What can I get with a Tootsie Pop label that has an indian on it?

Question

I've heard that I can bring it to a store and get a free sucker! But, where?

I have two right now... I'm determined to get my free sucker!

Answer 1

This question brings back memories and has but a big smile on my face. Thanks for making me remember. Anyway, when I was a little girl it was big excitement to find the Indian with the star. We would take them up to the little corner store and the worker would congratulate us with a smile and give us another one. It felt similar to finding your prize at the bottom of the Cracker Jacks box but BETTER! My guess is that small town stores may still reward the finders of those labels but I doubt bigger retailers do. Isn't it sad how things have changed? I hope you find a special store that will reward you will a new Tootsie Pop. YOU'RE A WINNER! :) Doesn't it feel good? Have a wonderful day and God bless!

Answer 2

Sorry, that's an old chestnut, but it's not actually worth anything.

The snopes.com article:

The rumor that Tootsie Pop wrappers featuring an Indian can be redeemed for free candy has dogged the Tootsie Roll company since Indian giver? shortly after the introduction of the chewy-centered lollipops in 1931. Although Tootsie Pops has never held any kind of promotion involving the collection or redemption of their wrappers, the "Indian wrapper" rumor has persisted for over sixty years. The story probably got its start because of the prevalence of contests and prizes connected with the packaging of children's products in the era when Tootsie Pops were first marketed. The slightly different packaging of each Tootsie Pop (about 30% of the wrappers include the Indian figure) could easily lead to tales about certain wrappers being "special." (Similar rumors about various brands of candy bars have circulated for decades as well.)

Tootsie Roll Industries has received a steady stream of letters from consumers attempting to redeem their Indian wrappers since the 1930s (nearly all of the letter writers expect free Tootsie Pops in return), and they now process about 150 letters per week. The company originally sent special letters expressing their regret to prize-seekers, then in 1982 they created their "Legend of the Indian Wrapper" to accompany those letters "with the hope that children's liking for a good story would help to assuage their disappointment." (Some individual store managers took it upon themselves to redeem Indian-bearing wrappers for free Tootsie Pops, but the exchange was not sanctioned by the Tootsie Roll company itself.)

Answer 3

I remember that as a kid.... but I dont think I ever actually got free ones. They needed the indian with the star I think. Does it actually work???

Answer 4

i've got one in my hand right now, but i think it's just a rumor that if it has the indian and the bow with the stay that you get a free one or somthing. altho i've heard that

Answer 5

I have 7 of them no lie but i'm in mississippi

Answer 6

I've heard that too and my daughter saves them, but I too, don't know where to take them ...

Answer 7

Sounds interesting, if not, I will buy you one, okay!