Popeye Candy Sticks Old Fashioned & Nostalgic Candy Popeye Candy Sticks are a classic candy every kid can remember, probably the epitome of retro candy, literally in a box. These candies are long, thin white sticks made out of sweet powdery, chalky sugar, making for a deliciously crunchy pick-me-up kind of nostalgic treat! Popeye Candy Sticks are one of the Top 20 Retro Candies