I don’t know about you guys but this has been one hot week so far. With that in mind, there is no better way to wrap up this warm weather than to dig out the most summery smackers I can think of–the Australian smackers!
This cute limited edition 6-piece set was designed all the way back in 2000 for the Sydney Summer Olympics.
It’s especially cool because it is themed from top to bottom, from the tin…
…to the cardboard packaging…
…and of course to the adorable Lip Smackers themselves 😀
All of the smackers have a shiny metallic label that is decorated with cute art that matches the name.
Some fishies on Surfin’ Strawberry :]
I love that the names are themed too. Bubble Gum Tree!
Here’s Kooka Berry which is named after the Kookaburra bird.
Apparently the Kookaburra are known for their bird-call because it sounds like maniacal, almost human-like laughter. Here’s a youtube vid.
Wild Berry Boomerang. What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t come back? A stick. Groan… 😀
If you noticed that these flavors are quite similar to the cosmic/shimmer collection, you’d be right. Below is the yummy Ayers Rock Candy.
According to Wikipedia, Uluru (also known as Ayers Rock) is a “large sandstone rock formation in the southern part of Australia.”
I think “Uluru Rock Candy” sounds pretty cool in a spacey way.
Lastly is Koala Lime which wins the award for Most Precious Thing on the Planet. Lime also happens to be one of Bonne Bell’s best flavors.
I’ve always heard that koalas are really mean but I am just going to keep pretending they’re Australia’s tree kittens. 😛
Speaking of kittens, here’s mine enjoying Wild Berry Boomerang. Well the cap, anyway.
lmaolmaolmaolmao!!
this post did not go where i expected. i dont know if i want the smackers or the cat more
I don’t know what’s gotten into me! 😀
that container is adorbs, i almost hate knowing these ones exist 🙂 the little platipus thing is soo funny, the one on wild berry boomarang. love it
I love that too, they did a great job!
this is my favorite post of yours 🙂 your kitty is so cute. I finally found the cosmic set but I still want this even if just for the artwork.
Aw thank you! I’m glad to hear you have the cosmic set now. What do you think is your favorite?
I love this set, it is beyond cute!
You’re blog is amazing, I really enjoy checking in to see what you’ve posted next. Keep it up! 🙂
Thank you so much! I’m glad you like it 😀
So cute! I’ve heard of this set but I’ve never ever seen it, until now. Your cat is funny. Whenever I show my cat my Lip Smackers he runs away from me, haha.
Hahah, I now have a visual of your cat being deathly afraid of lip balm. Too funny 😀
Very interesting post! Gets me in the mood to go to a jungle and eat limes (because of the pretty lime picture) and see all these cute animals! Your cat is adorable! What’s her name?
And as far as the smackers go, they all sound incredibly yummy! Which (in your opinion) is the best flavor? The Lime one? I think Wild Berry Boomerang and Kooka Berry look totally yummy! (Though I wouldn’t know because I don’t own this set. Sigh.)
That youtube video is hilarious! That bird sounds like he is legitimately laughing at us! Haha 🙂 Thanks for the tropical/fun/cute posts as always!
Hi you! I’m always partial to their lime & rock candy which you probably have from other sets, right? I recall you having the cosmics.
Which do you like from those?
What a darling post! I remember seeing this set years ago, now that I think of it, though I had no idea about the names or flavors. Very nice piece to have in a collection, thank you for sharing!
Thank you Heather!
i love this set! great pictures as well. you’ve made me such a big fan of the product 8) well i collected them in the early 2000s in highschool but you have really drawn me back in and my wallet hurts! xD
i’m allergic to cats but i would make an exception for this one! so precious.
That’s hilarious, I know what you mean! Nostalgia PLUS a great product is a winner. And kitty is very flattered 😀
I LOVE LIP SMACKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT WEBSITE 🙂 HOW LONG HAVE YOU HAD IT? I’LL CHECK EVERYDAY!
I have 25 lip smacker 🙂
My name is kaitlin
Hi Kaitlin, welcome to the blog and thanks! I’ve been posting for almost 1.5 years now. Hope to see you again!
great post! i love it 🙂 lip smackers are the best!
Thanks Rachel!
That’s N amazing package is this a giveaway
OMG I need this set!! I’m an Australian and would love this. I sadly don’t remember seeing these around back then…
Are you selling this set, of the 2000 Sydney olympics?