Monday, February 22, 2016

PEZCIFIC report from Brian...

For all those who did not have the chance to attend the PEZCific Convention we are happy to share with you a little summary which was written by
our lovely friend Brian.

Day 1 - Thursday
Met with Karen Pachowicz at my place at 4:00am (yes that early) and headed to the airport in Chicago. It was Karen's first time flying in almost 15 years and she wanted a travel buddy.
She did great! After the flight we made our way to the convention hotel (hooray for the sun outside and warm weather!!!) where things were already happening.
First stop: registration room to claim our convention dispenser.
We're very lucky, Pez is making a convention dispenser for a few of the US conventions this year, and Pezcific is getting a special dispenser unlike the others because they're celebrating a special anniversary (Happy 15th Pezcific!!!).

Some of the rooms were already opened for shopping, and we began the Pez hunt. Found new Easter items, new Superman / Batman boxed set, Big Y truck,
and a few items I needed to add to my collection.
After shopping quite a few of us headed to the Mexican restaurant across the street. Margaritas and Pez, what a great combination „smile“-Emoticon Afterwards it was back to more shopping!
Then the scavenger hunt began. I didn’t play, but it was fun to watch all of the contestants running around the hotel trying to find clues and solve the puzzle. After that it was time to party and converse with other PEZHeads in the lobby before heading to bed.

Day 2- Friday 
Woke up this morning to find people already shopping. Early Pez hunting!
Grabbed a coffee and did the same.
A few new rooms opened up, so I added a few more items to my collection.
Caught portions of the Pez seminars (Pez 101 by Denise Fournier and then info on counterfeits by Bobby Acker and Chris Jordan).

No matter how long you've been in this hobby, you can always learn new things; I sure did this time. It's just one of the many reasons to attend a Pez convention, whether you're new to the hobby or have been in it for years.
Time for games!
Minute to win it and a few others.
Maheba does a great job of organizing the games and making it fun for everyone.
Games and great prizes...
After dinner at the hotel it was time to get ready for bingo. The hosts of the Sin City Las Vegas convention were there with a photo booth. That was a lot of fun!
More memories with friends in funny outfits. Before bingo started, it was time to announce the PEZHead of the year.
After explaining the criteria in selecting the winner, the name was announced…
Chris Jordan!
Congrats Chris! Everyone erupted into applause as Chris made her way to the stage;
we all know that there couldn’t have been a better selection.

Congrats to PHOTY CHRIS JORDAN
Bingo began and the first game was on.
There were so many great prizes! Since it was Pezcific’s anniversary, Maheba outdid herself and had TWO Mega Bingo rounds. Both rounds had great prize packages, including a test Shere Kahn and test Elmo piece. Our table was the lucky table
 that won the very last Mega Bingo round – congrats Brian P!
After Bingo we roamed the halls to find a few more late night deals.
But the late night wasn’t over just yet… a few of us
(you know who you are!!!!!!)
donned our Friday night “best” and headed to West Hollywood to go dancing at a few clubs.
It was a great way to end the night.

Day 3 – Saturday
CONVENTION DAY!!!
All of the dealers were set up and ready to go in the main ballroom.
After 4 hours final purchases were made, and as the selling portion was coming to a close,
we were in for a treat.


The local chapter of the 501st Legion (a Star Wars “Imperial Costuming Organization”) came to the convention and set up. When they were ready they marched into the ballroom and we got to take pictures with the troop. That was so much fun!
Everyone looked great. Speaking of Star Wars, Darren and Veronica
(the great Pezcific charity auction organizers)
brought their GIANT Death Star dispenser for everyone to see… it was bigger than me!
 Definitely time for another photo opportunity.

After the selling portion was over, it was time to get ready for the charity auction.
So many great prizes, many Star Wars themed.
The first order of business was to announce the winner of the vintage vending machine raffle….
one of the Star Wars characters got to pick the winning ticket. Drum roll…..
Aaron Lamay!
He was astounded. Nice win Aaron!

The individual auctions began, and people were bidding high.
Quality PEZ prints, pins, vintage dispensers, signed items awesome displays…
so many things to drool over.
I was lucky enough to win a FANTASTIC Cow B art piece that was printed on metallic media (made by the Rambo Relayers!), and a signed Boris Vallejo original
Star Wars poster with Luke and Yoda on it, accompanied by a signed Yoda dispenser.
Awesome pieces!
After the charity auction we headed across the street for one final group outing.
Dinner at our favorite local Mexican restaurant!
There was a large group of us and we had fun eating, drinking, and just being silly.
It was the perfect way to end the convention before
heading back home to Chicago the next morning.
I want to give a
HUGE THANK YOU
to Maheba Merhi
for organizing such a fun event.
You do an amazing job, as well as your incredible family who are always on hand to help.
Looking forward to next year, and congrats again on your Pezcific anniversary!

Maheba Merhi & Brian

Friday, February 19, 2016

Pezpaña Convención in Madrid

April 9th will be the Pezpaña Convención in Madrid, Spain.
and this is their official Pez!! 
  and WE LOVE IT!!

PEZPANA Facebook site here: Pezpaña Convención

Thursday, February 18, 2016

New Hello Kitty Tin

Today a New Hello Kitty Tin has appeared for sale.  We originally saw this tin back in 2014 at the Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago. This makes 14 different total variations of the Hello Kitty Tin. 

