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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Reviving Nostalgia: The Story of PEZ's Iconic Sissi and Mozart Dispensers with NEW 2024 updated release


I vividly recall the autumn of 2007 when the two iconic 
 Mozart and Sissi 
PEZ dispensers 
made their grand debut alongside 
the trio of Mickey Mouse dispensers, 
marking PEZ's 80th anniversary. 
The unveiling sparked a frenzy within the PEZ community
 as enthusiasts scrambled to acquire these 
coveted dispensers, which were fetching 
exorbitant prices on eBay at the time.
Securing these dispensers proved to be 
a challenge even in Austria, 
where they were exclusively available 
through Confisserie Heindl. 
Each new shipment would vanish from 
shelves in a blink, perpetuating the scarcity 
and escalating demand.
Fast forward to 2008, and the reemergence 
of the Mozart and Sissi dispensers as special 
editions for the NH Hotel Group, 
accompanied by the NH Pal Boy on card, 
added another layer of exclusivity. 
Adorned with the NH Hotel insignia, these 
dispensers were solely distributed in 
NH Hotels in Vienna and Salzburg, 
becoming prized possessions within the 
collecting community, fetching values of $100-150.
In a delightful turn of events, 
PEZ revived the beloved Sissi and Mozart 
dispensers in 2017, presenting them in a 
charming "I Love Austria" gift box. 
Wunderkinder, the creative minds behind many
 PEZ projects, generously allowed the public 
a glimpse into the production process through 
a captivating video showcasing the making 
of the Sissi and Mozart PEZ gift box.
You can find our post and the video here.

With the lifting of Corona restrictions 
and the resurgence of travel and tourism, 
PEZ's decision to reintroduce these iconic
 dispensers (same mold) is a welcomed one. 
Accompanying the revival is a splendid
 new PEZ blister card adorned with quintessential 
Austrian motifs such as the famous 
Sacher cake, apple strudel, Vienna landmarks,
 the violin, SKI, and the gentian flower, 
all complemented by the endearing 
"I love Austria" heart.

For collectors and travelers seeking a 
quintessential Austrian souvenir, 
the availability of these dispensers on the 
iconic blister card is indeed a cause for celebration. 
They will soon be accessible in key tourism 
destinations across Austria.
A small number of the 
Sissi PEZ dispenser will be also offered in 
PEZ European Online Store.  
Happy Collecting!

Mozart & Sissi PEZ over the last couple years. Thank you momopez for the pictures.

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