EXCLUSIVE! We'll let you in on a PEZ secret!

Alright PezPalz, 

It's time to kick off with a new post :D

A few weeks ago we reported about a

SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL PEZ dispenser  

from Austria! which is coming soon! 
We are still waiting to learn about the details 

but we have another great secret to share with you :)

But psssst don't tell anyone ;)

Our PEZ sports Collection will grow very soon with 

TWO NEW FOOTBALLS from Europe!

This time and for the very first time, we will see two different 

Football Clubs from a Balkan country! (former Yugoslavia)

 Both dispensers, made by PEZ International will have a

printed club logo on the ball, 

both will be on black stems, 

with a print of the year founding on the stems.

Stay tuned PezPalz, we will see and share them very soon with you! ;)

2nd UK PEZ Gathering, Kelle Blyth - the Queen of PEZ from UK in our Interview

Hey PezPalz

It’s not a secret, Krissy and I are big fans of Kelle, of her creativity, her love for PEZ, and the way how she create the PEZ-fun.

Kelle put again so much work and love into the organization for the 2nd UK PEZ Gathering, 

and we are sure the gathering will be a big success again.

We are very happy to have Kelle the

Queen of PEZ from the UK

here for a interview, just few days before the gathering will start.

Hope you all enjoy it the way we do.

First of all congratulations on the birth of your third daughter Brodie Rose! 
How are you these days?

Kelle: Tired! Haha. She fits in with our family perfectly and is very content, which makes everything so much easier. Im very happy.

Everyone is wondering where you get all the energy to organize a PEZ Gathering of this size with two little girls and a new Baby?

Kelle: I won’t lie, it hasn’t been easy and I still have a lot to do. Thankfully, Brodie sleeps a lot so I can do bits and pieces whilst she is asleep and whilst my other girls are at school. It will be nice to have a rest once it is all over though.

Is your family and friends helping you with the gathering this year?

Kelle: My family and friends are helping as much as they can and a few will be helping to run things on the main day too. My husband, Daryl, has been great and he hasn’t got too angry yet with PEZ stuff everywhere in the house!

Your first gathering two years ago was a major success, are you wanting to top the first gathering? Do you feel like you need to maintain a level of pressure?

Kelle: I was very happy with how the 1st Gathering went, back in 2016, but of course I’d like this one to be bigger and better. We have people coming from 11 countries, so that and the fact this one is on for 3 days adds a lot of pressure. I don’t want to disappoint anyone.

Has there been anything that you were not completely satisfied with at the first gathering, and would like to do it differently this time?

Kelle: I think I was just so busy on the actual day, that I didn’t get a chance to enjoy it as much as I could have done. I didn’t even have time to look at all of the dealer tables properly. This time, I think I need to relax more and just have a good time with new and old PEZ friends.

What can we expect each other this year, what is in the program? Is there something you would have liked to do, but in the end it dod not work out?

Kelle: This year, on the days leading up to the main day we have some fun tours and a bowling party booked, along with room hopping at the hotel and some PEZzy games. On Saturday 6th, people will get the chance to buy and sell PEZ, join in with fun PEZ games and we also have a charity auction planned. There’s always things that I would have liked to do, but hopefully I can do those in 2020, so for now I’m keeping them a secret! 

Your gathering is designed as a family event, free entry for the whole family, except the social media accounts, how did you promote your event in Norwich? What will be there for families with children?

Kelle: As I have children of my own, I wanted to create an event that didn’t just appeal to adults, but kids too. Seeing children’s faces when they see all the PEZ is priceless and I know that we created a lot of new collectors at our last Gathering. We will have a kids corner at the Gathering where they can colour and do fun stuff alongside having the chance to buy and trade PEZ. We will also have games that they can participate in.
Apart from promoting the event on social media, I have also postered and flyered in Norwich and the surrounding areas and done displays to entice people. During the week, if all goes to plan, we’ll also be on the radio and in the newspapers also.

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Was there any reason to postpone your gathering in London?

Kelle: I would have loved to host the Gathering in London, but I felt that as I lived quite far away, it would be really difficult to organize everything easily and to budget. Everything costs more in London too. It’s been very time consuming having to travel to and from Norwich to sort things, so I can’t imagine the stress of trying to do that in London. Maybe one day though; Never say never!

You're a very creative person your custom PEZ dispenser Grenadier Guard you designed for the first gathering is one of our all time favorites, will there be something similar again this year?

