Author: Marvo

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: General Mills Limited Edition Box Star Wars Cereal (Darth Vader and Yoda)

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Limited Edition Box Star Wars Cereal (Darth Vader and Yoda)

Are you thinking, “Hey! I could buy these, hold on to them for a decade, and then sell them on eBay for lots of money”? If so, I would like to point out that the cereal boxes from the last trilogy are being offered for five to ten dollars on eBay. (Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

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FAST FOOD NEWS: Sbarro 4 Cheese White Pizza

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Sbarro 4 Cheese White Pizza

Are you at a mall, airport, or college campus food court and want to try something new? Well, Sbarro has a new pizza variety you can order by the slice.

Their 4 Cheese White Pizza is topped with a layer of garlic-infused oil, a creamy white sauce with whole milk ricotta, 100 percent whole milk mozzarella, and romano and asiago cheeses. The pizza is also topped with fresh Italian parsley and has an asiago garlic herb crust.

The new pizza is available until August 5.

If you’ve tried it, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via Sbarro)

FAST FOOD NEWS: McDonald’s Twix McFlurry

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McDonald s Twix McFlurry

McDonald’s is offering at limited locations a Twix McFlurry.

The dessert has been offered in other countries for years, like the United Kingdom. According to the McDonald’s U.K. website, it features “soft dairy ice cream swirled with Twix chocolate coated biscuit pieces and a chocolate caramel sauce.”

Grub Grade reports that it’s available in Florida, Eater says it’s also in Indiana, and the McDonald’s Twitter accounts from Michigan and Illinois have announced they’re offering the treat.

If you’ve tried it or seen it at your local McDonald’s, let us know in the comments.

(Image via McDonald’s Peoria Twitter)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 6/10/2015

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Here are some interesting new and limited edition products found on store shelves by us and your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Pepperidge Farm Brightside (Cinnamon Brown Sugar, Cranberry, and Blueberry)

Can someone who gives bad news to other people on a regular basis please pass these out using the line, “Well, on the bright side, you’re getting a Brightside!” (Spotted by Carla at Safeway.)

Welch's Sparkling Strawberry and Sparkling Grape Cocktail

These make me want to drink Welch’s jelly. (Spotted by Joshua at Citgo.)

Bolthouse Farms Blueberry Banana Almondmilk

Yeah! New Bolthouse Farms smoothie! Woo hoo! (Spotted by Lindsay at Publix.)

Snapple Lady LiberTEA

Lady LiberTEA is a red raspberry, white peach, and blueberry tea that’ll be great to drink on InTEApendence Day. (Spotted by jcskillz.)

Izze Sparking Water Beverage (Mandarin Lime and Blackberry Pear)

“Beverage” seems like an unnecessary word to have in the name of a sparkling water. (Spotted by Tabitha at Target.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

Also, if you’re wondering if we’ve already covered something, search our Flickr photos or use the Google Search box on the right (or below if you’re on a mobile device) to find out.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Dannon Light & Fit Limited Edition Tiramisu Greek Yogurt

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Dannon Light & Fit Limited Edition Tiramisu Greek Yogurt

When there’s a fruitcake-flavored yogurt, I believe that is when yogurt companies will have run out of desserts to use as flavors. (Spotted by Caitlin at Giant.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

Also, if you’re wondering if we’ve already covered something, search our Flickr photos or use the Google Search box on the right (or below if you’re on a mobile device) to find out.