Confirmed tonight: Atomic Boys opens tomorrow

We’ve been telling you (here and here) about this retro/nostalgia gifts/toys/etc. store moving into the ex-Hart’s space on Admiral west of California. Tonight, official word from owner Kent Sadow that his shop opens for business tomorrow (plus some info for those who wanted to know more about the treats he’ll sell): “We are opening the doors Friday the 8th. Finally!!! 10 am-6 pm. And yes, we have Beemans, Chick-O-Stick, Bit-O-Honey, Pop Rocks and alot more. Necco Wafers coming soon, sorry, no ‘Lik-m-ade’.”

misty February 7, 2008 (9:57 pm)

Pop Rocks?!! Oh no! Remember when Mikey’s stomach exploded after pop rocks and soda? hee hee
http://www.snopes.com/horrors/freakish/poprocks.asp

miws February 8, 2008 (4:15 am)

Heh, This Mikey hasn’t “done” Pop Rocks very many times in his life, and doesn’t recall ever combining them with a swig or so of soda. However, his stomach Does look like he may have, but it only reached a point of coming thisclose to exploding! :D

Mike