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Original poster

To say Fab ice lollies are delicious?

98 replies

user67584329 · 25/06/2026 15:45

I had one yesterday for the first time in at least 20 years.

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NCTDN · 25/06/2026 19:52

Here you go - what gets your vote?

To say Fab ice lollies are delicious?
MyCatsSlave · 25/06/2026 19:54

I used to love a Fab but my favourite was a Merlin’s Brew, minty chocolate and was delicious.

GellerYeller · 25/06/2026 19:59

Where are people finding Toffee Crumbles? I haven’t seen one in YEARS! They were the best.

MaidMiriam · 25/06/2026 20:05

Clue's in the name, OP. YANBU.

EdinaTheConfessor · 25/06/2026 20:14

Ooh does anyone remember Sparkles? Lemonade flavour I think they did orangeade too

OhBettyCalmDown · 25/06/2026 20:17

Loved a fab lolly and a twister. Shame we don’t have either atm 😭

NecklessMumster · 25/06/2026 20:18

Callipo shots started well but would then melt a bit so you couldn't tip all the shots into your mouth as they'd lump together

midlifeattheoasis · 25/06/2026 20:19

Nobly Bobbly all the way for me

Loulou4022 · 25/06/2026 20:28

SparklyBlueDress · 25/06/2026 15:57

I vote calippo

Haven’t had one in years but our lovely PTA provided one each for all staff and children yesterday and it was amazing! 😋

Aaaaaaaaawwwwwww · 25/06/2026 20:30

Does anyone remember a lolly in the late 80s,
it had some sort of jelly in and branding was elephant themed?

Ijwwm · 25/06/2026 20:48

Never liked Fab lollies. And not really a fan of ice cream-based lollies in the heat, I don’t find them refreshing.

My go to is a lime Calippo,felt like I’d won the lotto yesterday when I opened my box of 5 and there were 3 lime and 2 orange (it’s often the other way round). Am also partial to a Valencia Orange lolly from Aldi.

GellerYeller · 25/06/2026 20:52

My instagram feed tells me that Fab were invented as the first lolly aimed at girls and there was a tie in with Lady Penelope from Thunderbirds. Zoom was the equivalent for boys.

reelcat · 25/06/2026 20:55

Fab is the dregs of the ice lolly world!

MezeAndNibbles · 25/06/2026 20:57

I agree OP. Fabs are fab! Today’s ice lolly count is currently at 2 x Fabs, 2 x Lidl’s fake mini magnums, 1 x mango solero. The diets going well.

OliviaBonas · 25/06/2026 21:01

I loved Zooms back in the day. Also Strawberry Mivis. Nobbly Bobblys are awesome!

Whereandwhen · 25/06/2026 21:05

Not sure what they were called but a swirly pattern lolly that tasted of fudge!

Also, black forest cornetto (in the 90’s)!

NecklessMumster · 25/06/2026 21:46

Waitrose do a nice strawberry calippp 😋

NecklessMumster · 25/06/2026 21:46

*calippo

Original poster
user67584329 · 25/06/2026 21:48

I have never had a nobbly bobbly or a feast. I must remedy that!

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MandyMotherOfBrian · 25/06/2026 21:50

Hmmm, they’re alright. In a nostalgia type of way, like a lot mentioned so far. But none of them come close, in deliciousness terms, to Pola Poles - OMG I can feel like I’m having one of my five a day with those. And that’s not to mention the cocktail ones…..

EnjoyingTheSilence · 25/06/2026 21:52

Love a fab. Sent dh off to get some ice lollies yesterday and specifically said Fabs. He came back with Rockers, Fruit Pastilles and Twisters. I don’t like any of them 😩

Also used to love a strawberry mivi. And does anyone remember the bugs life lollies. Loved them.

dontforgettofloss · 25/06/2026 21:52

Loveaghost · 25/06/2026 15:50

I say bring back funny feet. The original version.

God yes, please let this happen

jalopy · 25/06/2026 21:52

Anyone remember those large triangular ices that you had to snip the corner off with a pair of scissors and they seem to last for ages? No idea what they were called.

TokyoSushi · 25/06/2026 21:57

I reckon I’ve eaten about 20 Fabs this week - amazing!

pambeesleyhalpert · 25/06/2026 22:05

I love a fab- always have some in the freezer, only 73 cals as well!

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