Saturday, June 6, 2015

#Giveaway: Topps' Iconic Bazooka Joe Gets New Look






Over 100,000 votes were cast and now Bazooka Joe, the well-known face of Bazooka Bubble Gum, has a brand new look!  Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of Topps, tapped four top artists to help develop more than 100 potential new looks for Bazooka Joe and for 16 weeks fans were invited to be part of the excitement by voting for their favorites at BazookaJoe.com.  Voting closed on May 31st and today, the winning Bazooka Joe, designed by illustrator Victor Intrasombat of Clockwork Animation, was revealed at BazookaJoe.com and in a broadcast spot, featuring him in a stylish, modern version of his well-known ensemble of jeans, t-shirt, and baseball cap. Now that Joe has a new look, he, along with his pal Mort will be spotlighted in comics, games and activities in Bazooka Bubble Gum packs starting later this year.

To assist with Bazooka Joe’s refresh, Bazooka Candy Brands and their agency, Flint & Steel, worked with a diverse group of impressive illustrators. In addition to Victor Instrasombat of Clockwork Animation, who created the winning illustration, other artists that contributed potential new looks include Benjamin Balistreri (How to Train Your Dragon), Robert Lilly (Nickelodeon Animation Studios), and Ben Reynolds (mobile games for Ghostbusters and Monster Pet Shop).  Each of the participating artists were selected for their talent and their Bazooka Joe fandom.




Asked for comment, Bazooka Joe bubbled with excitement, “Thanks to all of the fans who helped me talk Topps into finding me a new getup.  New hairstyle, new clothes – I’m ready to take on the world!”

To celebrate the new look of Bazooka Joe, The Topps Company will also issue a special edition digital trading card that showcases the updated spokes-character.  The digital trading card will be available in the Topps® BUNT® 2015 app beginning today.  The Topps® BUNT® 2015 app is available on the App Store and Google Play Store.

Bazooka Bubble Gum is part of Bazooka Candy Brands popular confectionery portfolio that includes Ring Pop®, Ring Pop® Gummies, Juicy Drop™ Gummies, Juicy Drop™ Taffy, Juicy Drop® Pop, and Baby Bottle Pop®.

For more information about Bazooka Bubble Gum visit Facebook , Twitter, Instagram, or BazookaJoe.com.

 The Giveaway

In order to celebrate this makeover, one lucky winner is going to receive a Bazooka Joe Bubble Gum Prize pack.  To enter, simply fill out the giveaway tools form below. This giveaway will end on 6/26/15. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Open to US only. Thanks again to the sponsor for offering this fantastic prize.






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62 comments:

  1. amy guillaume lindermanJune 6, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    the comics have codes to unlock prizes and shows! cool!

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  2. rochelleJune 6, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    I learned that it has been around for years

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  3. Rebecca OrrJune 6, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    I learned that the website has games you can play. Thanks!

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  4. DEBIJOTJune 6, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    You can vote on the new Bazooka flavor.

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  5. VickieCJune 6, 2015 at 4:33 PM

    they have channels,,challenges,,lots of different places you can go to get intertained

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  6. Audrey StewartJune 6, 2015 at 5:27 PM

    I learned that it comes in different flavors.

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  7. AnonymousJune 7, 2015 at 6:46 AM

    They have a fun interactive website. Patricia

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  8. jleeJune 7, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    I learned that you can vote on a new flavor!

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  9. Katie AmandaJune 7, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    Bazooka is introducing new flavors.

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  10. UnknownJune 7, 2015 at 3:49 PM

    The voting for a new flavor is great

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  11. JJAY100June 7, 2015 at 4:10 PM

    I learned that you can vote on a new flavor!

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  12. UnknownJune 8, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    website has games

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  13. ThejayjaysimmsJune 9, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    I saw that they are making a new flavor. I hope that pickle doesn't win. That sounds gross.

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  14. Arf2-D2June 10, 2015 at 11:09 PM

    I learned that one of the flavors to be voted on is sourdough bread. Huh? Who thought of that one? It has 21,003 votes? Do 21,000 people know something I don't?

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  15. UnknownJune 11, 2015 at 6:18 AM

    I learned each comic wrapped piece has a code that will allow you to unlock different shows on Bazooka TV

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  16. billJune 11, 2015 at 6:44 AM

    I learned that i could vote on new flavor

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  17. Mary CrossonJune 11, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    I leanred that they make ring pops and so forth as well as the classic pink bubble gum.

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  18. Jessica CoxJune 11, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    I learned that you can vote on a new flavor

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  19. MelJune 12, 2015 at 12:11 AM

    I learned that they now offer new flavors and you can vote on them. Awesome!

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  20. LeelaJune 13, 2015 at 6:40 PM

    They are having a new flavor contest. Go wild cherry!

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  21. Literary WinnerJune 15, 2015 at 6:14 AM

    I learned that Bazooka is made by Topps, which started in 1938.

    maggie at literary winner dot com

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  22. Shannon O.June 17, 2015 at 1:16 AM

    I learned that the website has games & shows. My so will love playing on it.

