Showing posts with label PEZ collectors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label PEZ collectors. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

From the North Pole to the Tropics: PEZ Does It Again! A Reindeer Joins the Summer Party!

There are a thousand reasons to celebrate summer, 
and even more, thanks to PEZ and their sunny
 new summer-themed dispenser!
 
Last year, PEZ surprised us with a fun twist
 on holiday cheer:
 the Christmas in July Santa Clause dispenser.
 Sporting black sunglasses and a Hawaiian
 stem print, he brought tropical vacation
 vibes right into our collections.
As we already hinted, PEZ is celebrating
summer once again this year.
And let’s be honest, what’s Santa without his trusty reindeer?
Exactly, totally lost. :)

So now, Santa’s not alone anymore!
His cool reindeer companion has arrived,
also wearing black sunglasses and rocking
that cheerful Hawaiian print.
 
 We’re absolutely thrilled that Santa 
finally has company in our display cases.
 
This new Summer Reindeer is available 
exclusively online, 
Europe: here
and in the US here
Left: USA Right: European PEZ Blistercard
 
PEZ International has a special surprise in 
store for European PEZ collectors, 
a PEZ drawstring bag featuring the adorable 
PEZ mascots, the iconic PEZ logo, and the 
cheerful slogan "PEZ makes you smile."
You can get your drawstring bag here.
 Attention USA Collectors!
Get ready for the ultimate dose of  
The Nightmare Before Christmas dispensers!
 
 Now available as single dispensers, 
in twin packs, or even in a party pack, 
there's something for every fan. 
We're especially excited about 
these spooky-fun collectibles!
Get them here now!
 Over the years, PEZ has released some
amazing summer dispensers, 
inviting us to snap colorful and 
sunny photos with them. 
While the flamingo duo Mabel and Floyd 
will always be our all-time favorites, 
we’re super excited to welcome this reindeer 
into the summer lineup.
 
Summer collecting has never been more fun. 
Thank you, PEZ!
 
Happy Collecting! 

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

New Stitch and Angel PEZ Clips are here!

One of the most successful licenses of
 this year is undoubtedly Disney's Stitch, 
as it's nearly impossible to turn around
 without seeing various Stitch-themed products
. It's fantastic that PEZ has secured
 the license for this iconic character.
 
In record time, we've already placed five
 PEZ dispensers from the Stitch collection in 
our display cases this year. And PEZ Candy Inc.
 isn't stopping there – the new PEZ Clips featuring
 Stitch and Angel coming are here!.
(USA only)

PEZ Clips are a special series of PEZ dispensers
 that differ from the traditional PEZ dispensers
 by their smaller, more portable design. 

These clips are made to attach to various items
 such as bags, backpacks, or clothing, making them
 particularly popular among collectors and as 
fashionable accessories. They provide a new way 
to carry your favorite PEZ characters with 
you wherever you go.

A notable success for this series was the
 introduction of the PEZ Clips featuring 
characters from the Harry Potter universe,
 which won 
the Most Innovative New Product Award
 in the Novelty/Licensed Products category in 2021.

 Since then, the series has evolved, now including 
a variety of clips with characters from popular 
movies and TV shows. 
Here you can order the new Stitch & Angel PEZ Clips. 
Happy Collecting!


Saturday, May 10, 2025

From Austria with Love: Hello Kitty PEZ Exclusive Debuts at Osaka World Expo🎀

🎉 Back in late March, we gave you an 
exclusive first look at the brand-new Hello Kitty, 
Austria Composing the Future – a PEZ International 
exclusive created especially for the WKO 
Austrian Pavilion at the 
World Expo in Osaka, Japan. 
(Feel free to check out our original post here! 📲)

✨ Now, we're thrilled to announce that the
 Hello Kitty dispenser is officially available
 for purchase at the Expo! 🎊
 
As we mentioned in our first post, 
PEZ International has produced a substantial
 quantity of over 10,000+ dispensersfor this event.
 But what many of you are probably most curious
 about is the price at which it’s being sold at the Expo. 💸 
 
Here’s how it breaks down:
✈️ The biggest expense will likely be your travel
 to Osaka (especially by plane).
 
🎟️ To enter the Expo, visitors need to purchase 
a day ticket, which costs 7,500 yen (Adults) 
- approximately 52 USD.
Once inside, make your way to the Austrian Pavilion 🇦🇹 
 the only place where this 
special dispenser is being sold. 
Compared to the cost of getting there and 
the entrance fee, the dispenser itself is a 
bargain at just 1,200 yen - 9 USD🧁 

For most of us collectors, cost likely won’t
 be the deciding factor, we all want this 
unique dispenser in our collections 💖,
 and that means sharing in the effort 
(and expense) to make it happen. 🤝

We sincerely hope our friends in Japan 🇯🇵 
can help us get our hands on this special edition! 🤞

To everyone attending the Expo: 
have a fantastic time 🎏, and we’re glad you're 
also getting a chance to learn more about Austria 🇦🇹.

Happy Collecting! 🐾🎀🍬
Thank you Toshihiro for the pictrues ;)

Monday, March 31, 2025

Austria meets Japan! Special Hello Kitty PEZ for the World Expo 2025 in Osaka-Japan...

