Monday, January 6, 2025

PEZ Unveils Mystery Silhouettes: New Bears or Mickey Magic? First Surprise of 2025!

The new year is barely underway, 
and PEZ is already off to a roaring start, 
delighting fans with an exciting surprise.
Today, PEZ International shared a photo 
on their social media channels, 
hinting that two new dispensers are on the way. 
 
The teaser image features two white silhouettes, 
leaving fans buzzing with anticipation.
 
We took a closer look, and 
spoiler alert
if you want to keep the surprise, 
you might want to stop reading now!
 
 
It seems there are only two possibilities: 
either two new Mickey Mouse dispensers 
or two new (Panda) bears.
 
After comparing the silhouettes to potential
 dispenser shapes, it’s pretty clear that the
 bears are the best fit. 
What also seems to rule out Mickey Mouse 
is the fact that as a licensed character, 
any new designs would require significant 
effort and bureaucracy.
 
So, two new bears? 
But what could they be for?
 
Taking a closer look at the teaser image,
 the colors are exclusively pink and blue. 
What does that tell us? 
It suggests, perhaps,
 a “Girl Bear” and a “Boy Bear.” 
 
Of course, this is purely speculation,
PEZ loves to keep us guessing!
The excitement is building, and we’ll find out more very soon. 
Stay tuned!
Happy Collecting!

Saturday, January 4, 2025

A Glimpse into Christmas 2025: New PEZ Ornaments by Jim Shore

The start of a new year is also when the 
Ornaments manufacturers unveil 
their new collections.
 
Even though most of us may not yet feel
 the spark of excitement for 
new Christmas ornaments, we’d like to bring
 a little festive inspiration your way.
 
Jim Shore is leading the way this year, 
offering us an early glimpse of what 
to expect in the 2025 holiday season.
Last year, Jim Shore surprised us with his
 first-ever PEZ-themed ornaments—four delightful designs, 
with the intricately detailed 
gingerbread house being the undeniable highlight.
This year, PEZ ornament enthusiasts have
 two more treasures to look forward to. 
A cheerful gingerbread man greets us warmly, 
while a galloping reindeer prances into the 2025 lineup.
 
However, patience will be required—these charming 
new ornaments won’t be available until mid-July.
Happy Collecting!

Friday, January 3, 2025

Hop Into Easter: Unveiling the 2025 PEZ Collection! Easter Highlights 2025 – 7 New Dispensers and a Surprise!

The three new Valentine's dispensers
 are gradually appearing in American stores,
 and now the next PEZ assortment is already 
on the horizon.

We are pleased to give you an 
overview of this year's 
Easter PEZ Collection 
as we will soon be receiving no less 
than 7 new dispensers!

The main focus of this year’s 
PEZ Easter collection is,
 of course, the bunny🐰, with no less 
than 6 new ones being introduced.
Last year, at the Sweets and Snacks Expo, 
PEZ Candy first presented the 
PEZ Peeps Bunnies to the public. 

Available in three colors—yellow, blue, and pink—these
 cute bunnies will make their debut, 
with the Peeps logo printed on the stems! 
As an additional surprise, a new 
Blueberry Flavor PEZ candy pack will be included.
We now have the Floppy Ear Bunny in 
four different factory variations, 
and this Easter, a fifth variation 
will be added, featuring a white head 
and a new pink face print on a matching pink stem.
In 2022, we were able to add the 
white full-body bunny, 
sitting upright on its haunches, to our collection. 

This year, two additional variations
 will join the ranks. 
American collectors can look forward to a 
pink sitting bunny, while European PEZ collectors 
will find a brown sitting bunny, 
both sitting on a yellow stem.
 
What would Easter be without 
a new PEZ Easter Egg! 

This year marks the 20th PEZ egg, 
available for both American and European PEZ collectors: 
a purple egg with a chick sporting bunny ears, 
on a yellow stem.
For those thinking that’s all, there’s more! 
This year, there will also be an Online-Only
dispenser for Easter, but it's still too 
early to reveal anything about it.

Of course, we have prepared a new 
Easter Egg pictorial as well as pictorials 
of all the new dispensers for this year. 
For us, this means making plenty of space
 and bringing the Easter dispensers closer together.

