Is it TRUE?

[Marilyn. 340]

In Canada we call them Rockets, and I only remember them at Halloween. What Canadians call Smarties might be found somewhere in the US, but I've never seen them. Just like Marilyn loves to tell us that M&M's are better...I say Smarties are, because you can paint your lips with the red ones!

and I am not the only one.. I remember someone else saying that M&M's are better but I can't remember who now.. lol

Those are rockets!!!

yup, but they are called Smarites here in the US....

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

I looooooove smarties!!!!!!!!!

I'm buying a whole case at cosco before I go down!

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

Those are rockets!!!

I love those things but I always thought that this was a rocket.

[Cassie 8]

In Canada we call them Rockets, and I only remember them at Halloween. What Canadians call Smarties might be found somewhere in the US, but I've never seen them. Just like Marilyn loves to tell us that M&M's are better...I say Smarties are, because you can paint your lips with the red ones!

and I am not the only one.. I remember someone else saying that M&M's are better but I can't remember who now.. lol

I think it was me, saying that peanut butter M&Ms trump all!

I used to enjoy Smarties, but the coating has gotten so thick, it's more shell than chocolate.

[Marilyn. 340]

In Canada we call them Rockets, and I only remember them at Halloween. What Canadians call Smarties might be found somewhere in the US, but I've never seen them. Just like Marilyn loves to tell us that M&M's are better...I say Smarties are, because you can paint your lips with the red ones!

and I am not the only one.. I remember someone else saying that M&M's are better but I can't remember who now.. lol

I think it was me, saying that peanut butter M&Ms trump all!

I used to enjoy Smarties, but the coating has gotten so thick, it's more shell than chocolate.

.. i think it was warlord or something...

i liked Smarties has a kid but as I got older they just seemed to sweet for my liking...

[aravis227 1]

Mmmm...last time I was in Winnipeg Dennis sent me home with like two pounds of Smarties. I just ran out over the weekend.

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

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QUOTE(Team J and B @ Jun 4 2008, 01:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I have browsed the candy aisles of a few places, and I've noticed there's no Smarties!

Is it true? I thought I read another thread where someone casually mentioned lack of ketchup chips (I know that) and Smarties in this country.

No! Yes? No! Oh noes, where can I find?

On that note, no Centrum Materna here either! What da? There's every other Centrum in every store except Materna! What da?!

There's a place in the Greater Los Angeles area that sells Smarties, Coffee Crisp and other Canadian delicacies to ex-pat Canucks. I wish I could remember the name of the place but I'm sure someone here knows of it. I do know of someone who came to Toronto on vacation (to see the HHOF, huge hockey fan) and got hooked on Coffee Crisp. I took a box to him last time I visited Wyoming along with a DVD collection of the 1972 Canada-USSR Summit Series.

[Marilyn. 340]

I have seen coffer crisps down here at the Dollar Tree store.. well at least they used to have them.. the last couple of times I have been there I haven't seen them... but I still miss the Mr Big Bars..

[CBR 0]

How about Sixlets? Is there a Canadian version of these? I haven't ever had Canadian Smarties (don't like US smarties) but possibly

are Sixlets anything like em?

And how the heck do you post an image?? I keep trying and all I get is the text when I preview my post.

[Marilyn. 340]

How about Sixlets? Is there a Canadian version of these? I haven't ever had Canadian Smarties (don't like US smarties) but possibly

are Sixlets anything like em?

And how the heck do you post an image?? I keep trying and all I get is the text when I preview my post.

you need to use photobucket or image shack..

yeah Sixlets seem to be similar.. never heard of them before though...

These tiny candy-coated chocolate balls are smaller than M&Ms with a bit less chocolate taste. The cocoa-carob recipe lends to a malted milk ball flavor. You’ll find these plastic-wrapped candy tubes in grocery store aisles, convenience stores, and dollar stores, but they are fairly difficult to find in some states. They come in autumn colors: red, yellow, green, orange, and brown. Different flavors are slightly distinguishable from the candy shells, but the orange one has the strongest flavor. The others taste mostly like sugar, with thicker candy shells than M&Ms. And though some candies claim to melt in your mouth (not in your hand), Sixlets definitely will melt in your hand.

http://www.candy.org/2007/04/19/sixlets/

[Leafgal 3]

Flames do tell if you have seen them anywhere in the area cause it is worth a few hour drive to get some, perhaps when I finally make a trip to Ikea lol.

[warlord 73]

On the Smarties thing again (Didn't I post it in another thread just recently?). Anyways check to see if there's any British import grocery stores around in your area. They probably will have them since Smarties are a British candy (Like Mars Bars, Aero etc.) that Canada adopted and are the same things. I know we have a British place around here that has a number of British foods and stuff. Not sure about Smarties as I personally couldn't stand them, but there's a place to try...

Edited June 4, 2008 by warlord

[Team J and B 2]

Yes yes, those are Rockets and we only get them on Halloween!

I can't believe Smarties is considered rare species and I'd have to find in a British grocer, not 2 for $1 at Safeway! Next you're going to tell me Coffee Crisp is also non-American. Oh wait, someone did!

How about Skor? And Crunchie? Or am I doomed to Snickers and Butterfinger and whatever else I consider subpar chocolate bars here? No offense to anyone who likes Snickers and Butterfinger. I'm just ranting.

And I can't believe when I finally get AP hopefully by October is the first time I will be able to enjoy a Smarties at regular price!

What kind of country is this? Quel pays! Mon dieu.

[Marilyn. 340]

they do have skor bars down here

Crunchie is widely available in the United Kingdom, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland and Canada. It is imported in other countries, including the United States of America, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, and Hong Kong

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crunchie

Canadian expatriates to the United States have long lamented the bar's relative unavailability outside of Canada. As of September 2006, Nestle USA has begun distributing Coffee Crisp as one of their permanent candy bars in their stable of brands.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee_Crisp

I have seen them on occasion at the Dollar Tree store...

[KarenCee 3]

I have seen coffer crisps down here at the Dollar Tree store.. well at least they used to have them.. the last couple of times I have been there I haven't seen them... but I still miss the Mr Big Bars..

I mentioned the Dollar Tree possibly having Coffee Crisps...apparently they haven't made their way down here. Neither have the Smarties (choccie ones) nor Aero, nor any of the other delectables. NOT EVEN a Timmy's! *slaps forehead in absolute frustration*

BTW, we did find a Skor bar down here...Joel was so excited, bless his heart.

We do plan on shipping a bunch of stuff home to ourselves while we're home next month.

Edited June 4, 2008 by KarenCee