Sunday, February 19, 2017

BRIAN'S PEZCIFIC PEZ CONVENTION REPORT...

Brian did it again for us :D
 
For all those who did not have the chance to attend the
PEZCIFIC PEZ Convention
we are happy and proud to share with you Brian's convention report.
 
 
Hello everyone!
I'm sitting at LAX waiting for my flight, and thought this would be the perfect time (while fresh in my memory!) to write down my very happy experiences the past few days at Pezcific!

Thursday

Up at 5am, ready to go!
After a very easy flight from Chicago to Los Angeles, I was greeted at the airport by a smiling face, Phyllis Oreck. Thank you so much Phyllis for picking me up! After a quick drive we arrived at the Ayres Hotel.
Of course you are always a little hesitant when something so familiar changes, but I should have known that Maheba wouldn't let us down... this new hotel was very nice. I felt like I was in the Mediterranean! As we made our way through the hotel I was quickly greeted by many familiar faces,
as the Pez party was already in full swing.
After saying hellos, giving hugs, having a delicious lunch,
and lots of laughs, the Pez shopping began.
A decent amount of PEZHeads had already arrived on Wednesday or Thursday morning, and the room hopping had already begun.

I caught up on currents, got some vintage, browsed through fantastic paper finds I had never seen before... Pezcific was already off to a great start.

After I was done with shopping, I figured it was time to earn some of it back (as if you ever get to keep your money in this hobby Phyllis and I set up our room and started the task of pricing everything. A H-U-G-E shout-out to Jessica Orozco, Landon Proctor, and Travis Clifford for helping me out... it was a very fast and efficient process and I greatly appreciate your help!

As we opened our room (a few people were trying to get early peeks!)
more familiar faces came in to say hi and shop.
That's the best part of conventions right there - seeing your "family", catching up, and sharing a lot of laughs!

Before we knew it, it was time for dinner.
The scavenger hunt was about to begin, but my stomach told me I needed to pay it some attention. A few of us decided to take Maheba's advice and head to Pancho's for dinner.... what an incredible Mexican meal.
Not only was the good delicious, but the restaurant had great decor and atmosphere, including a 2-story main dining room in a courtyard setting which we absolutely loved.
Thanks Maheba for the great advice!

When we got back to the hotel most of the PEZHeads were hanging out in the lobby and the hotel bar, so of course we joined them.
A few more people had shown up, and I stayed up until 1am (shhhhhhh I'm an "old 36" and need my rest hahahaha) until it was time to head to the room. Day 1 is in the books!

Friday

After a great breakfast in the hotel restaurant, I took another stroll through the open rooms to see what Pezzy treasures I could find.
It amazes me that after 20 years in this hobby (where has the time gone?!?!?)
I can always find things I have never seen before.
This year's cool "find" for me were different sticker inserts from the 1980s
(I think) that I had never seen before... some foil, some oversized,
some with great graphics. I was one happy guy!

After a workout in the hotel gym and quick shower, it was time to head to the seminars. I caught part of Denise's Pez Collecting 101,
where you can always learn something new!
 
Gary Barbuto had also begun setting up the entries for the Pez Art Contest for everyone to see and vote on; there is definitely A LOT of talent in this hobby. There were some really great pieces!
It was a hard choice for sure to pick my top 3.

Soon the second seminar began; Bobby Acker led a really interesting discussion on fantasy Pez. It was very interactive as well; different collectors had brought along some of their homemade or acquired fantasy dispensers and gave a little presentation. Very interesting to see what people come up with; after seeing Richard Ruelas' dispenser that looks just like him, I think it's time to make a Brian dispenser of my own.

As we were sitting in the fantasy seminar I could see a
 lot of people checking their phones...
it was almost like in the movies when a bunch of phones go off
at the same time in a crowd.
 
What's going on, what's going on?
 
It seems a new dispenser had surfaced on eBay
of the Energizer Bunny that had everyone talking.
Was it real?
Was it fake?
 
What perfect timing,
at the fantasy dispenser seminar! It turns out with a little digging on some of the Facebook groups that it is indeed a legit dispenser confirmed by Shawn Peterson (surprise!!!!!!) and will be out soon.
 Hooray, something to hunt for! I truly do love the unexpected surprises that we don't know about in advance
(like The Rolling Stones exhibit dispensers, or the Mini Cooper Bulldog)
 
 I think it keeps this hobby going when you don't always know everything that's coming out ahead of time. Got to stay on your toes!

After dinner in the hotel (it was pouring outside but I didn't really notice, we were having too much fun!!!) it was time to get ready for Bingo.
As we waited for the ballroom doors to open, Jil and Dan Borchers had their Pezzy photo booth open for some group pictures... yes please! Some funny pictures and great memories to take home!

The festivities began and right away they had the presentation
for PEZHead of the year.
We were all saddened that Chris Jordan's father had just passed away and she wasn't able to make it to LA to pass the torch to the next recipient.
Chris, we are all thinking of you and your family during this difficult time and we all love you!

