Pez/Pez Dispensers

By AlexOlier

  • Eduard Haas inventor of Pez

    Eduard Haas inventor of Pez
    1927, Edward Haas invented Pez as a mint and meant for an anti-smoking product.

  • old pez packaging

    old pez packaging
    Pez was packaged in old school packaging like this.

  • Pez Factory Started in 1935

    Pez Factory Started in 1935
    Made for bigger manufacture of Pez.

  • 1948, Oscar Uxa the first Pez Dispenser called "Box Regulars".

    1948, Oscar Uxa the first Pez Dispenser called "Box Regulars".
    The Dispensers represented cigarette lighters encouraging people to stop smoking.

  • 1952, Eduard Haas first imported Pez candy into the US.

    1952, Eduard Haas first imported Pez candy into the US.
    Imported Pez into U.S Initial sales of the candy.

  • 1950-1952, made new variety of new dispensers with fruit flavors.

    1950-1952, made new variety of new dispensers with fruit flavors.
    fruit flavors of Pez were added because it was now targeted to kids.

  • 1956, Popeye dispensers

    1956, Popeye dispensers
    added new dispenser

  • 1960, made mickey mouse dispenser

    1960, made mickey mouse dispenser
    Made new dispenser

  • 1960,added more detail to dispenser with die-cuts and stickers.

    1960,added more detail to dispenser with die-cuts and stickers.
    Added detail to products.

  • 1974, Relocated Pez headquarters to Orange, Conneticut

    1974, Relocated Pez headquarters to Orange, Conneticut
    Relocated area to different area.

  • 1976, added interchangeable rubber heads.

    1976, added interchangeable rubber heads.
    Addition to Pez dispensers.