Today, we have prepared something truly 
special for you once again. 

We are delighted to give you an exclusive First Look at a
 fantastic new PEZ dispenser.

However, to give you deeper insight into the 
story, origins, and facts surrounding this special 
PEZ dispenser, we need to take a step back.

 Expo 2025 – Osaka-Kansai, Japan
The World Expo 2025 will take place from April 13, 2025, 
to October 13, 2025, in Osaka-Kansai, Japan. 
The central theme of the Expo is 
"Designing Future Society for Our Lives."

What is a World Expo?
A World Expo, is an international event where
 countries and global organizations showcase their 
latest innovations, developments, and achievements.

The concept of a World Expo was born out of a
 desire to present a nation’s industrial progress
 and technological advancements to the world. 
The first Expo was held in 1851 in London and 
featured a wide range of groundbreaking inventions, 
including the first typewriter, the first toothbrush, 
and the first steam locomotive.

How is a host city selected?

The host city was chosen on November 23, 2018,
by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE). 
Competing bids came from 
Yekaterinburg (Russia), Baku (Azerbaijan), Osaka (Japan)
and Paris (France).
Why Osaka, Japan?
On November 22, 2016, France submitted 
Paris as a candidate for Expo 2025 to the BIE. 
This triggered the official bidding process, 
giving other cities six months to submit their proposals. 
The deadline for applications closed on May 22, 2017, 
with four candidates:
  • Japan – Osaka
  • Azerbaijan – Baku
  • Russia – Yekaterinburg
  • France – Paris
However, France withdrew its bid on January 21,
 2018, citing financial concerns.
During the 164th BIE General Assembly on 
November 23, 2018, Osaka won the bid in the
 second round of voting. In the first round, Baku 
was eliminated with only 23 votes, 
while Osaka received 85 votes and Yekaterinburg 48 votes.
 In the final round, Osaka triumphed with 92 votes
 to Yekaterinburg’s 61

Incredible Facts About the World Expo 2025

The 155-hectare Expo site is located on the artificial Yumeshima Island, 10 kilometers from downtown Osaka.

This is Osaka’s second World Expo, following the Expo 1970.
158 countries are participating, with around 40 countries building their own pavilions.

Over 28 million visitors are expected, along with participation from 
158+ countries and 25 international organizations.

Austria Meets Japan

As Austria’s fourth-largest overseas market and second-most 
important trade partner in Asia (after China), 
Japan’s role as the host of Expo 2025 holds great 
significance for Austria.

The Expo is more than just an event—it is a unique
 opportunity to strengthen Austria’s outstanding 
relations with Japan in the fields of business, science, and culture.

Austria’s Contribution – "Composing the Future"

Music serves as a bridge between 
Austrian and Japanese culture. 

Austrian classical music is particularly beloved in Japan. 

That’s why Austria’s pavilion at Expo 2025 embraces a musical interpretation of the Expo’s theme 
"Designing Future Society for Our Lives"—
under the slogan 
"Composing the Future."
Austrian Pavilion at the Osaka 2025 World Expo, picture from Bundesministerium Arbeit und Wirtschaft

The Austrian Pavilion, part of the 
"Empowering Lives" segment, features a 
visually spectacular spiral wooden sculpture that, 
upon closer inspection, reveals itself to be a 
giant musical staff. 
This design serves as both the highlight and 
guiding element of the exhibition.

The centerpiece of the pavilion is the Dome of the Future, 
where visitors can engage with the concept 
of the future through interactive elements. 
Guests influence the exhibition’s content and contribute
 to an AI-generated visual and auditory experience.

In line with the theme "Composing the Future,
" this futuristic composition emphasizes that 
Austria offers more than just music and culture,
it presents itself as a diverse, modern nation that 
respects its traditions while embracing innovation
More info can be found here.
Left: Super rare Austrian Advantage PEZ Mascot from 2024 (not available anymore, all habe been given out, Right; new 2024 Hello Kitty Austria Expo 2025 Mascot

WKO - AUSTRIA & PEZ 
This marks the second special PEZ dispenser created for Japan.

After PEZ produced the red, white, and red PEZ mascot 
with the Advantage Austria logo on the stem for the 
Austrian Economic Chamber’s China Connect 2024 event 
last year in a super limited edition, and only a few 
of these dispensers made it into collections, 
another special dispenser is now coming.
(you can read more about it here.)

For the current World Expo, 
PEZ and the Austrian Economic Chamber have 
come up with something truly special. 

The 
Hello Kitty 
PEZ dispenser was chosen, 
as Hello Kitty has conquered the world from 
Japan over 50 years ago. 
The colors, with the red bow, white head, and red stem,
 reflect the national colors of Austria, making this 
dispenser the perfect symbol to connect Austria and Japan.

The "Austria Composing the Future" print on the
 stem perfectly complements the slogan 
for the expo. 
A special compliment also goes to Sanrio, the licensor 
of Hello Kitty, for enabling this special version.

