The Secret Stem Print: Unveiling the Mystery of the Shopkins PEZ Dispensers

Yesterday, PEZ Candy Inc. surprised us

 all by posting a picture in their 

social media stories showing a jumble 

of Shopkins, Toy Story, and Minions 

PEZ dispensers. 

While this might seem ordinary at first glance, 

we quickly noticed that all 

the Shopkins dispensers featured a stem print 

(the "S" logo), 

which hasn't been released in this version 

in either Europe or the USA.

Our collecting friends from various 

communities noticed this as well, 

sparking curiosity about whether these

 stem print versions might soon be available on the market.

Naturally, 

our curiosity led us to dig a little deeper. 

The dispensers in the photo are samples, 

as it was taken in the PEZ samples room. 

Whether the lack of release was a decision 

by PEZ or influenced by the licensor, 

the exact reason remains a mystery.

 However, it’s clear that PEZ currently has no plans

 to release the dispensers with the stem print.

But there's no need to be disappointed—

there are plenty of exciting 

new releases coming later this year. 

By the way, we would love to spend a 

night in the Samples Room.

:)

Happy Collecting!

All the PEZ Shopkins PEZ dispensers.

WOW! New PEZ Presenter Girl LED Neon Sign now available.

Some time ago we noticed the 

PEZ Presenter Girl LED Neon Sign 

in the PEZ Visitor Center and immediately

 we had hearts in our eyes. 

This great piece is now available for 

(almost) everyone's collection, 

PEZ surprised us by putting it in their online store.

 The price is also surprising, at $950.

 The Neon Presenter Girl is probably a 

custom-made product and that justifies 

the relatively high price. 

Be that as it may, it is truly a great piece. 

For all those who have the necessary capital,

 you can get the great PEZ Presenter Girl LED Neon Sign here. 

Update: SOLD OUT!

Perhaps Santa will bring it over for Christmas, 

one can dream.

Happy Collecting!

More to come? Beyond the Stars: The Rise of the PEZ Space Mission

When the PEZ Space/Mars Mission was

 first presented to the public and collectors

 in August 2023 at the 

V.I.P. PEZ Collectors' Meeting in Vienna, Austria,

 the dispensers were immediately 

embraced by enthusiasts.

By December 2023, when the rocket was 

released as a special crystal version 

for New Year's Eve, the excitement

surrounding this collection had reached new heights.

 The limited availability of the Mars Mission 

dispenser in its initial release caused a wave

 of anticipation and anxiety among collectors.

This entire experience has deepened 

our connection to the range, and now, 

almost all collectors proudly have all

 five dispensers in their collections. 

We eagerly hope that this range will 

continue to expand in the near future, with 

even more dispensers finding their way 

to our display cases from the vastness of space.

Rumors are circulating that PEZ is 

considering expanding the range

 in 2025 to include at least 

one new dispenser, 

possibly with a new mold. 

However, nothing has been confirmed,

 so we must patiently wait for official news.

On a positive note, 

it’s worth mentioning that PEZ holds

 the licensing rights for the

 Space/Mars Mission dispensers. 

Since this series was designed and developed

 in-house by PEZ, there’s potential 

for future releases in different colors 

or print variations. 

Rest assured, if there are any official updates,

 you’ll hear it from us first.

Happy Collecting!

Block by Block: The Epic Arrival of Minecraft PEZ Dispensers Steve, Creeper, Alex, Enderman and Pig.

Minecraft is a sandbox computer game 

originally developed by Swedish programmer

 Markus "Notch" Persson and his company Mojang, 

which he founded for this purpose.

Minecraft was first released on May 17, 2009,

 as an early access title for PC and was 

subsequently released for various other 

platforms and game consoles.

In the game, players create constructions

 such as buildings or circuits from 

mostly cube-shaped elements in a freely 

accessible, procedurally generated 

world that also consists of cubes.

Minecraft has been highly praised by critics, received 

numerous awards, and is considered one 

of the most influential computer games of the 2010s. 

It is the best-selling computer game to date, 

with more than 300 million copies sold. 

With over 140 million monthly active users,

 it is also the computer game with the most active players.

The game quickly captured the hearts of children, 

young people, and gamers around the world.

Coming soon! New Minecraft PEZ assortment with 8 new dispensers!

PEZ is known for securing successful licenses, 

and with Minecraft, PEZ has once again 

landed a great new range. 

Starting soon, we will have the opportunity

 to add eight new cube-shaped Minecraft PEZ dispensers

 to our collections. 

The new range, which includes 

Steve, 

Creeper, 

Pig, 

and Alex,

 will be available both individually on 

blister cards and together in twin packs 

with Steve & Creeper and Alex & Pig.

More to come!

 PEZ will also soon release the 

Minecraft gift box with 

Steve, Creeper, Alex, and Enderman. 

The great thing about this gift box is that the 

stems on these dispensers are printed, and Enderman 

will only be available in this gift box.

Rumors suggest that when the new Minecraft film 

is released in April next year, this PEZ range will be

 expanded with an additional dispenser.

