We’re Already in Love: Highlights from the New PEZ International Catalog

Without a doubt, the 

European Marketing 

& Sales Catalog from PEZ International 

is, alongside the Sweets & Snacks Expo in the USA, 

the absolute highlight of the year for us PEZ collectors. 

This catalog not only presents all the new 

releases for the current year, 

it also serves as proof of just how 

creative PEZ continues to be,

 filling store shelves and

 our collections 

alike with outstanding licenses and beautifully 

designed PEZ dispensers.

 

Over the years, the annual catalog itself 

has become a must-have collector’s item,

 firmly earning its place as a collectible in its own right.

Before diving into the latest PEZ dispensers,

 let’s take a look, as tradition demands, 

at what’s new in the candy segment. 

After launching several new sour varieties

 last year, most notably the 

PEZ Monster Fizzy Bags, 

PEZ is turning things up another notch 

in 2026 with the brand-new 

Shock Headz Sour candies.

 

 Available in the ultra-sour flavors

 Electric Apple and Buzzing Strawberry, 

these candies are clearly designed to impress.

 

Targeted specifically at the 10–16-year-old audience,

PEZ Shock Headz Sour comes in truly spectacular packaging. 

The oversized skull with its tongue sticking out, 

combined with bold, vibrant colors, 

makes this an absolute eye-catcher on the shelf. 

We honestly can’t wait to taste them ourselves.

We’ve already introduced this year’s 

Hello Kitty 

assortment on our blog, 

but it won’t be long before Hello Kitty Strawberry,

 the new My Melody, Cinnamoroll, 

and Kuromi appear in stores. 

Feel free to revisit our post from last year if

 you’d like to dive deeper into the Hello Kitty lineup. (here)

After PEZ Candy USA gave us a first look at the new  

Toy Story PEZ dispensers 

just last week, PEZ International has now officially 

confirmed their release for the European market as well.

 

 Over the years, the Toy Story license has given 

us an incredible number of fantastic dispensers. 

To coincide with the release of Toy Story 5, 

hitting cinemas this June, PEZ has created

three all-new molds for 

Woody, Buzz, and Jessie. 

We can’t wait to welcome these three into our collections, 

and you can be sure we’ll be heading straight to the cinema, too

Following last year’s updates to Mario and Toad,

 both of which received new molds, another true 

icon is stepping into the spotlight:  

Donkey Kong. 

He has been redesigned and will be released this 

year with a brand-new mold as well.

Here you can find our story about the new 

mold for Mario and Toad.

A new addition is also joining the  

Squishmallows PEZ lineup. 

With Ingred, the purple cow, PEZ introduces a 

dispenser using the same mold as Patty. 

We’re confident she’ll feel right at home next to 

Cam, Patty, and Junie in our collections.

Now let’s talk about a dispenser that truly stole our hearts:

Pokémon!
Yes, you read that righ, and yes, we know we’ve

 had plenty of Pokémon dispensers before. 

But this time, PEZ delivers something completely new: 

Pikachu as a full-body dispenser 

with an entirely new mold.

 That this one is an instant must-buy goes without saying.

An entirely new assortment that our attentive 

readers already knew about: 

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks as PEZ dispensers! 

 

Starting this fall, Mega Wrex, Rhinomite, and Tiger Shark 

will come racing into our collections at full speed.

Next up is another dispenser that made our hearts glow, 

this time without any license at all. 

Straight from PEZ itself, our beloved  

ghost dispenser got

a brand-new mold, and we absolutely love how 

it will once again delight us during the Halloween season.

The 2026 Christmas season brings us the  

Ugly Sweater Santa dispenser, 

which last year was only available in a tube in the USA.

 The key difference in the European version is the 

PEZ Play code printed on the stem. 

Simply scan it to jump straight into the games

 within the PEZ Play app.

The little yellow Minions are also returning 

to the big screen this year, and with their 

massive fanbase, PEZ dispensers are of course a must. 

While the dispensers are currently hidden for

 licensing reasons, we can already reveal that  

at least two Minions dispensers will receive

 complete redesigns.

New packaging is also on the way: the catalog features

 two new cardboard gift boxes, 

both absolutely stunning. 

One will appear in the Easter assortment, 

while the Mario gift box will follow later in the year. 

We truly love this new addition.

We can also look forward to new dextrose 

drops this year, with Hello Kitty, Minions, 

and Squishmallows joining the lineup. 

 

Additionally, PEZ is releasing two new Twin Packs,

 featuring Pokémon and Stitch.