The dispenser will definitely be available at the 
Austrian Pavilion at the expo, and with 
10,000 dispensers being produced, 
hopefully, more of them will find their way into
 collections this time.

 We can already see some PEZ collectors 
looking for flights to Osaka, and surely some of our Japanese 
PEZ friends will also make their way to Osaka.

We wish all exhibitors, participants and visitors a lot 
of fun and success at the expo.

Happy Collecting!

Austria PEZ over the years. Thank you Momo for the pictures.

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Naruto PEZ Collection! New Naruto, Sakura, Sasuke PEZ Dispensers Now Available – Coming Soon to the USA

 The new Naruto PEZ collection, 
featuring the main characters 
Naruto, 
Sakura, and 
Sasuke, 
is finally here!
"Naruto" is a Japanese manga series, created
 by Masashi Kishimoto. 
The story follows Naruto Uzumaki, a young 
ninja aspiring to gain recognition from his peers and
 fulfill his dream of becoming the Hokage, 
the leader of his village.
From now on, European PEZ collectors have 
the opportunity to order the three new dispensers here.

The same Naruto assortment will also be
 released shortly in the USA, 
with the only difference being the differently 
designed PEZ blister cards, 
and the fact that there will also be a
 Twin Pack available in the USA.
Happy Collecting!
Same Naruto dispenser, two different PEZ Blister Cards. Left: USA, right: Europe




Sunday, March 16, 2025

European Collectors: PEZ Easter Assortment Now Available Online!

Many of our European PEZ collector friends 
have already spotted this year's 
Easter assortment in stores like Action or KIK. 
 
However, for those who don’t have these stores
 nearby or in their country, there's good news,
you can now order the dispensers directly
 from the PEZ online shop!

This year’s highlights include two brand-new 
dispensers: the brown sitting PEZ Easter Bunny
 and the new PEZ Easter Egg.
 
You can find the complete European 
PEZ Easter assortment here.
New from PEZ International (Europe) available here.
Feel free to check out our previous
Easter PEZ post, to discover all the 
seven new dispensers for this year, 
 
Happy Collecting!
 
 

Monday, March 10, 2025

Shine like a Star, glow like a Legend! Surprise of the Year: The Return of the Glow in the Dark PEZ Dispenser!

Without a doubt, this will go down as the
 biggest surprise of the year, 
and likely remain so for months to come. 

For years, we’ve eagerly hoped and wished
 for the return of the 
Glow in the Dark PEZ dispensers, and now,
 that dream has finally come true!

PEZ has blown us away by releasing not one,
 but two new dispensers, along with entirely
 new molds for the Disney Parks collection. 

But the true star of the show?

 The Glow in the Dark Ghost dispenser! 
Our excitement is still through the roof,
 and it’s safe to say this is a moment fans 
will cherish for a long time.

To keep the joy alive, 
we’ve prepared another picture for you, 
showcasing this incredible dispenser in action! 

When lit up, the Glow in the Dark Ghost 
truly comes to life and shines beautifully in the dark.

We’re eagerly hoping for many more Glow in the Dark PEZ dispensers... perhaps PEZ will make this wish come true for us a few more times!

A huge thank you to Adam B. for sharing this 
amazing photo with us!
Happy Collecting! 
Thank you Adam B. for the Glow Ghost picture ;)

Saturday, March 8, 2025

A Magical Surprise from PEZ: Two More Disney Parks Dispensers! New Mold, Glow in the Dark!

It was probably the best-kept secret at 
PEZ Candy Inc. Not a single word
 leaked—until now! The secret is out, 
and we couldn't be more thrilled to finally 
share the pictures with you.
 
Just a few weeks ago, when we first laid 
eyes on the five new Disney Parks dispensers, 
we were already beyond excited,
especially about the Crystal PEZ Cinderella,
 created in a unique version for her 75th anniversary. 
We thought nothing could top that moment.
But PEZ has done it again! They continue to
 surprise and amaze us in the best possible way.
 
The Disney Parks series is expanding
 with two sensational new dispensers. PEZ 
has even created two brand-new molds, 
one of which is a Glow in the Dark dispenser!
(USA-Disney Parks only)
 OMG! We’ve been wishing for the return 
of Glow in the Dark dispensers for so long,
 and now PEZ has made our dreams come true!

Let's talk about these incredible new dispensers:

 Figment 
 the beloved Disney character and mascot 
of the Imagination! pavilion at Epcot in Walt Disney World. 
This small purple dragon embodies
 boundless creativity and fun!
 
 The Haunted Mansion Ghost  
a spooky Glow in the Dark dispenser inspired 
by one of Disney's most iconic attractions.
 
 
We are absolutely in love with
 these new additions! 
Of course, we've updated our pictorials
 and prepared all the images for you. 
 Now, the only challenge is figuring out how
 to get our hands on these dispensers,
but the excitement makes everything else fade away!
And one last thought… we wouldn’t be
surprised if another Glow in the Dark dispenser,
perhaps an online exclusive, 
appears later this year. 
Now that PEZ has brought them back, 
we can only hope for more!
 
PEZ, are you listening? 
We want more Glow in the Dark dispensers!
:) PLEASE :)

Happy Collecting! 🎉