[IC] SNACKS! Kit Kats, M&Ms, etc. (CONUS)

[HoffmanMyster]

Goal
It has come to my attention that we are in dire need of a snack GB.  I'd like to coordinate something to get delicious snacks into the US.  Post your interest here with what snack you might want, how many, and I'll keep a running tally in the OP. 

Availability will depend on potential sources and total quantity desired.  If only one person wants something from a unique source, it doesn't make sense to add it here, as they can simply buy it themselves for the same cost.  Make sense?  So we may need to omit some snacks (    I'm sorry  ) for the sake of feasability.  But that's where the IC comes in! 

Shipping notes
Okay, so some logistics.  I'm going to base my shipping choices on the scale of this whole thing.  I already have a bunch of flat rate boxes, and they're free, so that's a really easy option.  If enough people desire, I can buy some regular boxes to save a few bucks.  Either way is fine with me, so long as I can get ahold of the boxes.  I have a stamps.com account, so the shipping rates should be quite reasonable.   

On to the snacks! 
Organized by type, flavour (when applicable), and quantity requested:
Kit Kat - Green Tea (96)
Kit Kat - Passion Fruit (70)
Kit Kat - Royal Milk Tea (90)
Kit Kat - Mango (55)
Kit Kat - Strawberry (30)
Kit Kat - Citrus Golden Blend (30)
M&Ms ($2.50/160g) - Crispy (enough)
M&Ms ($2.50/160g) - Crispy Mint (5)
Coffee Crisp (25)
note: if someone expressed interest, but did not include an amount, I estimated a quantity of 10

General notes
I know that the Kit Kats are typically sold in the small packs of two sticks, and I'm assuming that M&Ms will be available in the smaller rectangle packaging.  In general, assume that the sizes will be the "small" sizes, unless otherwise noted or desired. 

Disclaimer
I have not organized a GB before.  I am currently proxying for sprit's GB, but this is my first experience running a full-blown GB (assuming it works out.  ).
As such, expect some things to go wrong.  I don't expect this to be flawless, and I hope you don't either.  But hopefully we can all get through this and enjoy some tasty treats in the end!   

[CPTBadAss]

I really want more Green Tea kit kats

The box I had last time, it was 12 bags of 12 packs of kit kats. I'd be interested in 3 bags so 36 packs of kit kats.

[bueller]

Down for some Kit Kats, I stupidly never tried the crazy flavors when I was in Japan!

[Lastpilot]

In for x30 M&Ms Crispy

[SpAmRaY]

Is this for real? Because I don't want to get my hopes up for nothing. (AND now I'm hungry.)

[jdcarpe]

Royal Milk Tea KitKat please?

[JinDesu]

I'd be curious on pricing. I can get green tea kitkat in NYC, but not passionfruit.

[CPTBadAss]

Whoa...there are milk tea kit kats?! SIGN ME UP

[Belfong]

CONUS only? Why you do dis?

[SpAmRaY]

How about sourcing some of those weird flavored potato chips from around the world?

[jdcarpe]

How about sourcing some of those weird flavored potato chips from around the world?

You mean crisps.

[Melvang]

If the kit kats are priced for individual packages I will take 15 of each flavor.  If they are by say a box I will take one of each.

[bueller]

Oh yeah I missed the CONUS part, someone wanna proxy me some?

[CPTBadAss]

Bueller I can proxy if you like. And I would also like to cast a vote for Mango Kit Kats if those are a thing still.

[Melvang]

Oh yeah I missed the CONUS part, someone wanna proxy me some?

If you would be willing to pay for shipping I got ya bueller.

[absyrd]

Is it sad that this will be my first group buy?

[Melvang]

Is it sad that this will be my first group buy?

Not at all

[bueller]

Awesome thanks guys, will sort something out when it hits GB stage.

[Belfong]

I wonder what's the MOQ like

[CPTBadAss]

CONUS only? Why you do dis?

Belfong, I can proxy for you as well if you like.

[strict]

Down for at least 10 bags of the crispy M&Ms ... depending on shipping costs and/or price maybe more.

[Belfong]

Thanks Capt. I'll see what exotic flavors this turn out and will be in touch if it hits the right button. Appreciate!!

[geniekid]

I'd be interested if we could get the M&Ms doubleshot.  The legends wear off too easily from *normal* M&Ms and then I can't tell what letter I'm eating. 

[HoffmanMyster]

FYI:  I can ship to the international folks.  I just wasn't sure if it would be cheaper to have it proxied to them from the get-go, or go through here.  I'm not sure what sort of volume discounts we can get, if any, on these snacks.  That's something I need to dig deeper into.   

[Xenderwind]

Crispy M&M (10-20?) depending on pricing and stuff
maybe more if I see what other people are wanting

Good post to wake up to!  My only concern though is the possibility of the candies melting due to weather.  Maybe we should wait for it to be closer to the holidays?

[Lurch]

Mango Kit Kats if those are a thing still.

Mango Kit Kats

Mango

 

I need to try this.

[Heezy]

I am very interested in the passion fruit kit kat.

[billnye]

I'd be in for some Kit Kats! 

[Hanni]

Welcome to GeekHackungry

[MythicalWagyu]

Waaaaat? I've never heard of these amazing kit kat flavors! I'm definitely in for some.... quantity will depend on pricing but I need to try the Green Tea, Milk Tea & Mango flavors if they exist!

[Lastpilot]

I wish kitkats came in 6.25x or 7x...

[HoffmanMyster]

I wish kitkats came in 6.25x or 7x...

I'll add a Tsangan kit (kat) option just for you.

[Lastpilot]

I wish kitkats came in 6.25x or 7x...

I'll add a Tsangan kit (kat) option just for you.

