Candyland (2000's Franchise)

Candyland is a board game published by Hasbro and Milton Bradley. First published in 1949, Candyland over the years evolved from it's board game formula. The 2000s era of Candyland was considered the biggest and most nostalgic of the eras, not only releasing board games, but toys, video games, animated films and even gaining a live show.

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SUMMARY OF HISTORY
First designed by Eleanor Abbott in 1948 to entertain kids while recovering from polio, The game was suggested by the children to be sent to Milton Bradley. The game was bought and the next year it was released on store shelves. It would soon become Milton Bradley's top selling game. Nearly 40 years later in 1984, Hasbro would purchase Milton Bradley and revamp the board game for the first time. This would introduce a new story, new art style and would introduce the iconic Candyland characters.

The board game would eventually receive it's next big revamp in 2002, spawning the 2000s franchise of Candyland. People became intrigued with the new designs, and the popularity grew. Alongside My Little Pony G3 and Mr Potato Head, Candyland became one of Hasbro's top 3 best selling toys around the time. This popularity would result in Hasbro creating merchandise outside of board games and the franchise being involved in bigger projects and charities. It would even garner attention outside of North America (Australia was Candyland's biggest foreign partner). However, by 2008 the era's popularity was slowly decreasing. Though there was still a large amount of customers buying the products, it wasn't as big as the previous years. It would only continue to drop in 2009. In an attempt to gain back the large sales, Hasbro made the decision to make a small transition a redesign the artwork of the 2000s series as well as change it's style of products. Though everything stayed mostly the same, some characters were cut out, the art style was changed and there was even a CGI transition. This attempt was unfortunately unsuccessful. By 2010, CEO Brian Goldner made the decision to rebrand the Candyland franchise once again, discontinuing the 2000s franchise and ceasing all production on further 2000s products.

CHARACTERS IN MERCH

 * King Kandy (Voiced By: Scott McNeil)/2002 - 2010
 * Princess Lolly (Voiced By: Britt McKillip)/2002 - 2010
 * Princess Frostine (Voiced By: Kathleen Barr)/2002 - 2010
 * Mr Mint (Voiced By: Ian James Corlett)/2002 - 2010
 * Grandma Nutt (Voiced By: Ellen Kennedy)/2002 - 2010
 * Lord Licorice (Voiced By: Mark Oliver)/2002 - 2010
 * Jolly (Voiced By: Doug Parker - 2004 - 2006/Samuel Vincent - 2007 - 2010
 * Jib (Voiced By: Alberto Ghisi - 2005 - 2007/Parker Goris - 2008 - 2010
 * Princess Lemon Drops (Voiced By: Maggie Blue O'Hara)/2006
 * Saltwater Taffita The Taffy Mermaid (Voiced By: Chantal Strand)/2006 - 2007
 * Archigum Miworm (Voiced By: Trevor Devall)/2007
 * The Lollipop Trio (Voiced By: Emilie Claire Barlow - Cherry/Andrea Remanda - Berry/Cassidy Ladden - Merry/Live Show Exclusives

MAJOR NOTE
This is the first year of the Candyland 2000s franchise. During this time, not much was planned for the rebrand as Hasbro was unsure how popular this rebrand would get. The articular figures were utilised as an experiment by Hasbro to test the sales of the game.

TOYS

 * New CandyLand Board Game Makeover.
 * New Candy Land articular Figurines (Featuring King Candy, Princess Lolly, Princess Frostine, Mr Mint, Grandma Nut and Lord Licorice)/Available at Walmart.

MAJOR NOTE
The original test for the Candyland merchandise seemed to have been a success, as sales had increased during late 2002. As a result of this success, Hasbro would continue to experiment with new toys. This included blind bags and playsets.

TOYS

 * New Candy Land playsets.

King Candy’s Castle (With accessories, wind up staircase, light up and music playing throne, working light up gumball machine and Metallic King Candy)/Available at Target.

Princess Lolly’s Sweet Treat Circus (With a swinging taffy trapeze and target, “Lolli-Cycle” on sour strap tightrope that can be pulled on, “lolly-top” that can hold one figurine and spin them around and a “Gumdrop” princess lolly with 2 outfits/Available at Target.

Grandma Nut’s Treehouse (With a small variety of accessories, twisting nut slide, brittle ladder, spinning hammock, mechanically opening and closing dog house and a “Brittle” textured Grandma Nut and Bazz/Available at Target.

Lord Licorice’s Trap Tower (With a small variety of accessories, working mechanical traps, mechanically opening bridge and door with puzzles and codes, hidden light up and music playing statue and “Rock Candy translucent” Lord Licorice/Available at SEARS for limited release.


 * Candy Land “Sweet Wrapper Surprise” articular figure blind bags with 6 characters in 6 varieties.

CHARACTERS: Mr Mint/Princess Lolly/King Candy/Princess Frostine/Grandma Nut/Lord Licorice.

VARIETIES: Shiny Straps/Metallic

Gumdrop/Glitter

Rock Candy/Translucent

Brittle/New Texture

Neon Colours

New Outfit.


 * Candy Land “Sweet and Sour Parlour” display set with shelves.
 * Candy Land “Candy Case” To carry on the go./All available at Toys R Us.

MAJOR NOTE
This is the first instance of a new character being added to the main cast, as Jolly would make it first toy appearance through playsets and blind bags. He would be one of two newly introduced characters to stay with the main cast until the end of the era. This year would also see a new higher sales rate for Candyland and Hasbro, as the 2000's series would grow in popularity further. Candyland would not only introduce special holiday themed accessory sets and spin off toy lines, but they would also begin to branch to foreign countries, as well as partaking in charities.

TOYS

 * Re-release of Candy Land board game.


 * New CandyLand Blind Bag Character: Jolly as well as 6 different varieties (With 3 new ones).

VARIETIES: Neon Colours

Gumdrop/Glitter

New Outfit

Rainbow Switch (Colour changing in water)

Candy Floss (Soft figures)

Painted Patterns/Available at Toys R Us.


