#164

[@mpbx3003]

I think the homemade solutions to all the problems of this candy has been the absolute best part of the process.

[@lenorevanalstine1219]

i agree the stuff hes doing to fix issues himself is where alot of great inventions came from

[@StevenIngram]

I just stumbled upon this channel from my youtube recommendations, and had the same thought. It made me think of the old saying, "Necessity is the mother of invention." :)

[@victoriaeads6126]

The grinder is just brilliant 😂 as soon as he flipped to the batch roller, I knew where he was going!

[@iddyit]

Greg is out here flexing his engineering know-how on us.

[@dma93-ch]

and he deserves every bit of that flex

[@FundancingDot]

I’m glad that you have actually made them sour. I’ve tried many “dupes” of them and they never have any sour coating. They make them into basically just a orange hard candy

[@deana6072]

YES omg someone relates! 😭😩 If I wanted orange hard candy I would get them. 🙄

[@Slay_No_More]

Exactly. I remember them being face pucker sour initially, every knockoff i tried it went away in seconds and was just like you said, orange hard candy at that point.

[@caprisun6910]

@@Slay_No_More they werent like war heads but yes, sour.

[@Slay_No_More]

@@caprisun6910 they were satisfyingly sour. I'm excited to buy some of these when they hit the market to the public.

[@caprisun6910]

@@Slay_No_More me too. I was sad looking for the original only to find they dont make it anymore. This was such a staple of my childhood

[@Nighthawkinlight]

Great stuff! Love the heat shrink solution. That batch roller really does make a great ball mill base.

[@lord_benjammin9182]

Dude you literally watch every single KZbinr I watch and your always the first comment

[@atlas-gaming]

Why do you like all the content creators I do?

[@OrdinaryLatvian]

"Human being uses KZbin, locals shocked".

[@crankypipo]

Whoah! its a treat to see one of my fav youtubers in here

[@MartinBogomolni]

I simply can not WAIT to get my hands on this candy!

[@TheSentinelStone]

Finally got my hands on these yesterday and they were a blast from the past! Can’t wait for the cherry limeade sours to arrive!

[@jdgriff221]

Just as long as they TEAR YOUR MOUTH UP when you eat a few it’s a success. These were so good I can’t wait to order these. Orange/tangerine is my favorite flavor of anything.

[@bigjedimullet]

They look EXACTLY like I remember the sours candy, right down to the fine acid dust. Can’t wait to try them! And the DIY food-safe solutions were all brilliant.

[@samrbp8502]

when you find your passion, this is what it looks like so much effort for a simple project

[@spartan1010101]

yes, Yes, YES!!!! BRING BACK THE LONG LOST KING! I've been praying for the day when these sour candies would come back because a certain company wanted to give it up. I can't wait to get me a can of these when they're ready for regular sale.

[@binkleyme]

Those altoids were my step grandfathers favorite candy. He was one of my favorite people in the world. He died in December 2009. These were discontinued 3 months later. I had forgotten about them entirely until my mom found these at a local store a few days ago and mailed them to me. I just want to say thank you for your hard work, and thank you for the memories brought back.

[@Starbean89]

We tried these a few days ago when we went with one of my nephews and my dad loves these . I plan to order several bags when they are available online

[@joshschneider9766]

Dude if I lived anywhere near you I'd die of gleeful sugar overdose very very quick lol

[@kyle8971]

Your level of passion for candy and candy making is second to none. It is truly a pleasure to watch you work, listen to your explanations and see you light up when you come up with solutions to all the problems you run into. Genuinely love watching your videos.

[@Samuelon552]

You can tell how passionate Greg is about candy. I love when people are so into things. Great content, keep it up!

[@anonsillybear]

I love how excited Greg is about these candies

[@aaronlehman9549]

Not just Greg!

[@rhinomaximus3545]

As someone who’s too young to have tried the original candies, I’m really excited to be able to have one! Thanks Greg :)

[@florianb81]

so happy for you that you made it to production. Congratulations on an interesting project that was fun to watch. And thank you for allowing us into the thought process. Hope it was not the last project of this kind. And i hope to be able to order some PD candy for myself soon

[@aeidla]

3:23 a craving that has been building for more than half my life overtook me at this moment and i almost keeled over so great job 👍 watching these videos while i wait for my tin to arrive

[@Googurty]

I could honestly see store shelves across America stocking these! Everything has been meticulously designed to be perfect. I really hope I get a chance to try these yet again.

