From 1927 to 2027! PEZ Launches the Official Countdown to Its 100th Anniversary

As many of you in the collecting community
 already know, we are approaching a truly 
exceptional milestone in the history of our favorite brand.

In 2027, PEZ will celebrate its 

100th anniversary.

What some collectors may not have

realized is that, according to the official
 information published on PEZ’s European website (here)

PEZ was formally founded on 

April 2, 1927.
That date marks the beginning of a story that 
has shaped generations of candy lovers and, 
of course, passionate PEZ collectors around the world.

An anniversary of this magnitude 

deserves a proper celebration. 

For months now, the marketing teams 

in both the United States and Europe have

 been working intensively behind the scenes, 

holding strategy sessions, planning campaigns,

 and developing exclusive surprises and 

special releases for 2027. 

For us as collectors, this strongly suggests 

commemorative dispensers, 

limited editions, 

anniversary packaging, 

and possibly event-exclusive items that could become

 key pieces in future collections.

To build anticipation, PEZ has introduced 

an official countdown on its website (here)

marking the days and hours leading up 

to the big anniversary. 

Of course, we want to join in the celebration, 

so we’ve embedded the official countdown 

directly into our blog. 

Each time you visit, you’ll see precisely how

 much time remains until the 

100th anniversary festivities begin.

The fourth VIP (Vienna International PEZ) collectors’ meeting 

in Vienna in August 2027 will also 

place the centennial of PEZ firmly at center stage, 

celebrating this extraordinary milestone 

in true collector style and giving the 

100th anniversary the attention it truly deserves.

Just like you, we can hardly wait for the
 final days to tick away and for the anniversary
 year to arrive, especially to discover all the 
surprises PEZ has prepared for collectors worldwide. 

If the scale of the preparations is any indication, 
this will be a landmark moment in PEZ history.

It’s going to be spectacular, of that we can be certain.

Mark the date in your calendar now, 
 this is a milestone that deserves to be 

celebrated in proper style!

Happy Collecting!

Japan’s PEZ Magic! New Sanrio PEZ × Hapidanbui Collectibles...

Probably in no other country are as many

 PEZ licenses granted as in Japan.

 Our Japanese PEZ collector friends are able to 

add an impressive range of merchandise

 to their collections, often almost on a weekly basis, 

far beyond the standard dispensers and candy refills.

 

In Japan, the PEZ brand enjoys enormous

 popularity, and the excitement grows 

when a collaboration brings together PEZ and Sanrio. 

 

One of the latest highlights is the 

PEZ × Hapidanbui collection, 

featuring beloved Sanrio characters such as  

Pochacco, Tuxedosam, Kerokerokeroppi, Badtz-Maru,  

Hangyodon, and Ahiru no Pekkle, 

 all spreading their signature positive vibes.

The PEZ × Hapidanbui collection includes

 charming accessories such as hair clips,

 keychains, and card holders. 

 

Be sure to take a look at the photos from

 the collection below and discover why 

this collaboration is already a must-have 

for PEZ collectors and Sanrio lovers alike.

 

Jara Cham (ジャラチャム) 

is a charm series 

created to brighten your day. 

Featuring adorably jangling (“jara-jara”) cute elements, 

each piece adds a playful and uplifting touch wherever you go.

 

Simply attach it to your bag and take it along

 on your outings, the color-coordinated 

stars and beads perfectly complete the Jara Charm, 

enhancing its playful “jara-jara” effect and

 giving the design a harmonious, eye-catching finish.

 

Marker Charm

A practical yet irresistibly cute charm that 

works perfectly as a marker for umbrellas,

 plastic bottles, and more, making it easy to 

spot your belongings at a glance.

 

Each piece comes in blind packaging, 

adding an element of excitement for collectors. 

Which character you’ll get remains a surprise.

Pass Case

As it moves, the stars and PEZ candy–shaped 

elements inside gently jingle and shake, 

creating a delightful “jara-jara” effect 

 

This vibrant acrylic pass case brings a 

cheerful accent to your everyday routine, 

practical, playful, and perfect for fans who 

love to carry a touch of PEZ with them wherever they go.