 * Special themed Candy Land characters and “Celebration Set Ups” accessory sets are released for the holidays.

Jolly’s Jolly Hop Hunt (For Easter)

Mr Mint’s Magical Mallow-Venture (For Winter/Christmas)/Both available for a limited time at KB Toys.


 * Two “Sparkling Light Sweet” CandyLand figurines with a small variety of accessories as well as re-releases of previous CandyLand toys exclusively made and partnered by the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada with proceedings going to the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami as well as importing toys to the victims.


 * New Playsets get released while some get re-released at Target.

Mr Mint’s Peppermint Cabin (Featuring a variety of accessories, a light up mechanical fireplace, spinning chair, a miniature light up beaver and a new outfit Mr Mint).

Princess Frostine’s Fancy Dress Dance (Featuring a variety of outfits and clothing accessories, a play ice rink that lights up, a music playing speaker, a podium and a candy floss Princess Frostine.

Jolly’s Gummy Fun House (Featuring a small variety of accessories, a bouncy slingshot, a room of mirrors, a light up colour changing room and a gumdrop Jolly.


 * A new Candy Land line of toys “Kandy Kartz” are released in small sets that include candy land characters and character themed vehicles.

Line also comes with themed playset called the “Rainbow Road” featuring a rainbow track, a small variety of accessories and a bonus Princess Lolly and cart./All available at Costco.


 * Plush Toys of 4 out of the 7 characters are released exclusively in New Zealand and Canada (Mr Mint/Lord Licorice/Jolly and King Candy).

MAJOR NOTE
2005 and 2006 would be considered the biggest years for the Candyland franchise. Sales would reach an all time high, increase the income Hasbro and Milton Bradley had received, as well as beginning a set of fanbases and rise of popularity. Alongside My Little Pony and Mr Potato Head, Candyland would be considered among Hasbro's top 3 best selling brands at the time. The rise of popularity resulting in new branches to the brand. Video games, animated films and even an interactive website would be released. This would also mark the first year where the Candyland characters gained official voice actors, beginning with the animated films towards the end of the era. Outside of that, Candyland would introduce a new character, Jib the Gingerbread Boy. Like Jolly, Jib would be one of the 2 newly introduced characters to stay with the main cast until the end of the era.

TOYS

 * New CandyLand Blind Bag Character: Jib as well as 6 different varieties (With 3 new ones) available at Toys R Us.

VARIETIES: Rainbow Switch (Colour changing in water)

Candy Floss (Soft figures)

Painted Patterns

Hidden Sweets (Glow In The Dark)

Diamond Ring Pop (Glittered with Rhinestones)

Sweet Smells (Scented).


 * New “Celebration Set Up” Accessory sets with two new holidays released in Target for a limited time.

Jib’s Delightful Decorations (Winter/Christmas)

Lord Licorice’s Thrills And Chills Traps (Fall/Halloween)

King Candy’s Brilliant Baking Birthday (Candy Land Anniversary).


 * A brand new limited edition pink metallic character (Madame Marvellous Mallow) is sold exclusively in a partnership with The Children’s Defence Fund for proceedings going to victims of Hurricane Katrina as well as re-releases of previous toys.


 * A double collaboration box is released featuring Princess Lolly and MLP G3 character Pinkie Pie as well as a variety of accessories and sold for proceedings to go to victims of Hurricane Katrina.


 * Exclusive “Painted Patterns” Jib and a small variety of accessories are exclusively released in a few DVD’S for the new movie in the UK.


 * A box set called “Candy Cheer” is released exclusively in New Zealand featuring a large non articular Grandma Nut and Bazz, a small variety of accessories, a candy land themed arm band and bracelet and a DVD for the new movie.


 * New playsets are released as well as re-releases of previous ones at Meijer and K.B Toys.

Jib’s Taffy Tent and Smores Bonfire (Featuring a variety of accessories build-your-self tent, light up fire, tree with voiced caramel owl, a small music playing radio and a glow in the dark Jib)

Candylympics with King Candy (Featuring a small varieties of accessories, 2 play tracks, small booth, working mechanical sports features, medals, a working speaker and a New Outfit King Candy)

Licorice Bite Stackaroo-venture (Featuring a small variety of accessories, small sets of stackable licorice bites, a light up staff, adventure themed candy pyramid with working mechanisms such as puzzles and music and a Diamond Ring Pop Lord Licorice.


 * Kandy Kartz line continues now featuring Jib.

A new playset for the line called “Mallow Mountain Tracks” is released in Target and features a working mountain track and track slide, a small variety of accessories and a bonus Kandy Kartz Jolly.


 * A new line of toys called “Candy-Coated Creatures” begins and features new articular soft mini figurines revolving around CandyLand character themed Animals/Pets that include a small variety of accessories.

PETS

Minty The Peppermint Beaver (For Mr Mint)

Jumper The Gumdrop Rabbit (For Jolly)

Lillyanna The Lollipop Feline (For Princess Lolly)

Khione The Ice Cream Pegasus (For Princess Frostine)

Crunch The Ultimate Sweet Lion (For King Candy)

Ginger The Gingerbread Ferret (For Jib)

Bazz The Basket Dog (For Grandma Nut)

Allsorts the Licorice Snake (For Lord Licorice).

MOVIES

 * Candy Land: The Great Lollipop Adventure is released on DVD in March of 2005 and includes 4 songs.
 * Candy Land And Lord Licorice’s True Self is released on DVD in November of 2005. DVD also includes 5 new sing along songs, a never before seen deleted song and an extra 10 minute short called “Lord Licorice’s Extra Hand”. This DVD not only expands on the antagonist Lord Licorice and his origins, but also from that point redeems him for the rest of a generation in a way that keeps some of his traits but makes him more likeable and friendly.

VIDEO GAMES

 * The Candy Land DVD game is released in 2005 as a promotional game for the first movie.
 * Candy Land: Sweet Celebration is released on PC in December of 2005 and is based off of events from the first 2 movies.