Now that's hospitality!

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Could you include ordinary candy aswell since we probably don´t have it in Sweden/ Europe?

[Xenderwind]

Welcome to GeekHackungry

SnackHack

http://www.buzzfeed.com/lydiah/35-kit-kat-varieties-from-around-the-world-18d7
http://japanesekat.com/archive/kitkat/

Looks like Japan gets all the whacky flavors.

[jdcarpe]

Okay, KitKats are cool, and all, but what else ya got? Any int'l peeps want to weigh in here for us uninitiated?

Also, I run KitKat on two phones...

[Xenderwind]

Okay, KitKats are cool, and all, but what else ya got? Any int'l peeps want to weigh in here for us uninitiated?

Also, I run KitKat on two phones...

These were always my favorite...but they aren't that hard to get here in the states.  My mom would always get them for me from chinese grocery stores.
http://www.amazon.com/Japanese-Fruit-Gummy-Candy-Kasugai/dp/B0009F5B4G

I'm also interested in what other people think we should try...but I think one problem might be that they might not know what we don't have in the states.  I know I'm usually surprised when I see people(outside the US) get carepackages from the US because it seems like everyday stuff to me, only to find out they don't have it there.

[riotonthebay]

If there are a bunch of weird flavored kit kats, I'll be in for like 5 of each type.

[CPTBadAss]

Okay, KitKats are cool, and all, but what else ya got? Any int'l peeps want to weigh in here for us uninitiated?

Also, I run KitKat on two phones...

My favorite sweet from Canada that I *cannot* find stateside is Coffee Crisp.

[exitfire401]

As a fat man, I'd be down to try some stuff

[clacktalk]

d u d e were crispy m&ms banned for being too good or what? In for a modest 10.

[abjr]

Is it sad that this will be my first group buy?

1300+ posts and no GBs? I'd say that's absurd!

Also, how about some Almond Crush Pocky?

[cbot]

Royal Milk Tea KitKat please?

yes yes yes all of my yeses.

[Zeal]

M&Ms were designed to withstand ~40°C, but I think Kit-Kats would melt at around 25°C.

@CPT really, no coffee crisps in US? Those things always come in mini sizes during Halloween trick or treat candy combo bags.

[CPTBadAss]

I've never seen coffee crisp in the states

[dustinhxc]

http://kotaku.com/5983276/15-flavors-of-japanese-kit-kats-the-snacktaku-review
^^ Flavors!
Edit saw the other links too. Holy crap so many ... 

Oooo exciting! Id love to find out on pricing for Kit Kats..
Also, there are M&Ms Crispy and Mint?! Exciting..

Kit Kats!
Strawberry
Citrus Golden Blend

Depends on price.

M&Ms
Crispy
Mint Crispy

Depends on price.

 

[SL89]

Royal Milk Tea KitKat please?

yes yes yes all of my yeses.

Yes even more

[SpAmRaY]

I've never seen coffee crisp in the states

You can order them off of Amazon.

[asdfjkl36]

Okay, KitKats are cool, and all, but what else ya got? Any int'l peeps want to weigh in here for us uninitiated?

Also, I run KitKat on two phones...

These were always my favorite...but they aren't that hard to get here in the states.  My mom would always get them for me from chinese grocery stores.
http://www.amazon.com/Japanese-Fruit-Gummy-Candy-Kasugai/dp/B0009F5B4G

I'm also interested in what other people think we should try...but I think one problem might be that they might not know what we don't have in the states.  I know I'm usually surprised when I see people(outside the US) get carepackages from the US because it seems like everyday stuff to me, only to find out they don't have it there.

I want some of those, but mango 

[SSIPAK]

They sell Green Tea Kitkat near where I live so just holla at me if you want some

[absyrd]

Is it sad that this will be my first group buy?

1300+ posts and no GBs? I'd say that's absurd!

Yah. I don't understand flashy keysets or overpriced boards that work the same as the one I have.

http://kotaku.com/5983276/15-flavors-of-japanese-kit-kats-the-snacktaku-review
^^ Flavors!
Edit saw the other links too. Holy crap so many ... 

Okay. Now this is turning into every other IC/GB where we end up with too many options and **** never gets done. C'mon, Hoff, put your foot down and make the HARD choices.

[HoffmanMyster]

OP updated.  I'm working on securing proper pricing, and will update further once I know that.  I know of a few places to get the Kit Kats, but it would be great to get some sort of volume discount, so I'm exploring any options there.

Also, just some perspective: The Crispy M&M bags I'm finding on Amazon are over $6.00 for the 160g bag, which bueller has said he could probably secure for about $2.50.  Not to put a bunch of pressure on you bueller, but dang!  This is looking like some big cost savings for us!

Also, just in case it wasn't clear, this is more of a group-proxy than a group buy, since we aren't guaranteed volume discounts.  But by combining shipping, we can all save money!  Yay!   

[CPTBadAss]

Shhh, just supply me with snacks Hoffbro

[HoffmanMyster]

Shhh, just supply me with snacks Hoffbro

 


Another update: we will be purchasing M&Ms from bueller (huge thanks for helping us Americans out!), for an estimated price of $2.50 per 160g bag (subject to change).  These bags are larger than the original estimated size of "small".  Please take this into consideration when deciding how many you will want!  I suspect that the counts for M&Ms will drop drastically, but that is fine.  All that matters is that the interest exists.  And this isn't the GB phase yet anyway, so no worries.  I'm considering M&Ms "MOQ Met" for the time being.

More updates to come on the Kit Kat front.

[Data]

No love for Twix?
 

[katushkin]

Every time I come on here, you guys make me want to move to the US even more...

[HoffmanMyster]

No love for Twix?
 