Chris' daughter Bethany was there in her place though and we all soon learned the next honoree to receive his incredible award....

 
Our table erupted in shouts of congratulations and high fives and hugs and Jessica looked in disbelief that her name was called.
I have known Jessica for a while now and can honestly say that she is one of my absolute best friends, not only in this great hobby, but as a part of my life.
I cannot imagine a more deserving person for this award.
From hosting the annual Christmas Gathering at her house (for which she doesn't charge a single penny),
to co-running the Pez Auction page with Joey Jackson on Facebook, to traveling all over to the different conventions, and most importantly, being a great friend to so many in his hobby.... congratulations Jessica,
I am so proud of you!!!!!

After the PHOTY presentation,
Maheba was at the podium to talk about the future of Pezcific.
As many of us know, sadly this was the last year
that she is hosting the convention.
We were informed that there are currently ongoing negotiations for a new host, and that the information would be made public
as soon as everything is 100% finalized.

 
Maheba, I wanted to take this opportunity to formally thank you for all that you have done for this hobby over the years.
I have always had a blast each time I have come to Pezcific, and it is because of you and your incredible family that I have always looked forward to the next convention the minute the current one is over.
Thank you!!!!


Ok, time for Bingo!
The prizes this year were simply AMAZING.
So much vintage; it was exciting to play each and every game!
Rob Yarak sat with us at our table, and apologized in advance because he is so "unlucky".... well it couldn't have been further from the truth. Our table won so many times, I think Maheba should have just stayed
at our table with the prizes!!!
Congrats to all of the winners, they are all going home with some fantastic additions to their collection.



After Bingo was over, Phyllis and I re-opened our room to sell more Pez. We had a decent amount of people wandering the halls and buying things,
so I was definitely happy!

Saturday

Saturday always comes so quickly....

up early and time to set-up my dealer table!
The ballroom opened at 9am to registered attendees and 10am to the general public, and sales began right away.
Especially in the back corner where Larry LaFoe had his fantastic 5 items for $3 sale.... you can imagine the collectors digging through his many boxes to see what items he was selling (yes I was one of them! Hahahaha).
Soon that sale went from $3 to $1 to FREE..... someone give that man a cookie for being one of the few to say they "sold everything" at a convention.


After the selling was done, the charity auction began.
Part of the auction this year included the fantastic art pieces that PEZHeads had made/donated for the art contest.
 
Some of them went for a good chunk of change! I myself am going home with a great Pez girl piece. Great job to Darren/Veronica/Gary for organizing the charity items and to our fantastic auctioneer Landon Proctor (and his fabulous "Vanna" Alec Miller) for a job well done to benefit Camp Ronald McDonald.
 
Some great items are going home to some great collectors,
which benefitted a great cause.

As the convention winded down, it was time for one more dinner with friends. We went back to Pancho's (seriously go check that place out next time!) and had quite a few laughs. It was a nice way to end a great trip to LA.

Sadly, it's now time to head home.
But as I sit in the airport writing this, I have a big smile on my face for the many great memories I'm taking home with me!

Until the next convention,
Brian Jaskolski


THANK YOU BRIAN FOR YOUR GREAT
REPORT AND ALL THE PICTURES <3
 
 
 
 

2017 PEZ HEAD OF THE YEAR...

HOW WONDERFUL <3
Pez Palz would like to Congratulate our dear friend
for being recognized as
at Pezcific Coast Convention.
 A Great Honor for a Great Pez Head!

Jessica's comments to the Pez Community on Facebook-


Hello To All Pezhead's,
I'm here at Pezcific and as tradition goes at Bingo on Friday night they announce Pezhead Of The Year.... I'm sitting at my table listening to Aaron Lamay talk and all of a sudden he calls my name and says congratulations to our new PHOTY Jessica Orozco!!!!!!
I about fell off my chair!!! I couldn't believe I just heard him say that!!!! I could barely even talk and I was so choked up I even cried!!!!
For those of you who know me know that I'm never sp...eechless but oh man was I right then! I just wanted to say thank you to all previous PHOTY and to all yahoo group members and all of the amazing pez Collector's! This is just incredible!!! All of you are like family to me and being able to meet so many of you and have you in my everyday life has been such a gift.
Thank you everyone for letting me represent
Pezhead's worldwide as your 2017 PHOTY!!!!


    

Saturday, February 18, 2017

NEW Energizer PEZ Bunny... Exclusively at Kroger!

Now we all know more about the
NEW PEZ ENERGIZER BUNNY 
Y A Y 

PEZ Candy Inc. says: 
Beginning next month you can get a FREE Energizer Bunny PEZ with coupon when you buy one participating pack of Energizer MAX batteries!
Exclusively at Kroger!

USA ONLY!!
 
We cant wait to add them to our Collection <3
 
Picture:PEZ Candy Inc.
 
 
 

Friday, February 17, 2017

NEW Pez Energizer Bunny Confirmed to be REAL

Today posted on Facebook was links to EBay auctions that showed us the NEW Energizer Bunny, we have read that Shawn Peterson has confirmed that these are the real deal!! We are expecting more information on these very soon!!

