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.

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

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, 

click her for more details.

 

Happy Collecting!

 

 

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. 

(You can learn more about it here)

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 ;)

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! 🎉

 

Even more PEZ Clips! New Stitch and Angel PEZ Clips announced!

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 – they've just announced the 

next Stitch-related product, with PEZ Clips featuring

 Stitch and Angel coming in June.

(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. With the upcoming release 

of Stitch and Angel PEZ Clips,

the collection will continue to grow and expand.

Now, if only June could arrive a little faster! 😉 

But until then, we'll continue eagerly awaiting

 these exciting additions to the collection. 

Happy Collecting!

Hello Kitty PEZ Assortments for 2025: A Sneak Peek and Update on Collectible Releases

Back in October, we shared an exclusive sneak

 peek of the 2025 European 

Hello Kitty Rainbow PEZ assortment. 

Now, the three adorable Hello Kitty dispensers 

are finally available at PEZ International (Europe)!

(here)

While PEZ Candy Inc. (USA) has a separate
 Hello Kitty PEZ collection for the 
American market, accompanied 

by an image that caused a bit of confusion,

we thought it was the perfect time 
to give you an overview of the 

different Hello Kitty PEZ assortments.

 

European PEZ Collectors:

European PEZ collectors can now order the following three dispensers online:

The Rainbow Kitty: 

Featuring a white bow on a light blue stem.

The Classic Kitty: 

Mounted on a purple stem with a print of white 

 Hello Kitty heads along the stem.

The Hello Kitty with a Crystal 

 Blue Rainbow Bow: 

This design perfectly complements the blue stem 

of the Rainbow Kitty dispenser.

American PEZ Collectors

American PEZ collectors can look soon forward

 to the following Hello Kitty dispensers:
Kuromi: 
Featuring a black jester’s hat adorned with 

a pink skull and a playful black devil’s tail. 

PEZ has created an entirely new dispenser

 and mold for this design.
My Melody:
 Returning, albeit in the 2005 design. 

While this dispenser has been reactivated, 

there’s a chance there may be slight color 

differences from the original version, 

which could make it a potential variant.
The Purple Hello Kitty: 
Both American and European markets will see this dispenser. 

However, there was some confusion when an

 image of the dispenser was mistakenly shown 

in maroon for the U.S. market.

 Rest assured, the dispenser will be available 

in purple for U.S. collectors as well, 

and the maroon version will not be released, 

nor is it planned for the future.

More Hello Kitty Fun Ahead!

Make room in your Hello Kitty PEZ collection because 
PEZ Candy Inc. has even more exciting 
releases planned for later this year. 
After many years, a new Hello Kitty Gift Tin 
will be released this September! 
Both the dispensers and the tin will be wonderful, with new molds, including My Melody, and a second new mold planned. 
Plus, all the dispensers will feature a lovely stem print.

But, we’ll have to be patient as the first official images of 

this collection will likely be revealed at the Sweets and Snacks Expo 

when the new Hello Kitty Tin is officially introduced to the public.

Until then, enjoy the current dispensers and the 
two new Hello Kitty Twin boxes! (USA only)

Happy Collecting!

 

PEZ Bubble Fun: New Cupcake & Burger PEZ Bubble Wands Now Available!

Bubble wands are a popular and simple
 toy that especially delights young children. 
Whether at birthday parties or garden celebrations,
 bubbles always provide a great diversion. 
Kids love chasing, catching, and watching the 
colorful bubbles float in the air, which is why 
they’re a favorite among all ages.

They also make for a wonderful thank-you gift 
in a small giveaway bag, adding a special touch.

After the release of PEZ bubbles in 2002, 
we're excited to see that 5 Below is now 
offering PEZ bubbles at an attractive price. 

The two new PEZ bubble sets, inspired by the 
PEZ Treats collection — a hamburger and a cupcake — 
are perfect for any children's party.
Head over to the nearest Five Below and grab 
the fun new PEZ bubbles!
Happy Collecting!

Pictures from five Below, thank you ;)

USA Collectors! It's Your Turn! Get the St. Patrick's Day PEZ now...

UPDATE: 

SOLD OUT!
While European PEZ collectors already

 had the opportunity to order the new lovely 

St. Patrick's Day PEZ dispenser 

today, our American PEZ collectors can now join the fun.

  Now it’s your turn—but hurry! 

This dispenser is expected to sell out quickly, 

with a major rush anticipated.

Like always, the American blister card design is 

 different from the European version,  

the PEZ candies included also vary. 

Here’s your chance to grab this amazing collectible.

Good luck, and  

Happy Collecting!

The Countdown Is On: Exclusive St. Patrick’s Day PEZ Dispenser Coming Soon!

Two weeks ago, we gave you a sneak 

peek at the upcoming 

St. Patrick’s Day PEZ dispenser 

on our blog. 

 

And now, as we welcome March, 

the wait is almost over! 

This online-exclusive dispenser will 

be available from PEZ Online very soon.

 

Are you ready for an absolutely 

amazing dispenser?

 

Both our American and European 

PEZ collectors can get excited!

But let’s clear something up right away: 

no new mold, 

not a new mascot, 

not a new PEZ Presenter Girl,

 and no new sweater!

 

And yet, 

here’s the magic!

 🎉🎉🎉🎉

PEZ has done it again! 

They’ve created an incredible dispenser that’s

 going to blow your mind. 

They know how to do it, and trust us, 

you’re going to love it!

 

Just a little more patience… it won’t be long now! 🎉

Stay tuned, stay excited!

Happy Collecting!