This is what IC is for!    What flavours of Twix exist that aren't in the US?  Please educate us!

[Xenderwind]

Another update: we will be purchasing M&Ms from bueller (huge thanks for helping us Americans out!), for an estimated price of $2.50 per 160g bag (subject to change).  These bags are larger than the original estimated size of "small".  Please take this into consideration when deciding how many you will want!  I suspect that the counts for M&Ms will drop drastically, but that is fine.  All that matters is that the interest exists.  And this isn't the GB phase yet anyway, so no worries.  I'm considering M&Ms "MOQ Met" for the time being.

More updates to come on the Kit Kat front.

Woah I didn't realize how big those were until I looked it up.  I think those are ~4x larger than the normal ones we buy like right before checkout I think....I'd probably still buy 10.  Though maybe less if I find some other candies that interest me (to fit it all in the flat rate box).

[Data]

No love for Twix?
 

This is what IC is for!    What flavours of Twix exist that aren't in the US?  Please educate us!

There have been a lot of exotic Twix flavors, several UK exclusive, but I don't know what's available.  The only countries I've ever traveled to weren't the sort that are known for their candy. 

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twix

[dante]

Mango Kit Kat's ... You SOaB!

[bueller]

No love for Twix?
 

This is what IC is for!    What flavours of Twix exist that aren't in the US?  Please educate us!

There have been a lot of exotic Twix flavors, several UK exclusive, but I don't know what's available.  The only countries I've ever traveled to weren't the sort that are known for their candy. 

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twix

I love the peanut butter Twix but every time I buy them at the international shop they're always sooo freaking old!

[Sent]

It seems like most of this stuff is from Asian countries which I have access to pretty easily where I live.  Are there any interesting snacks from anywhere else that we're considering?  I really have no idea what snacks are out there but figured I'd ask. 

Different chips/crisps sounded appealing.

[dante]

It's a long shot ... any interesting snacks that are 0g carbs/sugar?  Thought I'd ask...

[Sent]

It's a long shot ... any interesting snacks that are 0g carbs/sugar?  Thought I'd ask...

I'd be down with something salty and not so sweet.  Not the biggest fan of candy. 

[Smasher816]

I'm in. No quantities yet, just some random assortment of kitkats (and whatever other candies people are getting that will fit in the box).

[LONGZILLA]

[Heliosphere]

I want candy!

[IPT]

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[Xenderwind]

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All I can see is Zangeif struggling to take a dump.

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Dang It´s only CONUS now? (((

[Shadovved]

Heh, GeekSnack.

They have that mini bag of 12 of green tea kitkats on sale here for like 6 bucks a baggie

Just throwing it out, because I'm a foodie, and I come across these super often. Google those that you dont know

Royce Chocolate (nama chocolates are no-go due to shipping conditions, but it's the best)
Caramel Corn
RitterSport Chocolates
Shiroi Koibito
Pocky (and Pejoy)
Hi-chew (those made in Japan ones....not those that are made in Taiwan, they taste very different)
Puccho

And this thing called Tokyo Banana, almost unattainable outside Japan due to the expiry date

And my friends always swear by this little crispy thingy called fish muruku.........

P.S KitKats come in different types, there's the regional specialities in Japan with nearly 20-30 flavours........including the Kyoto Green Tea one (tastes totally different from the normal green tea ones, and costs more too)

EDIT: That's what I can throw out of the top of my head

[divito]

I've never seen coffee crisp in the states

Really? That's crazy. It's one of my favorites. Didn't know they didn't export it.

There's Coffee Crisp McFlurries from McDonalds (though not always), ice cream, and ice cream bars, even mocha and latte flavors.

Perhaps if people are up for it, us Canadian members here can help out.

[intelli78]

I'll try some green tea and milk tea Kit Kats. Nice idea for a gb!

[HoffmanMyster]

Heh, GeekSnack.

THANK YOU!!  That would be amazing.  I just registered on Tenso, hoping to use them to proxy, but if you can help us that would be spectacular!     We will talk further. 

Perhaps if people are up for it, us Canadian members here can help out.

Halverson has volunteered to help us out with the Coffee Crisps, so we should be good, but if something comes up I will keep you in mind as a backup.   

[Zeal]

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[JaccoW]

I'd like to get in on this. But Hoffman, I could add to this as well with some local candy such as drop (Dutch superior liquorice), stroopwafels (caramel waffles) and the space variety (stroopwafels covered in extra caramel and chocolate).

[JaccoW]

It seems like most of this stuff is from Asian countries which I have access to pretty easily where I live.  Are there any interesting snacks from anywhere else that we're considering?  I really have no idea what snacks are out there but figured I'd ask. 

Different chips/crisps sounded appealing.

Crisps will be tricky, chances are the bag will pop when sent by plane.

[Zeal]

It seems like most of this stuff is from Asian countries which I have access to pretty easily where I live.  Are there any interesting snacks from anywhere else that we're considering?  I really have no idea what snacks are out there but figured I'd ask. 

Different chips/crisps sounded appealing.

Crisps will be tricky, chances are the bag will pop when sent by plane.

I've sent a large bag of Miss Vickie's Sweet Chili & Sour Cream to US via plane in a properly sized cardboard box and it was fine. Only problem with shipping chips is the amount of space it takes since they're pre-filled with lots of air.

[divito]

Halverson has volunteered to help us out with the Coffee Crisps, so we should be good, but if something comes up I will keep you in mind as a backup. 

Not a problem. I wonder if people would be interested in the Creme Brulee Kit Kat. There's an Asian mall not too far from me (GTA residents will know it as the Pacific Mall), and they have a few candy stores that carry all this stuff. Last visit, I grabbed the Strawberry Kit Kat, Green Tea, and Creme Brulee that you put in a toaster oven. They had some others but I didn't decide to get them.

