Kids love ice lollies so linking them to a tv series is a
great idea yet this ice lolly which enjoyed popularity in 1975-76 did not
feature the Doctor but instead starred his greatest enemies. Comprising a
moregous combination of chocolate and mint, the Dalek Death Ray would taste
amazing whatever it was called. The top half of the lolly was mint followed by
a chocolate base. Unlike some overly
sweet lollies it also did the trick of really cooling people down in the days
when we had normal summers.
Produced by
Walls, the product had the added attraction of the stunning Frank Bellamy artwork
that adorned the wrapper meaning many fans kept them for years. The lolly also had other Bellamy
drawings included which were taken from the 1976 Dalek Annual. These showed
aspects of the Daleks’ world and history beyond their encounters with the
Doctor. Evocative titles include `The Swamp Creatures of Terroth!, `When Daleks
Flooded the World` and `How Daleks Bend Time`.
As part of the promotion of the
lolly, Walls were even reputed to have a fill sized Dalek in the reception of
their main office.
below. Yikes! it's those pesky swamp creatures from Terroth.
