Did you know that the famous surrealist artist Salvador Dali was responsible for the design logo of Chupa Chups lollipops?

Dali created the logo in 1969 for the Spanish confectionery brand which is still used today.

Left: Woman at Chupa Chups store dispenser, circa 1960s. Image credit unknown. Right: Salvador Dali. 1939. Image credit Carl Van Vechten Photographs.

Danish ad, 1980.

French ad, 1980s

I want candy!

*** In other vintage news ***

… we look at movie ads for Dead Calm and Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure …

… we snack-out with Reese’s Pieces, Smarties and Sunkist …

… get sporty with Nike, Salomon and Iris …

… and finally, we welcome the Netherlands to TVTA with our first ever Dutch advert!

… and what a corker it is … let’s just say it’s a Nintendo classic!

As always, thanks for looking!

US. Swamp Thing. 1989.

US. The Phantom. 1989.

US. Rom. 1985.

France. Pif Gadget. 1977.

Germany. YPS. 1980.

UK. Running. 1986.

Germany. YPS. 1980.

Brazil. Almanaque Dos Namorados. 1985.

Welcome to TVTA the Netherlands! Donkey Kong. CBS Electronics. 1983.