Vintage Confections, a lollipop maker, rose to fame with their "Planet and Space Collection." Their lollipops, featuring the planets of the solar system and other space-related motifs, quickly spread online, drawing attention for their photographic-quality designs.

Vintage Confections was founded in Illinois, USA, in 2008 by CEO Heather Kelly. The impetus for starting the business came when Heather discovered Etsy, an online store where anyone can easily sell handmade goods. She first created and sold custom fortune cookies, which customers could personalize with their own message, and they were met with overwhelming success. Later, wanting to expand her product lineup, she decided to create handmade lollipops, further expanding her reach.

The much-talked-about "Planet and Space Collection" wasn't actually Heather's idea. Her eldest son, who was 15 years old at the time, was obsessed with space and suggested the idea to Heather, who thought the planets reminded him of the spheres of lollipops. They were surprised by how quickly they spread around the world after the design became a hot topic online shortly after its release. The "Planet and Space Collection" offers a variety of patterns and sets, but the main "Planet Lollipops" set, priced at approximately 3,000 yen ($30) for 10 pieces, is appealing for its realistic, three-dimensional appearance, like something from an illustrated book. In addition to the collection, there are also a wide variety of custom designs, allowing you to incorporate your favorite photos and text into the candies. This article was translated and written with permission from (Source: https://www.vintageconfections.com/).