For the time being, the dispensers are only 

available in the USA, but there are rumors that 

a Minecraft range will also be available from 

PEZ International (Europe) in 2025.

We are excited to add these eight new 

PEZ Minecraft dispensers to our collections all at once. 

Oh God, where am I going to make room for them?

Happy Collecting!

PEZ Wonderland: Shanghai's New Collector's Destination

 Recently, news spread through the PEZ community

 about a fantastic new PEZ Shop that had 

opened in Shanghai, China. 

Thanks to our PEZ friends 

Barry Sch. and JP Summer, 

we've received pictures and videos from

 this exciting new location.

The shop is located on 

East Nanjing Pedestrian Street in Shanghai, 

and even from the street above, 

the yellow PEZ logo is visible from afar. 

At the entrance, 

life-size PEZ dispensers of characters 

like Hello Kitty, Mickey Mouse, Ariel, 

and Woody welcome visitors, 

creating perfect photo opportunities. 

The entire shop interior is dedicated 

to our beloved hobby, showcasing not only 

the history of PEZ but also fascinating 

facts displayed on walls and neon signs. 

Alongside local Shanghai candies, 

the shop features a wide selection of 

PEZ dispensers and candies from the 

PEZ International range. 

Videos reveal various twin packs, Minions 

and Barbie tins, and all currently 

available European dispensers.

We are especially charmed by the PEZ merchandise

 items and the impressive large PEZ 

cardboard boxes. 

The shop looks absolutely amazing, 

and if you find yourself in Shanghai,

 it should definitely be on your must-visit list. 

If only it were a bit closer and easier to reach!

Enjoy the pictures and videos. 

 Happy Collecting!

PEZ, PEZ, and PEZ can be foud in the new Candy store.

 

                Thank you Barry Sch. and JP Summer for the Video's and pictures!

Exclusive PEZ for a Purpose: Support Responsible Play and Add to Your Collection..

After introducing you to the new 

Responsible Play the CT Way puck 

and promising to keep you updated on how to 

obtain the special PEZ, the moment has finally arrived. 

The amazing team at 

Responsible Play the CT Way

—a non-profit organization dedicated to 

helping those with gambling addictions—

has made it possible for this special 

PEZ dispenser to find its way into our collections.

 They have launched a special website with three 

unique ways to obtain one; simply choose how 

you'd like to support the non-profit and secure yours. 

(USA only)

This initiative is both generous and a fantastic 

way to raise awareness for a great cause.

You can check out the CCPG PEZ website 

here

Happy Collecting!

A Holiday Surprise: The Exclusive 2023 PEZ Snowman Dispensers for PEZ/Haas Employees

If there's one thing we've learned over 

the years in our hobby, it's that

 it’s full of surprises. 

 

And once again, PEZ has managed 

to surprise us, this time with two special snowmen 

dispensers made by PEZ Europe last autumn 

that we hadn't seen before.

Thanks to Lazlo's photos, we're excited 

to share more about these unique snowmen.

Left: Hungarian Right: German Christmas wishes printed on the stem.

As most of you know, the European headquarters 

of PEZ and Haas are located in Traun, Austria, 

while the production factory for our beloved 

dispensers and candies is in Hungary.

Last year, a special treat was created for 

the employees of PEZ/Haas in both Austria and Hungary. 

The company produced a snowman dispenser 

with a printed message bearing Christmas wishes

"Frohe Weihnachten 2023"

 in German and 

"Boldog Karácsonyt 2023"

 in Hungarian

which was given exclusively to the employees 

in both countries as Christmas gift.

Special Snowman: Left: Austrian version Middle: Hungarian version Right: blank backside blistercard Thank you Laszlo for the pictures ;)

So, what makes this dispenser so special? 

Firstly, it features a stem print and was 

released on a blister card in very limited quantities. 

Secondly, the blister card is blank on the back, 

lacking any country-specific production 

details or compositions. 

For the employees, this might just be a simple dispenser, 

but for collectors, these features 

significantly increase its value.

Even though these dispensers will never 

make it into our collections, 

we wanted to share their story with you.

 

We’re happy for the PEZ employees who 

received them as gifts from the company.

One has to be PEZ employee 

to recive something cool like this. ;)

Happy Collecting!

Connecticut's Lifeline: The PEZ Puck with a Purpose, Responsible Play the CT Way

Let the search begin, 

because a new PEZ puck has been discovered!

 

The new PEZ puck, made by PEZ Candy Inc, 

features the state of Connecticut design with the message 

"Responsible Play the CT Way"

in bold red and black.

But this PEZ isn't just about collecting,

 it's about connecting.

The dispenser promotes CCPG, Connecticut's 

only 24/7 gambling addiction hotline that 

offers support via phone, chat and text, 

and reminds people that help is always 

available for those who need it.

If rumors are true, this special dispenser 

will likely be given out at conventions, 

but ultimately it's probably too early to confirm.

One thing is for sure, by putting 

the dispenser on their shelves, 

collectors are also spreading a message of 

hope and support for the community. 

