Rumor Has It: Coming Next Year: Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos PEZ Dispenser?

The Day of the Dead is a holiday traditionally

 celebrated on November 1 and 2, 

though some regions may also include

 October 31 or November 6. 

This multi-day celebration brings together family 

and friends to honor and remember 

loved ones who have passed away. 

 

The Day of the Dead

 Dia de los Muertos,

  the holiday gained widespread recognition

 through the Disney-Pixar film Coco, 

an Oscar-winning animated feature 

in which a young boy uncovers an 

ancient family secret by visiting his 

relatives in the afterlife.

In Mexico, indigenous traditions hold 

that the souls of family members return

 from the afterlife during these days. 

To welcome them, families set up and adorn

 altars in their homes.

In 2008, UNESCO added this tradition to

 the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

 

 However, in recent years, 

the Day of the Dead has increasingly 

evolved into a commercial event. 

 

The muralist Diego Rivera (1886–1957),

 husband of artist Frida Kahlo, 

played a significant role in shaping 

the modern observance of the holiday,

 famously depicting the skeleton figure 

"Catrina" in his painting "Dream of a Sunday 

Afternoon in the Alameda."

 

The vibrant, flower-adorned skulls have 

become iconic, and they are now sold 

worldwide, especially around Halloween.

 

This brings us to the latest rumors 

we’ve picked up, which we’re excited

 to share with you! 

 

PEZ pumpkins have long been a tradition 

in our collections, and it seems that next 

year for Halloween we may be getting a 

pumpkin in the traditional

 "Day of the Dead" „Día de los Muertos“ style

colorful and adorned with flowers. 

We couldn't resist creating a mock-up 

of this dispenser

 in Photoshop, so you can get a 

sense of what to expect.

Please note, made in Photoshop and not real!

As soon as there are first photos or further news, we 

will share them with you in the usual manner.

 

 The anticipation is building, but as we all know,

 there’s often a grain of truth behind every rumor. 

Happy Collecting!

 

Now Online available: New PEZ Block Build sets and new red PEZ Elf from PEZ Candy Inc.

We stormed the 5 Below stores to 

snag the Taco, Burger and Cupcake PEZ Block Build sets, 

and for those who didn’t find them in-store, 

we have great news! 

 

PEZ Candy Inc. has now added these

 fantastic Block Build sets to their online range, 

making it easier than ever to get our hands on them.

 Plus, don’t miss out on the new 

PEZ Christmas elf, also available online! 

Now you can enhance your collection 

without the hassle of searching store shelves. 

All that, and much more available here.

Happy Collecting!

Christmas Cheer on Wheels: Introducing the New Wawa PEZ Truck 2024 Wawa Truck!

Every year, collectors eagerly await 

the release of the new Wawa PEZ truck, 

and this year is no different!

Wawa and PEZ have become a 

beloved Christmas tradition, 

adding a touch of festive cheer to the holiday season.

 

 The 13th edition of the Wawa PEZ truck 

arrives with vibrant red and green accents, 

the signature flying goose, and the 

classic Wawa logo, making it a 

must-have for enthusiasts. 

This year’s theme,

 “Wrapped in Wawa Cheer,” 

couldn’t be more perfect!

We’ve also put together an updated 

pictorial guide of 

all the Wawa PEZ trucks 

released over the years, 

so you can track 

each one and see how 

the collection has evolved.

New Wawa PEZ Truck available now in Wawa stores.

Be sure to check your local 

Wawa stores—it’s time to start the hunt! 

Happy Collecting!

From 2010 till now, all the PEZ Wawa Trucks

AUSTRIA WKO A Rare Gem: The Exclusive Advantage Austria PEZ Mascot at China Connect 2024

Recently, European PEZ collectors 

were thrilled with the release of the 

new red-white-red 

"I Love Austria"

 PEZ mascot.

Today, we’re introducing another 

dispenser from the "I Love Austria" 

edition, but we’re torn between excitement

 and a touch of sadness.

To explain, let’s take a brief detour.

ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA 

is part of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce, 

operating over 100 offices in 

more than 70 countries. 

They provide a wide range of intelligence and

 business development services to Austrian 

companies and their international partners.

After years of preparation, PEZ officially entered 

the Chinese market in 2019, a key region 

for the brand’s growth. 

You may recall the grand opening of the 

PEZ shop in Shanghai

 (here).

So, how does PEZ connect with 

Advantage Austria and China?

It’s simple.

From October 24-26, 2024, 

Advantage Austria Hong Kong is hosting

 the Austria China Connect Conference, 

the largest gathering for the Austrian 

business community in China, 

held in Hong Kong. 

PEZ is proudly supporting this event alongside

 other Austrian companies as an event partner.

Super Rare, Advantage Austria red-white-red PEZ mascot.

And, as a special gesture, 

PEZ has created something unique: 

the red-white-red PEZ mascot, 

now featuring the Advantage Austria logo 

on the stem, is included as a special 

gift in the event's goody bags.

