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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Power Market Connivence Store a roadside attraction, rapid expansion and now a PEZ truck hauler

Power Market: Beyond a Simple Gas Station!

Step into your neighborhood store where 
exceptional service meets 
a diverse array of snacks, hot meals, 
refreshing drinks, groceries, and much more! 
Over 20 years ago, Power Market rose 
to fame as a roadside attraction when a spaceship
 crash-landed near a market in Lathrop, 
CA, crafting a truly memorable spectacle.
 The current status of the store, whether is still 
the UFO design or has undergone reconstruction
 to a new modern design, remains unclear. 
Nevertheless, we genuinely value the uniqueness 
of the orginal and acknowledge the thoughtfulness
 that went into building this store.

Exciting news from Power Market, 
with numerous locations in California– introducing 
their first-ever PEZ truck! 
About time, right? ;)
 
What catches our attention is the vibrant green 
cabin on the truck, and we can't help but admire
 the fantastic PEZ card adorned 
with numerous Power Market logos. 
A true eye-catcher!
New PEZ Power Market Truck now available. (USA only)
We're genuinely thrilled about this 
addition and believe that these trucks 
at Power Market stores will captivate not 
only PEZ collectors but everyone 
who encounters them.

Head over to Power Market, grab the new trucks
, and why not take a few extras for 
those without a Power Market store nearby?
Happy Collecting!


Monday, April 29, 2024

Double the Joy: PEZ Panda Bears Return to Spread Smiles for Mother's and Father's Day

It's well-established that the panda bear 
brings smiles to many faces.
 This was evident when the panda bear
 returned to our collections for the first time
 in many years in spring 2020, 
much to our delight. 
It was introduced as a limited edition 
in both Europe and the USA.
Best Dad Ever PEZ Panda and Best Mom Ever 2024 limited edition PEZ PALZ
In April 2021, we excitedly announced 
the arrival of the new European 
PEZ Crystal Glitter Convention Panda Bears. 
Due to the widespread popularity of the dispensers,
 PEZ International decided to produce the panda
 as a European convention dispenser for 
hosts across the continents. 
Between 2021 and 2023, there were 16 different
 Convention Panda bears. 
However, the 16th from Indonesia never made 
an appearance, presumably lost 
somewhere along the way.

Given that PEZ designed the panda bear mold
 and holds the license for it, 
combined with the immense fan base
 worldwide, PEZ has devised 
a fantastic plan to revive it.
Best Dad Ever PEZ Panda and Best Mom Ever 2024 limited edition


Let's honor our mothers and fathers with 
the delightful PEZ crystal panda bears,
 bringing smiles to the faces of our beloved
 parents on Mother's Day and Father's Day.
Best Dad Ever PEZ Panda and Best Mom Ever on Blister Card 2024 limited edition
The Crystal Panda Queen, designed for mothers, 
features sweet hearts in her eyes 
symbolizing love, gratitude, and beauty, 
along with the
 "Best Mom Ever" 
print on the stem. 
Meanwhile, the Crystal Panda Father, expressing 
strength, love, and happiness, 
has stars in his eyes, accompanied by the 
"Best Dad Ever" 
print on the stem.
 Mothers and Fathers Day PEZ Pictorial Super Dad, Best Mom Ever, Mama and Papa Bear and now the NEW Mom and Dad PEZ Panda's for 2024
All of this is enhanced in Europe with the addition 
of Nashi PEZ Candies. 
These are now exclusively available online in 
Europe through PEZ International. (here)
Our American PEZ collector friends will soon be 
able to initiate the ordering process, 
as these sweet bears will also be available 
online at PEZ Candy Inc.
Happy Collecting!
Left: Limited PEZ Panda Bears from 2020 Right: new 2024 PEZ "Mom" and "Dad"  crystal Panda Bears
 
Crystal Glitter European PEZ Convention/Gatherings Panda's

Sunday, April 28, 2024

EXTRAVAGANZA NEW PEZ: Unveiling the Year's Sweet Secrets


Wow, Pez Palz, the past few weeks have 
been a whirlwind of excitement!
On one hand, PEZ Candy Inc. has
 officially unveiled new photos showcasing
 their upcoming range. 
On the other hand, so much rumors are swirling, 
and the Sweets and Snacks Expo is just around the corner.
One thing is abundantly clear:
 it's time to spruce up those display cases 
and rearrange those dispensers! 
With the influx of new dispensers hitting the shelves,
 space will be at a premium. 
PEZ teased us with their 
"Out of this World" 
slogan at the end of last year, and they've set
 the bar high for themselves with their annual goal.
Here is the PEZ 
ExtravaganZZZa 
for the couple of the next months.
 Let's dive right in! 

