Two Hello Kitty Holiday Variations Found at Walmart!

Hello Kitty Holiday Variations at Walmart!

Keep an eye out for two different

versions of the Hello Kitty PEZ available at 

Walmart this holiday season! 

One has oval eyes, and the other has round eyes. 

The bows are slightly different in color, but

 the real giveaway is in the whiskers,  

one version features wispy whiskers, 

while the other has thicker ones.

They should be relatively easy to find if 

you’re persistent. I had to visit four different 

Walmarts in the Salem–Woodburn area of Oregon 

before finding both, so don’t give up — keep hunting!

A big thank you to Bill F. for spotting this variation 

first and sharing it on Facebook. 

At first glance, they look 

identical, but look closer, you’ll notice thicker whiskers, 

rounder vs oval eyes, and brighter green colors, 

all displayed together in one box.

We love little surprises like this, thank you, 

PEZ, for keeping collecting so fun! ❤️

Happy Collecting!

USA Collectors! It’s Your Turn! The Christmas PEZ Sweater Has Arrived!

 It’s finally time for our American PEZ collectors!

The Christmas Ugly online exclusive 

PEZ dispenser is now available for you to order!

(here)

Although, let’s be honest, calling it “Ugly” 
doesn’t really fit here. 
With the PEZ Christmas Sweater design, 
PEZ has once again pulled a completely fresh
 and fun new style out of the hat for us.

Just like with PEZ International, 
PEZ Candy USA is releasing the new 
Christmas Sweater dispenser on the same 
blister card design as last year.

Of course, we’ve added all the pictures 
and pictorials you need to our post.

Happy Collecting!

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Hello Kitty Fans, Rejoice! A First Look at the 2026 PEZ Hello Kitty Collection! Plus 2025–2026 Pictorial Overview...

Exciting News for Hello Kitty PEZ Collectors, 

a First Look at the 2026 Lineup!

As we already teased in our post (here), 
PEZ fans have something adorable to look 
forward to in 2026,  a brand-new Hello Kitty and Friends
assortment is on the way!

This year has shown some interesting release 
timing differences between the 
European and American PEZ markets, 
so we’ve put together a quick overview to 
help you keep everything straight.

A Sneak Peek at the 2026 
Hello Kitty and Friends Collection!

First up, the new 
Strawberry HELLO KITTY!
Dressed in her classic red look, 
this version features cute printed strawberries 

on the stem, and yes, the Hello Kitty logo is there too. 
This dispenser will be available both in the
 U.S. and Europe in 2026.

CINNAMORILL,

who first appeared this year in the special 

Hello Kitty Tin edition with printed clouds 

on the stem in the U.S. 

For 2026, Cinnamoroll returns, this time without 

the stem print, and will be released on 

both sides of the Atlantic as well.

MY MELODY

PEZ Candy USA is already off to a fast 

start with the brand-new My Melody dispenser

in soft pink with a light blue bow, now available 

online for U.S. collectors!

(available here) 

Unfortunately, European fans will have to wait until next

 year to add her to their shelves.

Our familiar friend Kuromi made her U.S. debut

 earlier this year, and she’ll finally be 

arriving in European stores in 2026.

So… how many Hello Kitty and Friends 

dispensers are there now for this year and for 2026?

If you’ve lost count, you’re not alone!

Including the two exclusive Walmart holiday versions, 
there will be a whopping 15 different 
Hello Kitty and Friends dispensers released 
between this year and next.
 That’s definitely a record!

With all these releases, PEZ has truly celebrated 

two big anniversaries in style: 

50 years of Hello Kitty (2024) and 

50 years of My Melody (2025) 

and we think the Hello Kitty universe has 

never looked brighter.

To help you keep track and showcase your collection, 
we’ve created a pictorial overview featuring
 this year’s and next year’s Hello Kitty dispensers.

So, gather your Hello Kittys together, 
and be sure to leave a little room, 
we can’t wait to add the 2026 designs to our shelves.

Happy Collecting! 

PEZ Nutcracker Joy! PAMP Suisse Unveils Its New Limited Christmas Box...

Just a few weeks ago, PAMP Suisse delighted

 us with the Silver Halloween Gift Box featuring

Spooky the Ghost, a hauntingly charming

 release limited to just 2,000 pieces. 