Presentation of the new I Love Austria PEZ Advantage PEZ Mascot

Thank you Advantage HK for the pictures, Danke :)

Now, for the part that brings us a bit of sadness, 

only a few hundred of these dispensers 

were produced exclusively for this event. 

This means it will likely be challenging 

(if not impossible) for collectors to get their hands on one.

But never say never! :)

We wish all attendees of the Austria

 China Connect event a successful

 and memorable experience!

And who knows, perhaps there 

will be a couple of extra goody bags 

for a giveaway on the blog. 

What do you think, Advantage Austria HK? ;)

Hört ihr uns Advantage Austria :)

Happy Collecting!

 

Celebrate Austria: The Limited 2024 Edition ‘I Love Austria’ PEZ Mascot is Here!

We don’t need to dive deep into PEZ's history,

everyone knows its origins 

trace back to Austria.

In recent years, PEZ has honored its 

Austrian roots by releasing 

special dispensers and themed collections. 

This year, after launching the 

Mozart and Sissi dispensers on a newly

 designed "I Love Austria" blister card 

(learn here more),

PEZ surprises us again with a

delightful new Austria-themed dispenser.

Just in time for Austria’s national 

holiday on October 26th, 

the new limited-edition 

"I Love Austria" 

PEZ MASCOT

is now available exclusively in 

the PEZ International online shop (Euro only)

here.

This marks the 24th PEZ mascot

 in the series and features the iconic 

Austrian national colors—

red, white, red

on the "I Love Austria" blister card. 

Trades?

If an opportunity arises,

 this will also give European collectors

 the opportunity to trade this Austrian 

mascot for the American 4th of July 

version with American collectors.

New in Europe also finally AMY from Sonic, 

and don't forget to order the new PEZ Wedding Bag!

available here.

• Practical paper shopper with textile cords in stylish PEZ "Wedding" design
• Size: approx. 30 x 30 x 10 cm

We've prepared a fresh pictorial showcasing 

all the PEZ mascots for you.

But enough talk—let’s celebrate this fantastic

 new addition to the PEZ family!

Happy Collecting!

  

A Festive Collaboration: Walmart and PEZ bring us a Holiday PEZ Pikachu...

Walmart and PEZ have enjoyed a 

longstanding partnership, 

resulting in a remarkable array of

 PEZ dispensers for our collections.

Once again this year,

 they have come up with something fantastic.

Let’s take a moment to reflect: 

among the many Walmart PEZ trucks, 

the Employee PEZ Truck stands out as a true highlight.

The fantastic Collector's Edition sets featuring 

Star Wars, Star Trek, The Lord of the Rings,

 and The Hobbit, 

along with the Walmart Museum Smiley

 and Pickup Tower, have thrilled 

collectors everywhere.

In 2022 and 2023, the exclusive 

Star Wars Christmas Baby Yoda 

dispensers available at Walmart 

ignited excitement among us and 

Star Wars fans around the globe.

Now, PEZ and Walmart are surprising 

us with something completely new: 

a Christmas special edition of the 

Pokémon Pikachu

PEZ dispenser.

The new Pikachu sports an adorable 

Christmas hat, featuring a charming print

 that says "Happy Holidays" alongside candy canes.

We absolutely love these festive surprises!

We’ve put together a Pokémon PEZ pictorial

 for you, showcasing all the currently available

 PEZ Pokémon dispensers. 

As a special highlight, we’ve also 

included the new 2025 Pokémon 

assortment in our pictorial. 

If you haven’t seen our post about it yet,

 feel free to read more here.

Now it’s your turn—head to your nearest Walmart, 

we hope  you will be lucky to find the new Pikachu.

Happy Collecting!

 

Hello Kitty Giant PEZ: New Look or Just New Packaging? Collectors, Time to Find Out!

However, since we're not Giant PEZ specialists, 

at first glance, the new 

Giant Hello Kitty  

which is exclusively available at Five Below 

appears similar to the previous release,

 with the only noticeable change 

being new packaging.

UPDATE:

We were told that the new Kitty is a tad darker and was 

made in Vietnam where the other was made in China.

 For all Hello Kitty fans, variation collectors, 

or Giant PEZ enthusiasts, head to Five Below!

Happy Collecting!

Full Overview! PEZ's Kat & Annie's New PEZ Ornaments

Oh my goodness, 

we’ve packed away our 

Kat & Annie 

ornaments in boxes, and now we 

find ourselves in the predicament

 of losing track of the new PEZ ornaments 

Kat and Annie have crafted for us this year.

 Do you feel the same way?

 

We’ve discovered a solution and 

created a visual guide for you showcasing

 this year’s new ornaments, as well as a 

comprehensive overview of all the PEZ 

ornaments by Kat and Annie released to date.

We absolutely adore these ornaments

 from Kat and Annie, but this year, 

with 18 new designs, both our budget 

and our collecting enthusiasm have hit a bit of a pause.

 

Sometimes, less truly is more. :)

 

You can find these ornaments at 

PEZ Candy Inc. (here)

as well as directly from Kat and Annie (here)

Happy Collecting!

