Collecting Pez Dispensers

Eduard Haas lll created Pez candy in Vienna in 1927. The first pez candy was a small peppermint.

These tiny mint candies in the first Pez dispensers were marketed toward adults, as an alternative to smoking, and were created in the shape of a cigarette lighter.

In 1952 Pez was introduced into the United States and in 1955 heads were added to the dispenser so that it could be marketed to children. Since 1955 over 1500 different styles of Pez candy dispensers have been created, and marketed, to consumers.

Collectors of Pez candy dispensers are always searching out rare finds or possible oddities of this popular collectible.

The list of which are the most highly collectible Pez dispensers does change with the passing of time, desirability, and availability of Pez collectibles within the marketplace. But this grouping of hard to find Pez dispensers just may be the current most rare Pez Candy Dispensers in the world.

Mickey Mouse soft head Pez Dispenser: This was a prototype and is believed to be a one of a kind item. It was purchased by an Austrian collector for what appeared to be an astronomical figure to be paid for a simple Pez candy dispenser. He paid $7000. for this rare Pez dispenser and that extravagant purchase price may actually turn out to be a very good purchase price for such a rare find.

1982 World Fair AstronautB: With perhaps only two ever having been made these are considered to be among the rarest Pez dispensers. The 1982 World Fair AstronautB is officially thus far the most expensive Pez dispenser ever sold. It was believed to have been created as a prototype for a future style of Pez candy dispenser, but one which was never followed up on, which is why no others were produced.

The Make A Face Pez candy dispenser is extremely rare because it was quickly recalled from the market due to safety concerns. This Pez container was similar in makeup to the popular Mr. Potato head toy and also had removable features. The Make A Face Pez dispenser was recalled for safety reasons because it's many small parts made it a choking hazard for young children.

Adding to this Pez containers rarity is the fact that the few of these dispensers that were still out there after the recall, were likely to lose one, or all of the original pieces while being played with by children. This made an intact Make A Face Pez candy dispenser a very rare and valuable find for collectors.

The 1949 "Locking cap" Pez dispenser was introduced in 1949 and is the first line of Pez Candy dispensers created. It is extremely rare to find one of these early Pez dispensers still intact.

Box trademark Pez candy dispensers were the very first line of Pez candy dispensers created. These Pez dispensers were introduced in 1949 and were headless dispensers. The Box Pez dispensers are referred to as 1st generation Pez dispensers. They bear the 2.620.061 U.S. patent number on them and have the words BOX TRADEMARK imprinted on the side.

Box patent Pez candy dispensers were the second lot of candy dispensers created. These Pez dispensers are referred to as the 2nd generation, and these headless dispensers were also introduced in 1949. The second generation Box patent series have the 2.620.061 U.S. patent number on them and have the words BOX PATENT imprinted on the side.

From 1971: Rare Elvis Collectible Limited Edition Pez Dispenser Set featured not only the three unique Elvis dispensers, but also the famous Pez candy refills, and a CD featuring three Elvis songs.

From 1970's: Alpine man

From 1980's: Owl whistle

Other rare Pez Candy Dispensers are those classed in the category of Misfits. This Pez dispensers were actually factory productions that just did not quite fit in, and hence the name, misfits. The rare Pez Candy Dispensers known as "Misfits" were sold exclusively through the Pez website. These rare Pez dispensers are quite rare, but also seem to be increasing in value, so watch out for them.

Pez dispensers without feet are the more collectible version because they were made previous to 1987.

All Pez containers contain a patent number. The first patent number for a Pez dispenser was issued in 1949. This first Pez patent number was 2.620.061.

Although all the patent numbers on the Pez dispensers may appear to be quite large, just keep in mind that the smaller the number is, than the older that your Pez dispenser is.

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