http://www.pezhq.com PEZ Headquarters brings you news about PEZ dispensers and PEZ candy en-us Copyright 2001-2007, Collecting Headquarters, Inc. http://backend.userland.com/rss Collecting Headquarters (www.collectinghq.com) <a href="http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Clone_Wars_PEZ_Dispensers_Found_121367.asp" target="_blank">Rebelscum</a> is reporting sitings of the Clone Wars PEZ dispensers. http://www.pezhq.com/story/Clone_Wars_PEZ_Dispensers_121422.asp Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:50:00 CST http://www.pezhq.com/story/Clone_Wars_PEZ_Dispensers_121422.asp PEZ Headquarters News PEZ.com has a <a href="http://pezco.securesites.com/store/store.php" target="_blank">letter</a> on their website apologizing for the delay in bringing up their new site. Although they don't explain the actual cause of the delay, they do take this opportunity to talk about what kinds of changes are in store for the site. http://www.pezhq.com/story/PEZ_Apologizes_For_Web_Site_Delay_98561.asp Thu, 18 May 2006 08:46:00 CST http://www.pezhq.com/story/PEZ_Apologizes_For_Web_Site_Delay_98561.asp PEZ Headquarters News These pictures show a PEZ-themed motorcycle that is being constructed by Orange County Choppers. When complete, it will be displayed at the PEZ factory. Rumor has it that PEZ will be releasing a new set of dispensers featuring the guys from OCC.<br><br>Thanks to Pez D. Spencer for the pictures. http://www.pezhq.com/story/Orange_County_Chopper_PEZ_98560.asp Wed, 17 May 2006 09:09:00 CST http://www.pezhq.com/story/Orange_County_Chopper_PEZ_98560.asp PEZ Headquarters News Here is a picture of the Dokodemo Issyo, Part2 mini PEZ that are just being released. Doko Demo Issyo means "together everywhere" or "always with you" in Japanese. The characters are from a series of Sony Playstation video games, including a virtual pet game.<br><br>Thanks to Brad from Texas for the picture. http://www.pezhq.com/story/Dokodemo_Issyo_Part_2_Minis_98469.asp Fri, 12 May 2006 12:48:00 CST http://www.pezhq.com/story/Dokodemo_Issyo_Part_2_Minis_98469.asp PEZ Headquarters News PEZ will be shipping college football dispensers in June. Each dispenser will feature a different college football team, including Alabama, Georgia, Texas, Pennsylvania, and two from Florida: University of Florida and Florida State. The dispensers will be on special cards and will be sold in college stores and other nearby retail locations. http://www.pezhq.com/story/Collegiate_Football_Teams_98423.asp Tue, 09 May 2006 08:49:00 CST http://www.pezhq.com/story/Collegiate_Football_Teams_98423.asp PEZ Headquarters News A PEZ collector known as "mruglyismymother" has a launced a web page for "PEZ Paper". This page has pictures of many types of PEZ printed materials. It's an interesting example of the types of items that people collect in addition to the dispensers.<br><br><a href="http://www.pezalicious.com/Pages/PEZPaper.htm" target="_blank">PEZalicious</a> http://www.pezhq.com/story/New_Site_Showcases_PEZ_Paper_98343.asp Thu, 04 May 2006 08:50:00 CST http://www.pezhq.com/story/New_Site_Showcases_PEZ_Paper_98343.asp PEZ Headquarters News PEZ advertised that its store would be updated in April. The site says "Look for the NEW PEZ.COM by April of 2006". We looked...but we did not find any changes in April. Here's hoping they are just a day or two delayed, and that we'll see the exciting new site soon! http://www.pezhq.com/story/PEZ_Store_Not_Updated_In_April_98342.asp Wed, 03 May 2006 09:31:00 CST http://www.pezhq.com/story/PEZ_Store_Not_Updated_In_April_98342.asp PEZ Headquarters News In February, we reported that PEZ is planning to launch a new store site on pez.com. Right now the site says "Look for the new PEZ.COM by April of 2006". There's only a few days left in April, and we're all