Hair Clips
Colorful and cheerful PEZ-themed hair clips
that add a playful accent to your everyday look.

Perfect for keeping your hair neatly in place 

while washing your face, applying makeup,

or enjoying a meal. 

 This adorable set of two 

may be small in size, but it certainly 

makes a bold and charming statement.

Slide Mirror

A clever keychain featuring a hidden

mirror that appears when you rotate the front panel,

combining playful design with everyday functionality.

Cute and practical, it can be easily

attached to your bag and taken wherever you go.

Perfect for a quick touch-up or a discreet check

whenever you need it.

These items are exclusively available in Japan.

But as we’ve seen time and again, 

some pieces eventually make their way to

 Amerika or Europe, especially when our 

Japanese PEZ collector friends lend a helping hand.

For more info, please take a look here. 

Happy Collecting!  

What's coming up next? The Next Online Exclusive PEZ Drop Is Closer Than You Think...

It has now been almost five weeks since

PEZ last delighted collectors with the fantastic

 online exclusive dispenser, the Valentine’s Alien.

We are more than ready for something new, 

and fortunately, the next surprises are already

 just around the corner. 

While everything is, of course, still strictly confidential, 

we have been making a few inquiries on 

your behalf and are excited to share some 

great news with you.

If you prefer to be completely surprised, 

this is your cue to stop reading now.

St. Patrick’s Day, A Green Tradition Continues!

Expect the Unexpected!

When March 17, 2026 arrives and the world
 turns green once again, 
with Irish music filling the air, Saint Patrick's Day
will be celebrated worldwide.

Since 2021, it has become a tradition for PEZ to join 
the festivities with a special themed dispenser, 
always featuring that unmistakable green
touch collectors love.

This year is no exception!

Of course, no new mold will be introduced, instead, 

PEZ has opted to creatively rework an existing dispenser.

And as every seasoned collector knows, 

PEZ wouldn’t be PEZ if they didn’t manage 

to surprise us with something unexpected.

We are genuinely excited about the idea and
 concept behind this release. 

The surprise factor will definitely be there!

Easter 2026

Halloween, Christmas, and Easter are cornerstone 
dates in the PEZ collector calendar, occasions when 
we can usually count on a very special 
online exclusive release.

Over the past few years, 
Easter releases have certainly kept our pulse racing. 

This year, PEZ is already offering three brand-new 
Easter eggs in the standard easter PEZ assortment.

(here more)

After last year’s wonderful online exclusive 
Crystal Sparkling Chick in Egg, many collectors
 might assume another egg is on the way.

We can now reveal: there will definitely not 
be an egg as this year’s online exclusive Easter dispenser.

That’s all we’re saying for now, but rest assured, 
PEZ has prepared something truly charming once again.

Presenter Girl #12 Is Coming!

Collectors of the beloved Presenter Girls series should
 make room in their displays, something new is on the way.

The Presenter Girls collection has grown
 to 11 different variations, featuring a wide 

range of colors and design elements. 
And this year, the family expands once more.

Number 12 is already waiting in the wings and 
will soon be available online. 

As with previous releases, high demand, and perhaps 
a bit of collector hysteria, is almost guaranteed.

All of this is coming very soon!
The anticipation is building, and as always, 
the excitement within the collector community 
continues to grow. 

We can hardly wait to see these new 
PEZ dispensers officially unveiled.

Happy Collecting!

The Valentine’s PEZ Twin Pack Joins the Collection

 We were actually expecting the 

Valentine’s PEZ Twin Pack 

with the two adorable bear dispensers last year, 

but as the saying goes, good things take time.

 The wait is finally over, and this charming

 Twin Pack is now available online 

directly from PEZ (here).

 This release is without a doubt a wonderful 

new addition for all PEZ Twin Pack collectors. 

At the same time, it makes a delightful 

Valentine’s Day gift, 

perfect for sharing with someone special and

 spreading a little extra love, PEZ-style.

  Here you can find our post highlighting 

the Valentine’s PEZ items you should be 

keeping an eye out for. 

Happy Collecting! 