Mystery!
As you're reading this post, you literally may already 
have the chance to order two new dispensers!
 While they may not feature a new mold, 
these redesigned dispensers are 
undeniably sweet and eye-catching.
So be prepared!
Two Mystery PEZ coming in 2024
PEZ Presenter Girls
 Cherry PEZ Retro Girl has already made
 her debut, joining 
Lemon PEZ Girl (already released) 
and the forthcoming 
Orange retro PEZ Girl.
But could there be yet another new 
PEZ Girl in the works before Orange 
PEZ Girl makes her appearance?
Very soon we all will be able to know and see her!
Orange PEZ presenter girl with Mystery PEZ presenter girl coming in 2024
Spongebob Squarepants
In honor of Spongebob's 25th anniversary,
 PEZ will soon be gracing store shelves
 with some fantastic dispensers. 
Smiling Sponge and Nerdy SpongeBob, 
along with Patrick, will be making their 
way to stores in Europe and the USA. 
Spongebob Square Pants PEZ Tin coming in 2024 Limited Edition Coming in 2024 with Silver Sponge bob
Gary will join the lineup in Europe 
alongside the other three dispensers,
 while in the USA, he'll first appear in 
the Pineapple shaped Anniversary Tin alongside 
an Exclusive SILVER Spongebob in September.

We had the pleasure of admiring
 the new Crystal Glitter Ball featuring 
the American flag and fireworks,
 already showcased at the Visitors Center. 
Set to be released next month (May), 
just in time for Memorial Day.
Memorial Day PEZ Ball with Mystery PEZ coming for 4th of July
But wait, there's more! 
For those not keen on the ball mold, 
PEZ Candy Inc. has something special in store.
 To celebrate Independence Day,
another USA-themed dispenser is in the works, 
guaranteed to delight (USA only).
 
Surprise 
And we also have encouraging words 
for our European PEZ collectors, 
PEZ has come up with something great
 for them too, and this dispenser will 
only be available for Europeans.
Surprise PEZ coming exclusively for Europe 2024
 
In celebration of its 30th anniversary
 this December 2024, and coinciding
 with the release of the new live-action movie
 The Lion King
PEZ is reintroducing 
Simba, Pumbaa, Timon, and Mufasa 
to supermarket shelves in May/June, 
both in Europe and the USA.
Here you can find our Post about 
the old vs. new Lion King PEZ Dispensers
The Lion King PEZ 2024 NEW molds with Card 30 year Anniversary PEZ twin pack
The Sweets and Snacks Expo
running from May 14th to 16th, 2024, 
marks a pivotal event for PEZ Candy Inc. 
and collectors alike. 
Beyond facilitating crucial sales and 
customer discussions, 
it offers insight into PEZ Candy's future 
directions and upcoming dispensers and licenses.
 Let's anticipate the unveiling of the
 special PEZ limited edition expo dispenser
 this time around; one thing is certain, 
it will be highly sought after. 
With an edition size of only 1000 pieces, 
the appeal is undeniable.
Sweets and Snacks Expo Mystery for 2024 PEZ
Care Bears
with their colorful and friendly demeanor, 
are cherished parts of our PEZ collections. 
Their journey doesn't end there; 
in June, another fantastic (online only) dispenser
 will join the lineup. 
And let me tell you, this one is MEGA in execution.
Care Bear Mystery PEZ coming for 2024
Get ready, because Despicable ME 4 is
 hitting cinemas in July! 
The hilarious antics of the 
Minions 
 are set to captivate audiences young and old worldwide.
It's fantastic news that PEZ has once again
 secured the rights to this franchise. 
While the images are still under wraps due 
to licensing restrictions, we can reveal that
Tim and Mel will be joined by two new characters. 
Stay tuned, as we hope to share the
 official pictures with you very soon.
Minions Mystery PEZ coming in 2024
Following the revision of Disney's 
Mickey and Minnie molds in 2020 
and Goofy last year, it's now  
Donald and Daisy's turn.
 The timing couldn't be better, 
as Donald celebrates his 90th anniversary this year. 
Both characters will be available in 
both the USA and Europe. 
Unfortunately, the new Mickey and Minnie PEZ clips 
will only be available to our 
American PEZ friends (June 2024).
Donald and Daisy PEZ and Mini Clips for Mickey and Minnie NEW for 2024 New Molds
Harry Potter
Our American PEZ collector friends are getting
 a new Hogwarts PEZ Jersey dispenser 
added to the Harry Potter range. 
 June/July
 Harry Potter Sweater PEZ New 2024