waiting anxiously for the new site to appear. The excitement is building ... http://www.pezhq.com/story/Will_the_New_PEZ_Store_Meet_Its_Planned_Launch_Date_98194.asp Sat, 29 Apr 2006 08:14:00 CST http://www.pezhq.com/story/Will_the_New_PEZ_Store_Meet_Its_Planned_Launch_Date_98194.asp PEZ Headquarters News Collectors are finding the <i>Over The Hedge Dispseners</i> in stores now. So go out and find your set if you haven't already! http://www.pezhq.com/story/Over_The_Hedge_Are_Hitting_Shelves_98193.asp Fri, 28 Apr 2006 08:12:00 CST http://www.pezhq.com/story/Over_The_Hedge_Are_Hitting_Shelves_98193.asp PEZ Headquarters News The film about PEZ collectors now has a page on MySpace. From the page:<br><br>"The Movie is a documentary currently in production about PEZ and PEZ Collectors. The documentary will explore the phenomenon of PEZ collecting through interviews with a variety of collectors and vendors, as well as visits to conventions, flea markets, and anywhere else we can find PEZ."<br><br><a href="http://myspace.com/pezmovie" target="_blank">Link</a><br> http://www.pezhq.com/story/PEZHeads_The_Movie_On_MySpace_98192.asp Thu, 27 Apr 2006 09:00:00 CST http://www.pezhq.com/story/PEZHeads_The_Movie_On_MySpace_98192.asp PEZ Headquarters News ABC Channel 7 in Los Angeles had this quick (17 second) story about the "PEZ Museum" -- probably the Burlingame Museum of PEZ. You can view it <a href="/images/abc7news.wmv" alt="ABC 7 News" border="0">here</a>.<br><br>Thanks to neveded for the video capture. http://www.pezhq.com/story/PEZ_In_The_News_98012.asp Wed, 12 Apr 2006 09:56:00 CST http://www.pezhq.com/story/PEZ_In_The_News_98012.asp PEZ Headquarters News <i>Candy Industry</i> magazine published this interview with PEZident Joe Vittoria. The article is more than a year old, but still very interesting reading about the company, its history, and its strategy.<br><br>Snippet from the article:<br><br>"Candy always excites the kid in all of us," Vittoria asserts. ""EZ definitely excites the kid in us because it’s also a wonderful toy, thanks to its interactive nature. The question for many has been, is PEZ a toy or a candy? Well, we’re definitely both."<br><br><a href="http://www.candyindustry.com/content.php?s=CI/2005/02&p=5" target="_blank">Read</a> http://www.pezhq.com/story/Interview_With_Joe_Vittoria_97947.asp Fri, 07 Apr 2006 09:50:00 CST http://www.pezhq.com/story/Interview_With_Joe_Vittoria_97947.asp PEZ Headquarters News These "mini mints" are apparently under development at PEZ. No word yet on when exactly they will be released. This picture shows "mint" and "orange" flavors. There appears to be artwork by Andy Warhol on the packaging. But of course all of this might change before (or if) these ship.<br><br>Thanks to PEZHeads - The Movie for the picture. http://www.pezhq.com/story/PEZ_Mini_Mints_97867.asp Sun, 02 Apr 2006 11:34:00 CST http://www.pezhq.com/story/PEZ_Mini_Mints_97867.asp PEZ Headquarters News Collectors are heading to the Northeast PEZ Collectors Gathering, which begins today and ends April 1st. Information about the convention can be found on the <a href="http://www.pezcollectorsnews.com/NEconv.htm" target="_blank">web site</a>. http://www.pezhq.com/story/Northeast_PEZ_Collectors_Gathering_This_Weekend_97732.asp Thu, 30 Mar 2006 07:30:00 CST http://www.pezhq.com/story/Northeast_PEZ_Collectors_Gathering_This_Weekend_97732.asp PEZ Headquarters News Here's a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STn3MOqB6bM&search=pez" target="_blank">video</a> of a commercial for the Australian <a href="http://www.pezkidsclub.com" target="_blank">PEZ Kid's Club</a>, on YouTube. http://www.pezhq.com/story/PEZ_Kids_Club_Commercial_97788.asp Mon, 27 Mar 2006 13:12:00 CST http://www.pezhq.com/story/PEZ_Kids_Club_Commercial_97788.asp PEZ Headquarters News