‘Do we think Andor would’ve happened with Tony Gilroy had Dave Filoni been charge? ... At no point was Andor fan service. They weren’t popping in R5-D4 ...’
We’re in the final days of the 2026 Winter Olympics. There are still some major competitions left to go, but I’m not sure anything is going to top the revelation that there’s no rule against a wolfdog competing in a cross-country ski event. (What’s that? He was captured and returned to his owner? Dogs actually aren’t allowed to compete in the Olympics? Oh.) While Nazgul’s doggy dreams were dashed, chocolate fans had their own shot at Olympic and Paralympic glory this past week.
If you were extremely lucky, you possibly got your very own Hershey’s Team USA Chocolate Medal Tin.
“Happiness is in the moments and experiences we share, not just the milestones we reach,” Stacy Taffet, The Hershey Company’ chief growth officer, said. “Hershey’s is fueling the brand's momentum through what matters most: bringing people little prized moments of their own gold. Our new campaign connects consumers to the excitement of the games and reminds them happiness is within reach — even as a chocolate medal.”
Hershey’s produced a limited — very limited — number of the tins, making 400 of them available at Hershey’s Chocolate World locations on Feb. 7 before releasing an additional 500 on TikTok and the Hershey’s website on Feb. 13 and Feb. 14. I never saw the Chocolate Medal Tin go live on TikTok, but I timed it just right to snag one of the Olympics tins on Saturday.
I’m not sure what was harder in 2026: Winning an Olympic medal ... or scoring your own Hershey’s Team USA Chocolate Medal Tin ...
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What it costs
When it was briefly available, the Hershey’s Team USA Chocolate Medal Tin was $5.99 on Hershey’s TikTok store and the company’s website. (They’re now selling for at least $50 on eBay ...)
My thoughts
At its core, the Hershey’s Team USA Chocolate Medal Tin is a giant circular block of standard Hershey’s milk chocolate wrapped up in gold foil and placed in a plastic case that’s dangled from a Hershey’s lanyard.
If you’ve ever had Hershey’s milk chocolate, you know what this one is going to taste like. But according to the chocolate company, it’s what these medals represent that matters. “The chocolate medals are a tangible expression of the campaign’s message,” Hershey’s writes. “They’re a reminder that moments of happiness, big or small, deserve to be celebrated. By reimagining ‘gold’ as everyday joy, Hershey’s invites people to recognize their own meaningful moments.”
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If you bought the Hershey’s Team USA Chocolate Medal Tin with the intention of it being a keepsake, you’re going to be pleased. The limited release aside, Hershey’s got a lot of elements right with this one.
The gold metal tin is eye-catching. The lanyard can be repurposed for future sweet awards. And the massive puck of chocolate is extremely satisfying to devour. Seriously, I turned my back after taking the photos for this review, and our daughter had commandeered it and taken it into the living room for her own enjoyment.
Did you manage to get your own Hershey’s Team USA Chocolate Medal Tin? If so, are you saving it? Gifting it? Already ate it?
Snack Score
Hershey’s Team USA Chocolate Medal Tin
🍪🍪🍪🍪
(4 out of 5)
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