Kelle: I would have loved to make another fantasy PEZ for the Gathering this year and I do actually have a design for what I’d like to make, but I have to get permission from PEZ before I can make any, and I’m still waiting for the all clear. Hopefully I will know before the Gathering takes place.

Custom made PEZ Grenadier Guard from 2016

In 2016 you had one of the most creative stems of the gathering dispensers but we are convinced also this year you will bring something great out of the magic box, right? We are looking forward to the big surprise!

Kelle: I really hope everyone likes this years dispenser. We love it!
You will have to wait until the grand unveiling on the 6th October to see the design though ;) 

First official made by PEZ Int. UK PEZ Gathering "Lovey"
Thanks to momopez.com/ for the Picture.

Your second gathering is coming very soon are you nervous?
How much is left on your to-do list?

Kelle: I am more stressed than nervous. Things have not been going to plan recently and I’m having to do double the amount of work to get things sorted. I’m sure it’ll all come together in the end though. I still have a lot to do, so I’m sure a couple of all nighters are in order!

We love your logo for the gathering!
The pins, the T-Shirts you already have posted on your social media accounts look amazing to us, who designed the logo?

Kelle: I’m very lucky to have a graphic designer and illustrator as a husband!
I draw (a really bad) picture of how I’d like things to look and then Daryl uses his magic and creates brilliant pieces of art! 

Will your husband Daryl play with his band at the gathering ???

Kelle: This year we decided to not have a live band and instead play recorded music that is performed by PEZ Collectors from around the world.

Is there anything you would like to tell us about the preparations for your gathering?

Kelle: I don’t want to give too much away as I want a lot of things left as surprises for the attendees. This year we are having Swag Swap and also Secret Swap, so I’ve been busy preparing everything for them. I’ve just finished making the swag swap pin badges for everyone!

At the end with your family life, and all the work on the gathering, is there still time for you personally to collect PEZ, are you up to date on new releases? Or will you then strike at the gathering?

Kelle: I am sooooo behind on current PEZ. I’ve been picking them up as and when I see them though, but unfortunately I haven’t had a lot of time to go on a hunt for them.
I have bought a few pieces from eBay recently though.
I’ll definitely have a list of ones I’m looking for at the Gathering.

From Pez Palz, we thank Kelle for the Interview <3 :)

Kelle & Family :) 

For more info about the 2nd UK PEZ gathering, please visit:

pezheads.co.uk

2nd UK PEZ gathering Facebook page

Kelle Blyth Twitter

PEZ Collectors UK on Instagram

October 5th Target releases POP PEZ..

On October 5th Target stores around the country are releasing a lot of Funko items, included on that list is Batman & Bob Ross. The Pink chase Batman is part of the Target release but very limited. The Box should also have Bob Ross on a light blue stem. If your into stem variations you might want to check out Target on the 5th. Some have already found the new releases in store.

DisFunko/Facebook

PEZ world goes MAD Looking for Bob Ross Stem Variation!

Many of us had guessed something like this would eventually happen!

Bob Ross is the first so far.

Debbie S. of the Let's Talk PEZ group on Facebook was

 the first to find them at her Target store.   

We had seen the two promotional pictures from Funko with both the light blue and dark blue stem. When many of us found the dark blue stem we thought maybe that was the final product, but we now know that the light blue stem variation was made and released. 

Be on the lookout for both stems, from various retailers.

UPC 889698326544

Happy Hunting!

 Photos: Debbie S. 

Facebook

Let's Talk PEZ

Big Surprise from Zamora, Spain PEZ Gathering in the works!

Back in December 2017 we have reported about all the upcoming purple Crystal LOL'ings that PEZ International had made for all the Gathering/Conventions.

Many of our Readers were surprised to hear about a 3rd one for Spain,

at this Moment it was clear and known that

Madrid and Barcelona are on the list.

But who, and where in Spain would be the third one?

It's time to let the cat out of the bag ;)

Aquí viene, especialmente para 

nuestros amigos españoles!

Here it comes, especially for our Spanish friends!

We are very happy to report that 

Roberto Perez Gomez 

will organize a special PEZ Event in May 2019 in Zamora, Spain.

Zamora is a beautiful city in Spain with lots of Romanesque churches, 

and very close to the border to Portugal.

Roberto has great ideas,

and it sounds very exciting and intriguing to us.

