you.
I especially like the Play-doh toy, my kids are gonna love it
Glad you liked it!
Anything melt, or does everything seem ok?JLateralus
Member
Guiberu said:
Oh yeah... I almost forgot about the Moon Pies. Do they have those over there in the UK? It seemed like a good choice for an "all American" snack. :lol
jarosh said:zyzyxxz' candy is sooo good! i love everything grape and any candy with real fruit juice in it and you packed in so much of that stuff - happy coincidence i guess. awesome! thanks dude!
glad to know you enjoyed it, I really wanted to send more but I'm strapped for cash these days so I would have if I could.
hey_monkey
Banned
Sittori said:
I'm so sad over the chocolates, but that's why I didn't buy much of that stuff.
But I hope there's plenty of sour and yummy stuff. I had a lot of fun shopping!permutated, your partner needs to get in touch with you about a delay in his shipment. (He's waiting until the weather cools down a bit.)
If and when you see this, please e-mail me at neogafcandyswap@gmail.com.
I'd appreciate it!
EDIT: See above. If you would like to reply to him, please e-mail me!
If and when you see this, please e-mail me at neogafcandyswap@gmail.com.
I'd appreciate it!
EDIT: See above. If you would like to reply to him, please e-mail me!
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