Let's look forward to a total of 7 new
 Easter dispensers (+1 online only) that
 will soon be hopping into our collections!
Happy Collecting!

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Exciting News: New Valentine's PEZ Dispensers are now available!

The first new PEZ releases of the 
year are now available directly from PEZ! 
This are exciting news for everyone 
who hasn’t yet spotted the three new
 Valentine’s dispensers in stores.
First, the bears—two new ones to add to our collections! 
We’ve adored the PEZ bears for years, 
with their many variations, 
and we’re always thrilled when new ones are released.

This time, we’re getting a brown Valentine’s bear 
with adorable pink ears, 
paired with a pink stem adorned with white hearts.

Then there’s the white Valentine’s Panda bear, 
featuring a red heart over its left eye, 
sitting atop a red stem with white heart prints.

USA only, the all new Valentine's Day PEZ assortment.
And of course, we can’t forget the hearts! 
Our display cases have made room for plenty of 
them over the years, 
and now it's time to shift things 
around once more for a new addition. 
The crystal pink Valentine’s heart comes 
with a charming purple heart printed on it,
 perfectly matching its purple stem.
 
For this year's PEZ Valentine's assortment, 
PEZ Candy Inc. has also designed a 
brand-new blister card.
 
Unfortunately, the new Valentine’s Twin Pack 
featuring the two adorable PEZ bears is not yet available online. 
We hope they will be added soon!
We can’t wait to welcome these three 
new treasures into our collections.
Happy Collecting!

The Black Tie PEZ Pal Boy Frenzy: Luck, Controversy, and Collector Dreams New Year's Eve Chase brings big bucks on eBay!

It was probably the biggest surprise of the last year
 when PEZ released the two 
New Year dispensers just before Christmas.

The hysteria surrounding the black PEZ Pal Boy, 
limited to only 200 pieces, sparked unprecedented controversies 
within collector communities. 
While some collectors were ecstatic to find 
the Chase dispenser in their boxes, many 
others ended up empty-handed.

Some collectors managed to secure more 
than one dispenser by ordering under different
 names and addresses. 
Meanwhile, reports from European collectors 
indicate that even with a total of 40 New Year
 dispensers ordered, not a single Black Tie Pal 
was included in their shipments. 

From the start, it was clear that luck would 
play a significant role in obtaining one.

After my Krissy also came away empty-handed, 
we feel and understand your disappointment.

It’s no secret that supply and demand drive prices,
 and this case was no exception. 
The dispenser quickly soared to an astonishing
 and almost unbelievable resale price.
 This undoubtedly sparked a lot of conversation 
among PEZ employees and within their offices.
The prices achieved online could easily fund a vacation or,
 in some cases, be the equivalent of someone’s monthly salary. 
Predictably, accusations of greed were directed at sellers, 
and many blamed PEZ for creating this situation.

 However, we believe that by releasing the 200 dispensers, 
PEZ aimed to give collectors a fantastic 
end to the year—a move that turned out to be a
 brilliant marketing strategy. 
The dispensers are now on everyone’s lips, 
often achieving more attention than a paid 
advertising campaign could.

Ultimately, we are all mature enough to decide 
what’s right for ourselves—live and let live. 
While some may prefer to sell the dispenser for 
financial gain, others might use the same 
amount to buy a rare vintage dispenser. 

And that’s perfectly fine—our diverse perspectives make us all unique.

And at the end of the day, the most important
 thing is that we are all healthy and stay that way!

Don't forget, here you have the chance to win
 the golden PEZ New Year Pal.

Happy Collecting!

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Ring in the New Year with PEZ Palz: Enter to Win the Ultimate Collector's Prize!

 Calling all Pez Palz! 

Get ready to WIN
HAPPY NEW YEAR
PEZ PAL!
Join the exciting journey to snag this 
great prize by participating in the Pez Palz contest!
To begin your journey to victory, simply send an email to
pezpalzblog@gmail.com
with your Name (First and Last Initial),
City, and State. Please tag the subject line with
"HAPPY NEW YEAR"

Submissions must be received by January 6th, 
2025, at Midnight Pacific Time.
This global extravaganza welcomes entries
 from every corner of the world!