And as tradition now has it, after Halloween 

comes the much-anticipated Christmas edition!

Since 2021, PAMP Suisse has been treating

 collectors to beautifully designed boxes 

celebrating the year’s most festive moments. 

Each release has become a highlight for

 both silver enthusiasts and PEZ fans alike.

 This year’s limited edition, only 3,000 pieces worldwid, 

features the Silver Christmas Box starring 

the cheerful PEZ Nutcracker, 

complete with six PEZ candies made from 

5 grams of real silver each! 

Hard to believe, but with this new addition, we’ve 

reached thirteen stunning boxes in 

our growing collections.

Thank you Apmex for the picture.

And of course, we’ve prepared an 

up-to-date pictorial guide for you! 

Perfect for all the devoted collectors out there 

who want a clear overview of every 

box released so far, and to see which ones you 

might still be missing from your festive lineup.

For more info, please vitis the apmex site here!

This new PAMP Suisse Silver Christmas Box 

truly makes the season shine!

Happy Collecting!

Gearing Up for 2026: Fresh Licenses, New Designs, Same PEZ Magic! A Sneak Peek for PEZ Collectors...

As we race full throttle toward the end of the year, 

eagerly awaiting the final Online Exclusive 

PEZ dispensers, we can’t help but look back

 with excitement and gratitude at what a fantastic

 year it’s been for PEZ collectors. 

 

From amazing new licenses to beautifully

 designed dispensers, 2025 has truly 

delivered plenty of reasons for our collector

 hearts to beat faster!

 

Behind the scenes, the PEZ magic never sleeps! 

While we’re still unwrapping and admiring

 this year’s releases, the creative minds in 

Traun, Austria, and Orange, Connecticut, 

are already buzzing with ideas for the 2026 lineup.

 

 From securing new licenses to perfecting

 every tiny detail of a dispenser, 

the whole process takes about a year, 

so the teams on both sides of the Atlantic

 have been busy cooking up next year’s surprises

 for quite a while now. 

We can almost hear the clinking of candy

 bricks and the hum of PEZ creativity in the air! 

Of course, the official announcements will 

be made once the  

PEZ International Product & Export Catalog is released, 

and most details are still tightly under wraps.

 But… a few little hints have already made 

their way out into the world.

 

We did some digging for you, and in this post, 

we’re excited to share a sneak peek at what PEZ

 might have in store for 2026!

 Please keep in mind that these are early plans, 

and things may still change before the final 

lineup is revealed. 

 

PEZ Treats Are Back on the Menu!

When PEZ Candy USA launched the PEZ Treats 

series back in January 2021, featuring the now-iconic 

Pizza, Taco, and Burger dispensers, 

we collectors were instantly hooked. 

It was something fresh, quirky, and just downright fun.

 

Over the years, our PEZ Treats collections 

have grown nicely, with plenty of exciting additions, 

from regular releases to Online Exclusives

  and Expo specials. 

  And now, it’s time to make a little more 

room on those display stands, because

 two brand-new Treats dispensers 

are on their way this coming January!

 

First shown earlier this year at the  

Sweets & Snacks Expo, PEZ will serve up 

a new slice of pizza and a delightfully sweet donut.

 

Now, we’ll admit, these might not have been

 the Treats we were dreaming of 

(there are so many fun ideas still waiting to happen!)

But let’s be honest, we’ll all be sprinting to add

 these to our collections the moment they drop!

 

Bluey Joins the PEZ Family,

 get Ready, Collectors! 

When PEZ showed off a massive Bluey-themed display 

 at the Sweets and Snacks Expo in May, it 

was the ultimate tease, confirming that 

Bluey PEZ dispensers are officially on the way! 

The news spread fast through the collector community, 

and ever since, Bluey has been high 

on everyone’s PEZ radar.

 

So far, there’s still no sign of the actual dispensers,

 no photos, no leaks, just whispers and wishful thinking, 

but the wait is almost over.

 We’ll be seeing them soon, and if the excitement 

is anything to go by, these will be instant must-haves for 2026!

 

For anyone new to the craze, Bluey is a beloved 

Australian animated series about an energetic

 Blue Heeler pup named Bluey and her

 little sister Bingo. It’s charming, 

funny, and full of heart, the perfect vibe for PEZ to

 capture in dispenser form.