Photo: EBay

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Happy Valentine's Day...

PEZPALZ wish you a wonderful and lovely
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

"Be in love everyday"

2017 Valentine's PEZ Barky's Revealed...

2017 Valentine's Barky and Barkina
 are now available through PoorPaws a
Charity located in Australia.
All profits will go directly to Save Our Strays which helps with rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming unwanted dogs and cats.
 This is a Limited Edition of 250.
For more Info please visit www.saveourstrays.org.au 

Look for our BARKY Pictorial Page on the Tab bar on our home page,
which features all of the Barky Brown Pez made. 








 

Monday, February 6, 2017

The History of PEZ Candies in pictures...new animated web page..

We are allways from time to time on the PEZ International web site, and today we want to show you something that PEZ Europe made really nicely.
 
They have a new web page, about the History of PEZ Candies,
and we are so in love with the animation, the colours, design and the pictures.
 
Here you can find the animated
PEZ History of Candies

 
 
 

Sunday, February 5, 2017

The SMURFS Click N' Play Gift Tin...

The Click N' Play
PEZ Smurfs
from the 2014 PEZ European
release are back again.
PEZ Candy Inc. did a wonderful job and have created a nice
MUSHROOM shaped "CLICK & PLAY" GIFT TIN.
The new Gift Tin (USA only) includes
Click N' Play
Papa Smurf
Smurfette
Brainy Smurf and Smurf
 with a lovely Smurf Village Game Board plus 
EXCLUSIVE
Sour blue Raspberry Candy inside.
Thanks for the pictures to the PEZ Collector Store
pezcollectors.com
and
momopez.com/



Tuesday, January 31, 2017

A small paper with great effect...NEW 2017 PEZ Insert...

Today we found a lovely and brand new PEZ Insert,
which PEZ International include to the dispensers,
and it shows most of the 2017 dispenser highlights.
A small paper, with great effect.
 The idea behind the paper Insert could be:
kids and their parents will see and love all the upcoming dispensers and they will want to have (like all of us) :) hopefully all the new dispensers.


Please PEZ Int. bring that Insert every year out!!
We are so in love with it!! <3

2017 PEZ DISPENSER HIGHLIGHTS from PEZ International


Tins, Giants, Despicable Me Pez news for 2017

Despicable Me 3 
will be launching in summer of 2017 and more exciting Despicable Me items will be added to the Pez line up!
Dave
Stuart
&
Jerry
Jerry is new to the Despicable Me lineup and will be featured as a Giant in 2017.
Despicable Me Dextrose drops will also be coming out, these will be a nice addition to the Pez line up. 

The New Minions are expected for an April release, 
we are going bananas to add them in our collections!! 
 ;)






Big Thank You to Uwe S. for all of the great pictures
 from 2017 ISM Cologne, Germany.

Despicable Me 3 Movie trailer

Monday, January 30, 2017

FIRST LOOK...Marshall, Chase & Skye...PAW PATROL PEZ

At the ISM 2017 we finally have the first look from the full Set of the new
PAW PATROL PEZ dispenser
with
Marshall,
Chase
&
Skye

Pictures from the 2017 ISM Fair
Thank you UWE S for the pictures :)
 The PEZ International plan says, that Chase and Skye will be released in mid march/early April in Europe, and Marshall will follow in  the 3rd quarter of 2017.
We love that PEZ decided to also bring the PAW PATROL Dextrose drops out, the drops and dispensers will be a big hit and will be good to see in the shops <3
 
Pictures: PEZ International AG & Uwe S

PEZcific Coast Convention

The 2017 PEZcific Coast Convention is fast approaching. The convention will be held in Hawthorne California at the Ayres Hotel. This year will mark the 16th anniversary of the convention. Maheba along with family and friends have been very busy making all the preparations for the big event and usually the dispensers are kept a secret until the big event, but this year we get a special early look. This year will feature 2 different special dispenser designs. Pezcific has teamed up with Camp Ronald McDonald again this year to give more children the opportunity to go to camp. We would like to thank Maheba for letting us share the pictures :)

For more info, please visit: pezcific.com





Sunday, January 22, 2017

New PEZ Lip Gloss...


Our dear Pezpal Megan found a new cool PEZ item! 
the PEZ beauty line is growing, 
after the lip balm, 
we can now report that the new
flavored PEZ LIP GLOSS 
is added to the beauty line :)
 (USA only)
Megan found these at a store named Gabes's in Ohio.
Not just we the PEZ Collectors are happy about these, 
for sure lot of girls and teens will be happy to add this.
We think that is a great Item, 
to promote and bring a new Collector to our PEZ family :))





Thanks Megan N. for the pictures <3

LEFT: USA PEZ LIP BALM
RIGHT: EUROPEAN PEZ LIP BALM
LIP CREAM COLOR FROM JAPAN
Pictures from  MOMOPEZ.COM