 Imagine yourself as the lucky winner, 
to be announced on January 7th, 2025
 by Midnight Pacific Time, courtesy of the Pez Palz wheel of destiny.

In the spirit of fairness, we kindly request
ONE single entry per participant 
Just one entry per email address.

Good Luck and Happy Collecting!

Please note: Our giveaway is in no way sponsoredendorsed, administered by or associated with META (Facebook, instagram, Threads) and X (Twitter)

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Looking Back on 2024: A Year in PEZ Collecting! Here is our 2024 PEZ Pictorial for you!

As the final hours of this year tick away, 
we want to take the opportunity to 
reflect on the 2024 PEZ year.
 
We’re quite proud to have been delighting
 you with our annual pictorials since 2014.
 (You can find all the images here.) 
Back in 2014, it was quite challenging to get 
decent pictures, let alone high-resolution 
ones in a front-facing view. 
Thankfully, times have changed, 
and PEZ now provides us with these images. 
A huge thank you to PEZ for that—we truly appreciate
 being able to pester you for updates! 😉
 
A quick note about our list: 
we have always listed the dispensers 
by their release date. 
For example, the new PEZ Barbies were released 
in the USA this year, but they 
already debuted in Europe last year, 
so they are included in the 2023 PEZ pictorial.
 
The new Valentine's dispensers are listed
 on our 2024 list, as they have already 
been spotted by several collectors in 
various American stores. 
How Would You Rate the 2024 PEZ Year?
Before we dive in, we’d love to know your thoughts:
 
+Do you think there were more dispensers than last year?
+About the same?
+Or perhaps even fewer?
 
We’ve got the answer for you, and it might surprise you.
 
This year we saw the exact same number
of new dispensers as last year (2023). 
To be precise, 
103 New PEZ Dispensers
 were released from PEZ this year! 

Breaking Down the Numbers
 Out of the 103 dispensers:
61 were available in both the USA and Europe,
45 were for the USA and
16 were exclusive to Europe.
 
 
Last year’s New Year’s slogan from PEZ was,  
“Out of this World,” 
had us all buzzing with excitement. 
Now we can crunch the numbers: 
25 of the 103 dispensers were online exclusives 
(including the Advent Calendar Elf and the NY-Chase dispenser). 
 
Out of the 25 Online Exclusive dispensers, 
18 were available online in both the USA and Europe. 
4 were exclusive to the USA. 
3 were exclusive to Europe (Including the Advent Calendar). 
 
Reflecting on that slogan, 
PEZ, you truly delivered—these releases 
were “out of this world,” and we love 
all the special editions! 
 
The Community's Perspective:
One frequent critique in the community
 is the recurrence of similar dispensers. 
This year,  
25 completely new molds 
were introduced, making up about a 
quarter of the total releases.
 
Ball dispensers, often a divisive topic, 
made a modest appearance this year, 
with only 5 released:
3 in Europe as part of the Emoji series 
and 2 in the USA as crystal flag dispensers.
 
Interestingly, like last year, there were 
no new mini PEZ dispensers. 
However, PEZ released 6 new PEZ Clips for the market. 
 Popular Lines and New Additions!
Dispensers tied to beloved franchises 
such as Minions, SpongeBob, 
Hello Kitty, and The Lion King remain favorites 
with young audiences worldwide. 
 
This year, we were thrilled to see updated
 molds for the Minions, The Lion King, Donald and Daisy
and the SpongeBob dispensers.
 
Two completely new series were 
added to the lineup in 2024:
Minecraft (available in Europe starting 2025) and the
Mars-Space Mission dispensers. 
 
PEZ also expanded its Moana 
(available in Europe starting 2025) 
  series, proving once again 
that they know what collectors and fans want.
 
And please let’s not forget the fantastic new 
PEZ Presenter Girl, who never fails to 
make us freak out every single time!  
A Collectors Gift for you
To wrap things up, we’ve prepared three
 simplified pictorials for you. 
Feel free to print them out to ensure 
you’ve got a complete overview of the
 dispensers from this year—and to see which 
ones you’re still missing.
 