[IvanIvanovich]

This is good... but I am wondering if just running an exchange ongoing may make more sense? Get Asia, Europe, and etc treats from international members and send them US stuff back type of thing? That way everyone gets some nice things they don't easily/cheaply have or have at all locally.

[divito]

This is good... but I am wondering if just running an exchange ongoing may make more sense? Get Asia, Europe, and etc treats from international members and send them US stuff back type of thing? That way everyone gets some nice things they don't easily/cheaply have or have at all locally.

Not a bad idea.

For instance, I'd really like to try:

[HoffmanMyster]

I'd like to get in on this. But Hoffman, I could add to this as well with some local candy such as drop (Dutch superior liquorice), stroopwafels (caramel waffles) and the space variety (stroopwafels covered in extra caramel and chocolate).

OHMYGOD YES.  Are you in the Netherlands?  I assumed you were CONUS.

This is good... but I am wondering if just running an exchange ongoing may make more sense? Get Asia, Europe, and etc treats from international members and send them US stuff back type of thing? That way everyone gets some nice things they don't easily/cheaply have or have at all locally.

I anticipate that it might turn into this.  For now, I want to make it a single event, but I would love to organize something similar again in the future (both ways).   

[Tym]

How do you deal with the melting issue? 

[Harrowed]

This is good... but I am wondering if just running an exchange ongoing may make more sense? Get Asia, Europe, and etc treats from international members and send them US stuff back type of thing? That way everyone gets some nice things they don't easily/cheaply have or have at all locally.

Sounds great like a great idea! Very interested in snacks from around the world. I myself could supply local sweet and salty liquorices and maybe some weird things like tar candies.

[JaccoW]

I'd like to get in on this. But Hoffman, I could add to this as well with some local candy such as drop (Dutch superior liquorice), stroopwafels (caramel waffles) and the space variety (stroopwafels covered in extra caramel and chocolate).

OHMYGOD YES.  Are you in the Netherlands?  I assumed you were CONUS.

I'm very much Dutch.

I never found it necessary to state where I am from. Leaves room for some fun conversations.

I will probably not have the time and funds to buy anything before the end of the month but I would gladly empty a couple of local supermarkets. XP
You obviously liked my suggestions, do you have any other wishes?

[IPT]

How do you deal with the melting issue? 

you arrange the GB during the winter time =)
unless you want to get into Dry Ice which'll require a license lol

[CPTBadAss]

I'd like to get in on this. But Hoffman, I could add to this as well with some local candy such as drop (Dutch superior liquorice), stroopwafels (caramel waffles) and the space variety (stroopwafels covered in extra caramel and chocolate).

OHMYGOD YES.  Are you in the Netherlands?  I assumed you were CONUS.

DID SOMEONE SAY STROOPWAFELS. I WANT MORE. I had them once in a food truck in NYC and I regret not having seconds.

[bazh]

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what is the price for that in your places? Mine is like $6 each bag :p

[HoffmanMyster]

I'd like to get in on this. But Hoffman, I could add to this as well with some local candy such as drop (Dutch superior liquorice), stroopwafels (caramel waffles) and the space variety (stroopwafels covered in extra caramel and chocolate).

OHMYGOD YES.  Are you in the Netherlands?  I assumed you were CONUS.

DID SOMEONE SAY STROOPWAFELS. I WANT MORE. I had them once in a food truck in NYC and I regret not having seconds.

My sister brought some home from her visit.  I savoured them so much.  I even kept the packaging.  xD

I'd like to get in on this. But Hoffman, I could add to this as well with some local candy such as drop (Dutch superior liquorice), stroopwafels (caramel waffles) and the space variety (stroopwafels covered in extra caramel and chocolate).

OHMYGOD YES.  Are you in the Netherlands?  I assumed you were CONUS.

I'm very much Dutch.

I never found it necessary to state where I am from. Leaves room for some fun conversations.

I will probably not have the time and funds to buy anything before the end of the month but I would gladly empty a couple of local supermarkets. XP
You obviously liked my suggestions, do you have any other wishes?

I just know I love stroopwafels  ^.^ , but I don't know if there are other tasty things over there (I'm sure there are).  Do you have any recommendations?

[JaccoW]

Lol, stroopwafels are a classic amongst people from other countries.
Ever had a fresh one? Where the caramel is still hot and the waffle is really thin.
Drop... not so much. You really have to get used to them first.
The sweet ones are a lot more accessible than the salty ones.

Another one would be cinnamon candy cane or pillows. Giant Wilhelmina peppermints or hard pear candy if you want traditional candy.

[Xenderwind]

After hoff and cpt hyping it up...I think I want to try this stroopwafel thing too .

[HoffmanMyster]

After hoff and cpt hyping it up...I think I want to try this stroopwafel thing too .

I'm 99% sure I could just eat them nonstop for an hour and be perfectly content.

[Zeal]

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what is the price for that in your places? Mine is like $6 each bag :p

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The price is in the picture.  About $7USD after tax per bag.

The mini waffle kit kat balls are interesting though. 

[Grim Fandango]

It might be that things need to be timed to avoid some of the hotter temperatures that some places are currently experiencing. I am not sure whether a box of chocolates shipped through normal mail when temperatures are over 30 degrees Celsius will make it without completely melting.

[Grim Fandango]

After hoff and cpt hyping it up...I think I want to try this stroopwafel thing too .

 I live in Holland. People love those things over here. Whenever family and friends come over from other countries we get a freshly made one (where the "stroop" is still warm). Only few people I have met did not like them. Dutch people you ask might be sick of them.