[@rickharvey4727]

Oh hey, I can see my house from here! Also, the candy was absolutely fantastic. All my coworkers loved it, and my wife kept stealing it out of my office to eat. Can’t wait for our orders!

[@JustinesMic]

this is so wholesome. i love it when people love what they do, it really shows.

[@cassiesweeten229]

I have so enjoyed watching you work through all these challenges with such knowledge and creativity! I'll be eagerly awaiting the release to the general public!

[@rocketdude698]

This whole thing could really blow up in popularity! I have nothing but respect for this project.

[@cleo2010able]

I finally got to try these today. My husband was so happy to taste something from his childhood again and share a flavor with me that I somehow missed. It was unreal walking into the shop that I've watched in videos for about 6 years. Loved the shop, the ice cream, and of course the ice cream

[@pthelynese]

Greg, I'm so proud of you. You've followed your dreams, learned so much on your journey, and you keep smashing through new goals, time and time again. It's fantastic that you can utilize so many of your skills in your wonderful business. I love listening to your podcast (still catching up), and you teach us all so much about... Well, everything, really. You are awesome. Thank you for all you do.

[@TheMightyPika]

They look gorgeous going through the press. Super excited for you all!!

[@gaze2156]

My dad used to buy these all the time when I was little, and I would always ask to have one - or sneak one when he wasn't looking. I can't wait to send him a bunch of these, to make up for all the candies he gave me.

[@NiquidFox]

its time to relive my childhood. I've skimmed through the channel over the years but when I saw the tangerine sours project I knew eventually they'd turn out great

[@swagittariusnr2687]

I no I'm here 3 years after this video was posted but I have to say after trying retro sours and having yours.. you did it SOOOO much better!!! like you brought me back to my childhood more than the people who bought the recipe did... you are a true genius my good sir! And I just placed an order for more 😊

[@LoftyPursuits]

I have a good idea of what they did wrong and why, they did it to keep the price down and because the equipment doesn't exist anymore. I built stuff myself. So yes I'm doing it right. If you want more of an amusement, compare my ingredient list to one of The originals. Photos are out there somewhere. And then compare it to the Chinese knockoff. They don't use the same ingredients. I do

[@broceollomon]

I'm so excited for these. I hope they become a staple of PD. I will be ordering multiple tins when they become available.

[@calvinduden1369]

Its super cool to see that in the process of recreating memories, you guys have managed to build new memories. In taste and in the creation of the project.

[@playboiqt6080]

Stopped in and grabbed some of these this past Sunday. I have never liked hard candy. I bought these cause I love the shop and the channel. I ate one and it completely blew me away. The super face crunching sour then the delicious tangerine taste is without compare. Honestly one of the best candies I have ever eaten.

[@KuldesacMedia]

I love the critical thinking, creativity, and love of the craft that has been invested into this project. Hope Greg and his crew know just how skilled they are!

[@OctopusGardenFarm]

I don't know if you're going to read this or not but I used get my mom to buy me that candy almost every time we are at the store. I'm so glad that you're able to recreate these and will definitely be putting an order in. Please continue to make them through the holidays it would be an amazing Christmas gift for a lot of people. And I remember them using like a piece of tape that they taped on the rim of the lid where it touches the can. Not sure if you can replicate that or not. Maybe easier than shrink wrap though.

[@LoftyPursuits]

We never read any of our posts

[@TheWarwickgod]

Ahhhh from your video troubleshooting the plastic wrapping to me signing up for emailing list. To getting that email and placing my order! I am convinced you have absolutely NAILED it on every level! Thank you so much!

[@Sorwolf]

One word: ingenuity. A tip of the hat for you sir.

[@Shizzmonger]

this man is such a hard worker and so enthusiastic. So much respect for him and the business.

[@TroyKristoffer]

This has been a fantastic series and I love it. You guys are awesome and I dream of visiting in person some day. Your whole journey finding DIY solutions to your challenges is inspiring and a delight to watch.

[@gabriellehanover1717]

Your solutions are the best!!! Good for you!! No need for crazy expensive equipment!

[@beautyforashes2022]

Oh wow, I love your ingenuity! You came up with great solutions and then built what you needed, very cool.

[@JB-ox7ib]

Love, love, love your vids. They appeal to my appreciation for attention to detail for one thing. And you are a great communicator. So much respect for you Lofty. 👍💐

[@m4ttlong]

The engineering that you put into these projects is fascinating. Bravo!