One of the biggest surprises in the catalog is the return of the 

XXL PEZ dispensers (known as Giants in the USA). 

 

After many years, PEZ International is bringing them back, 

featuring Stitch, already released in the USA last year,

 and Creeper from the Minecraft series. 

These two giants are guaranteed to put 

smiles on collectors’ faces.

PEZ Bags have become an essential part of the assortment, 

and this year brings new additions with the  

Spiderman Bag and Squishmallows Bag. 

 

For the Maxi Bags, Squishmallows and Minions are new for 2026.

Finally, PEZ is also expanding its merchandise range, 

introducing a foldable tote bag and a  

paper shopping bag, both featuring the new 

PEZ Candy pattern design.

It’s already clear: once again, PEZ has succeeded

 in making the year incredibly exciting for collectors, 

with a fantastic range of new dispensers and 

products that continue to sweeten our hobby.

 

Dive into the complete new PEZ International 

catalog right here and discover everything

 that awaits collectors this year. 

Happy Collecting! 

PEZ International Brings Nightmare Before Christmas to European Collectors.

While we are still spending our days 

eagerly counting down to the release 

of the new 

2026 PEZ International Marketing & Sales Catalog, 

from PEZ International which is expected to be

 published very soon, we already have some 

wonderful news to share with European PEZ collectors.

For many years, collectors had been hoping 

that PEZ would one day release 

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas dispensers.

 When these dispensers finally appeared in the USA last year, 

we were absolutely thrilled, hey captured our hearts instantly 

and quickly became must-have pieces for collectors.

Due to their tremendous success, 

and because The Nightmare Before Christmas

is a globally beloved license, 

we are especially delighted to announce 

that PEZ International will officially add the 

three fantastic dispensers, 

SALLY, ZERO, and JACK

to the European PEZ assortment this year.

The dispensers themselves are identical to the U.S. releases, 

 however, the blister cards have received a small 

update and differ from the American packaging. 

For PEZ blister card and packaging collectors, 

this makes them a definite additional highlight 

and a very exciting variation for any collection.

Left: USA PEZ BlisterCard, Right,  European PEZ BlisterCard

That said, a little patience is still required, 

the dispensers are expected to arrive in 

stores after this summer.

So for now, we lean back and wait just a f
ew more days, hoping that with the release 
of the new catalog we will soon discover many 
more exciting highlights planned for this year.
The waiting is driving us crazy, but in the best possible way.

Happy Collecting!

Egg-citing News: PEZ’s Easter 2026 Collection Revealed

Although it is still a little early, 

the Easter PEZ season has already 

begun in parts of Europe, with selected 

Action stores starting to stock the Easter assortment. 

For that reason, we would like to give you an 

early overview of what PEZ has in store for 

Easter this year, and where each dispenser will be released.

Right at the beginning, 

we have great news about the Full Body Easter Bunny. 

Originally released by PEZ in 2024, this wonderful 

dispenser is getting an update and returns in a brand-new look.
This is especially exciting for us, as the mold for this 

dispenser is absolutely fantastic, 

and we are delighted that PEZ decided to use it once again. 

Not only have the colors and printing been redesigned, 

but the gift packaging has also received a 

completely new and very attractive appearance.

To make the differences easy to see, 

we have placed both versions side by side for you.
For now, this dispenser will be released exclusively in the USA.

It has been quite some time since the PEZ Egg 
mold first appeared, back in 2012, to be precise, 
when American collectors were able to add 
three Easter Egg dispensers to their collections at once.

Now, in 2026, fourteen years later, history repeats itself, 
this year’s Easter assortment once again brings 
us three new PEZ Eggs. 

However, they will not all be available in the 
same markets, so we can already anticipate 
some serious trading ahead.

In the American Easter assortment, 
a new Easter Egg featuring a blue bunny 
and a yellow chick will be released. 

This version will be available exclusively in tube packaging.

What may surprise many collectors is that PEZ International

 is also releasing a brand-new Easter Egg this year, 

completely different from the American one.

The European-exclusive version is a yellow Easter Egg 

featuring two brown bunnies holding an blue egg, 

with a blue “Happy Easter” print. 

This charming design will be available only in Europe.

We have already introduced the two Bluey dispensers to you earlier: 

Bluey and the brand-new PEZ Egg featuring Bingo, 

smiling at us from a purple egg, with the Bluey 

logo printed on a light-blue stem. 