Stay tuned, as soon as we find out more about

 how to get the new PEZ puck, you will 

find out about it here.

The hunt is on!

Happy Collecting!

New iPhone PEZ Case! Floating and moving PEZ Candy tablets and refills in video...

For all those who have been wondering 

how the new iPhone case from PEZ Candy

 looks on mobile phones, our PEZ PAL Phyllis 

has kindly provided us with a video.

Here you can clearly see how cool the PEZ Candy

 tablets and refills move and float.

Thank you Phyllis for the Video ;)

You can get a new iPhone case from PEZ Candy here. (sold out)
Happy Collecting!

Transforming the Collection: New PEZ Transformers Dispensers are here!

To date, we have 11 PEZ Transformers

 dispensers in our collection, 

and now there are three new ones 

that we can add to our collections.

European PEZ collectors can 

look forward to three brand-new PEZ Transformers dispensers.

And here’s an exciting update: 

PEZ has completely redesigned the molds for 

Optimus Prime, 

Bumblebee, and 

Megatron!

Euro only, coming in September, the all new PEZ Transformers assortment.

The stems are particularly striking,

featuring the Transformers logo (the mask)

 printed on them, making these dispensers real eye-catchers.

To help you compare the differences, 

we’ve created a small pictorial showcasing 

both the old and new dispensers.

You can now order the new dispenser 

online here!

Collecting is fun that way!

Happy Collecting!

 

The Orange PEZ Girl Has Arrived: Your Newest Online-Exclusive Must-Have

Whether for autumn vibes or as a final 

summer refreshment, hurray—the long-awaited 

Orange PEZ 

Girl is finally here! 

Joining the ranks of the Cherry PEZ Girl, 

Lemon PEZ Girl, and 

Sweets & Expo Presenter Girl, 

the Orange PEZ Presenter Girl is now ready 

to become a part of our PEZ collections.

Both European and American PEZ collectors 

can now purchase this new PEZ Girl

 as an online-exclusive dispenser.

Europe: here

USA: here (limit 3 per household)

Left: USA - Right: European Orange PEZ Presenter Girl (just different PEZ Blister Cards and Candy packs.

While adding the Orange Girl to your cart, don’t 

forget to check out some other new 

releases that you can order alongside.

Limited Editions: Cherry, Lemon and Blue Sweet and Snacks Presenter Girl.

Europe:

The new Transformers dispensers are 

now available online in Europe, but these 

can only be found in the European market.

Here you can find our post about the new Transformers.

From the PEZ Princess assortment, 

the new Princess Tiana is now available in Europe too.

USA: (here)

New Amy from the Sonic PEZ assortment, 

and new POKEMON PEZ Clips.

 Collecting is so fun!

Happy Collecting!

New Kids PEZ socks spotted at Dollar Tree...

We have already been able to add 

different cute PEZ-themed socks 

to our collections in the past.

Now Exciting Discovery, 

an new model has been spotted at Dollar Tree,  

unfortunately only in children's sizes and only in the U.S.

So, whether you're gifting, 

wearing, or collecting, 

these PEZ-themed socks are a fantastic 

addition to our collections.

Off to the Dollar Tree store, good luck hunting.

By the way, do you know...

Who is the most famous philosopher to wear socks?

SOCKRATES 

:)

Happy Collecting!

Various PEZ-themed Socks from the past.

A Sneak Peek into the Festive Season: Meet the New PEZ Elf Mascot! 2024 Advent Calendar!

Some of you might be wondering why

 PEZ PALZ would post a banner featuring 

Santa Clause and a winter landscape in the middle of summer.

 Are they trying to give us a cool visual 

break from the summer heat? 

Not quite!

Last week, we gave you an exclusive first look 

at this year’s new PEZ Advent calendar 

from PEZ International (Europe). 

While we didn’t have high-quality photos 

of the new Elf PEZ mascot at the time, 

we were too excited not to share the news 

with you right away. 

But we promised to share better photos

 as soon as we had them—and now, the time has come!

 As you know, we love to celebrate all 

exciting new releases, and we’ve highlighted 

this one by featuring it in a banner at the top of our blog.

 The new Elf mascot is definitely worth celebrating!

As mentioned in our first post, 

the new PEZ Elf mascot will only be available

 in Europe and exclusively in the Advent calendar. 

The calendar offers another treat for our European collectors:

 the Christmas tree dispenser with the red stem, 

which was part of last year’s U.S. Christmas range, 

will also make its debut behind the 24 doors.

We’re still waiting to confirm whether all PEZ dispensers

 in the calendar will have the PEZ Play Code printed

 on the stem, but we’ll find out for sure once 

we have the Advent calendar in hand. 

It’s expected to be available on various 

online sites in Europe by mid to late September.

 Now, we want to hear from you! 

What do you think of the new Elf PEZ mascot?

 Do you like it? Need it? 

Have to have it? 

We’re absolutely thrilled with Santa’s little helper

 and can’t wait to add it to our collection.

Happy Collecting!