[@Real28]

I loved these things. When you showed the candy at the beginning, it was like you had an original tin with original candy that was somehow perfectly preserved. You nailed it. Stephanie with the lightsaber on the wall - hell yes

[@qu3nchify]

Thank you for all you've done to get this where it's at.

[@ItsMcDude]

Every time I watch one of these videos I'm always blown away by how educated and creatively brilliant you have to be just to make some candy.

[@TAZMANIANtornadoe]

I love this man and his team those who wanted it.

[@bartoscar]

I'm in awe of your ingenuity and problem-solving skills. As someone who has fond memories of this candy, I am looking forward to getting my hands on some

[@AsThe3rdEye]

Loved this video. I haven't watched any of the Lofty Pursuits content in quite some time, although I always enjoyed the pleasant tone and just watching stuff get made. On that note, great to see some DIY "outside the box" thinking to address the need for a food safe tumbler, and the heating carousel, using recycled/repurposed parts to boot. Just loved it.

[@ethanwatkins7874]

This has been really exciting to watch unfold! I love sour candy but unfortunately I'm too young to ever recall seeing these. So it's really exciting to hopefully have a chance to try this blast from the past! Pretty exciting that it'll open up to regular customers too! I place an order at the beginning of my college semester to start each one off right

[@robertray13]

This has been a joy to watch. Very cool to see the inner workings of a new candy creation. Thanks for sharing the journey!

[@iyuzion]

i love seeing people create things they are genuinely passionate and excited about

[@Dillon000]

My eyes opened real wide when you said Tallahassee! I live here! Small world!

[@Stickmanght]

I have enjoyed this series about recreating a candy that many of us have had. The entire process has been a fun learning experience for me too. I hope you do another project where we get to come along for the experience with you.

[@LoftyPursuits]

I'm thinking about developing a toffee that needs to be broken up with a hammer like I did in the 1800s part of the development will be developing the hammer and having it cast out of iron

[@courtneymauss]

My mouth started watering just looking at them

[@DanielleWhite]

I love your heat shrink solution! Seriously creative problem solving.

[@drose005]

Greg has made amazing hard sour candy - both tangerine and cherry- and all their candies are just very special! They are a link to the past.

[@Pheonix19581]

You are an absolute genius, the way you solve problems is so awesome! I can't eat candy but I am so happy for everyone who will be able to have their memories returned :)

[@grahamboxer5703]

My friend brought me these back from her trip to Florida and I marveled at how much they tasted like those sour Altoids I loved as a kid! Now I see why!

[@cameroncorrosive925]

you're so crafty and handy! love the ingenuity.

[@DJSkolastikBookfair]

Thanks!

[@GalvanizedEntropy]

I love seeing all the creative solutions in this series! I'm amazed by your out-of-the-box thinking, it's really impressive to watch you find answers. It kind of reminds me of the scene from Apollo 13 where the engineers are given the box of parts availabe on the ship and asked to find a solution (which is my favorite part of the movie). Thank you for sharing your process!

[@sims.3852]

I have been watching this channel for over 4 years now and love to see the progress that you have made in getting input from the community, and actually getting a product that is being shipped out, logistics can be a nightmare and I will happily support and buy some of them when they are ready to be sold. Keep up the good work

[@lizisasleep]

I love how far you go for the magic.

[@Bexinmo]

This is the kind of thing the world needs, people coming together to find solutions.

[@chickenmonger123]

I’m into it. I enjoyed the updates on the project, and my mouth is watering just watching this.

[@Tyler-vu3ur]

I truly love the aesthetics and vibes of the channel. Also the advertisement and designs are all so great to. Great videos.

[@brainyactz4003]

its beautiful how much engineering and chemistry goes into candy !!

[@anthonypetercoleman339]

I've been following this from start to finish. It feels like the end of an era!

[@branbeno77]

Oh lord i have been keeping up off and on with this candy because its very nostalgic for me. I can't wait to be able to purchase and bring back some memories with my cousins. We used to always get these from the local gas stations. The tangerine and the lemon sours were some of my favorites. Awesome work guys!

[@wormwoodpearl1]

I love how proud you are of all your homemade hacks.

