Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Exclusive First Look! New 2025 PEZ Emoji assortment.

Over the past few weeks, 
we've showcased several exciting new dispensers
 we can expect from PEZ in 2025. 
You can find our stories about the new 
dispensers, by simply clicking on the names.
 
Today we have something great for you again, 
as we’re bringing you another first look at a PEZ series
 that we can look forward to next year.
Most of us may not have heard of Japanese
 designer Shigetaka Kurita, 
but his invention;
EMOJIS
is something we all use today. 
In the late 90s, he created the first smileys,
 hearts, and other pictograms for a telecom company, 
which is what the term "emoji" originally refers to.
 
Continuing a tradition, PEZ International will release 
another new emoji series in 2025, 
and we're excited to give you a sneak peek. 

All 2025 PEZ emojis feature new facial prints!
The new LOVE emoji 
with smiling eyes and floating hearts
 set atop a vibrant red stem, featuring 
"Love" elegantly printed along the stem.
 
An AMAZED emoji featuring a wide smile 
and starry eyes, coming on an orange stem
 with the "Awesome" print.
 
A completely new COOL emoji 
with blue sunglasses on a blue stem 
with the "Cool" print on the stem.
 
Due to the overwhelming success
 of last year's Rainbow emoji
we're excited to announce its return
 in a revamped version for 2025, 
featuring "Clouds" on the stem 
alongside a new facial print.
 
The new PEZ emoji collection will be available in 
European stores (EU only) in the 
second quarter of 2025. 
We can’t wait!
Happy Collecting! 
Thank you PEZ International for the pictures :) 

Monday, November 4, 2024

A Slice of Thanksgiving: The Limited Edition Pumpkin Pie PEZ Dispenser is Here!

For years, PEZ collectors—especially those 
in the U.S.—have expressed their desire 
for a holiday dispenser dedicated to Thanksgiving.

This year, PEZ Candy Inc. has finally answered
 that request with a festive and fitting addition:
 the limited edition 
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie 
PEZ dispenser.
Pumpkin pie, a symbol of American tradition, 
is a beloved dessert made from pumpkins 
and seasonal spices like cinnamon, 
ginger, and nutmeg. 
It's enjoyed in many variations, 
particularly around Halloween and Thanksgiving—
and this new PEZ dispenser even comes topped 
with a dollop of whipped cream!
To add to the holiday spirit, the dispenser's stem 
is printed with a cheerful 
"Happy Thanksgiving" 
in a festive font, making it even more 
special for the occasion.
 With the Pumpkin Pie PEZ dispenser, 
collectors can now expand their 
"PEZ Treats" 

And now, get the new dispenser here. 
(USA only)
It’s time to enjoy the pie! Mmm...
Happy Collecting!


Sunday, November 3, 2024

NEW Target Dog! Target's Bullseye is Back: A Decade of PEZ Surprises and a New Dispenser to Add to Your Collection!

It was back in 2013 when Target 
surprised us with its first exclusive 
Target Bullseye Dog PEZ dispenser. 
 
Then, before Christmas 2014, 
Target blew us away with a gift card and, 
together with PEZ Candy Inc.,
 delivered two holiday dispensers: 
the Santa Bullseye Dog and a 
mini Elf Bullseye Dog. 
We were immediately hooked and
 cleared out the Target shelves.
Even though it feels like just yesterday,
 Target kept us waiting for nearly 
another 10 years. This spring, after the long wait, 
something completely different arrived: 
Target’s first PEZ truck, 
with none other than the Bullseye Dog 
smiling at us from the side.
Now it’s time to storm the Target stores again,
 because there's another new dispenser 
for our collections! 
And to everyone's delight, 
PEZ Candy Inc. has given the Bullseye 
Dog a brand-new mold!
Available online here.

 
 Let’s welcome the 5th Target PEZ 
dispenser to our collections, and please, 
Target—don’t make us wait another 
10 years for something new!
Target UPC Code, Thank you Phyllis for the pic ;)
 
The new Target 2024 Bullseye Dog is 
available online here, or in Target stores.
Happy Collecting!

Saturday, November 2, 2024

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 Muertosstyle
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!
 

Thursday, October 31, 2024

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!

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

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

Saturday, October 26, 2024

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

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!
 

Friday, October 25, 2024

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 
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)
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!
  

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

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!

 

Monday, October 21, 2024

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!

Thursday, October 17, 2024

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!

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

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"
 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!

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

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!