Excited and Happy! Looking Back on 2025: A Year in PEZ Collecting! Here is our 2025 PEZ Pictorial for you! Facts & Pictures!

In just a few days, we will be sliding straight into the

 99th year since the founding and creation of PEZ. 

Many of us still remember the times when PEZ

 released no more than four new series per year.

 Those days are clearly long behind us.

 

Over the past few days, we have taken the

 time to look back once again at the current 

year and, as we have done every year since 2014,

 to create our annual PEZ Pictorial.

While in 2014 it was still a real challenge to obtain

 good-quality images of dispensers,

 this has fortunately become much easier,

 better, and far more professional over the years.

  We are very happy to share this pictorial with you, 

whether as a checklist, a collector’s overview,

 or simply as a celebration of everything PEZ brought

 us throughout the year. Feel free to print it,

 frame it, or even gift it to fellow collectors.

 

At the same time, we would like to sincerely thank PEZ 

 for the incredible creativity they continue to show, 

for the thoughtful designs, the fantastic ideas,

 and the colorful, vibrant dispensers they 

create for all of us collectors.

On a more personal note, we also want to thank PEZ

 for their patience with us throughout the year. 

We certainly kept them busy with questions about information,

 images, release dates, and more, 

and they always found the time to support us properly. 

Thank you for that, PEZ!

 

Before we dive in, we know you are all waiting 

for the important facts.
As always, the dispensers are listed by release date. 

That means, for example, that this year’s Valentine dispensers, 

which were released at the end of last year, 

are therefore included in the 2024 Pictorial.

Without any doubt, this was a year of superlatives.

 Everything we collectors love made an appearance:

Crystal PEZ dispensers (4 new ones),  

2 golden PEZ dispensers (Presenter Girl and Golden Santa)

Bronze Nutcracker, 

and absolute highlights that made us go crazy:

 the Alien dispenser and the two Glow in the Dark PEZ dispensers

Many of you probably already had the feeling

 that this year brought more new PEZ dispensers

 than ever before, and yes, you were absolutely right!

 

We are very happy to officially confirm that in 2025, 

PEZ released an 

incredible 114 new dispensers 

(including the Walmart Hello Kitty variation) 

for our collections.
For comparison: there were 103 new dispensers

  in both 2023 and 2024.

 

Among these 114 new dispensers were 

6 completely new PEZ assortments, 

resulting in 27 brand-new dispensers. 

(4× TMNT Turtles, 3× Squishmallows, 3× Jurassic Explorers, 

7× Nightmare Before Christmas, 3× Naruto, 8× Stitch (including the Giant PEZ). 

 

At the same time, this means:  

96 PEZ dispensers were released in the USA, 

62 PEZ dispensers were released in Europe. 

 

Broken down further:

52 dispensers were USA-only

18 dispensers were Europe-only 

 

We often read in PEZ communities that PEZ 

tends to reuse the same molds. 

This year proves otherwise in an impressive way:
40 brand-new molds, yes, forty! 

A number very few of us would have expected!

 

With 25 online-exclusive dispensers 

(including the Golden Advent Calendar Santa),

 we landed exactly at the same number as last year.

Of these:

24 were online exclusives in the USA via PEZ Candy Inc.

21 were available to European collectors via PEZ International.

 

Another very noticeable highlight this year was the number of

 customer-specific PEZ dispensers.
With a total of 21, 

this is yet another new record,

 heavily driven by Disney Parks releases. 

17 for the USA, and 4 for Europe.

(8× Disney Parks, 3× Walmart (including Hello Kitty variation), 

1× Hello Kitty Japan-Osaka Expo, 1× Pudgy Penguins, 3× Sonic Spain (Jijonenca), 

2× Target Dogs, 3× Trucks (ACE, Wawa, Abt). 

 

At this point, we would also like to share the link to 

all PEZ Pictorials from 2014 to 2025 (here).
And if that’s still not enough, you will find many more 

fantastic PEZ Pictorials from us right here.

 

Even though PEZ also enjoys some well-deserved

 rest during the holidays, one thing is certain:
While we were looking back at this year’s dispensers,

 PEZ has already been working behind the scenes 

on exciting things for 2026. 