[Melvang]

It might be that things need to be timed to avoid some of the hotter temperatures that some places are currently experiencing. I am not sure whether a box of chocolates shipped through normal mail when temperatures are over 30 degrees Celsius will make it without completely melting.

Freeze until solid, pack in shredded newspaper, put back in freezer for a couple days, ship with quickest reasonable shipping method.

[JaccoW]

Grim, on a whole other topic of Dutch doing stuff with sugar:

[Lastpilot]

Grim, on a whole other topic of Dutch doing stuff with sugar:

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Careful man or that awesome lava-filled orion might melt it!

[Willyc277]

I'd be in for the Green Tea, Royal Milk Tea, Citrus Golden Blend, and the Crispy Mint M&Ms. Depending on prices I'd like at least 12 of each of the Kit Kats and 5-10 of the M&Ms.

[JackMills]

As the Dutch are chipping in, what would you like from Belgium? Chocolats are not easy to sent (huge cost on packaging last time I looked), but we have something called cuberdon https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuberdon .
Cuberdons can only be preserved for about three weeks, after which period the inside begins to crystallize. This limited preservability is the reason why cuberdons are not exported outside of Belgium (According to Wikipedia), but I can always check and maybe try to send of really fresh ones.

[Grim Fandango]

Grim, on a whole other topic of Dutch doing stuff with sugar:

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haha, I love all three of those. Those "vruchtenhagel" are great, but people who are not from Holland do not always love it. Aniseed has a taste that might take some getting used to :D

As a kid, whenever I ate bread (Dutch eat a lot of bread for those who don't know), I was basically eating candy every day with these kind of toppings.

[JaccoW]

As the Dutch are chipping in, what would you like from Belgium? Chocolats are not easy to sent (huge cost on packaging last time I looked), but we have something called cuberdon https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuberdon .
Cuberdons can only be preserved for about three weeks, after which period the inside begins to crystallize. This limited preservability is the reason why cuberdons are not exported outside of Belgium (According to Wikipedia), but I can always check and maybe try to send of really fresh ones.

Gentse neuzen? Very nice! They are very tasty but quite heavy. Three of those are sure to make your stomach protest.

[JaccoW]

Grim, on a whole other topic of Dutch doing stuff with sugar:

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Careful man or that awesome lava-filled orion might melt it!

Ha! I can assure you that sugar and chocolate won't look half as much fun but be twice as messy as a can of coke being eaten by lava

[JackMills]

And how about speculaas? Ideal for all coffee addicts as it accompanies it rather well.

[cmadrid]

TimTams.. someone from Australia can probably explain to us why we need timtams to complete our life!  I'd like to try most of the varieties

[Harrowed]

Some German could supply Scho-Ka-Kola

[gnubag]

oh yes. green tea kit kat... and i would also like to try the mango one...and all the other ones.

[Grim Fandango]

And how about speculaas? Ideal for all coffee addicts as it accompanies it rather well.

I always assumed people had their own version of speculaas in other places as well. Oh man.

[JackMills]

And how about speculaas? Ideal for all coffee addicts as it accompanies it rather well.

I always assumed people had their own version of speculaas in other places as well. Oh man.

Me too, but I experienced that this is not always the case. I see a lot of tourists buying this in Bruges, so I guess there must be differences.

[kys]

never heard of these, interested in the green tea and milk tea.  How much are they?  or would the price depend on the total quantity

[bueller]

Haven't forgotten about this, just working out the most cost efficient way of shipping everything. Pretty sure if I keep each package under 2kg it will save a fairly decent amount of money.

[Heezy]

Sorry I didn't request any amount - this is what I want


Kit Kat - Passion Fruit (5)
Kit Kat - Royal Milk Tea (5)
Kit Kat - Mango (5)

[Heliosphere]

Wait, are we requesting amount orders already, or just thinking of ideas/expressing interest?

[JaccoW]

Just expressing interest as far as I know.

[mountainwizard]

Definitely interested in the kit kats, not sure about amounts though.

[HoffmanMyster]

Wait, are we requesting amount orders already, or just thinking of ideas/expressing interest?

Just expressing interest.  I'm just keeping rough tallies to note which items are definitely popular enough to warrant a purchase.   

Haven't forgotten about this, just working out the most cost efficient way of shipping everything. Pretty sure if I keep each package under 2kg it will save a fairly decent amount of money.

I was anticipating you would just send everything over to me in bulk and I would divy it up and add in the kit kats and things from other locations to send to the US people in one package.  Or do you have a different idea that would be better?

[bueller]

Wait, are we requesting amount orders already, or just thinking of ideas/expressing interest?

Just expressing interest.  I'm just keeping rough tallies to note which items are definitely popular enough to warrant a purchase.   

Haven't forgotten about this, just working out the most cost efficient way of shipping everything. Pretty sure if I keep each package under 2kg it will save a fairly decent amount of money.

I was anticipating you would just send everything over to me in bulk and I would divy it up and add in the kit kats and things from other locations to send to the US people in one package.  Or do you have a different idea that would be better?

Oh yeah that was my plan too but our postal system is bull****. Anything over 2kg pretty much doubles the shipping cost so I'll just need to split them all up across a few different boxes to keep them under 2kg.

[HoffmanMyster]

Wait, are we requesting amount orders already, or just thinking of ideas/expressing interest?

Just expressing interest.  I'm just keeping rough tallies to note which items are definitely popular enough to warrant a purchase.   

Haven't forgotten about this, just working out the most cost efficient way of shipping everything. Pretty sure if I keep each package under 2kg it will save a fairly decent amount of money.

I was anticipating you would just send everything over to me in bulk and I would divy it up and add in the kit kats and things from other locations to send to the US people in one package.  Or do you have a different idea that would be better?

