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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.

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, Dorset
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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!

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