PEZ is bringing summer vibes once again, 
following the success of the 
PEZ Summer Flamingos and 
Crystal PEZImals. 
This year, get ready for a 
 Mystery Hawaiian-themed 
dispenser that will transport you to 
a well-deserved summer vacation.
Aloha Surprise PEZ coming in 2024
 And in July, keep your eyes peeled 
for the Moana PEZ range, 
featuring two entirely new dispensers.
 (USA only)
Moana PEZ coming with two Mystery PEZ in 2024
  Princess Tiana, 
showcased at last year's 
Sweets and Snacks Expo, 
will finally join the PEZ Princess range in August.
(USA and Europe)
Tiana NEW Disney Princess PEZ for 2024
 September brings more exciting releases,
with PEZ securing the rights for
 Minecraft
We expect these new dispensers to make
 their debut at the Sweets and Snacks Expo. 
So be excited!!
Transformers
Bumblebee, Megatron, and Optimus Prime
are making a return among the Transformers, 
noe feauturing a new logo printed on their stems.
Available in Europe this fall.
Transformers with NEW Logo on stem for 2024

And Halloween 
wouldn't be complete 
without PEZ's signature colorful twist! 
Look out for witch and bat dispensers in new variations, 
including an online-exclusive dispenser
 that's sure to amaze!
Halloween New Witch and Bat + New Mystery coming for 2024 PEZ Lineup
SONIC
 A New dispenser in the Sonic PEZ assortment.
Amy! 
She will be joining the 
Sonic, Tails and Knuckles PEZ dispensers.
 This year in autumn, in Europe and the USA.
Sonic The Hedge Hog Amy New for 2024 PEZ 
Naruto 
a mega-successful manga series worldwide,
 had conquered children's and teenagers' 
rooms in a flash, 
with Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke 
the long-awaited Naruto PEZ dispensers
 will be released in the fourth quarter.
Naruto the Long awaited PEZ Release for 2024 Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke
 As Christmas approaches, 
PEZ has two new dispensers for the 
holiday range. Keep an eye out for a revised 
Elf.
And a new Nutcracker (yes, you read that right!)
—available exclusively in a tube and for now, 
only in the USA.
New Elf and Nutcracker for 2024
We want to express our gratitude for your attention.
 As mentioned earlier, there's still plenty more 
in store from PEZ for the remainder of the year! 
Stay tuned....
Happy Collecting!
❤️

Monday, April 22, 2024

Retro Lemon Girl Hits the USA, Go get her NOW PEZ Palz!

Now that the newest addition to our 
Retro Girl lineup has been unveiled in Europe last week, 
it's time for collectors in the USA to seize the opportunity
 to add her to our collections.
 
But don't delay, because if the past is any indicator of how
 the future works, you'll need to act FAST 
and place your order with PEZ, as she will surely sell out quickly!
 So, go now! 
Add the new 
Lemon Retro Girl 
to your collections!
You can find her
(Pez's Official website)

Now available from PEZ Candy USA and PEZ International
Cheerful Collecting!
New Lemon Retro PEZ Girl, Left: USA Blister Card, Right: European PEZ Blister Card

Friday, April 19, 2024

Celebrating 35 Years of PEZ Passion: John Laspina's Price Guide Legacy Price Guide to PEZ

John Laspina has been a stalwart presence in the PEZ community since its inception, and this year holds special significance! It marks the 35th anniversary of the sole PEZ price guide—an incredible milestone when you consider that John has diligently produced these invaluable guides every year for three and a half decades, resulting in an impressive 271-page tome!

Moreover, it's worth noting that the quality of paper used for these guides is exceptional, boasting a smooth texture that allows for easy erasing—making pencil the preferred writing tool. With such a vast array of PEZ dispensers to keep track of, this comprehensive guide is an indispensable companion for any avid collector. 

Just when you think you've amassed them all, a glance at the guide reveals many more PEZ adventures to come!
Below is the information directly from John's post. 
John Laspina's Post: 
My new price guide is back from the printers. It will be $36 shipped. Why the increase in price? My printer costs increased yet again from last year. Plus additional pages and the increase cost in shipping them also increased. I accept the no fee, friends and family paypal to john@jjpezpal.com I also accept checks and money orders.The price guide will be shipped media mail to the USA. Shipping outside the USA will be more. The price guide weighs over 1 pound.
My new 2024 Price Guide #35 has 271 pages, 10 more than last year. The popularity of Pez continued to soar in 2023. A lot of that can still be contributed to the Pez Outlaw movie on Netflix. The result is that the prices of Pez dispensers have continued to increase in price, similar to the 1990s. All this has been captured in my new price guide. 
Whats new in my new 2024 pez price guide?
As stated above, we saw LOTS of price increases the past year. Dispenser values have been updated to reflect these increases. Lots of new Pez dispenser releases from the middle of 2023 thru the beginning of 2024 are included (that I knew of). Also a few variations from earlier years have been added.
Typos fixed. New typos unfortunately added. No matter how many times we proof read it, we find little errors. Hopefully we found most of them.