Cheers to a New Year
Now, Refrigerate your champagne and get ready
 to toast the arrival of the New Year!
 
Lastly, we’d like to express our heartfelt
 thanks for your loyalty and support. 
Thank you for visiting our blog throughout
 all the year's and to PEZ for keeping the 
excitement alive with fantastic releases.
 
Happy New Year, and take care PEZ PALZ! 
We’ll see you hopefully tomorrow when we
 kick off the year with a bang—a contest where
 you can win a 
Golden New Year dispenser! 
Stay tuned and happy collecting!
 

Saturday, December 28, 2024

Forging Ahead: A Fresh Look at PEZ.com’s Transformation

As an old saying goes,
"If you’re not moving forward, you’re falling behind."
 
 For the past seven years, the PEZ.com website
 has been more or less adapted rather than fully renewed.
 
Times are changing, and technologies 
are advancing at lightning speed. 
PEZ has taken this to heart and prepared for the future.
 
After weeks of technical, content, and especially
 visual improvements, the American PEZ website
 has been successfully relaunched.
 
Humans are creatures of habit, 
and adjusting to anything new can feel
 challenging at first. 
 
It might take some time for most of 
us to get used to it, but we’ve already taken
 the opportunity to test the new site a little.
 
What stands out is the fresh design, 
a streamlined menu, and clear content. 
Particularly praiseworthy is the improved search option.
We also love the Fun Fact section, 
especially the accompanying images.
We adore the new clear and fresh design. 
 
 
We adore the new clear and fresh design. 
And at the end of the day, we know we’ll likely 
be refreshing the page by the minute
 in 2025 when a new release is anticipated.
 
Well done, PEZ Candy, a huge compliment from 
us for this successful relaunch!
Happy Collecting!

 

Friday, December 27, 2024

New licensed PEZ merchandise products will soon be available in Japan

 
Japan remains the country where the most
 PEZ licenses are granted, and over the years,
 we’ve seen an incredible array of fantastic 
PEZ merchandise emerge from there.
 
Once again, there’s exciting news to share: 
the product range is expanding with several beautiful
 new licensed PEZ merchandise items that 
we’re eager to introduce to you.
 Looking to kick off the new year with a good
 resolution to save a little? 
 
The new PEZ Elephant Piggy Bank is perfect for that!
Thank you Kenelestore for the pictures :)
Made from soft vinyl, it’s modeled like the retro 
PEZ Elephant dispenser. 
When the head is lifted, the coin slot is revealed,
 offering a clever way to store your coins.
Measuring 32.8 x 10.4 x 12.7 cm, 
this charming piece is set to release in April 2025
 and would undoubtedly become a delightful 
centerpiece in any PEZ collection.
Plaza has also added something new 
to its lineup: 
PEZ blankets in four different retro designs.
 Even the packaging is so well-designed that 
it’s sure to tempt many buyers!
 
The blanket design, however, is a mystery, 
only when opening the "Secret Blanket Box"
 will you discover which design lies inside.
The blankets measure W100×H70cm, 
making them the perfect cozy addition to your collection.
Thank you Plaza for the pictures :)
Starting in early February, two new 
PEZ silicone pen pouches will hit the shelves. 
The bunny and a duck, are made from 
soft silicone material. 
By lifting the head, the storage compartment
 is revealed, ideal for keeping your 
pens safe and stylish.
Thank you Toysvendor for the pictures :)
Sadly, all these items are exclusive to Japan, 
but we’re sure that some of these amazing
 PEZ products will find their way into our 
collections one way or another!
Happy Collecting!
 

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

PEZ Perfection and Merry Christmas: An Inside Look at Patty Thomas's Captivating Stop Motion Creations!

Patty Thomas has been crafting delightful
 stop motion videos featuring PEZ, catching our attention.
 A few weeks ago, her videos appeared 
in our YouTube feed, prompting us to inquire 
about the inspiration behind these fantastic creations. 

As fellow content creators, we deeply respect the time, 
precision, and creativity required for 
such works of art, especially in the realm of stop motion videos. 