Oh yeah that was my plan too but our postal system is bull****. Anything over 2kg pretty much doubles the shipping cost so I'll just need to split them all up across a few different boxes to keep them under 2kg.

Oh okay sweet.  That's really dumb, but I understand now.      Carry on!   

[Mad_Doktor]

Mmmmm, Coffee Crisp. It's good to live in Canada where Coffee Crisp (and M&Ms) are in abundance.

Put me down for a *conditional* 5 x Kit Kat Mango and 5 x Kit Kat Passion Fruit.
I need to check my local Japanese/Korean supermarkets if they have those flavours available as I know that the Strawberry variant is definitely available.



Doh, just realized it was CONUS only

But my supermarket does have strawberry and green tea so i have been appeased slightly.

[taylordcraig]

If someone can proxy me a case of Cadbury Astros I love you.  [Canada]

edit: i want like 50 boxes [like individual boxes, so like 2 cases]
also, that's chef boyardee in the gif, although the same youtube channel has a can of coke

[velocirabbit]

This is for real candy, right? Not keycaps?

I'm in if it's for candy.

[V1ral]

I'd buy at least 5 (probably more like 10) of everything, as long as it makes it into the final GB. I love snacks and sweets.  @w@

Oh, and if it's possible to get Choco Gumimies for cheaper than 5 USD, I'd like to request that as well!

[asassdsd]

Speaking of foreign sweets. I just bought 25 packs of Maltesers from Amazon. They are british Malt balls 100x better than the stupid stuff here in U.S.

One thing they do that is really smart is that they ship their product with ice packs so they dont melt. Maybe we can do something similar.

[taylordcraig]

Speaking of foreign sweets. I just bought 25 packs of Maltesers from Amazon. They are british Malt balls 100x better than the stupid stuff here in U.S.

One thing they do that is really smart is that they ship their product with ice packs so they dont melt. Maybe we can do something similar.

Are you talking about these? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maltesers
They're about the same as Whoppers. I need to find a better version.
For now, I want Astros so bad, can someone please let me know if we can get them into Canada? [plz someone smuggle them for me]

[Smasher816]

So... how's it going?

[MiTo]

Could you guys send stuff down here to Brazil in a boomerang or something like that? Cause I'm down with the Passion Fruit KK.

[HoffmanMyster]

So... how's it going?

Yes, I should be posting more updates here.  Sorry about that.

The M&M deal seems like it may not work out.  bueller had issues sending them for any cheaper than we could buy them from an Amazon proxy.    But last I heard he was trying to figure out a way to ship them cheaper and make it work.

I've got some work to do with the Kit Kats, and that's on me.  I need to figure out how much it will cost to get them here, and then settle some other logistical things.  As for stroopwaffels, I had actually forgotten about them ( , I know) and will handle that soon.

So basically, I've got a lot of work to do!

[Lastpilot]

The M&M deal seems like it may not work out.

[Halverson]

NEVERMIND

Canada has though

[HoffmanMyster]

Everyone!  I want to update this thread so you guys know I haven't forgotten.  And because I have information to share, I suppose.

I'm back from travelling and have some Coffee Crisps in hand.  It's nowhere near enough for this GB, but it did help me confirm that they are freaking delicious. 

I also have some preliminary pricing information, but only for the Coffee Crisps.

Halverson is able to purchase a case of 48 bars for around $30 (maybe $35?), and can ship them to me for *hopefully* $25.  (I did say this is very preliminary pricing info)
That means that the price to me is $1.25 per bar.  (rounding up from $1.15, to account for unexpected fees)

Everyone involved in the buy would obviously also have to pay shipping fees to their doors, but does this price range seem appealing to people?  I know that I'm willing to pay it personally, because they're so delicious, but I need some feedback from you guys.

Also, does anyone in Canada have any leads on places to get these boxes cheaper?

[IvanIvanovich]

Find out MOQ from nestle LOL.

[HoffmanMyster]

Find out MOQ from nestle LOL.

Hopefully they respond!

[mreverything]

Could you guys send stuff down here to Brazil in a boomerang or something like that? Cause I'm down with the Passion Fruit KK.

KK like okay or KK like haha in Brazilian online slang? Essa gíria brasileira é demais...

[IvanIvanovich]

Maybe they will just stop being silly and only offering things in certain regions for no damn reason.

[Sent]

Maybe they will just stop being silly and only offering things in certain regions for no damn reason.

But but but...no way someone outside of this region will like this flavor.  Unthinkable!  )

[divito]

Everyone!  I want to update this thread so you guys know I haven't forgotten.  And because I have information to share, I suppose.

I'm back from travelling and have some Coffee Crisps in hand.  It's nowhere near enough for this GB, but it did help me confirm that they are freaking delicious. 

I also have some preliminary pricing information, but only for the Coffee Crisps.

Halverson is able to purchase a case of 48 bars for around $30 (maybe $35?), and can ship them to me for *hopefully* $25.  (I did say this is very preliminary pricing info)
That means that the price to me is $1.25 per bar.  (rounding up from $1.15, to account for unexpected fees)

Everyone involved in the buy would obviously also have to pay shipping fees to their doors, but does this price range seem appealing to people?  I know that I'm willing to pay it personally, because they're so delicious, but I need some feedback from you guys.

Also, does anyone in Canada have any leads on places to get these boxes cheaper?

Is he getting them from Costco? If I remember correctly, the 48 pack is roughly $30 as you stated. My membership just expired, so I'll need to renew before I can test that out.

[byker]

Everyone!  I want to update this thread so you guys know I haven't forgotten.  And because I have information to share, I suppose.

I'm back from travelling and have some Coffee Crisps in hand.  It's nowhere near enough for this GB, but it did help me confirm that they are freaking delicious. 

I also have some preliminary pricing information, but only for the Coffee Crisps.