WEBSITE

 * The first Candyland website opened in the summer of 2005. The website is complete with a variety of flash interactive activities including games, a “The Citizens of Candyland” page where visitors can meet the main characters and upcoming ones, a “Tricky Treats Trivia” and a supply of activities can be done online or printed out. It also includes videos from upcoming videos, music videos including Candy Land animated movies and webisodes animated by the same people behind the animated movies, a shop to purchase Candy Land products such as toys, DVD’S and merchandise, a news and forum section where users can chat about Candy land and be on the lookout for upcoming events and an about section where users can learn more about the game and history. The forums and videos can only be accessed via login. The 2000s site closed in 2011 once sales for the generation dropped and Hasbro moved onto the next edition of the game. The website up until 2021 could still be accessed through the wayback machine with flash. But after flash’s discontinuation, the archived website is no longer operational and can only be accessed with either Ruffle, Bluemaxima Flashpoint and Pale Moon.

MAJOR NOTE
2005 and 2006 would be considered the biggest years for the Candyland franchise. Sales would reach an all time high, increase the income Hasbro and Milton Bradley had received, as well as beginning a set of fanbases and rise of popularity. Alongside My Little Pony and Mr Potato Head, Candyland would be considered among Hasbro's top 3 best selling brands at the time. As popularity increased, Hasbro would start a short tradition of yearly contests for the brand, as well as present the brand at conventions and licensing shows. This would also mark the beginning of Candyland's partnership with Australian charities and brands, as Australia would soon become the number one sellers of Candyland products outside of North America throughout the 2000s. Candyland would introduce more new characters in toys as promotion for movies featuring them. However, these characters would only stay for a short period of time.

TOYS

 * 2 New Candy Land Blind Bag Characters in promotion for the movie: Princess Lemon Drops and Saltwater Taffita the Taffy Mermaid as well as 6 different varieties (With 3 new ones) available at Toys R Us.

VARIETIES

Hidden Sweets (Glow In The Dark)

Diamond Ring Pop (Glittered with Rhinestones)

Sweet Smells (Scented)

Night Sky Lights (Light Up)

Underwater (Translucent filled with glitter inside)

Rainbow Roads (Rainbow patterns and colours).


 * New “Celebration Set Up” Accessory sets with two new holidays released in Target for a limited time.

Brilliant Beach Fun with Saltwater Taffita (Summer)

Princess Lemon Drops says Happy New Year! (New Years)

Princess Lolly’s Karaoke Christmas (Winter/Christmas).


 * Re-releases of the original 2002 figurines with new accessories are in Toys R Us.


 * A contest is held on Hasbro’s website in April to submit an art piece made of candy, with the 3 winners getting 2 previously released playsets, a DVD of the new movie and an exclusive limited edition Princess Lemon Drops.


 * A licensing show is held at Hasbro in 2006 and features an exclusive “Retro” Mr Mint with a hat that reads “Licensing show Hasbro 2006” that was handed out to guests alongside an exclusive MLP G3 Rarity.


 * An exclusive Light Up 4 pack of figurines (Lord Licorice, Jib, King Candy and Jolly) is released exclusively in Australia in collaboration with the Smith Family for all proceedings to go to the charity.
 * A box set is released exclusively in the US featuring a Sweet Smells Saltwater Taffita, a small variety of accessories, a blue sea themed necklace and a dvd of The Sea Of Sweets movie.
 * New playsets are released as well as re-releases of previous ones at Meijer and K.B Toys Lord Licorice’s Licorice Experiments (Featuring a variety of accessories, Experiment room, a light up and sound playing cauldron, a lever that activates mechanics in the room, colour changing Licorice bites and an Underwater Lord Licorice.)  The Sour Sweet Palace (Featuring a variety of accessories, a dance floor that lights up and plays music, a dining room with mechanics, an elevator, a mechanic that takes you to different rooms and features props and an exclusive Rainbow Road Princess Lemon Drops.)  Grandma Nut’s Meadow and Farm trip (Featuring a small variety of accessories, barn house, a play pile of nut crops, a candy tractor that lights up and plays music, a variety of animals and an exclusive Diamond Ring Pop Grandma Nut.)  Saltwater Taffita’s Oceanic Music Hall (Featuring a small variety of accessories, a concert hall, a player that plays 3 songs and has a variety of lights and effects, a small variety of ocean creatures and an exclusive underwater Saltwater Taffita.)
 * Kandy Kartz line continues now featuring Princess Lemon Drops and Saltwater Taffita. This would also be the final year for the line before moving onto other lines. A new playset for the line called Taffy Tunnel is released at Sears and features a small variety of accessories, a tunnel that lights up and displays many different effects and an exclusive Princess Frostine with cart.
 * Candy Coated Creatures line continues now with 2 new pets. Citrine the lemon Gem Parakeet (Princess Lemon Drops)  Sunny the Saltwater Dolphin (Saltwater Taffita)  A new playset is sold exclusively in Australia and New Zealand (Until being brought to the US in 2007) called Peachy Pets Centre featuring a variety of accessories, a Pet centre, a variety of beds and an exclusive Ginger.
 * A new line begins in honour of the Sea of Sweets movie called Candy Land “Minty, Mallow and Marvellous Mermaids '' featuring the CandyLand characters (Excluding Saltwater Taffita) as merman and mermaids that can mechanically move in water and colour change. Also comes with a small variety of accessories.

MOVIES

 * Candy Land: A Sweet And Sour Princess is released on Direct to DVD in March of 2006. The DVD also includes 5 new sing along songs, an extra 10 minute short called “Princess and Princess” and a DVD extra called “Make your own princess”.
 * Candy Land: Sea Of Sweets is released on DVD in November of 2006. DVD also includes 5 new sing along songs, an extra 5 minute short called “Symphony Of The Sea”, an extra preview short for MLP The Runaway Rainbow and a DVD game called “Musical Marvel”.

VIDEO GAMES

 * Saltwater Taffita’s and the Undersea Candy Quest is released on the Nintendo DS in November of 2006 to tie in with the movie and is developed by Webfoot.
 * Princess Lolly’s Sweet Show is released on the PC in July of 2006. The first game to follow a different plot unlike the other movies.