Stay tuned,

as soon we have all the details we will be sure 
to share it here with you. ;)

Photo: Google Maps

More PEZ Hearts? YES PLEASE!!

>>>>>HERE<<<<<

BIG Thank You to Jeanine for sharing the pictures with us!

:)

OH YES... The new GRINCH PEZ hit the European stores....

Back in November 2017 we first heard about the PEZ Line up for 2018. 
On the list was The Grinch PEZ assortment. 

Then in May at the Sweets & Snack Expo in Chicago we saw the first images of the assortment and now we are happy to report that the release was released earlier then we have expected.
The new Grinch PEZ assortment with 
The Grinch

Cindy Lou Who

&

Max the dog

has started to hit the stores in Europe!
The Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, and Max the dog have been showing 
up in stores in Austria. 

Our friends in the USA will still need to wait two more weeks for the release.
While the European assortment will only have the Grinch, Cindy Lou Who and Max the dog, our USA PEZ friends will have a nice gift tin
plus a 4th dispenser Fred the Reindeer.
HAPPY COLLECTING!




Thank you Momo for the wonderful Pictures and the super cool Video ;)

momopez.com/

USA Tin + Fred the Reindeer

Las Vegas PEZ Convention.. Best custom PEZ Ever? We say YES!

Last weekend was the 4th annual 

Vegas PEZ Convention

 and all we can say is 

WOW 

we have never seen a PEZ like this!!

 A slot machine PEZ! That works! 

BRAVO

to the hosts Dan and Jil Borchers!!

What a great way to remember the Convention! 

This might just be the BEST custom PEZ ever!! 

Thank you Bean and Jessica for the Picture & Video

Photo: Sin City official Website

For more information on the convention visit their website below

http://sincitypez.weebly.com/

EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK: PEZ Japan crystal purple LOL'ing...

We have previously reported about the turbulence around the 
Japan PEZ gathering in the past. 
There are different rumors and stories circulating around, 
and we do not want to comment or to share any of them.

The Facts:
We have heard that many of our Japanese PEZ Collector friends 
have been frustrated about the Japanese PEZ gathering.
No one got any information where or when the next 
Japanese Gathering would be.
Another conflict was, 
PEZ International made the dispenser for the Japanese gathering, 
and it looks like the host no longer wanted the dispensers!
It looked very bad for all of us, 
until now it was not clear what would happen, 
and if the Japanese convention dispenser would 
ever come out to our collector hands.

We are so happy to report about the 
BIG CHANGES IN JAPAN! 
And the most important, 
THE DISPENSERS ARE SAFE!!!

Two big Collectors from Japan, 
Toshihiro Sumi, a long time PEZ Collector, with an amazing Collection, 
and his lovely assistant our dear 
sweet sugar sugar ;) SHIHO 
have decided to start something new, 
and to bring the PEZ gathering fun back to Japan!
They are both working really hard to make the 
1st PEZ community club come-together a success.
The event is now set to happen 
November 4th 2018 in Tokyo, Japan! 

So finally here it is, and we are so excited to share with you the 
first pictures of the official JAPAN PEZ to mark the special occasion. 
The purple crystal LOL'ing emoji is the official 
mascot for most of the gatherings for 2018 and 2019.

Important note:
The website that is printed on the stem is incorrect because 
the order for the PEZ was made long before the original scheduled event. 
The new hosts had to start from scratch with the 
planning and organization for the for the 
PEZ community club come-together.  
Instead of losing the PEZ that were made 
they will be used for the new event.

If you would like to know more about the gathering, 
please join the FB group which can be found here:
1st Tokyo PEZ Club Community FB-page

Stay tuned PEZ PALZ :) 
We will have a give away soon coming, 
and you will have the chance to win a Japan crystal LOL'ing!

LIMITED EDITION OF 144 pcs.
Sorry no Absentee package availaible for now!

Thank you Toshihiro Sumi & Shiho for the pictures <3

BREAKING PEZ NEWS! Something Special is on the way!

WE all LOVE Surprises!! 

Who doesn't?

 If you were a big fan of Sparefroh, Sumsi, Ferdinand, 
or the Mercedes Puck then hold on, 
we will soon see something special again from Austria. 

Unlike Sparefroh, Sumsi or Viktor, 
we do know that it will not be from a bank.  
We aren't exactly sure what it will be 
but we do know that we will surely LOVE it! 