[@billythekid42]

I really admire your determination for this project! It was super fun and educational. Congratulations on a great product. :)

[@trev0909]

Always wanted to buy some of your stuff! now I have to because I love your solutions, you made it work very cleverly and better then it would have in the first place. I only ever had the citrus sours. I remember going into the local quick mart for candy as a kid with my brother and I saw one tin of these and thought it looked cool (I liked to collect Altoids tins). The lady gave them to us for free because she said they were probably expired. It's probably the only sour candy I ever liked, I'm sure that tin is lying around somewhere here. Thank you for the memories throughout this video series!

[@jesseob115]

Dear Mr. G, You are amazing. Thank you. Love the content!

[@LaurenWatkinsArt]

I think seeing your problem solving has been my favorite part of this entire series.

[@justlukin]

Another great video that matches up candy, science, hands-on problem-solving and your excellent spirit of adventures to be solved with brain power and a smile!

[@Dayleno]

this is why i buy from you. you put so much time and thought into your candy. keep on being awesome!

[@xpert_7252]

Sitting here watching this video enjoying some tangerine sours from lofty pursuits. These are pretty darn good

[@spencerpratt6863]

i almost shed a tear when i saw this video! i missed these so much

[@meowmix23]

Good job on the shrink wrap solution. I'm so excited for these

[@JBLewis]

This has been so fun to ride along with! Looking forward to placing an order when they become available!

[@vnette9777]

I love the homemade sealer.So Genius.Great Job Greg.🙂♥️💋

[@CrowShayHook]

I can’t wait for these to be open to the public! It’s been a pleasure watching you recreate this candy. ☺️🍬🍭🍬🍭

[@congratsshinji]

When you held the tin up to show the candy my mouth watered God I've missed these things 😭

[@frappacarti]

Loved seeing everyone get a big smile on their face when tasting the candies. The joy and nostalgia was so contagious. I CANNOT WAIT to get some of these for myself! Congrats on cracking such an iconic formula, you're truly the Muhammad Ali of candy making 👏

[@agimagi2158]

This was such an interesting project and I'm so happy to see the finished product in your hands and the proud smile on your face!

[@Georgecostanza7]

I just got my order and i have to say thank you and wow! I feel like I have been transported back to my childhood. I have tried a few variations and you nailed the sour and flavor spot on.

[@LoftyPursuits]

Thank you.

[@AzureKing98]

This is proving to be such an amazing process to behold

[@StarwingUK]

This was a fun journey to watch - I'm impressed by Greg's engineering skills as much as his confectionery prowess

[@TheFujiduji]

I just received a package of these and they’re incredible- I’ve been a longtime viewer and it’s so nice to finally own some candy! Hope to visit someday!

[@lormythos]

I'm so excited to order these! Thank you so much for all of the work you've done to recreate my favorite candy!

[@paualdinicola]

makes my mouth water just looking at them.

[@VanGoWanderlust]

So happy for your success and how well it’s been received!! I think everyone is just so excited to try it and be a part of the experience!

[@I_Crit_My_Pants]

You really are the perfect candyman y'know, like you are that portrait of that candy shop owner that everyone always loves because they're so friendly, knowledgeable and energetic about candy lol. The slightly rotund build as well, it's not a bad thing, it just makes you even more endearing and makes you perfectly fill that "Candyman" image lol.

[@CSI752]

You had me at Florida I can not wait to try these! I’ve searched and searched for a similar candy but none could compare, close but not quite what my taste buds remember.

[@OctopusGardenFarm]

I know you probably don't want to start another project but there was a similar candy around the same time. Also came in a tin, same shape but they're raspberries with almost like a gel in the center. And they had like a powder coating over them however they weren't sour at all they just had that true raspberry taste. My mom and grandma used to have them in their purse and would squirrel them away and if we were really good we would get one. Or if we were being really bad they would give us one as a bribe.

[@LoftyPursuits]

I believe those are variety of sherbet. Not like the ice cream :-) I've never made those.

[@HugSeal42]

That tumbler solution is fantastic!

[@missarielle2]

I'm super super excited and hope I can order some before Christmas. I would love to surprise my mother.

[@AngrySkipperGC]

I'm just a little observer from Australia, but this was such a fun thing to watch the R&D of. Really awesome stuff!

[@lilndnfeather]

Yes! Mine are on the way.

[@fireball220]

Listen, this is all fantastic! Congratulations on re-making one of the greatest hard candies of all time. You truly are the GOAT. But for the love of all that is holy, could you please blink for me one time.

[@PersianRockstar21]

I can’t wait until I can get me hands on these! My childhood candy right there!