There will still be no pics in the guide. I have been working with 2 others to do a non-pez pic book. Once we release it, I will begin the pez pic price guide.
Thank you.

John Laspina PEZ Price Guides Through the YearsHappy Collecting!

Monday, April 15, 2024

SURPRISE! Limited Edition PEZ Lemon Retro Girl is here NOW.....

Introducing the new PEZ Retro Girl, 
marking PEZ's standout release of the year.
 
 Following the success of the Cherry PEZ Girl,
 now comes the Lemon PEZ Retro Girl, 
poised to fly off the shelves and induce
 ordering frenzy once again.
 
 European enthusiasts can secure their 
Lemon PEZ Girl immediately here, 
while our American counterparts
 can prepare to join the excitement; 
it's likely that PEZ Europe and PEZ Candy Inc. 
maybe have once more synchronized availability
 for online orders in the USA. 
 
Additionally, European PEZ collectors
 can now seize the opportunity to order 
the eagerly awaited new Mars Mission range,
 featuring the Mars Rover, straight from their screens.
 
 The joy of collecting knows no bounds!
 As for what's next in the PEZ Girl series, 
the surprise awaits, keeping collectors on their toes.
 
Here you can get the new 
Lemon PEZ Retro Girl and the 
Mars Mission PEZ assortment (Europe only)
 
 Happy Collecting!
Pictures from PEZ International GmbH. Thank you:)

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Where in the universe are all the PEZ Mars Rovers?

When PEZ Candy Inc. introduced the 
Space Mission dispensers in their 
shop's party box for sale, 
a surge of demand emerged unlike anything
 seen in a long time for party packs.

It seemed as though everyone was eager
 to add these dispensers to their collections at last.

However, when the deliveries arrived, 
disappointment ensued as it became apparent 
that the party box of 12 often contained 
only one or none of the coveted Mars Rover dispensers.

European PEZ collectors, finding the 
dispensers in stores without the 
Mars Rover variant, began to question
 its scarcity, pondering if it would incite a 
fierce battle among collectors.
This uncertainty prompted us to reach out to PEZ 
for clarification on the Mars Rover dispensers. 
 
PEZ confirmed that there were minor delays, 
resulting in initial deliveries either lacking
 the dispenser entirely or including it sparingly. 
However, they assured us that the dispenser 
is now being included as standard in subsequent orders.
Mars Rover PEZ 2024
We hope this post provides some reassurance, 
and we extend our best wishes for your 
success and enjoyment in acquiring these 
sought-after additions to your collections.
Happy Collecting!
Left: USA Space Mission USA Blister card, Right: Mars Mission European Blister card, same PEZ assortment, just different names, and different Blister cards.
 
 

Friday, April 12, 2024

Wizarding World- The Debut of the Harry Potter Hogwarts Sweater PEZ Dispenser

It became evident to all of us upon the 
debut of the NHL Canada Hockey Jerseys
 last November that this wouldn't mark the 
final iteration of the new jersey design.
 
 Just recently, PEZ Candy Inc. unveiled the new 
Harry Potter 
Hogwarts 
Jersey under the
 "Coming Soon" section.
Harry Potter Sweater PEZ with Hogwarts printed on stem 2024 release
As is often the case with matters of taste, 
opinions were divided upon the introduction
 of the new Harry Potter Hogwarts dispenser. 
While some embraced it with enthusiasm,
 others among the PEZ collecting community 
expressed disappointment.
Harry Potter Sweater PEZ with Hogwarts printed on stem 2024 release
However, it's important to recognize that 
the dispenser is a licensed product,
 bound by clear specifications and 
guidelines from the licensor.

We're excited to present the new dispenser 
on it's Blister Card packaging, as we believe it 
offers a fresh perspective on its appearance. 
Harry Potter Sweater with H and Hogwarts printed on stem PEZ 2024 on blister card
Thank you PEZ Candy Inc. for the picture.
The coordination between the gold accents
 on the blister card and the Harry Potter logo,
 complemented by the gold stem, 
along with the prominent blue PEZ logo 
and Hogwarts stem print, 
creates a visually striking ensemble. 
Additionally, the inclusion of mystery 
PEZ Candy packs adds an element of anticipation,
 with the blue color theme continuing throughout.

To us, it resembles a work of art, 
exuding elegance in its presentation.

Regardless of individual opinions 
on this dispenser, it will undoubtedly find 
its place in every collector's showcase. 
 
While we may all have our critiques, 
it's important to remember that this is 
part of the rich tapestry of our hobby—a diversity 
of perspectives that keeps it engaging.
So, here's to happy collecting!
Harry Potter pictorial by Pez Palz updated spring 2024