A Visual Celebration of Christopher Radko's PEZ Ornaments

When the first PEZ glass ornament 

by Christopher Radko was released in 2019, 

we were instantly enchanted. 

For the sixth consecutive year, 

we’re thrilled to present another delightful

 piece that has captivated us. 

This year’s standout is a 

Nutcracker PEZ dispenser ornament, 

now available for order from PEZ Candy Inc. (here)

or directly from Christopher Radko. (here)

If you're missing last year's ornament, 

you can still order the 

"Jolly PEZ Ornament"

here.

 Christopher Radko says:

 Get ready to light up your holiday season

 in the most playful way possible with 

the Nutcracker PEZ dispenser ornament. 

This nutcracker isn’t just cracking nuts

 – he’s cracking smiles and spreading 

holiday cheer, one candy at a time!

 

 

Of course, we’ve prepared another 

wonderful pictorial for you, showcasing 

all the ornaments by Christopher Radko

 that have been available to date.

Happy Collecting!

Exciting New PEZ Merchandise! Strawberry Lip Balm paired with a delightful matching red PEZ candy Keychain.

Just this weekend, 

we eagerly ventured into the 

5 Below stores to seize the new

PEZ Block Build Sets. 

 

Had we known in advance about 

another delightful licensed PEZ item 

available at Five Below, we could have

 sought it out right away.

Keep an eye out for a strawberry-flavored lip balm.

 Also included is a keychain shaped

 like a PEZ strawberry candy. 

The great thing about this lip balm is

 that it can be conveniently stored in the keychain,

 making it easy and effortless to

 access while you're on the go.

Thank you Tom W. for the pictures :)

With yet another fantastic licensed PEZ 

item at 5 Below, this place is swiftly 

becoming a true haven for PEZ enthusiasts. 

We’re crossing our fingers for you and hope 

you discover the new PEZ lip balm.

Happy Collecting!

PEZ has unveiled two new Notepads in Retro and Treats Style!

Again and again, we glance over to

 Japan when various new licensed

 PEZ merchandise featuring 

retro vintage PEZ dispensers coming onto the market.

Often, we wonder why it isn’t easier for

 us to access these items, 

or why PEZ itself does not release products with 

the design of the Retro PEZ dispensers.

However, this is about to change, 

as PEZ Candy Inc. surprises us with

two new notepads. 

These exciting additions celebrate 

both classic and contemporary designs. 

One of the two new notepads boasts 

a retro design featuring vintage 

PEZ dispensers from yesteryear. 

With these retro dispensers, PEZ returns to its roots. 

Yes, PEZ, we want more of these vintage retro classics! 

You have plenty of usable material in 

your archives, don’t hold back; 

give us what we love! :)

The second notepad is also impressive, 

showcasing current dispensers from the 

beloved PEZ Treats collection.

In our digital age, notepads remain an 

essential tool, helping us capture thoughts, 

ideas, and to-do lists, 

freeing our minds for new inspirations.

These new Notepads from PEZ are so charming 

that they feel to special to use in everday life.

You can find these two fantastic new notepads here. 

(USA only)

If you don’t already have the matching 

PEZ Pens, be sure to check also out the 

Two new PEZ Pencils are also available

to add to your collection.

 

 

PEZ Candy Inc added a few more Kat & Annie PEZ Ornaments, these are a nice addition to all the PEZ Ornaments Collectors!
What a wonderful surprise from PEZ, 

we’d love to see more in the future!

Happy Collecting!

.

 

Exciting Update: A total of three new PEZ Block Build sets were spotted at 5 Below.

After we showcased the new 

Cupcake Block Build Set 

spotted at Five Below 

on our blog today, it soon became clear 

that there are two more dispensers 

available as Block Build Sets!

 Our friends in the PEZ communities

 reported that not only the Cupcake is 

available at Five Below, 

but also the Taco and Burger as 

Block Build Sets were found. 

We immediately began updating our

 photos and rewriting our post

 We're thrilled to learn

 that there are now

 a total of three new PEZ Block Build Sets

 that we hope to add to our collections soon.

 The Cupcake set includes 99 pieces, 

the Taco has 88 pieces, 

and the Burger features a total of 106 pieces,

 all compatible with leading brands. 

Thank you Bean P. for the pictures :)

 All three dispensers were taken from

 PEZ Candy Inc.’s own PEZ Treats line, 

and we really hope to see more

 dispensers available for building 

in the near future. 

We love these building sets and 

definitely want more of them!

 

Burger, Cupcake and Taco PEZ Dispensers from the PEZ Treats assortment.

 We can already imagine ourselves on the floor, 

building our new PEZ cupcake, Taco, 

or Burger with those blocks.

 It’s a real eye-catcher for our Collections!

 

Off to Five Below we go! 

We’re keeping our fingers crossed 

that you all find these amazing new sets 

for your collections. 

Hopefully, PEZ Candy Inc. will delight us

 with these building sets and offer them

 soon in their online shop!

Happy Collecting! 

Thank you Bean P. for the UPC Codes :)