The Tin is for sale at Pez.com


Pezcific Convention gets happy

Today is a Special day for all collectors, this is the first time in many years that Pez Candy Inc. has made a limited dispenser for the USA Collectors Conventions, we know about two more that are coming later in the year, and we hope many will follow each year. The Big Pezcific Convention is happening now in California and the Special Pez has been revealed. This is the 15th Anniversary of the Convention. Congratulations to the organizers for 15 years Convention History. This is the 2nd Gathering Pez released in 2016 so far. 

Photo: Big thank You to  Jessica Orozco 

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Interview with Silas Pez


Silas PEZ A.K.A Ryan Rimmer started hosting the ATX Collector Gathering in 2015. Silas has been busy working on 2016's ATX gathering. He started with the fun Cup Contest and has been hard at work to bring the new gathering to the next level. Ryan's brain is non-stop and full of ideas and a lot of surprises in store for 2016. One thing is for sure PezHeads from all over the world will be having a Wonderful time at the 2nd Annual ATX Gathering!


ATX PEZ Collectors have started working with local companies to create partnerships in the upcoming years. This year they have partnered with a local graffiti artist collective named SprATX, who will be having their artists take part in a PEZ themed week preceding the event. They will be donating some art to Pez for Paws. He also gained Austin Eastciders, a local hard cider. The company, will sponsor the karaoke party and provide free beverages. The band Less Than Jake has agreed to help Pez for Paws by autographing some PEZ for the charity auction. PEZ for PAWS is still in it's infancy, hoping to eventually grow and raise money to help more animal shelters and build fenced in dog parks throughout Texas.

Where: Austin, Texas at the Wyndham Garden Hotel - Austin.  
When:  March 31st - April 3rd

Time is running out to Register for the Gathering,
So visit the links below to learn more 

We did an interview with Silas 
to learn more about the ATX Gathering Enjoy the interview :) 


Stay Tuned We Have More
 ATX Surprises Coming Soon!!
Sneak Peek ATX Gathering Pez 2016

Monday, February 15, 2016

Batman V Superman Gift Set

Mark D. has reported on finding the New Batman V Superman gift set in Big Y Stores that are located in Northeast. Earlier this year we saw the first Hauler of 2016 that was made for the Big Y Store Celebrating 80 years. 
Thanks Mark for Sharing this with us :) 

Photo: Mark D. 

Photo: PezPalz

Sunday, February 14, 2016

My Little Pony & Justice League PEZ Candy Bags...

Once again Hofer/Aldi Market´s in Europe offer these cool New PEZ Candy Bags. 
The Bags are filled with:
 1 PEZ Dispenser
6 PEZ Candy fruit pack
5 PEZ Cola packs
30g PEZ Drops
and 10 Funky Fizzy Rolls
In the MY LITTLE PONY Candy Bag you can find either
Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash or the New Fluttershy!

Left the new MLP Candy Drops Middle and left drops from the past
The Second Candy Bag that can be found is the
JUSTICE LEAGUE CANDY BAG
 the Artwork on the Bag and on the PEZ Drops are so great and amazingly done.
In the bag you can find one of the
new style (European Version) of Batman and Superman.


Justice League 30 g PEZ Candy Drops front and back view

WWE Gift Set

We heard about a WWE Pez set at the Sweets & Snacks Expo back in 2015, The set was to originally to include Hulk Hogan however he was removed from the set after making disparaging comments. We have learned that The WWE Gift Set will begin shipping to retailers in April 2016, just in time for WrestleMania 32. The official set will include 
John Cena, 
The Rock, &
The Undertaker

Hey WWE, If you are reading this we would Really Really LOVE to see the Bella Twins as Pez Heads!!! 

Pictured Below: Photo taken at the 2015 Sweets & Snacks Expo, Before Hulk Hogan was removed. 
Photo: Eddie Pez Hunter Santiago/Pezilla/Facebook/ Mark Fagan
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2015

Pictured Below: Projected Release of the WWE Gift Set Expected in Stores May 2016

WWE® PEZ Candy Inc.®

Happy Valentines Day!!

We wish you all a very Happy Valentines Day!! 
Lots of Love to all of our readers! 


2016 Catalogue on Video

Our Dear Friend Igor a.k.a Pez Buru, has made us a great video of the 2016 Pez International Catalogue, Thank you Igor for all the great work you do!


Wednesday, February 10, 2016

New Barky's 2016

4 New Barky's will be added to the 2016 Line Up.  
The Green and Yellow stems are Supporting Australia Day Support Farmers, and  the Black and White stem Valentines represent the 1st Anniversary of 
Barky & Barkina.
Limited Edition of 250 per set.
All profits will now be going directly to Save Our Strays www.saveourstrays.org.au which helps with rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming unwanted dogs and cats.  (Part donations will be made to help the Australian drought stricken farmers).


Sunday, January 31, 2016

2 New Star Wars

Each Month we look forward to the Monthly Edition of Chris Jordan's Newsletter.
In the February Newsletter from Chris Jordan of  
The Pez Collectors Storeshe shows us New Pictures of the up coming new releases from the Star Wars collection.  
The 2 new Characters include Kylo Ren & First Order Stormtrooper They should be available later in 2016.
Darth Vader also was revised in 2016.

Photo: Chris Jordan Pez Collectors Store
Photo: Chris Jordan Pez Collectors Store

Gatherings 2016



If you are a Gathering Host and you would like to be added to our calendar, please send us an email at pezpalz@gmail.com

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Our 3 Winners

Thank You to all who entered our January Contest! 
Everyone who entered got the correct code word! 





Congratulations to our Winners

Mary B - VIP Pins 
Kathleen E - Japan Gathering Truck 
Karen Lynn P - Indonesian Pez Pal