 

And it all starts very early in the year,  so stay tuned,

 there is a lot to come.

 

We will definitely be hearing the slogan 

“I NEED SPACE”,

 and honestly, it perfectly reflects our daily collector’s life.

 

Finally, we would like to thank you, our community, 

for your loyalty and support. 

We wish you and your loved ones a wonderful

 New Year filled with happiness, success, good health, 

 and of course, many new PEZ dispensers

 for your collections.

Here’s to an amazing 99th year with PEZ!

Happy Collecting, and Happy New Year!

    

A Timeless Exclusive: The “It’s a Small World” Clock as a New Disney Parks PEZ

 When the first Disney Parks PEZ dispensers

 were released in November 2019, 

it was immediately clear that they

 were destined for success.

 

These dispensers did not only capture the

 hearts of us PEZ collectors, Disney collectors embraced 

them just as enthusiastically. 

Park visitors of all ages, young and old alike, took them home

 as souvenirs or cherished reminders of their

 magical park experiences.

 

It therefore came as no surprise when this 

success was repeated. Today, Disney Parks PEZ dispensers 

have become a fixed and beloved 

part of our collections.

Even though we did not expect a new PEZ dispenser

 these days, certainly not a new Disney Parks PEZ, 

and even less so one featuring a completely new mold, 

it is exactly these unexpected moments

 that make our hobby so special and rewarding.

 We are now delighted to welcome a new dispenser

 that is once again available exclusively 

in the American Disney Parks: 

the iconic clock from 

“It’s a Small World,” 

one of Disney’s most classic and beloved attractions.

  For this release, Disney commissioned an exclusive mold 

that resembles the well-known PEZ “puck,”

 but redesigned in an upright form. 

The concept is nothing short of brilliant. 

 

The Disney Parks PEZ Collection truly has it all! 

 

Nearly all of the well-known and much-loved 

characters are represented as 

Disney Parks PEZ dispensers.

 

 With the addition of three new molds, 

the Glow in the Dark dispenser, 

and the Crystal Cinderella, 

the collection has now grown to an impressive 

total of 18 dispensers. 

 

Although nothing has been officially confirmed by PEZ,

 we somehow have the feeling that we 

should leave a little extra 

space in our display cases. 

Who knows, 2026 might still hold the one

 or other surprises for us. 

 

Of course, we have prepared an up-to-date 

Disney Parks PEZ pictorial for you as well.  

Our sincere thanks go to our Maheba for sharing the

 wonderful photos with us. :) 

 How wonderful our hobby truly is.

Happy Collecting! 

American Collectors! It’s Time: The Golden PEZ New Year Presenter Girl Has Arrived!

 UPDATE:

 As expected, the golden PEZ Presenter Girl sold out again within just a few minutes — the same situation every year. We sincerely apologize to everyone who was unable to secure one this time.

 

The wait is over, and the New Year celebration

 can officially begin for our American PEZ collectors.

 The golden PEZ New Year Presenter Girl 

has arrived and is now available to order 

online from PEZ Candy, Inc.

(here) 

European collectors can still secure this stunning

 golden PEZ Girl here.

 

This dispenser is far more than a tradition. 

Each year, the New Year dispensers stands 

as one of the most anticipated and celebrated PEZ releases,

 symbolizing the grand finale of an exceptional

 PEZ year and setting the tone for the one ahead.

  For the American market, this exclusive 

release is strictly limited to just 2,026 pieces, 

making it a true collector’s prize. 

Demand is expected to be intense, and experience

 has shown that the Presenter Girl sells out rapidly. 

 

This year’s blister card for the USA release 

has been completely redesigned. 

A big thumbs-up from us: the golden stars highlight the 

PEZ Girl beautifully and give her a great overall appearance. 

 And for anyone who has not yet explored our pictorials, 

we have included them once again in this post:
the Presenter Girl Pictorial, 

as well as the 

New Year PEZ Dispenser Pictorial, 

showcasing every dispensers released to date.

Happy Collecting!