MAJOR NOTE
Though the sales wouldn't change this year, it was clear from the success of the 2005-2006 rise of Candyland products that Hasbro had enough popularity to warrant further promotion, production and growth for the brand. Though Candyland side toys were finishing it's run, Hasbro was beginning to approach new ideas for new side toys, including reaching out to toys that encourage kids to be more active. Candyland would also be able to branch out to the musical theatre business, promoting the franchise with its first and only live show (Which would also start a secondary relationship with Hasbro and Australian performing arts). Popular actors and singers around the time would also get into the brand for a short while. Archigum Miworm was introduced to the cast, as the last new character to be promoted in merchandise for the 2000s era.

TOYS/COMICS

 * Sweet Wrapper surprise bags continue now with a new character “Archigum Miworm”. This would mark the first time no knew varieties were made for the year but instead re used varieties. This would also mark the final time a new character was added to the cast.

VARIETIES

New Outfits

Light Up

Rainbow Switch

Sweet Smells

Brittle (New Textures)

Underwater.


 * New “Celebration Set Up” Accessory sets with two new holidays released in Target for a limited time

Archie’s Magic Egg Surprises (Easter)

Grandma Nut’s Pumpkin Patch Frights (Halloween)

Mr Mint and Lord Licorice Spectacular Dance Party (Promotion for Candy Land: The Spectacular Dance Party Live show running from 2007-2009).


 * A second contest is held on Hasbro’s website where users need to submit a short film about the CandyLand characters using only the merchandise they have from the toys. The top 3 winners would get one playset, 2 Minty, Mallow and Marvellous mermaid toys, a Glitter Jib figure, a Mr Mint Hat, a Princess Lolly Sceptre and 2 tickets to the Spectacular Dance Party live show.


 * A Candyland figurine 6 pack (Featuring Mr Mint, King Candy, Grandma Nut, Princess Lolly, Princess Frostine and Jib) is released at discount for a low price.


 * A variety of Candyland comics are released at Barnes and Noble exclusively in the US with all proceedings going to the Believe In Tomorrow Children’s Foundation.


 * A small line up of Candy Land Items and props from the movies are released in Toys R Us. These items include Princess Lolly’s Light up and music playing Sceptre and tiara, Princess Frostine’s magic light up ice skates and Music playing wand, Saltwater Taffita’s music set and Jolly’s Gummy Necklace and Locket. There is also a 1 in 4 chance one of these boxes also contains a free and exclusive ticket to the live show.


 * A box set is released exclusively in Malaysia and Singapore featuring two exclusive Rainbow Switch up Jolly and Archigum Miworm figurines, a small variety of accessories, a small stationery set dedicated to the theme and a DVD For a Jolly Jumping Journey.


 * Another box set is released exclusively in the Philippines featuring A Brittle Princess Lemon Drops and a dvd for Sugary Stories. It also contains a storybook, an audio CD and an activity book all based on the movie.


 * New playsets are released as well as re-releases of previous ones at Meijer, KB Toys and Toys R Us. All in promotion of the new live show.

Archie’s Fabulous Funky Library and Disco. (Featuring a small variety of accessories, a variety of magic items inside that can be accessed with a “Popping Candy Pen”, a light up secret dance floor that can play 3 different songs and a bonus rainbow switch Archie.

Jolly’s Jelly Bean Jiving Stage. (Featuring a small variety of accessories, light up spotlights, a light up disco ball, a built in speaker that can play 3 different songs, a bouncing trampoline for figurines and a bonus light up Jolly.

Princess Lemon Drops and Princess Lolly’s Fab and Fruity Fashion Show (Featuring a variety of outfits and accessories, a small set of stickers and cutouts, a runaway with light up spotlights, 3 see through backgrounds to light up and place on stage, a speaker with 2 different songs and a bonus sweet smells princess lemon drops and princess lolly.

Jib’s Gingerbread Swing Band (Featuring a small variety of music accessories, a light up stage, a set of small squishy gingerbread people, a button that can play 2 different songs and a bonus new outfit Jib.)

The Royal Kandy Dandy Dance Hall (Featuring a variety of accessories, a giant hall, a disco ball that lights up, a smaller stage complete with light up effects, a speaker built in with 5 different songs and a bonus new outfit King Kandy and Princess Frostine.


 * Candy Coated Creatures line continues with a new pet.

Merlin the Brilliant Bookworm Butterfly (Archigum Miworm).

2 new playsets are also released. One is a previously foreign exclusive that had been imported to the US (Peachy Pets Centre) and the other is a new playset entirely released in North America called the Tricky Treehouse with pool. Featuring a small variety of accessories, a treehouse with swings and slides, a small pool and an exclusive Merlin and Sunny. This would also mark the final year for the Candy Coated Creatures line before moving onto other lines.


 * The Minty, Mallow and Marvellous Mermaids line continues now with Archie.

A new accessory set is also released for the line up.

the “Splash and Dash Jubilee”. Features a variety of water “Party” accessories that can be played with in a tub of water but not featuring any figures.

Plush toys for the set are also released.

All toys in this line up were available at SEARS.


 * A new line begins in honour of the DVD’S and live show called “Terrific Together.” A small line of dolls that can communicate and interact in different ways. Though they do not come with any accessories outside of the outfits they can wear, they are able to interact, have battery controlled articulation and can say many different phrases (with the original animated voice actors reprising their voices for the toys.). They also come with a stand, a kids pamphlet and a DVD with a 5 minute short based on the character so the doll can watch and commentate with the user. Some are limited edition and come with a ticket for the live show. All are available at Target.

Sing Together With Princess Lolly. (Featuring a mechanically operated and fully articulated Princess Lolly doll that can commentate as well as say over 25 extra phrases and sing 3 different songs, a stand, a karaoke pamphlet for users and a 5 minute animated DVD short called “Princess Lolly’s Lost Voice”.)

Laugh Together With Grandma Nut. (Featuring a mechanically operated and fully articulated Grandma Nut doll that can commentate as well as say over 25 extra phrases and 5 different jokes, a stand, a joke pamphlet for users and a 5 minute animated DVD short called “Laugh Out Loud”.)