Halverson is able to purchase a case of 48 bars for around $30 (maybe $35?), and can ship them to me for *hopefully* $25.  (I did say this is very preliminary pricing info)
That means that the price to me is $1.25 per bar.  (rounding up from $1.15, to account for unexpected fees)

Everyone involved in the buy would obviously also have to pay shipping fees to their doors, but does this price range seem appealing to people?  I know that I'm willing to pay it personally, because they're so delicious, but I need some feedback from you guys.

Also, does anyone in Canada have any leads on places to get these boxes cheaper?

So there is a dollar store near me that sells full sized chocolate bars for $0.67. Maybe asking one of them if they would do a deal for a whole box?

[HoffmanMyster]

Is he getting them from Costco? If I remember correctly, the 48 pack is roughly $30 as you stated. My membership just expired, so I'll need to renew before I can test that out.

Yep!  That's exactly right.   

So there is a dollar store near me that sells full sized chocolate bars for $0.67. Maybe asking one of them if they would do a deal for a whole box?

Well?! What are you waiting for??      pls halp

[elton5354]

I like their new latte flavour..

[byker]

Is he getting them from Costco? If I remember correctly, the 48 pack is roughly $30 as you stated. My membership just expired, so I'll need to renew before I can test that out.

Yep!  That's exactly right.   

So there is a dollar store near me that sells full sized chocolate bars for $0.67. Maybe asking one of them if they would do a deal for a whole box?

Well?! What are you waiting for??      pls halp

What kind of timeline are we looking at?

[HoffmanMyster]

What kind of timeline are we looking at?

Excellent question.  We're only in the IC phase of the buy, so it's still a month out at least I figure.  But if you're able to secure some great pricing, I would strongly consider just throwing down a bunch of my own money and essentially selling them at cost to others.

[divito]

So there is a dollar store near me that sells full sized chocolate bars for $0.67. Maybe asking one of them if they would do a deal for a whole box?

Dollar stores and their food are usually creeping closer to the best before date. If you happen to try this (and I can check locally as well), we just need to make sure what we're getting is not going to hamper the quality for our fellow GHers.

[byker]

So there is a dollar store near me that sells full sized chocolate bars for $0.67. Maybe asking one of them if they would do a deal for a whole box?

Dollar stores and their food are usually creeping closer to the best before date. If you happen to try this (and I can check locally as well), we just need to make sure we're getting that's not going to hamper the quality for our fellow GHers.

Good call. That is definitely an issue. If we go through this route, the quality wont be as good as costco. I have had some of their stuff before and some of the bars taste normal, others taste a little stale.

[Heliosphere]

Any updates, Hoff? I want my sugary goods!

[bazemk1979]

I love dark chocolate, anything with dark chocolate?

[graefeln]

I noticed the desire for crispy m&ms in the OP and wanted to mention that several websites are claiming that Mars is bringing them back come January (2015).

[Zeal]

So, since halloween is coming around the corner, apparently "halloween edition" coffee crisps are out again.

[MiTo]

So, since halloween is coming around the corner, apparently "halloween edition" coffee crisps are out again.

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OH MY GOD.

Man, this picture reminded me of a popsicle that used to exist here in Brazil (90's).

It was black with a red cream inside it, can't remember the name.

My god, it was delicious, there's probably 17 years or something that I last ate one, they're gone for almost 2 decades by this time.

The memories...

[dustinhxc]

So, since halloween is coming around the corner, apparently "halloween edition" coffee crisps are out again.

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Awesome! COFFIN CRISP!

[Zeal]

So, since halloween is coming around the corner, apparently "halloween edition" coffee crisps are out again.

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Awesome! COFFIN CRISP!

If you didn't point out "Coffin", I wouldn't have noticed it. LOL

[CPTBadAss]

So, since halloween is coming around the corner, apparently "halloween edition" coffee crisps are out again.

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UMMM, I JUST MISSED THIS POST UNTIL NOW AND I HAVE ONE SAD. PLEASE FIND THEM FOR US ZEAL

[Zeal]

So, since halloween is coming around the corner, apparently "halloween edition" coffee crisps are out again.

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UMMM, I JUST MISSED THIS POST UNTIL NOW AND I HAVE ONE SAD. PLEASE FIND THEM FOR US ZEAL

Time to start offering a "snacks" section in the shop?  :))

[CPTBadAss]

Nah, it wouldn't be good for your site mang. I'd hit F5 so hard I'd crash it.

[Zeal]

Nah, it wouldn't be good for your site mang. I'd hit F5 so hard I'd crash it.

Wut is dis?!

http://zealpc.net/products/snacks-pocky-kit-kat-coffee-crisp-etc

Coming Soon™

[HoffmanMyster]

Nah, it wouldn't be good for your site mang. I'd hit F5 so hard I'd crash it.

Wut is dis?!

http://zealpc.net/products/snacks-pocky-kit-kat-coffee-crisp-etc

Coming Soon™

Dude, it's sold out.  Probably because they're free.   

What's your source on the kit kats?  If it's reasonable, do you think you could consider being the kit kat proxy for this buy?

[CPTBadAss]

HOW IS YOUR SITE STILL UP ZEAL? I'M TAPPING F5 SO HARD.

[Zeal]

Nah, it wouldn't be good for your site mang. I'd hit F5 so hard I'd crash it.

Wut is dis?!

http://zealpc.net/products/snacks-pocky-kit-kat-coffee-crisp-etc

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Dude, it's sold out.  Probably because they're free.   

What's your source on the kit kats?  If it's reasonable, do you think you could consider being the kit kat proxy for this buy?