A perfect duo for Easter, and a perfect start to a 

brand-new collection.
For now, both of these dispensers will be available 

exclusively in the USA.

  With this year’s three new Easter Eggs, 

the PEZ Egg collection grows rapidly to a 

total of 23 different PEZ Eggs. 

Of course, we have prepared an updated 

pictorial for you to reflect this exciting expansion.

We are quite sure that PEZ also has something 
special planned as an online-only Easter dispenser, 

but unfortunately, 
we will have to be a little more patient 

before learning more.

Even so, the hunt for PEZ’s wonderful Easter 
dispensers can already begin!

Happy Collecting!

From Hearts to Display Cases: Sanrio’s New PEZ Collection!

 Sanrio and PEZ share a true success story, 

one that does not span merely years, 

but decades. 

These two iconic brands have been 

connected by a long-standing and remarkably 

successful collaboration that has delighted 

collectors all over the world.

 

Over time, many wonderful characters and

 PEZ dispensers have found their way into

 our hearts and display cases. 

Above all, Hello Kitty and My Melody have 

become absolute favorites, charming generations 

of fans and collectors alike.

Now, with a brand-new collection launching

 this month in Japan, Sanrio takes things 

to the next level by presenting its 

very own Sanrio characters♥️PEZ collection. 

 

Featuring the most beloved Sanrio characters

 reimagined in PEZ form, this release 

is truly something special. 

From oversized Hello Kitty plush figures 

to stickers, bags, keychains, and much more,

 an exceptionally creative and unique 

collection has come to life.

 

And we can already reveal one thing: 

you do not have to be a dedicated 

Hello Kitty or Sanrio fan to fall in love with

 the products you are about to see below.

We are absolutely thrilled, and we genuinely

 adore this very special 

Sanrio ♥ PEZ collection.

 

These charming Sanrio ♥ PEZ keychains

(first row in the picture) 

are delightful miniature interpretations of 

classic PEZ dispensers. 

With a simple flip of the top, PEZ candy, 

inspired pieces pop out, bringing the iconic 

PEZ action to life in an irresistibly cute format.

 

Equipped with a practical carabiner, 

they are perfect for attaching to bags, 

backpacks, or keys, making it easy to carry a 

little Sanrio ♥ PEZ magic wherever you go. 

With eight unique designs to collect, 

these keychains are a must-have for

 fans and collectors alike.

 

These adorable Sanrio character plush

(second row in the picture) 

charms are soft, cuddly, and full of charm. 

Available in five different designs, 

each plush captures the lovable 

personality of its character in a delightful, 

collectible format 

.

PEZ x Hello Kitty Cushion 

(on the left in the picture)

This cushion looks like a larger version of a PEZ dispenser.

  It's the perfect size for cuddling.

 

PEZ x Sanrio Characters Tote Bag 

(on the right in the picture)

  This stylish PEZ x Sanrio Characters tote bag

 is both practical and charming. 

Designed to comfortably hold A4-sized items,

 it is perfect for everyday use, shopping, or conventions. 

The handles feature metal attachments,

 ideal for adding charms or keychains, 

allowing you to personalize your bag and 

showcase your favorite Sanrio ♥ PEZ accessories.

 

.

PEZ x Sanrio Characters Pouch

(on the left in the picture)

This versatile PEZ x Sanrio Characters pouch 

is perfectly sized for use as a 

makeup bag or gadget case. 

Thoughtfully designed with metal attachments, 

it allows you to add charms or accessories 

for a personalized touch. 

A special highlight is the zipper pull, featuring 

a PEZ candy–shaped acrylic charm that adds 

a playful and unmistakably PEZ-inspired detail.

 

PEZ x Sanrio Characters Eco Bag with Case

(on the right in the picture) 

This practical and charming PEZ x Sanrio

 Characters eco bag comes with its own 

compact storage case, making it easy 

to carry wherever you go. 

When folded away, the bag fits neatly into

 the case for convenient everyday use.

 A delightful detail completes the design: 

the case handle features a PEZ candy–shaped 

acrylic charm, adding a playful PEZ touch to

 this eco-friendly essential.

.

PEZ x Sanrio Characters Shoulder Strap

(on the left in the picture) 

This versatile PEZ x Sanrio Characters shoulder

 strap lets you carry your smartphone comfortably

 over your shoulder by simply placing the attachment

 sheet between your phone and its case. 

The strap is adjustable in length for a perfect fit 

and everyday comfort. 

