Monday, September 9, 2024

USA Collectors! The new Crystal Purple Anniversary PEZ Hello Kitty is here, plus Moana and Giant Pikachu...

The wait is finally over for our American
 friends—PEZ Candy Inc. has released the 
Purple Crystal Anniversary 
Hello Kitty dispenser 
As we mentioned on our blog, unlike in Europe, 
where it's offered in a gift box, 
the USA version comes on a specially
 designed blister card, 
the dispenser with print is the same like in Europe.
Hello Kitty dispensers, with their diverse
 characters and prints, have grown into one
 of the largest series in our collections. 
We're thrilled that PEZ has brought this 
fantastic Hello Kitty dispenser to their shop 
as an online exclusive for the 50th anniversary.

We’re celebrating this dispenser, and it 
now proudly takes pole position on our 
Top Ten Hello Kitty PEZ list. 

Be sure to explore all the other Hello Kitty PEZ 
products—both PEZ USA and PEZ Europe have 
some fantastic items in their shops.
USA: here
Europe: here
But that’s enough from us; go ahead and grab
the amazing Hello Kitty, Moana, and Giant Pikachu dispensers.

You cand find our previous post about 
the new Moana PEZ range here.
 Get them all here. 
Happy Collecting!


Friday, September 6, 2024

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.

Thursday, September 5, 2024

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!

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

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!

Sunday, September 1, 2024

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!

Friday, August 30, 2024

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 
Happy Collecting!

Thursday, August 29, 2024

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!

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

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!

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

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!

Monday, August 26, 2024

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!

Friday, August 23, 2024

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.