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Freezy Freakies were a winter fad in the early to mid-1980s.

They were snow gloves, created by ski glove company Swany America that used thermocromic ink to reveal fun colors and designs when exposed to cold temperatures. [1] The gloves came in many designs, which catered to young kids. [2] Designs included a fighter plane and a pink castle scene.

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References

  1. Martin, Claire (14 February 2015). "Freezy Freakies, a Colorful Blast From Winters Past". New York Times. New York Times. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  2. "Crowdfunding Brings Back Freezy Freakies From the '80s". ABC News. Retrieved 2021-05-06.