Dance Together With Princess Frostine. (Featuring a mechanically operated and fully articulated Princess Frostine doll with extra modified animations for dancing purposes that can commentate as well as say over 25 extra phrases and sing 1 song, a stand, a dancing pamphlet for users and a 5 minute animated DVD short called “Frostine On Ice.”)

Exercise Together With Mr Mint. (Featuring a mechanically operated and fully articulated Mr Mint doll with extra modified animations for exercise purposes that can commentate as well as say over 25 extra phrases and sing 1 song, a stand, an exercise pamphlet for users and a 5 minute animated DVD short called “Race Against Time.”)

Talk Together With Lord Licorice. (Featuring a mechanically operated and fully articulated Lord Licorice doll that can commentate as well as say over 35 extra phrases, a stand, an advice pamphlet for users and a 5 minute animated DVD short called “Words Can’t Fail.”)

MOVIES

 * Candy Land: A Jolly Jumping Journey is released on Direct to DVD in March of 2007. DVD also includes 5 new sing along songs, an extra 10 minute short called “A Holiday To Gummy Island.” And a DVD game extra called “ArchiGum Miworm’s Shapeshifting Spells.” This movie also marks the first animated instance of Jolly gaining an actual voice as well as the first time a guest voice is introduced in the Candyland animated franchise as Ben Kingsley voices the main antagonist “King Gurrian”.


 * Candy Land: Sugary Stories is released on DVD in November of 2007. This is the first anthology DVD that contains 4 15 minute stories, 4 new sing along songs and a DVD extra called “King Candy’s Favourite Friends”.

VIDEO GAMES

 * Candy Land: Gummy Island Vacation was released on the Nintendo DS in the Summer of 2007 and is based off both the direct to DVD film and extra 10 minute short as promotion for the films. It is developed by Webfoot.


 * Candy Land: Let’s Plan A Divine Dance Party! Was released on the PC in December of 2007. Though not fully based on the live show, the game takes liberties from it and also promotes the live show through its intro and back cover.


 * Candy Land: Rejoin the Sweet Adventure! Was released on the PC in Christmas of 2007. It is a revamped HD version of the original board game with extra minigames and a Christmas themed option.

LIVE SHOW

 * The first ever Candy Land musical live on stage production “The Spectacular Dance Party Ever In CandyLand” runs from 2007-2009. It tours throughout North America, UK, France, Malaysia, Singapore, The Philippines, Australia and New Zealand. The show features sets, costumes and show editing provided by VStar . The show also features pre-recorded audio and songs for the puppets/costumes to sync up to (With the Candyland movies VA’S reprising their roles). It also features new characters exclusive to the live show called the Lovely Lollipops. A touring band that plans to play for Candyland and the party. All musical numbers are taken from original Candyland productions or copyrighted collaborations and are composed by Mark Watters, and for the first time Australian composer Sue Scott. A recording of the live show with a few edits was released on DVD in October of 2008 while an animated version featuring the audio from the live show was released to DVD in March of 2009 just shy of the show’s conclusion. Merchandise was also sold for the event.

MAJOR NOTE
This is the point in the franchise where sales would slowly begin to decline and decrease. Though many customers bought the products and were still in love with the brand, the popularity wasn't as large as it used to be, and it was clear that children were beginning to move onto products that suited their new age range. As a result Hasbro would attempt to experiment with some new changes to the formula of the products, as well as work on new ideas, though some of them didn't go so far. Despite this, Hasbro and the Candyland brand continued to stay optimistic about the brand's popularity. This is most evident in their new charity approaches, partnerships to promote big events and even approaching the music business.

TOYS

 * A limited edition variant of the original Candy Land board game is released by HB and Hasbro with the characters in new outfits and vibrant colours in honour of the live show. One of the board games sold would have limited edition “Candy coated” colourful coupons for the live show.


 * Sweet Wrapper surprise bags continue to be sold in toy stores with previous characters and varieties. This marks the first time the bags are released with no new characters and a released set of varieties.

VARIETIES

New Outfits

Light Up

Rainbow Switch

Sweet Smells

Brittle (New Textures)

Underwater.


 * New “Celebration Set Up” Accessory sets with a new holiday released in Target for a limited time. This would also mark the final time Celebration Accessory sets would be produced and sold. After 2008, holiday products would be produced without the liberty of accessory sets.

Princess Frostine’s Sweet Magic (Valentine’s Day)

Princess Lemon Drops Easter Extravaganza (Easter)

King Kandy’s Vacation (Summer)

Saltwater Taffita’s Holiday in The Sun (Exclusive to Summer/Christmas in Australia.)


 * A third contest is held on Hasbro’s website where users get to write an online story about the Candyland characters that were featured in merchandise in a 500 word limit. They would then have to submit it to Hasbro under their contest submissions page with their first and last name as well as age and parent’s email address. The top 3 winners of the contest would get a limited edition golden Jib plush, 2 already released playsets, 2 Candyland figurines of choice, one Terrific Together doll, a Candy Land activity set with markers, pencils and an activity book and 2 tickets to the Spectacular Dance Party live show.


 * Previously released CandyLand accessory sets and playsets are re-sold at Discount for a low price. Some of them have a small piece of special edition dress up clothing.


 * Hasbro partners with 2008’s Children In Need to produce and sell special edition made varieties of Candy Land plushies and figurines as well as for a short amount of time sell a limited edition Golden and light up plush toy and figurine of Pudsey (Named Gummy Pudsey Bear). All proceeds and sales go to the charity to help Children in Need. This event is exclusive to the UK.


 * CandyLand and My Little Pony G3 crossover once more to create an exclusive North American double set called “Sweet Ponyventure”. A small accessory set featuring two glitter characters. A glitter Jib and a glitter G3 Scootaloo. Both were exclusively released in North America to promote Hasbro’s inclusion into the 2008 Toy Fair at New York.


