The first PEZ dispenser with this anatomy was a witch introduced at Halloween in 1957. The next year, the company struck gold with its first licensing deal for a Popeye dispenser.15 Dec 2020
How do I know if my Pez dispenser is valuable?
According to their site, "You can tell how old a Pez dispenser is by looking at the Patent Number on the side of a Pez Stem. If the Patent Number reads: 2,620,061 then it was produced from 1952-1968. If the Patent Number reads: 3,410,455 then it was produced from 1968-1974.25 Aug 2021
Are old Pez containers worth anything?
The PEZ collecting community is alive and well and rare Pez dispensers can sell for hundreds or even thousands of dollars on eBay. Unfortunately, not every old Pez dispenser from your collection is going to bring in the dough, (unless you were lucky enough to save one that's super rare).
Are Pez worth more in the package?
Besides being worth more, the dispenser will also be better preserved if it is left in its original intended packaging. While modern dispensers may also be worth more left in their packaging, they can be displayed more easily when opened, so the choice is yours.
What is the best selling Pez dispenser of all time?
Santa Claus
How many Pez president sets are there?
All 43 American presidents are about to become Pez Dispenser Presidents.3 Jul 2012
What is the rarest Pez dispenser?
One of the rarest of all Pez Disney dispensers is Mary Poppins, which released in 1973 and has no "feet." There are two variants, one with painted cheeks and one without. The non-painted version is worth around $750, while the model with some blush will put some more green in (or out of) your pocket.5 Jan 2022
Are Pez dispensers still being made?
The dispensers are still manufactured in Austria, as well as Slovenia and China, in factories that are owned and operated by Pez. The dispensers and the candies are packaged at the Orange plant, where most of Pez's 180 employees are based. The company also has a distribution center in Milford.19 Oct 2003
What Pez dispenser is the most valuable?
Bottom Line: 1982 World's Fair Astronaut B This dispenser is frequently cited as the most expensive Pez dispenser ever sold at $32,205.5 Jan 2022
What was the very first Pez dispenser?
In 1955, at the urging of vice president of U.S. operations Curtis Allina, PEZ introduced its first character-shaped dispensers—a robot and Santa Claus. Today, Santa Claus is PEZ's best-selling design.15 Dec 2020