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  23. carolwegsJune 20, 2015 at 6:06 PM

    I learned that there are a lot of fun games and things to do on the website

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  24. Robin AJune 22, 2015 at 6:24 AM

    I learned that each comic wrapped piece has a code that will unlock a different show on the Bazooka TV

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  25. TJune 24, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    I learned that they have games and challenges to play on their website, and you can vote for their new flavors! Awesome. Love Bazooka! (Tammy Horn)

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  26. Erica C.June 24, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    They have games!

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  27. jessicaJune 24, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    They have games, you can vote for new flavors, and you can unlock TV shows.

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  28. AnonymousJune 24, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    I learned that you can vote on a new flavor!-Alex W. alex.welch10@yahoo.com

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  29. bbrittbrat1398June 24, 2015 at 4:49 PM

    I saw you can vote on a new flavor. Brittney House

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  30. Ann FantomJune 24, 2015 at 4:59 PM

    I learned that Ring Pops are made in Pennsylvania

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

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  31. iggysaysnoJune 24, 2015 at 6:24 PM

    I like the comic section.

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  32. Donna JacobyJune 24, 2015 at 7:15 PM

    I learned that you can use the codes in the packages for prizes. Thank you for the giveaway!

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  33. GANDORF57June 24, 2015 at 7:41 PM

    There's a lot more flavors now!

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  34. UnknownJune 24, 2015 at 10:09 PM

    I learned that I can enter codes online and look up my comics.

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  35. Jeanna MassmanJune 25, 2015 at 12:33 AM

    I learned that bazooka is going to introduce a new flavor.

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  36. DIaneJune 25, 2015 at 3:30 AM

    they have a interactive website

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  37. jules mcnubbin (buttmuffin)June 25, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    you can vote on a new bazooka flavor, and enter your codes from wrappers to win prizes!

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  38. AnonymousJune 25, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    I learned Bazooka is introducing a new flavor and also voted.

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  39. Lisa V.June 25, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    I learned that they are asking consumers to vote on possible new flavors for the gum.

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  40. AnonymousJune 25, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    Orange Soda Bazooka looks intriguing!

    theyyyguy@yahoo.com

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  41. UnknownJune 25, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    I learned that we can vote for the new Bazooka Bubble gum flavor! How awesome is that to be able to have a say in the new flavors!! lindsayhess84@yahoo.com

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  42. PAIGEJune 25, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    I learned the mystery mind benders are fun

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  43. SerenaJune 25, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    I learned that you can vote on the next flavor they make, and they have some interesting flavors to choose from.

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  44. Trisha McKeeJune 25, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    Bazooka is introducing new flavors and you can vote for one.

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  45. LisaJune 25, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    I learned they have games on the site.

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  46. Hotsnotty2June 25, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    I learned each comic wrapped piece has a code that will allow you to unlock different shows on Bazooka TV

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  47. UnknownJune 25, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    I learned the they have challenge comics on the site.

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  48. SexyBratJune 25, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    I learned they have games on their site.

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  49. Nicole Carter (Weasley)June 25, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    I learned that they have tons of games you can play on their site.

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  50. Gabby HopeJune 25, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    Very cool that you can vote for a new flavor!!!! :)

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  51. MamaurbJune 25, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    You can win custom gaming packs. And that the gum has been around for a long time :)

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  52. Peggy RydzewskiJune 25, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    The Topps Company was founded in 1938 as Topps Chewing Gum, and in its early years produced a popular penny "Topps Gum" from a factory in Brooklyn, N.Y. After World War II, the company developed Bazooka Bubble Gum, and in 1950, added trading cards to its product line. Baseball cards appeared in 1951 and quickly became a vital part of pop culture, a tradition that continues to this day. The product line now includes football (both American and European) and basketball, in addition to entertainment cards, stickers and albums.

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  53. TracysweetanglJune 25, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    I learned that they have games on their site!

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  54. AEKZ2June 25, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    I learned the you can enter Bazooka wrapper codes to win game consoles.

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  55. Dawn ReidJune 26, 2015 at 12:17 AM

    I learned they have different flavors

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  56. UnknownJune 26, 2015 at 1:36 AM

    I learned that they have different flavors

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  57. lilykJune 26, 2015 at 3:38 AM

    I learned that you can look up Bazooka comics on their website.

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  58. blakkisJune 26, 2015 at 4:14 AM

    You can enter codes to win game consoles, pretty neat

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  59. Kathy PJune 26, 2015 at 6:11 AM

    I learned they have a thing that lets you create your own rap beats

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  60. krystal wethingtonJune 26, 2015 at 7:37 AM

    I learned that each person can vote for a new flavor.

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  61. RebeccaJune 26, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    You can vote for a new flavor .... I went with Strawberry Milkshake

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  62. dvice12June 26, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    I learned that they have great mystery mind benders

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