Patty graciously answered the questions we sent her way. 
We encourage you to explore her impressive 
creations and show support for our fellow PEZ enthusiast! 
Bravo, Patty! Congratulations on your outstanding work!
Patty Thomas Stop Motion PEZ Youtube Channel Home Page
 Inspiration and Creativity:
What inspired you to start creating stop-motion videos about Pez?

How do you come up with ideas for your Pez-themed animations?


Patty: I once saw a behind-the-scenes documentary of Tim Burton‘s production of A Nightmare Before Christmas. I was fascinated with the process. I decided to try to make one of my own, and kept going from there. My ideas are often based on current internet trends, Pez releases or holiday stories. I spend a lot of time thinking about what real-life situations might look like in a Stop Motion movie. 

I am also inspired by social media trends. I think it is fun to imagine a Pez dispenser engaging in various TikTok challenges. Whenever I see a new trend, I wonder, how would a Pez do that? 

One other source of inspiration is the people in our hobby. I think it’s fun to consider our favorite Pez personalities starring in my videos. I created a video about Erin Panda, of Erin Collects
Pez fame. It was such a fun process to recreate her show as a Stop-Motion Pez video. Maybe, I will someday  make a video about Nenad Pez Ghosty!


 Process and Techniques:
Can you describe your stop-motion animation process from start to finish?

What specific techniques do you use to bring Pez characters to life in your animations?


Patty: As an amateur, I am using very basic equipment: an iphone with an app called Stop Motion Studio, a tripod, Pez dispenser characters (usually with body parts) and props and scenery made of paper and cardboard. I do the final editing on my MacBook. It is a time consuming process; I use the speed of 5 fps (frames per second), so a 2 minute video requires 600 individual photographs to put together. In professionally created stop motion animation, the standard is 24 fps. That would be 2,880 photos for a 2 minute clip, maybe I’ll work up to that someday!


I begin by writing my idea into a basic story, and then I roughly sketch out the characters and scenery. I am beginning to use storyboards to facilitate this process. Since I don’t have a studio, I create the stage and backdrop on my kitchen counter. One of my favorite parts of the process is creating props.  For most of them.I sketch very basic designs and use household items, wire, cardboard and tape hot glue. Sometimes I print graphics, color with markers or paint body parts depending on the prop or character. Once the props and set are ready, I begin shooting pictures of the characters, moving them frame by frame. If there is dialogue, I write the script and record the lines so I have an estimate of how long the scene should be. Some of my productions have a few different scenes, so I need to change the set. If I have used any rigging to hold characters or props in place, I edit them out of each frame. This is a tedious, but relaxing process for me. Next, I transfer all of the files to my MacBook and begin putting them into my video editing software. Currently I am using a program called WeVideo, because it is user friendly for beginners. Here, I add the audio components: voices, music and sound effects. I have three sources for voices. I either record my own voice, add vocal sound effects from within the WeVideo program or I use a voice generating program called Narakeet. Once the project is finished, I upload to my YouTube  channel https://www.youtube.com/@PTPezhead and share the links on social media. 


  Challenges and Rewards:

What challenges do you face when working with Pez as your subject matter in stop-motion? What are the most rewarding aspects of creating Pez-themed stop-motion content?


Patty: The biggest challenge to working with Pez dispensers as characters is the limitations of their movement ability and facial expressions. That is why I often use body parts. I have also played around a little bit with using stickers to change facial expressions. The other challenge with Pez is that they tip over easily. I have to stabilize them which makes it more challenging to move them for each frame. 

What I find the most rewarding about creating Pez-themed stop-motion videos is sharing the final product in our community. It is often said that one of the best things about collecting Pez is connecting to the people in the hobby. I truly enjoy bringing happiness and Pezheads are a kind and friendly bunch. It is fun for me to think of jokes that only a Pez collector would understand, for example, in my Heist movie, I used melted Pez Sourz candy to trap the truck. Only a Pez collector would be able to see the humor in that! I like bringing a little bit of happiness and fun to entertain others.  


  Favorite Projects:

Do you have a favorite Pez-themed stop-motion video that you've created? If so, what makes it special to you?


