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McVities Gypsy Creams

Does anyone remember McVities Gypsy Cream biscuits and are they still available anywhere?

I remember when they first came out in the late 60s/early 70s they were in a brown box. They were absolutely delicious. I can even still remember the TV advert. Sadly they disappeared after a while but I do recall them reappearing for a while in the mid 90s and they were in a rollwrap instead of a box. Again they disappeared without a trace.

I wrote to McVities in 2005 to enquire whether they were still available. Long story short, they replied and assured me they would be going into production the following year. But here I am, three years on and still no sign of my beloved Gypsy Creams. Then I got to wondering if it was maybe just my neck of the woods (Wirral) that they weren't available in.

Or does anyone know where I can get Gypsy Creams from (even if they're not the McVities brand)?

BTW, Fox's Crunch Creams resemble GCs but taste nothing like them.

Thanks in advance.

bravejordy Mon 12/05/08 16:53

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In A Pickle
Mon 12/05/08
18:19

This:~
http://www.unitedbiscuits.com/80256C1A0047922E /vWeb/pcTSTT5EPGEC
Is McVities official webpage(they are part of,unfortunately,United Biscuits)
It doesn't mention Gypsy Creams at all,so McVities may have been stringing you along!

bravejordy
Mon 12/05/08
19:26

Question Author

Thanks. Yes, they were part of United Biscuits when I wrote to them three years ago. To be fair, their letter seemed genuine enough and surely if they didn't intend to make these biscuits again they could've simply said they don't currently have plans to produce Gypsy Creams.

What amazes me is that Gypsy Creams were very popular. Even in recent years I've heard them mentioned in numerous TV soaps and shows (although not by brand name, obviously). Even the late Richard Whiteley always use to mention them on Countdown.

I was reading somewhere that Mars are planning to relaunch their "Snickers" bar under its original name of "Marathon". I'm not sure why but I think it has something to do with a nostalgia-related promotion. So now might be a good time for me to write to United Biscuits again (who knows, they might decide to follow suit)... Surely I can't be the only one who misses Gypsy Creams?

spudqueen
Mon 12/05/08
22:07

I last saw these about 10 years ago and they were called Romany creams!!! I suppose they thought it was politically incorrect to call them gypsy creams any more!!!

Hi to the Wirral - we used to live in Eastham.

pastafreak
Sun 18/05/08
11:43

According to a query in Saturday's Telegraph : " They are now called Romany Cremes and are available,at £1.75 for 200gm, by mail order from www.sanza.co.uk ; 020 8367 4983 "

bravejordy
Sun 18/05/08
17:24

Question Author

Thanks everyone for all your help, much appreciated. ;)

Hi spudqueen, I live in Birkenhead but have a couple of friends who recently moved to Eastham.

Thanks for the web address and phone number, pasta. I'm also trying to find Graham Crackers because I'm dying to make some smores. Sadly they don't seem to sell them here in the UK. Just wondering if you knew of any British biscuits that come close to Graham Crackers that perhaps I could use in their place?

pastafreak
Sun 18/05/08
17:57

There are several UKsuppliers of American products on the web.....I will have a look and see what I can find. Graham crackers,huh?...yum-not had them in ages!!

pastafreak
Sun 18/05/08
18:05

Here is one source: http://www.psfoods.co.uk/cookies.html -tho it looks like it may be wholesale only.

bravejordy
Sun 18/05/08
18:12

Question Author

Thanks pasta, you truly are a star! ;)

pastafreak
Sun 18/05/08
18:20

Here's another one!!..good luck!http://www.cybercandy.co.uk/aaasmt/index.php/u rl_pmet3/xdbc_32/dbtc_0/pic_1

tradsign
Thurs 09/10/08
21:23

Hi there,
You can't get gypsy creams any more but if you look on this website : https://www.bokkefoods.com/ you'll find their twins! They are called Romany creams and come from South Africa but you can buy them here in the uk from bokkefoods. Happy munching!!!!

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