Finished with a metal attachment point, 

it also allows you to add charms or accessories, 

making it both practical and playfully customizable.

 

PEZ x Sanrio Characters Sticker Set

(on the right in the picture) 

Add a touch of cuteness with the 

PEZ x Sanrio Characters Sticker Set! 

These oversized, high-quality stickers are 

perfect for decorating phone cases, notebooks,

 planners, or even using as fun markers. 

Featuring your favorite Sanrio characters in 

playful PEZ style, they’re a delightful way to 

.

personalize your everyday items.

 PEZ x Sanrio Characters Secret Charms (8 Types)

Discover the fun and surprise of the 

PEZ x Sanrio Characters Secret Charms! 

Each charm features a PEZ dispenser–shaped

 sliding mirror, perfect for carrying a touch 

of cuteness wherever you go.

 Equipped with a snap hook, 

they can easily be attached to bags,

 backpacks, or keyrings.

These are secret-type charms, so the design you receive is a surprise!
You can also purchase a complete set containing all 8 designs, though availability may vary by store and stock!

All that’s left now is to enlist our awesome 

Japanese PEZ friends to grab a few of these 

adorable treasures and send them our way! 

 

For more details and a closer look at the collection, 

hop over to the Sanrio website [here]! 

Happy Collecting! 

The Valentine’s PEZ Twin Pack Joins the Collection

 We were actually expecting the 

Valentine’s PEZ Twin Pack 

with the two adorable bear dispensers last year, 

but as the saying goes, good things take time.

 The wait is finally over, and this charming

 Twin Pack is now available online 

directly from PEZ (here).

 This release is without a doubt a wonderful 

new addition for all PEZ Twin Pack collectors. 

At the same time, it makes a delightful 

Valentine’s Day gift, 

perfect for sharing with someone special and

 spreading a little extra love, PEZ-style.

  Here you can find our post highlighting 

the Valentine’s PEZ items you should be 

keeping an eye out for. 

Happy Collecting! 

2026 Valentine’s Day PEZ Releases, a Collector’s Overview.

In Europe, aside from the 

PEZ Valentine’s Day Online Exclusive dispenser,

 there is currently nothing to be found in 

brick-and-mortar stores. Demand still appears

 to be too low for wider retail distribution.

The situation is quite different for our American PEZ friends. 

In the United States, 

Valentine’s Day PEZ dispensers 

are already available in a variety of retail channels. 

This gives us the perfect opportunity to provide an

 overview of what PEZ items can be found where this season.

First things first:  

there are no completely new Valentine’s 

Day dispensers for our collections this year.

However, packaging enthusiasts and stem

 variation collectors will certainly get their money’s worth, 

as several attractive new items have been 

released that make excellent additions to existing collections.

2026 Valentine's PEZ 

Already during the Christmas season, Sam’s Club 

surprised collectors with a special, 

Sam’s Club–exclusive Christmas Twin Pack. 

(here more) 

This trend continues with an 

exclusive 16 Count Valentine’s Party Pack, 

available only at Sam’s Club.

 

This new party pack contains 16 Valentine’s 

PEZ dispensers, including 8 dispensers featuring 

the Valentine’s Happy Crystal Heart and 

8 dispensers featuring the

 Purple Hugging Crystal Heart designs. 

As much as we appreciate this new Valentine’s Party Pack,

 it is a bit disappointing that the 

dispensers were not produced on mini stems.

 

 That said, this party pack fits perfectly into collections 

alongside the already well-known Halloween PEZ Party Packs.

Walmart also offers something special and

 exclusive from PEZ this year. 

While the choice of character may come as a surprise,

 it is certainly something completely different. 

Featuring a specially designed Valentine’s PEZ blister card, 

the Creeper from the Minecraft line 

is now available at Walmart.

 

This release is a definite must-have for 

PEZ blister card collectors and stem variation collectors alike, 

as the Creeper now appears on a  

11.4 Hungary stem instead of the usual 11.4 China stem.

Several PEZ collectors have also reported 

finding the Cupcake from the PEZ Treats line 

on a Valentine’s card at Hobby Lobby. 

This dispenser has been added to the 

Valentine’s assortment this year and greets 

us with a wonderfully cheerful smile.

Now, all that remains is to wait and see what 

PEZ will present as this year’s Valentine’s Day 

Online Exclusive dispenser. 

 

And once again, PEZ seems to have come up with 

something very interesting, something you most 

likely would never expect.

Stay tuned. It remains exciting.

Happy Collecting!