Patty: I have two favorite creations; my very first, The Best Way to Load a Pez Dispenser and The Swarovski Pez Heist. The first stop motion I made was in response to a viral video which falsely claimed you could push a wrapped candy pack into the bottom of a dispenser and the wrapper would come off and the candy would be loaded into the inner sleeve. So many non-Pez friends tagged me in the video because they wondered if it was true. As a response, my first stop-motion movie of a dispenser with body parts loading another dispenser with Pez (one by one.) For the Heist video, I had a stronger storyline and stepped out of my comfort zone by featuring myself in the movie. There are a lot of quick jokes and references in there that only Pez collectors  would find humorous. 


The Swarovski Pez Heist
Are there any specific Pez characters or themes that you particularly enjoying animating?

Patty: I have an army of fantasy Peppermint Patty dispensers, so she is in several of my videos. I find it easier to use generic Pez, like Pez girl or boy because I have more freedom in creating the character. If I use licensed characters, it is challenging to match their existing style. I also enjoy bringing in characters in a silly way, for example, I consider which Pez would be most likely to  investigate a crime. Probably Inspector Clouseau. 

 Audience Engagement:

How do you engage with your audience on YouTube? Do you take suggestions or requests for Pez characters or scenarios? What kind of feedback or reactions do you receive from your viewers, and how does it impact your work?


Patty: YouTube engagement is an area in which I need to develop my skills. I am unsure about how to write the best description to get the widest range of viewers. I do share links to my videos in my Facebook groups. I realize too, that I should be using other platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.  I also need to learn more about hashtags to build my channel. Feedback! I love getting feedback. I read all comments and almost always respond to my viewers. As for requests, I am open, and would consider it but I haven’t done that yet. I am being careful to keep this fun for me. That’s how I do my best work, keeping it fun.


 Pez Collection:

Do you have a personal Pez collection, and does it influence your creative process?

Are there any rare or unique Pez dispensers that you've incorporated into your stop-motion videos?

PattyI have been collecting Pez for about 25 years. This past year, I was finally able to put them all on display by converting my home office into a Pez room! Having my Pez out and available makes it easier to scan the characters to audition them for my movies. I like to use a variety of dispensers in my videos to show off my collection! I created the Heist movie based on my Swarovski Crystal Peppermint Patty dispenser made by Laura Teasley. 


 Future Plans: 

Are there any upcoming Pez-related projects or themes you're excited to explore in your future videos?

Patty: Currently, I am working on an Ocean Adventure featuring sea animals and pirates. I usually write my ideas in my journal and build upon them over time. Once I have enough content I begin the process of writing the storyline and script. for most of them. several ideas that I am working on simultaneously. 


 Do you have plans to collaborate with other creators or explore new styles within your Pez stop-motion content?

Patty: I watch many YouTube videos myself, and lately I have been exploring ways to bring more textiles into my work. The Pez community has so many talented artists and creative people, I try to follow and support as many of them as possible. This gives me the idea of featuring their work in a video. There is so much more for me to learn about Stop-Motion in general. Lighting, sound effects, movement rigs…I’m learning all about these aspects and may branch away from Pez as the characters. I have been working on creating a story that I thought would be a children’s book, but have lately considered that maybe it could be a Stop-Motion animation instead!  


Advice for Aspiring Creators:

What advice would you give to someone who wants to start creating stop-motion videos, especially with a unique theme like Pez? How do you stay motivated and overcome creative blocks in your work? 

Patty: To get started in stop motion, I would recommend getting the StopMotion studio app and playing with it. Watch tutorials in the app and on YouTube. Then find something you like and create. Maybe with a favorite character or theme. Don’t spend too much time thinking and planning at first, just play!

I am a maker/tinkerer at heart, so I like to learn new things. I have several hobbies, and I tend to cycle through them, but I almost always find joy in bringing Pez into my creations. When I encounter a creative block, I often find myself scrolling through social media, but I have to be careful because it is easy and mindless. I usually go to YouTube and watch tutorials, as that is a more productive use of my time.

Mostly, though, it’s important to have fun. If you are enjoying what you do, you will improve your skills over time. Try not to be afraid to put yourself out there. Find the people who support, promote and encourage you to do what you love!



We Greatly Admire your work Patty and can't wait to see you future creations! 
❤️,
Ghosty & Kristin