 * Two larger sized special edition New Outfits CandyLand characters are released as well as two 15 second short bumpers by Wang Film Productions (The company home to multiple animators who worked on the CandyLand animated movies) featuring them to celebrate the 2008 Beijing Olympics. One of Mr Mint and one of Lord Licorice.


 * A box set is released exclusively in Australia featuring Rainbow Switch mini figurines of Princess Lolly, Jib, Mr Mint, Princess Frostine, Jolly, King Kandy, Grandma Nut and Lord Licorice as well as a small activity/storybook and a DVD for “Sweet Friends Forever.” This also marks the final time a box set for a DVD is released.


 * New playsets are released as well as re-releases of previous ones at Meijer, KB Toys and Toys R Us. These are small playsets that all make up a short lived playset line called “CandyPark”. An amusement park themed line. This would also mark the final time Hasbro would make any playsets for Candy Land before moving onto solely accessory sets.

Grandma Nutt’s Bumper Brittle Nut Cars (Featuring a bumper car section that is fully operational with batteries and a small station to operate the bumper cars. The bumper car area can also play music and when bumped make sound effects. It also includes a Brittle Grandma Nut.)

Mr Mint’s Fancy Dandy Ferris Wheel (Featuring an operational ferris wheel with 6 seats that can hold up one figurine each and a small station to operate the ferris wheel. The ferris wheel can rotate with batteries as well as light up and play music. It also includes a New Outfit Mr Mint.)

Lord Licorice Light Up Coaster (Featuring an operational roller coaster/slide with a cart that can hold up to 3 figurines and a small station to operate the lift to the roller coaster. The roller coaster also lights up in 5 different ways. It also includes a Light Up Lord Licorice.)

Jolly’s Gummy Go Round (Featuring an operational Merry Go Round that can hold up to 5 figurines and a small station to operate the Merry Go Round. The Carousel also lights up and plays music. It also includes a Rainbow Switch Jolly.)

ArchiGum MiWorm’s Super Slide (Featuring a giant slide and cart that can hold up to 2 figurines. It also includes a New Outfit ArchiGum MiWorm.)


 * The Minty, Mallow and Marvellous Mermaids line continues with re-releases of old sets, plush toys as well as a brand new set for the line. They can be all found at SEARS. This would also mark the final year for the line before moving onto other lines.

Glow In The Sea Candy Ring Toss. Featuring a small variety of accessories, a small ring toss game that can be played by placing water into the game set and a mermaid Princess Lolly.


 * Terrific Together line continues with only 3 characters but new box sets and DVD’s in collaboration with Hasbro and Spin Master. The 3 DVD’s in each box set are known as “Interactive Animations Trilogy” and feature the return of the original VA’s, animation and new songs sung by the cast. But due to their interactive nature and lack of story (Though each DVD does have some sort of plot) as well as their more merchandise themed promotion they do not count in the animated line up. This is also the final year of the Terrific Together line. Each set was available exclusively in North America and Australia in Kmart and Target.

Princess Lolly: Perfect Popstar Box Set. (Featuring the previous Princess Lolly doll but with a new outfit, a magic karaoke sheet, a follow along sceptre, a CandyLand themed microphone and headset, Candyland themed sunglasses and a 25 minute interactive animated DVD called “CandyLand: Sing Along!” that teaches young children karaoke and a guide to being a popstar. The main lead is Princess Lolly. Britt McKillip returns to voice her.

Princess Frostine: Divine Dancer Box Set. (Featuring the previous Princess Frostine doll but with a new outfit, a dance mat, a light up follow along wand, Candyland themed dancing shoes, Candyland themed tiara, Candyland themed follow along bracelet and a 25 minute interactive animated DVD called “CandyLand: Dance Away!” that teaches young children different forms of dance and a guide to being a dancer. The main lead is Princess Frostine. Kathleen Barr returns to voice her.

Mr Mint: Excellent Exercise Box Set. (Featuring the previous Mr Mint doll but with a new outfit, an action mat with exercises and plastic signs correlating to an action, follow along wrist bands, CandyLand themed headband, a small inflatable throwing ball and a 25 minute interactive DVD called “Candyland: Move To The Beat!” that teaches young children how to stay active and exercise. The main lead is Mr Mint. Ian James Corlett returns to voice him.

MOVIES

 * Candy Land: Sweet Friends Forever was released on Direct to DVD in March of 2008. This is the second anthology DVD in the Candy Land series. This time the film is divided into 8 8 minute segments correlating to the original 8 characters. The film also features 4 sing along songs and a DVD extra game called “Pop Rock Quiz.” This DVD is also the final animated film to come out of the original Candyland G3 series before moving onto G3.5.


 * A live recording of the “Spectacular Dance Party” was released on DVD in October of 2008. The DVD features a full video recording of the show played in the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood Los Angeles with a few minor edits made to keep the performance to its fullest. The DVD also features a music section where viewers watch all of the songs and a little cutout Candy Crown.

MUSIC

 * Two Candyland digital albums were released on ITunes in Christmas of 2008. One of them is advertised as “Terrific Tunes!” and features all of the songs from the Candyland animated direct to video films up to that point. The other is advertised as “The Spectacular Dance Orchestra.” An album featuring all of the songs from the live show.

