The world’s most expensive Pez dispenser is currently on eBay’s auction block if you are to believe the auction details. The dispenser, known as The 1982 World’s Fair Astronaut B, is believed to be 1 of only 2 known to have ever been created. The one currently on eBay has a white helmet, with a green stem, and the only other known example is a blue stem with a blue helmet (seen above).
Likely made as prototypes to present to the World’s Fair board, the dispenser was never put into production, and was acquired through former PEZ employees, accoring to the auction. This webpage provides more information on the dispenser, but since it’s hosted on GeoShitties GeoCities, it may be down when you try to visit.
Bidding for the dispenser is currently over $32,000, with nearly 5 days still remaining on the auction. While I am a Candy Addict with a penchant for PEZ, I’m not Bill Gates, so sadly will have to pass on this one.
UPDATE: It sold for US $32,205.00
Wow! I had no idea Pez dispensers could be so expensive. My son loves Pez and collects the dispensers but I can’t imagine buying one for $32 much $32,000.
August 24th, 2006 at 9:37 amwowzas! it’s as insane as the toast… okay maybe not that bad :P i just got my r2d2 pez dispenser – and it only cost me 99 cents! i love the 99 cent store for candy.
August 24th, 2006 at 1:47 pmYeah, for $32,200+ (who knows what it will end at) I am sure that someone could start making these… I am not saying it is a forgery, but, WOW, that could certainly start up a forging business. If you need to collect EVERY Pez dispenser out there, then you HAVE to own THAT Pez dispenser. I like how it is subtitled “The $100,000.00 Pez” That is INSANE, but fun to watch. Item number 280020269435 shows the regular green and white Astronaut pez dispenser… gee, if I just liked the way it looked, I would buy that one. ha ha.
August 24th, 2006 at 1:54 pmNice… $32k for a really ugly dispenser. Yes, you get bragging rights but… is this something really worth bragging about?
RESPONSE: It is if you’re into collecting PEZ :)
August 29th, 2006 at 4:56 pm–Brian
Heh. Given that eBay was originally founded for Pierre’s girlfriend to sell Pez dispensers, this is fitting. :)
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