Stay Tuned PEZ PALZ :) 

How to Train Your Dragon PEZ Hiccup & Toothless

Many of us have been excited since the news hit back in November 2017 that we would see the two main characters from the movie made into PEZ.  

How to Train Your Dragon 3 

is set to hit theaters in March 2019.

This will be the third movie in the franchise and is a continuation 

of Hiccup and his Dragon Toothless adventures. 

Hey PEZ if you see this,

we would love to see the Dragon Line up grow, we wish Astrid and Stormfly would be added to the PEZ Dragon's assortment.

Pretty Please :) 

Europe Release- October/November 2018 

USA Release- 2019

Happy Collecting!

Photo: Facebook Pezmania Group

Picture from the Sweet & Snack Expo

Movie Tailer

Photo: IMDB

How to Train Your Dragon 

Dreamworks

First Look: The Slovenian PEZ Convention dispenser...

Last week we reported about the new logo for the 

9th Slovenian PEZ Convention, 

and today hot off the press we are happy to share with you the first look of the new custom printed Convention dispenser.

Ivan the King of print, done a fantastic job on the dispenser to commemorate his 9th Convention, which will be held from

28th till 30th September 2018. 

For more Info please visit: 
slovenianpezconvention.com

Lizard is back to Ljubljana and find Vucko Wolf PEZ ! legend-ljubljanas-dragon/

Funko POP PEZ BOB ROSS Found at Gamestop!

Good news for PEZ POP Collectors! 

We have had many reports of 

Bob Ross

being found at Gamestop locations around the USA. 

Many of us talk to our local Gamestops at least once a week or more while we are all anxiously awaiting the arrival of our Hanna Barbera Pre-Orders. 

Stan Lee has also been sighted at some stores. This was a nice surprise to find!

Happy Collecting!

Photo: toywiz.com

Ugly Dolls PEZ with OX, MOXY + UGLY DOG for 2019...

This year at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, PEZ introduced us 
for the first time the new 

UglyDolls PEZ, 
at that time it was only the mockups but at least we could guess which direction they would go. The UglyDolls first hit in 2001, the brainchild of David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim. When David shared the first pictures on Instagram of the UglyDolls we were so excited to see the final product. We will still have to wait until February 2019, but today we can share a first look at the final version. David also shared a lovely story on Instagram about the UglyDolls, it is so nice to share the joy of PEZ with David. 2019 will be the year of UglyDolls. A movie will hit the theaters, toys and Merchandise will also be sold. For now, here are the new Ugly Dolls with.... which are planned for February 2019 release.

And now let's share the love for PEZ <3

 Moxy
Ugly Dog
OX

FINAL VERSION! Photo: David Horvath 

Picture from the Sweet and Snacks Expo, May 2018
Concept and Mockups only!

From David's Instagram:

David on Instagram HERE

davidzhorvath@uglydolls @pezcandyusa are real. Much thanks to @whitespaceentertainment we are once again so fortunate to have this impact on what is for me one of the most exciting elements of pop culture. My list of life goals as a child was pretty short but very specific. Our own PEZ dispenser was super high on that list.  Remember the READ Yoda poster? Always wanted to be a read poster since the big READ showed up in return of the Jedi lettering back in the 80s.... so when we were invited to be the read poster and bookmark, it was mega life-changing to be able to check off one of those very few boxes on our very short list. Well there’s nothing wrong with growing a toy company for the specific purpose of selling it off to the big investment firms, or licensing everything under the sun in the great pop culture chase, which is also quite a feat and admirable, but for Sun-min and I both it was always the little cultural staples which brought people joy over the very long term which served as the driving force behind our expression of creativity. The little things which you can count on being there, especially if you’re going through harder times, I don’t even know if this is the case for anybody else out there but I always found great comfort in those rare few pop culture markers of our time still being there. As a teen I had the PEZ Eyeball hand, from some of the older originals which I would scoop up at the antique mart all the way to the more modern variations, the original stands before they started adding feet, almost all of the variations of PEZ Mickey Mouse, Batman, and really loved hunting down the old-school versions and tough to find pieces at the various antique marts on the East Coast and in Los Angeles right there by what is now known as the Grove across from the farmers market... really a huge thank you to all of our fans who kept us going for these nearly 2 decades, we really hope you enjoy these and everything else our amazing team is working so hard on! Huge props to @whitespaceentertainment for putting this together and for getting it from the get go! ❤️ #pez #uglydolls #uglydoll
Reference: -davidzhorvath Instagram

Photo: IMDB