Lol! My sister is a candy freak, and I love surprising her with a box of full of candy (Necco Wafers, Smarties, Nerds, Techno (Gummy) Bears, Chupa Chups, etc.) every once in a while (since I can't eat them). I'm more of a chocolate lover, although I do miss Atomic Fireballs and Tootsie Pops.
I don't know how much you love candy, but have you seen or read that book Candy and Me: A Love Story by Hilary Liftin. It's a non-fiction account of the author's obsession with candy, especially "retro" candy.