 

PEZ has big plans for 2026, a completely new Bluey lineup 

is on the way, and it’s set to keep us 

collecting all year long. 

Get your displays ready, because when 

Bluey and Bingo finally land, you know 

it’s going to be a full-on PEZ chase!

 

Hello Kitty and Friends

From Japan to the world, Hello Kitty has captured

 hearts everywhere, and in the world of PEZ, 

she’s long since taken the throne. 

She’s more than just another license; she’s a true icon, 

one that’s become inseparable from the PEZ story itself.

 

 This year alone, we’ve found ourselves 

rearranging and squeezing our Hello Kitty displays

 more times than we can count, and for good reason!

 

With 11 brand-new dispensers 

released in 2025, it’s been the biggest 

Hello Kitty PEZ year ever. 

Talk about a collector’s dream 

(and a shelf-space nightmare)

 

And of course, it wouldn’t be PEZ without 

another adorable Hello Kitty surprise 

coming our way. 

For 2026, PEZ is keeping the tradition alive 

with an all-new Hello Kitty lineup , 

this time themed around strawberries! 🍓

 

The new collection will feature a  

cute strawberry stem print design for Hello Kitty, 

adding a fresh twist to everyone’s favorite feline.

 That means our Hello Kitty collections are about 

to grow again, so go ahead and make some room now…

 because when it comes to Hello Kitty PEZ, 

there’s always space for one more!

 

Buckle Up! Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Are 

Rolling Into the PEZ World!

 

Now here’s something we’re really excited about, 

an entirely new PEZ lineup is on the horizon! 

 

Monster truck fans, this one’s for you:  

PEZ has teamed up with Mattel to 

bring the legendary Hot Wheels Monster Trucks 

 to life as PEZ dispensers in 2026!

 

For those who aren’t familiar, 

the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks are the

 larger-than-life cousins of the classic Hot Wheels cars, 

bold, colorful, and built to crush anything in their path.

 They’ve become a huge hit with collectors and 

kids alike, known for their wild designs and 

over-the-top personalities.

And now, they’re getting the PEZ treatment! 🚀

We can hardly wait to share the first 

images of the

 three brand-new Monster Truck PEZ dispensers 

 with you. If the early buzz is anything to go by,

 these are going to be absolute show-stoppers, 

  and definite must-haves for 2026!

 

Bananas on the Horizon: 

Minions 

Return to the Big Screen, and to Our PEZ Shelves!

July is about to go yellow again. 

Bananas will claim the top spot in the food pyramid,

 and tiny blue overalls will become the 

height of summer fashion. 

Yes indeed, everyone’s favorite chaotic

 little troublemakers are returning to 

theaters on July 1, 2026!

A movie that big calls for matching PEZ magic. 

Of course PEZ has secured the Minions license

 once more, because a cinema blockbuster

 without PEZ dispensers would be like a Minion

 without mischief. 

This time, the lineup is getting a stylish upgrade. 

Two classic characters will show off fresh new prints,

 and even better, we get to welcome an all-new 

Minion character into our collections.

 

Collectors, consider this your heads-up to start

 fluffing up some space on your PEZ shelves. 

Let your current Minions shuffle a bit closer together, 

whisper some secret banana plans, 

and prepare to greet the new recruit.

 

Summer 2026 may still feel a little far away, 

though the anticipation is already delicious. 

The countdown to more chaos, more giggles,

 and more PEZ has officially begun.

 

Building the Collection! 

Minecraft PEZ Continues to Expand!

Minecraft has shaped a whole generation of gamers. 

Endless worlds, endless creativity, and now,

 a growing world of collectibles. 

PEZ has embraced that spirit beautifully. 

Across the last two years, a total of 

11 Minecraft dispensers 

have joined our shelves. 

From Steve and Alex to Creepers, each new release 

has felt like discovering another important

 piece of the game come to life. 

 

The story does not stop here. 

Minecraft PEZ will continue into 2026 with 

new additions coming our way.

Details are still under wraps, though the excitement 

is already noticeable among collectors. 

Whatever PEZ has planned, it will be welcomed

 with open collector arms

 

Super Mario PEZ Continues to Grow!

