Short-run printed packaging; spooky special – part 3

Halloween is just a few days away and the range of themed and limited edition printed packaging on the shelves of UK stores continues to grow, like some kind of ectoplasm that you’d find the Ghostbusters fighting.

 

Mr Kipling Frankenstein Fancies, with their green coloring and carton, fit this description quite well, although they are far, far tastier.

 

But, like paranormal ectoplasm, Frankenstein Fancies have morphed into a much bigger version; the Frankenstein’s Monster Fancy.

 

Larger Mr Kipling French Fancies, in traditional colors and flavors, have been available to buy for sometime, but it’s interesting to see that Mr Kipling has taken to giving its limited edition ranges the supersize treatment, and the packaging as a result.

 

The Frankenstein’s Monster Fancy carton has a die-cut window that fits into the design of the packaging, with the square forehead of the archetypal Frankenstein’s Monster printed above. Other Halloween-related graphics, such as a bat and a spider, also appear.

 

Further packaging seen by me in the last few days with a Halloween makeover includes those for crisp types Monster Munch and Pom-Bear.

 

Monster Munch monsters are taking on the guise of witches, complete with hats, while the Pom-Bear bear brand mascot can be seen sporting vampire teeth on special Halloween packs. Pom-Bear multipacks also carry images of the teddy-shaped potato snacks as a witch and a ghost.

 

With the main Halloween party weekend now over, and the actual event taking place in just 48 hours, make sure to get to the shops quick to catch a glimpse of ghostly and ghoulish packaging printed with all the usual faces and images you’d associate with Halloween.

 

If you do see any, share it on Twitter mentioning @D_Pittman_PPW and using the hashtag #halloweenpack.

 

You can also share it on the Package Print Worldwide Facebook page, or simply email to [email protected].