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LIST OF DISCONTINUED AIRHEADS FLAVORS
- Berry Variety (Airheads Bites) (2013-Unknown)
- BerryHot (2007-Unknown)
- Chillin’ Flavors (2008-Unknown)
- Green Slime (2003-2003) [Proposed but never released]
- Blue Mystery Blast (October 31, 2007-October 31, 2007) [One-day exclusive]
- Superman (Unknown-Unknown) [Movie tie-in]
- SpongeBob (Unknown-Unknown) [TV tie-in]
- Spider-Man (Unknown-Unknown) [Movie tie-in]
- Minion Banana (2021-Unknown) [Minions: The Rise of Gru tie-in]
- Raya and the Last Dragon flavors (2021-Unknown) [Movie tie-in]
- The Addams Family 2 flavors (2021-Unknown) [Movie tie-in]
Note: Exact candy discontinuation dates are not publicly documented by the manufacturer for most flavors, hence “Unknown” for end dates.
BERRY VARIETY (AIRHEADS BITES)
Discontinued: Unknown (after 2013)
Part of the original Airheads Bites release in June 2013, these were tiny Airheads flavored candy items in a candy shell with a berry flavor. This marked the first bite-sized version of the classic taffy candy, a shell-coated format closer to M&M’s lost flavors than to a taffy bar, but the berry variety was quietly removed while other flavors remained.
BERRYHOT
Discontinued: Unknown (after 2007)
Released in 2007, this special flavor claimed to “heat up in your mouth”. Part of Airheads’ experimental flavors of temperature-changing sensations, it represented the brand’s attempt to create interactive eating experiences beyond traditional fruit flavors.
CHILLIN’ FLAVORS
Discontinued: Unknown (after 2008)
Launched in 2008 with a minty “cold” feeling in the mouth. Released as a counterpart to the previous year’s BerryHot flavor, these continued Airheads’ experimentation with temperature sensations, likely achieved through menthol compounds — the same cooling trick behind Trident’s vanished mint gums.
GREEN SLIME
Discontinued: 2003 (never released)
Advertised through a poll on Airheads.nick.com in 2003 as a trademark flavor of Nickelodeon. This proposed green flavor was part of a Nickelodeon partnership but was never actually produced, making it one of the most famous “discontinued” candy flavors that never existed — unlike the Jolly Rancher flavors that really did disappear.
BLUE MYSTERY BLAST
Discontinued: October 31, 2007 (same day)
Special Blue Mystery bars were distributed exclusively to JetBlue Airways travelers on Halloween 2007. One of the most limited Airheads releases ever, available only to airline passengers on a single day.
SUPERMAN
Discontinued: Unknown
This special edition flavor was released as a movie tie-in promotion. Part of Airheads’ strategy of creating limited-time flavors tied to popular entertainment properties, designed to capitalize on superhero movie releases and create collectible candy experiences.
SPONGEBOB
Discontinued: Unknown
TV tie-in promotional flavor featuring the popular Nickelodeon character. Continued Airheads’ partnership with entertainment brands, leveraging the massive popularity of the animated series to create themed candy experiences for young fans.
SPIDER-MAN
Discontinued: Unknown
Movie tie-in flavor created to promote Spider-Man films. Part of the early 2000s trend of superhero movie merchandising, this flavor capitalized on the web-slinger’s popularity.
MINION BANANA
Discontinued: Unknown (after 2021)
Released in 2021 as part of promotions for “Minions: The Rise of Gru”. This banana-flavored tie-in represented Airheads’ return to movie promotional partnerships after a hiatus. It targeted both children and nostalgic adults familiar with the franchise.
RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON FLAVORS
Discontinued: Unknown (after 2021)
Part of 2021 promotional campaigns tied to Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon”. These flavors marked Airheads’ expansion into Disney partnerships.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2 FLAVORS
Discontinued: Unknown (after 2021)
Released as promotional tie-ins for “The Addams Family 2” animated movie in 2021. These represented Airheads’ diversification into different entertainment franchises beyond traditional superhero and cartoon properties, targeting family audiences during movie releases. Airheads was hardly alone in retiring flavors this quietly — Hershey’s discontinued candies fill a list of their own.