There are a few icons that shaped our 

childhoods forever. 

Super Mario is definitely one of them. 

Countless hours of jumping, running,

 and saving the Mushroom Kingdom… 

and let’s be honest, a whole lot of late-night

 gaming sessions fueled by pure determination

 and maybe some snacks. 

Mario swept the world into his adventures 

faster than you can say “Here we go!” 

 

Lucky for us collectors, Mario and his friends

 have also been longtime residents in the PEZ universe. 

Over the years, they have turned our display 

shelves into mini Nintendo celebrations. 

Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Toad… every new character

 brings another hit of nostalgia straight to the heart. 

 

This year, PEZ already surprised us with 

revamped molds for Mario and Toad,

 giving them fresh details and that spark of modern charm.

(here more) 

 

A true legend gets a makeover!

Donkey Kong himself is stepping into the spotlight.

 The giant, the rival, the hero,

 the banana enthusiast. 

One of Nintendo’s earliest stars is returning 

in a completely newly designed PEZ mold.

 

We will have to be patient before the 

new Donkey Kong swings into our collections. 

Though that sense of anticipation is part of 

what makes this hobby so joyful. 

The countdown to Donkey Kong’s arrival 

has officially started! 

 

Even though we’ve already teased quite a 

few PEZ updates for 2026, believe us, 

that’s really just scratching the surface. 

PEZ still has plenty of surprises tucked away, 

and some of them are bound to be absolute 

show-stoppers that will make collectors 

everywhere sit up a little straighter.

 

Every new PEZ arrival isn’t just a candy dispenser, 

it’s a story, a memory,

 a little piece of joy that finds its place in our 

collections and collector hearts.

Happy Collecting!  

Collector’s Alert: Exclusive Sam’s Club Holiday PEZ + New SpongeBob Twin Pack

A fantastic new holiday-themed PEZ Twin Pack 

has been spotted at Sam’s Club, 

one we haven’t seen before!

The design of the new Twin Pack matches

 the two festive dispensers inside, 

 the Santa Claus and Snowman PEZ characters

 we already know from previous years are 

featured again, now in a refreshed holiday package.

This exclusive Sam’s Club Twin Pack 

 is available exclusive and only at Sam’s Club.

It’s definitely a wonderful holiday eye-catcher 

and makes a perfect gift for PEZ fans.

 

Of course, this festive Twin Pack is a  

must-have for packaging and 

Twin Pack PEZ collectors. 

Thank you  Sam’s Club,  for the pictures :)

And speaking of Twin Packs, there’s another 

exciting new release worth checking out!

 

Yesterday, PEZ Candy Inc. added a 

brand-new SpongeBob Twin Pack 

to their online store.
It features the new Sparkling Eyes SpongeBob,

 paired with his best friend Patrick, all set in

 a fun underwater-themed package.

 You can order the SpongeBob Twin Pack 

directly from the PEZ online shop.(here)

Happy Collecting!

PEZ Welcomes the Holidays with the New Christmas Ugly Sweater Dispenser

PEZ officially rings in the holiday season today!

We all had a feeling this was coming, after last year’s

first-ever Online Exclusive 

Christmas Ugly PEZ Sweater 

launched through PEZ International and PEZ Candy Inc.,

 excitement was huge. The festive dispenser 

sold out in no time, and collectors 

everywhere were eager for more.

While most of us are still searching for, 

or missing, this year’s 

Ugly Sweater dispenser in the tube 

from the regular U.S. holiday assortment, 

PEZ is already surprising us with 

something new to enjoy.

Starting today, 

the third Christmas Ugly PEZ Sweater 

is available as an online exclusive, ready 

to bring holiday cheer to collectors worldwide.

The charming design comes in bright red, 

featuring the classic white PEZ logo,

and, for the first time, a smiling reindeer beaming

 from the front, all set on a green stem. 

Both the U.S. and European versions share the 

same dispenser, though the blister card and candy packs

differ slightly between regions. 

PEZ International even uses the same card design as last year. 

Available now for 

American collectors here (coming soon)

and for 

European PEZ fans here, 

this adorable dispenser is sure to sell out quickly. 

Don’t wait too long!

It won’t be long before this festive little gem brings 

some extra holiday cheer to PEZ collections everywhere.

Happy Collecting!