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October 13, 2011 By 3 Comments

Collector Profile: Adam Pratt and his pop culture candy containers

Adam Pratt is a full time artist living just outside of Hartford, CT. His art usually involves customizing toys, and casting his own unique resin figures. Growing up in the 80’s really cemented his love for pop culture, and he has amassed a sweet collection of candy containers, many of which are based on pop culture characters and icons.

Collector Profile - Adam Pratt - candy container collection

How did your collection start? What was the first item in your collection?
The first item in my collection was a Topps Robocop candy figure. I found him at a tag sale, and decided he was going to be the start of a new collection.

Collector Profile - Adam Pratt - Star Wars candy container collection

Approximately how many items are in your collection?
I have about 150 unique candy containers. I have more than that, but many came in different colors of the same figure, so I don’t count those.

Collector Profile - Adam Pratt - Robotron candy container collection

Do you have a favorite item in your collection?
My Robotron robot candy container is my favorite. There is something really retro and awesome about the container. It was designed for play as well as a dispenser.

Collector Profile - Adam Pratt - candy container collection

How do you store/display your collection?
At the moment, just a bookshelf, but I am moving soon and plan to pick up some nice displays from Ikea.

Collector Profile - Adam Pratt - candy container collection

Is there a “holy grail” item that you would love to add to your collection?
There are a couple. Mostly the Fleer Mr. Bones coffin and fire hydrant containers. They are hard to come by for a fair price.

Do you collect other things?
I also collect vintage and modern vending machine toys. I am working on setting up a blog this winter for that madness as well.

Do you have a favorite collecting story or experience?
Not as such, but I think it is great when friends and family members go out of their way to pick up neat containers they find. It means alot that they think of me.

Do you have any advice for new collectors who are just starting a collection?
Ebay is still pretty affordable as far as candy containers go. My advice is to shop around tag sales and flea markets, as well as hitting up drug stores for the newest containers. You can usually find them at discount and get some really neat ones on the cheap.

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A special thanks to Adam for sharing some of his treasures. Adam has a website devoted to his collecting pursuits that you should definitely check out if you want to talk toys or trade, and he says he has plenty of extras!

If you want to share your collection with other like-mided collectors, fill out my Collector Profile and I’ll help you spread the word!

[All images are the property of Adam Pratt]

 Thanks Adam!

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  1. jboypacman says

    October 14, 2011 at 7:29 am

    Robotron! Too cool.

    Reply
  2. Russell says

    October 16, 2011 at 9:08 am

    That is an awesome collection and I had completely forgotten about those vintage Star Wars one’s until I just saw these. Does anyone remember The Black Hole pencil holders that came in Shreddies cereal boxes?

    Reply
    • Brian says

      October 16, 2011 at 5:25 pm

      I sure don’t remember those. In fact, I don’t even know what Shreddies are! Maybe it’s a Canadian thing?

      Reply

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