SONGS (TERRIFIC TUNES)

(SPECTACULAR DANCE ORCHESTRA)


 * 1) Our Sweet Adventure (Vocals: Trevor Devall, Emilie Claire Barlow, Andrea Remanda, Cassidy Ladden, Scott McNeil, Britt McKillip, Kathleen Barr, Chorus)
 * 2) You’ve Oughta Gotta Have Fun! (Vocals: Ian James Corlett, Chorus)
 * 3) One Step Forward (Vocals: Ellen Kennedy, Alberto Ghisi, Samuel Vincent, Mark Oliver)
 * 4) Lollipop Bop (Vocals: Emilie Claire Barlow, Andrea Remanda, Cassidy Ladden)
 * 5) A Party! (Vocals: Scott McNeil, Ian James Corlett, Cast, Chorus)
 * 6) The Preparing Song (Vocals: Ian James Corlett, Britt McKillip, Kathleen Barr, Alberto Ghisi, Mark Oliver, Ellen Kennedy, Samuel Vincent)
 * 7) As King (Vocals: Scott McNeil, Chorus)
 * 8) Positivity (Vocals: Ellen Kennedy)
 * 9) Dancing Days Practice (Vocals: Britt McKillip, Alberto Ghisi, Samuel Vincent, Ian James Corlett)
 * 10) All Together (Vocals: Ian James Corlett, Scott McNeil, Kathleen Barr, Britt McKillip, Mark Oliver, Alberto Ghisi, Samuel Vincent, Trevor Devall, Chorus)
 * 11) Warm Up!/Exercise! (Vocals: Trevor Devall, Emilie Claire Barlow, Andrea Remanda, Cassidy Ladden)
 * 12) Strut Your Style (Vocals: Kathleen Barr, Cast, Chorus)
 * 13) Ready For Anything (Vocals: Ian James Corlett, Alberto Ghisi, Samuel Vincent, Britt McKillip, Kathleen Barr, Scott McNeil, Mark Oliver, Trevor Devall, Chorus)
 * 14) Exercise Reprise (Vocals: Trevor Devall, Emilie Claire Barlow, Andrea Remanda, Cassidy Ladden, Cast)
 * 15) Dancing King/Queen (Vocals: Britt McKillip, Kathleen Barr, Scott McNeil, Cast, Chorus)
 * 16) Licorice Slide and Swing (Vocals: Mark Oliver, Scott McNeil, Cast, Chorus)
 * 17) This Is No Fun (Vocals: Ian James Corlett)
 * 18) There Will Be Right (Vocals: Mark Oliver, Ian James Corlett, Chorus)
 * 19) All Together Reprise (Vocals: Ian James Corlett, Scott McNeil, Kathleen Barr, Britt McKillip, Mark Oliver, Alberto Ghisi, Samuel Vincent, Trevor Devall, Chorus)
 * 20) We’re Sweetest Friends (Vocals: Ian James Corlett, Britt McKillip, Alberto Ghisi, Samuel Vincent, Ellen Kennedy, Scott McNeil, Kathleen Barr, Mark Oliver, Trevor Devall, Emilie Claire Barlow, Andrea Remanda, Cassidy Ladden, Chorus)

VIDEO GAMES

 * Candy Land: Sweet Friends Forever was released on the Nintendo DS in the Summer of 2008 and is based off the DVD released that year. It follows the plot of the 8 stories but now with a huge array of small minigames. The game eventually got a PC release with new voice acting in the fall of 2008. It is also the final CandyLand video game to be released.

SCRAPPED DIRECT TO VIDEO FILM

 * In January of 2008, the Candyland website updated their main page with a new link called “CandyTales.” The supposed Direct to Video film was a prototype attempt at pushing a new agenda for the generation. It was supposed to be an anthology film with 3 stories that are reenactments of fairy tales but with Candyland characters, as a way of teaching the protagonists a moral after a certain conflict, and would star Princess Lolly. The film would’ve also had 4 musical numbers and a special feature activity called “Make Your own Sweet Story.” The page on its website featured a teaser trailer, storyboards and concept art, 3 fully animated clips including a completely animated intro, a scene from the film and a musical number, song demos, and a schedule released for March 2009. It was also promoted on merchandise. Unfortunately the project was scrapped and cancelled after sales went down for the original brand and the 2009 era made its way into film production. But the page stayed up until the site’s closing in 2011.

MAJOR NOTE

 * 2008 would be the final year for the original Candyland 2000s franchise as since 2008, sales have been slowly dropping for the brand. This is due to the loss of interest that had been plaguing the market. While Hasbro was earning money from their other more popular products such as My Little Pony, Candyland was being pushed behind because of the preferences. As a result, Candyland would try and plan a small rebranding to try and re-appeal to the target demographic starting at the beginning of 2009. These changes would include the Candyland characters having a new art design (Though elements from the original art style were included as well as having the same art director, additional new design elements would be provided by Meghan Dunn.), The amount of characters being reduced (All new characters after 2005 would be removed from the era entirely and no mention of them would appear. This included Princess Lemon Drops, Saltwater Taffita and Archigum Miworm.), merchandise elements removed and being replaced with new ones and new settings. This was also the year that Candyland would celebrate 60 years of their products, and as a result used the changes they made to their advantage. This is by creating products that celebrated this milestone as well as promoting it through their projects.

TOYS

 * Candyland articular minifigure blind bags are remade and re-released. They’ve now been renamed to “Sweet Secret Stash” and have now been reduced to 8 characters. King Kandy, Princess Lolly, Princess Frostine, Mr Mint, Lord Licorice, Grandma Nut, Jolly and Jib. They also come in 5 different varieties.

Gummy Gems (Translucent figures with tiny fake gem shards inside to represent different gems)

Frosted Fancies (Figurines with new patterns)

Sparkle Sweets (Figurines with Glitter)

Happy Holidays (Figurines with patterns and colours to suit a different holiday)

Scrumptious Scent (Scented figurines).


 * Candyland produces and sells new larger sized articular dolls in single boxes that resemble the original 1984 designs in honour of Candyland’s 60th anniversary. They are available at Target.


 * Candyland dress up sets are available at Kroger’s and Sam’s Club to celebrate the 60th anniversary. Dress Up sets include Mr Mint, Princess Lolly and King Kandy.


 * Candyland resells old playsets, figurines and accessory sets for a discount in retail stores for a limited time.


 * Candyland Party merchandise is produced and placed on sale (Such as balloons, banners, cards and party favours) in honour of the 60th anniversary and is available at Party City.


 * The Candyland website is updated with a party theme in honour of the 60th anniversary of the franchise. New interactive pages are made for the occasion, including a big variety based flash game called “Gumball Birthday Celebration” as well as exclusive behind the scenes and bloopers footage of all of the Candyland films and albums and a thank you video from the characters.


