This page will contain external links about Pez, as they become available.PEZA typical PEZ dispenser and packagingPEZ is the shortened name of PEZ Candy Inc.
The name PEZ was derived from the German word for peppermint, Pfefferminz, the first PEZ flavor. PEZ was originally introduced in Austria, later exported, notably to the U.S., and eventually became available worldwide. The all-upper-case spelling of PEZ echoes the trademark's style of type on packaging and the dispensers themselves, drawn in perspective and looking as if the letters were built out of brick-like PEZ candies. Despite the world-wide recognition of the PEZ dispenser the company considers itself to be primarily a candy company, producing over 3 billion candy bricks each year in the U.S. alone [1]. PEZ Dispensers are part of popular culture in many nations. Because of the large number of dispenser designs over the years, PEZ dispensers are collected by enthusiasts. HistoryPEZ was first marketed as a compressed peppermint candy in Vienna, Austria. The candy was invented in 1927 in Vienna by a confectioner named Eduard Haas III. Haas invented peppermint candies using family owned baking powders, and decided to serve the mints in small, hand-size containers. He manufactured a small tin to hold the mints, similar to the modern Altoids tins. The first PEZ mint dispensers, known as "regulars", were similar in shape to a cigarette lighter, and dispensed an adult breath mint marketed as an alternative to smoking. Haas Food Manufacturing Corporation of Vienna, Austria, was the first to sell PEZ candies. World War II slowed marketing and production. In 1945, manufacturers devised and promoted the PEZ Box Regular. In 1952 Eduard Haas introduced his product to the United States, and Curtis Allina headed PEZ's U.S. business. In 1955, the PEZ company placed heads on the dispensers and marketed it for children. Santa Claus, Mickey Mouse and Spacetrooper were among the first character dispensers. After being unavailable for several years, peppermint flavored PEZ candies were reintroduced in the late 1990's along with remakes of the "regulars". The enthusiasm and nostalgia surrounding PEZ are suggested by the existence of two single-block streets in the U.S., presumably both named "Pez" at the suggestion of Pez enthusiasts:
PatentsThere are several patents related to the PEZ dispenser. PEZ, Inc. has applied for and received patents related to the PEZ dispensers. Usually, the patent number is molded onto the stem changed every time PEZ, Inc. made a change in the design of the dispenser. Looking at the patent number the dispenser's age can be estimated. The patent number timeline related to PEZ and PEZ-like dispensers follows: Dispensers can also be found with several non-US patents, such as the German "DBP 818.829" (Deutsches Bundes Patent), and the Mexican "Patent Nr 141,242." PEZ dispenser tagsThere are two types of tags on PEZ dispensers. The first type is the patent number. The patent number can be used to determine how old the dispenser is. The second tag type is the injection mold code [IMC], it tells you the country of origin. A second number identified the specific facility within that country [which is denoted in brackets]. CharactersToy character head dispensers were introduced in 1955, after the candy was introduced in the United States. There are over 450 unique dispenser heads with thousands of variations. The company has a general rule against creating likenesses of real people having created only three in its history: Betsy Ross, Daniel Boone, and Paul Revere which were release in the 1970s as part of the Bicentennial series. Several different versions were made of many of the characters listed below, but each character is only listed once. Sites in the links section go into much more detail into the variations of PEZ dispensers.
Timeline of characters and headsThis page about Pez includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Pez News stories about Pez External links for Pez Videos for Pez Wikis about Pez Discussion Groups about Pez Blogs about Pez Images of Pez |
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Sites in the links section go into much more detail into the variations of PEZ dispensers. Toy character head dispensers were introduced in 1955, after the candy was introduced in the United States. New York Post, newspaper. A second number identified the specific facility within that country [which is denoted in brackets]. The Jerusalem Post, newspaper. The second tag type is the injection mold code [IMC], it tells you the country of origin. The Washington Post, newspaper. The patent number can be used to determine how old the dispenser is. Post Cereals. The first type is the patent number. POST is an HTTP request method. There are two types of tags on PEZ dispensers. Power-on self-test, a computer's pre-boot sequence. Dispensers can also be found with several non-US patents, such as the German "DBP 818.829" (Deutsches Bundes Patent), and the Mexican "Patent Nr 141,242.". Post (album), by Björk. The patent number timeline related to PEZ and PEZ-like dispensers follows:. A Blog or Forum Entry. Looking at the patent number the dispenser's age can be estimated. made a change in the design of the dispenser. Usually, the patent number is molded onto the stem changed every time PEZ, Inc. has applied for and received patents related to the PEZ dispensers. PEZ, Inc. There are several patents related to the PEZ dispenser. The enthusiasm and nostalgia surrounding PEZ are suggested by the existence of two single-block streets in the U.S., presumably both named "Pez" at the suggestion of Pez enthusiasts:. After being unavailable for several years, peppermint flavored PEZ candies were reintroduced in the late 1990's along with remakes of the "regulars". Santa Claus, Mickey Mouse and Spacetrooper were among the first character dispensers. In 1955, the PEZ company placed heads on the dispensers and marketed it for children. business. In 1952 Eduard Haas introduced his product to the United States, and Curtis Allina headed PEZ's U.S. In 1945, manufacturers devised and promoted the PEZ Box Regular. World War II slowed marketing and production. Haas Food Manufacturing Corporation of Vienna, Austria, was the first to sell PEZ candies. The first PEZ mint dispensers, known as "regulars", were similar in shape to a cigarette lighter, and dispensed an adult breath mint marketed as an alternative to smoking. He manufactured a small tin to hold the mints, similar to the modern Altoids tins. Haas invented peppermint candies using family owned baking powders, and decided to serve the mints in small, hand-size containers. The candy was invented in 1927 in Vienna by a confectioner named Eduard Haas III. PEZ was first marketed as a compressed peppermint candy in Vienna, Austria. . Because of the large number of dispenser designs over the years, PEZ dispensers are collected by enthusiasts. PEZ Dispensers are part of popular culture in many nations. alone [1]. Despite the world-wide recognition of the PEZ dispenser the company considers itself to be primarily a candy company, producing over 3 billion candy bricks each year in the U.S. The all-upper-case spelling of PEZ echoes the trademark's style of type on packaging and the dispensers themselves, drawn in perspective and looking as if the letters were built out of brick-like PEZ candies. PEZ was originally introduced in Austria, later exported, notably to the U.S., and eventually became available worldwide. The name PEZ was derived from the German word for peppermint, Pfefferminz, the first PEZ flavor. PEZ is the shortened name of PEZ Candy Inc. Pinocchio, Jiminy Cricket, Tinkerbell. Snow White, Dopey. Mary Poppins. Mufasa, Nala, Pumbaa, Simba, Timon. Peter Pan, Captain Hook. Bouncer Beagle, Chip, Daisy Duck, Dalmatian, Huey, Dewey, Louie, Donald Duck, Dumbo, Goofy, Gyro Gearloose, Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Scrooge McDuck, Webby. Bambi, Thumper. Pez Court in North Haven, CT (near New Haven) is a dead-end street, approximately 500 feet (200 meters) in length. Pez Way in Boulder City, NV (near Las Vegas) is a connector, approximately 100 yards (100 meters) in length, between two longer streets. pocket mechanical dispensers for such candy. pressed, dry candies, straight-edged and shaped like 3/8-inch- (1-cm-) long bricks, and. |