Just a supermarket a block or two away from my office. They always have lots of Japanese snacks. I think those were the only 2 special kit kats though. 1 bag cost about $6.3CAD after tax. (And the Canadian dollar is dropping like nuts )

HOW IS YOUR SITE STILL UP ZEAL? I'M TAPPING F5 SO HARD.

MY SITE ISN'T RUN OFF OF HAMSTERS, UNLIKE SOME OTHERS OUT THERE, YA KNOW!

[Lastpilot]

Yo dawg. M&M Crispy is coming back to CONUS in January. Just FYI.

Source: http://www.candyblog.net/blog/item/candy_tease_2014

[Zeal]

Does USA have smarties? It's like a Canadian version of M&Ms, but with a slightly harder and (sweeter?) shell. Also doesn't have a logo printed on them. 

btw,

#CoffeeCrisp

[Smasher816]

We have these
But I have never seen these

[adrl]

Just a supermarket a block or two away from my office. They always have lots of Japanese snacks. I think those were the only 2 special kit kats though. 1 bag cost about $6.3CAD after tax. (And the Canadian dollar is dropping like nuts )

The green tea kit kat is $5.99 here in Toronto but I had to bus for 30 minutes. Was it worth it? Yes!

[Zeal]

Cross post cuz why not.

[SpAmRaY]

Cross post cuz why not.

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You got my address just send me some of those kit kats :P

[divito]

[CPTBadAss]

Zeal: Lord of the candies. And adri, of course it was worth it LOL.

[HipsterPunks]

Oh man i'm down for one of each of those kit kats

[dustinhxc]

That coffin crisp is so dope!

[margo baggins]

someone send me snacks for christmas. PLS.

[Joey Quinn]

I'd be in for both the tea kit kats and some mango ones.

[apathy3cs]

augh freaking yan yans.

Might be interested in this.  Let me see what I have available from Mitsuwa / HMart and I might opt for some of those Kit Kats.

[adrl]

Are there anywhere to get Royal Milk Tea in Canada? If not, I'll join if (if someone can proxy to me )

[Zeal]

Are there anywhere to get Royal Milk Tea in Canada? If not, I'll join if (if someone can proxy to me )

What royal milk tea?

This


or this?

[adrl]

What royal milk tea?

Kit Kat of course!

I want to sample all the kit kats as well

[JaccoW]

someone send me snacks for christmas. PLS.

Got ya back Mix Master Margo

[margo baggins]

someone send me snacks for christmas. PLS.

Got ya back Mix Master Margo

I love it when people know my address <3

[asdfjkl36]

My girlfriend just bought some BlackMlik (Australian clothing) and she got sent Tim Tams.

THESE THINGS ARE GOOD

I suggest we get Tim Tams!

I'm not sure the difficulty of this or interest but just thought id throw it out there if it wasnt out there already.

I'm interested in the less common flavors like Salted Caramel and Raspberry

[bueller]

My girlfriend just bought some BlackMlik (Australian clothing) and she got sent Tim Tams.

THESE THINGS ARE GOOD

I suggest we get Tim Tams!

I'm not sure the difficulty of this or interest but just thought id throw it out there if it wasnt out there already.

I'm interested in the less common flavors like Salted Caramel and Raspberry

The flavored Tim Tams kind of suck to be honest, when I've had them they've tasted super artificial. Can't beat the original.

[asdfjkl36]

My girlfriend just bought some BlackMlik (Australian clothing) and she got sent Tim Tams.

THESE THINGS ARE GOOD

I suggest we get Tim Tams!

I'm not sure the difficulty of this or interest but just thought id throw it out there if it wasnt out there already.

I'm interested in the less common flavors like Salted Caramel and Raspberry

The flavored Tim Tams kind of suck to be honest, when I've had them they've tasted super artificial. Can't beat the original.

I'm not a huge chocolate fan sadly (wasn't allowed to eat chocolate as a kid) but I'm planning on trying to original flavor as soon as I can get to a World Market

For now I only have those two flavors

[byker]

You sure you can't get Tim Tams in the USA? We get them imported here in Canada. I missed them so much from when I was a kid back in NZ, so I was super happy to find them here!

[frostylove]

Green Tea Kit Kats please!
They are so tasty!

[HoffmanMyster]

Just an FYI regarding the status of this: I'm planning to make a test purchase of some Kit Kats from Japan in the coming few weeks, to see how shipping prices turn out.  After that, I will eat them.  And then make some decisions regarding this GB.  I would really like to kick it off by early 2015.

[asdfjkl36]

You sure you can't get Tim Tams in the USA? We get them imported here in Canada. I missed them so much from when I was a kid back in NZ, so I was super happy to find them here!

As far as I know, World Market is the only store here that sells them. They only have these to choose from:
http://www.worldmarket.com/search.do?query=Tim+tams

Pepperidge Farm apparently sold them during special months (Ovtober to March according to wiki) and were sold at normal grocerie stores but I'm not sure if that is true as of today. People said they are different from the original anyway so I'm not interested.

I'll just have to pick them up when I can or get someone to ship some over from Canada or Australia

[strict]

After that, I will eat them.  And then make some decisions regarding this GB.

Cant make important decisions on an empty stomach  )

[asdfjkl36]

Crispy M&Ms seem to be back sooner than expected.

http://www.amazon.com/Ms-Crispy-Sharing-Candy-Ounce/dp/B00OLPNCAA

[DrHubblePhD]

Peanut M&M's or bust!

[fuzzby]

I am very interested in all Kit Kat flavors except Green Tea (have access to that already).

[MythicalWagyu]

I am very interested in all Kit Kat flavors except Green Tea (have access to that already).

Welcome to Geekhack! Solid choice starting out with an interest check for your first post, you'll soon know the way of wallethack  ) 

Hooooof, where are my snacks?