 * An exclusive double box set called “Very Merry Sing Along!” was released in Australia in December of 2009 and includes 2 DVD’s of children’s animated Christmas specials. One being the Candyland Sweet and Super Holidays movie and the other being Dorothy The Dinosaur Meets Santa Claus. The box set also features a set of small sleigh bells, a Christmas hat, 2 plushies of Dorothy The Dinosaur and Santa Claus, a Christmas version of Princess Lolly’s sceptre and lyrics to Christmas songs.

MOVIES

 * DVD in March of 2009. The show features pre-recorded audio from the Live show alongside newly animated footage. The DVD also features a karaoke sing along feature and a new DVD special feature called “Dance Along With Candyland” an interactive DVD feature that helps viewers learn to dance to the songs.


 * A DVD compilation of all of the Candyland webisodes was released in June of 2009. The DVD features all of the webisodes up to date in a huge compilation as well as having a special feature “Blooper” reel with the characters in blooper reels during filming. In the same month, Hasbro would release a youtube playlist of many of the webisodes on their channel. After the DVD release, no new webisodes would be produced.


 * Candyland: Sweet and Super Holidays was released Direct to DVD in November of 2009. This film in the Candyland film series marks brand new changes. The entire movie is now animated in CGI provided by Wang Film Productions and HIT Entertainment. It is also the only Christmas special in the film series. The DVD also includes 6 new sing along songs (All composed by Mark Watters and Sue Scott), 4 new animated shorts (Two of them being a music video “Joy To The World” and “Sleigh Ride”) and a DVD game called “Super Sweet Gifts!”. This marks the second and last time a guest voice actor is featured in the Candyland film series as Jason Alexander voices the new villain “Frosticle”. British voice actor Keith Wickham also voices Santa Claus. This also marks the last movie in the Candyland franchise.

MUSIC

 * A new collaboration album with Australian children’s television creator Jenifer Watts and her 2005 Australian children’s TV series “The Fairies” called “Candyland Karaoke” was released in January of 2009 on ITunes once again as part of a charity donation for the Starlight Children’s Foundation in both Australia and the US. The album is a set of parody covers of many songs from The Fairies, but with lyrics, some instrumentals and vocals changed to suit the Candyland theme. 2 of the songs have been taken from the Live show, as they were both already made covers of the songs from the series. Songs would be sung by Ian James Corlett, Parker Goris, Britt McKillip, Kathleen Barr, Samuel Vincent, Scott McNeil, Mark Oliver, Ellen Kennedy and Trevor Devall (Only in the live songs though), who would once again reprise their roles as their respective characters. This would be the second time Candyland collaborated with Australian children’s music.

SONGS FEATURED (CANDYLAND KARAOKE)


 * 1) Hello, Hello, Hello (Vocals: Britt McKillip/Parker Goris)
 * 2) A Lolly Ring (Vocals: Britt McKillip/Kathleen Barr)
 * 3) Princess Ballet (Vocals: Kathleen Barr)
 * 4) Jump, Jump, Star (Vocals: Britt McKillip/Parker Goris/Ian James Corlett/Mark Oliver)
 * 5) The Peppermint Twist (Vocals: Ian James Corlett)
 * 6) Have Fun (Vocals: Ian James Corlett/Samuel Vincent/Parker Goris)
 * 7) Energy (Vocals: Samuel Vincent)
 * 8) Exercise (Vocals: Trevor Devall/Emilie Claire Barlow/Andrea Remanda/Cassidy Ladden)
 * 9) As I Am A King (Vocals: Scott McNeil)
 * 10) We’re Sweetest Friends (Vocals: Ian James Corlett/Britt McKillip/Alberto Ghisi/Samuel Vincent/Ellen Kennedy/Scott McNeil/Kathleen Barr/Mark Oliver/Trevor Devall/Emilie Claire Barlow/Andrea Remanda/Cassidy Ladden/Chorus)
 * 11) The Boogie Woogie Peanut Dance (Vocals: Ellen Kennedy)
 * 12) Dance The Sleep Away (Vocals: Ian James Corlett/Britt McKillip/Parker Goris/Mark Oliver/Kathleen Barr/Scott McNeil/Ellen Kennedy/Samuel Vincent)
 * 13) What Kind Of Spell Do I Need? (Vocals: Mark Oliver)
 * 14) It’s A Beautiful Day (Vocals: Britt McKillip)
 * 15) Mix Mix Mix (Vocals: Parker Goris)
 * 16) Lollipop Dancing (Vocals: Britt McKillip/Parker Goris/Ian James Corlett/Scott McNeil/Kathleen Barr)
 * 17) Our Sweet Circle Spell (Vocals: Scott McNeil/Kathleen Barr/Britt McKillip)
 * 18) Taffy Bootscooting (Vocals: Ellen Kennedy/Parker Goris/Samuel Vincent/Ian James Corlett)
 * 19) Marvellous Magic (Vocals: Ian James Corlett/Kathleen Barr/Mark Oliver)
 * 20) In The Candyland Garden (Vocals: Britt McKillip/Parker Goris/Ian James Corlett/Samuel Vincent)
 * 21) Showtime (Vocals: Ellen Kennedy/Britt McKillip/Scott McNeil/Ian James Corlett)
 * 22) Now We Have To Go (Vocals: Parker Goris/Britt McKillip/Ian James Corlett/Samuel Vincent/Mark Oliver/Scott McNeil/Kathleen Barr/Ellen Kennedy)


 * Candyland released a Christmas album on ITunes in December of 2009 to coincide with the Sweet and Super Holidays movie. The album was essentially a soundtrack album featuring the recordings of the musical numbers from the movie and music videos featured on the DVD. However, 3 new audio-only songs would also be included onto the album (Meaning that these songs would not get a video to coincide). This includes Deck The Halls, We Wish You A Merry Christmas and O Little Town Of Bethlehem. All 3 of those songs were performed by the voice actors (Ian James Corlett, Britt McKillip, Parker Goris, Kathleen Barr, Mark Oliver, Scott McNeil, Ellen Kennedy and Samuel Vincent). This would be the last album produced by the Candyland franchise.