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PACK IN THE DAY

From Atom Smashers to Meanies, these retro crisps sold millions in the 70s and 80s – how many do you recognise?

While many of these brands are no longer around, nostalgic shoppers can get their fix for some of them online

IT really takes you pack, seeing some of the nation’s favourite crisps that have long since disappeared from the shelves.

A pristine packet of Quavers from 1975 was dug up in a back garden in Poole, Dorset, today.

WESSEX NEWS AGENCY email news@britishnews.co.uk mobile 07501 221880 Jim Hardy PICTURE TO GO WITH COPY FILED TO NEWS DESK CALLED: CRISPS/WESSEX CAPTION: A half-century-old Quavers crisps packet has been found in a Dorset garden, showing how long plastic survives in the environment. The packet, in still-visible yellow, green and white colours, was discovered by Cenk Albayrak-Touye while he was renovating his new home in Poole. "I dug up the turf in the back garden and found a load of items but it was the yellow packaging that caught my eye." The Quavers crisp packet has the date 31 October 1975 printed on it, which links to a competition of some kind.In March this year a crisp packet quarter of a century old was found by litter pickers in Oxfordshire. Still in 'very good condition' it was a Walker's crisp packet and on the cover were images of England soccer stars Michael Owen and Gary Lineker - who became the firm's front man in TV adverts. THE QUAVERS CRISP PACKET
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We take a look at some classic crisps after a pristine packet of Quavers from 1975 was dug up in a back garden in Poole, DorsetCredit: Wessex News Agency

The cheesy treats are still being sold – but there are plenty of other less well-known brands you may have spent your pocket money on as a kid that are no longer around.

Here’s your chance to feast your eyes on some vintage bags.

And from spag bol to spicy beef, there’s a flavour to suit everyone’s taste. Tuck in!

RETRO CRISPS
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These Meanies crisps were devilishly good, and you can still find some places that sell these treats marketed with an evil-looking rascal
RETRO CRISPS
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No fangs... a creepy vampire was on the front of the packet for Claws crisps
Alien Spacers were just out of this world
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Alien Spacers were just out of this world
RETRO CRISPS
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Who's hat? A patriotic potato character appeared on the packet of these ready salted crisps
RETRO CRISPS
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These atom-themed crisps proved to be short lived, and eventually blew up
RETRO CRISPS
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This packet shows Looney Tunes using their classic cartoon characters to market crisps
RETRO CRISPS
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Footie fans were having a ball with these yummy treats
Walkers confirm they've discontinued a fan favourite flavour
RETRO CRISPS
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These curly puffs made for a feast from the east
RETRO CRISPS
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Like a lot of things attached to their namesake, these Bermuda Triangle crisps have just disappeared
RETRO CRISPS
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Walkers once captured the taste of a teatime favourite in a packet of crisps
RETRO CRISPS
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They didn't taste like hedgehog, but the name alone is still a source of nostalgia for many Brits
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