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Collector's Guide to Pez: Identification and Price Guide, 3rd Edition

Shawn Peterson

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 26 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

The Best of What's Out There 5 out of 5 stars.
15 of 16 people found this review helpful.

Although it's not a highly competitive category, this book takes the top spot in Pez guides.
Being the newest, it has the most up to date pictures, prices and products.
The extended section on candy packs, and Pez paper products/inserts is helpful, as other books lacked in that departement.
Overall it's a solid price and picture book, with accurate estimates and such. It's the best of what's out there, so it's worth a shot.

Editorial Review:

PEZ's claim to collectible fame is among one of the most intriguing urban legends on the books. Word has it a die-hard PEZhead's desire to trade and connect with her fellow PEZ pals was the impetus for her boyfriend developing eBay. True or not, the PEZ you love has certainly come a long way since its start in 1927. In this new edition of the Collector's Guide to PEZ you gain thorough details of company history, updated pricing and more than 16 chapters devoted to PEZ. Look for information on many rare and extremely valuable dispensers, plus 1,000 fun and fantastic photos.

Celebrating PEZ (Collectibles)

Susan Kahn, Nina Chertoff

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Interesting Read 4 out of 5 stars.
2 of 6 people found this review helpful.

I say this is quite a interesting little book.
The PEZ pictures in this book was the reason I brought the book.
It is very colourful, good photographs and the layout is well designed.

Editorial Review:

"Want one?” That’s the anthem of the Pez world. No one can hold onto that little giraffe, Winnie the Pooh, or cowboy candy dispenser without tipping back the head and pushing the candy forward. So children of all ages who have ever popped a Pez will joyfully pore over this fascinating gem. It contains pictures of many of the imaginative, collectible, and valuable dispensers created over the past 50 years. More than 250 full-color photographs showcase the big cast of characters: They’re glowing with color and include animals, ghosts, witches, superheroes, clowns, and brides and grooms, as well as famous icons, such as Mickey Mouse and Tweety Bird. An introduction tells the fun, sweet story of the company, its candies, and its designs.

PEZ: Warman's Companion

Shawn Peterson

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*Most U.S. PEZ dispensers range in value from $75 to $400, with a few exceptions -- Mary Poppins ($1,000+) and Crazy Fruit Pineapple ($7,000)

PEZ pays tribute to popular icons like nothing else. These beloved candy dispensers, now available in more than 300 unique styles, are among the hottest pop culture collectibles of today. With older and rare dispensers commanding upwards of $1,000 at auctions, you can take true stock of your collection with this handy expert guide. History, 600+ color photos, collector tips, pricing, convention information and essential tips fill the pages of this soon-to-be PEZhead favorite.

Warman's Pez Field Guide (Warman's Field Guides)

Shawn Peterson

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Correction- 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

While I am not one to criticize any comment regarding my books, good or bad I do take isssue on the comment- "This does not have foreign pez in it" - much to the contrary. There are a large number of foreign Pez in this book. Everything that had been produced up to the publish date is included in this guide, domestic AND foreign release . This guide does not get into the mini Japanese dispensers, those are licensed by Pez for Bandai not an actual Pez produced item but a licensed item. There are LOTS of foreign Pez in this guide. -Shawn Peterson

Editorial Review:

PEZ has been a part of the American landscape for over 50 years, adding new designs as the popular icons of our time have changed. These beloved candy dispensers have become hot collectible items and Pezheads worldwide won't want to go without this portable pocket guide to the hobby!

Veteran collector Shawn Peterson, author of the Collector's Guide to PEZ, has compiled this reference, with hundreds of listings of the most collectible PEZ dispensers and rare variations, as well as the latest PEZ releases. A history of PEZ accompanies a vibrant illustrated glossary, with over 200 highly detailed, full-color photos.

Pez Collectibles (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Richard Geary

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

a new cover.......wow 3 out of 5 stars.
6 of 7 people found this review helpful.

This is the same as all the last. Prices have changed some but they really arent to acurate. If you have any other edition stick with it. The only difference here is a few "new" pics and a new cover...whoopie....This 4th edition could have been much better but falls way short. Only purchase this if you are brand spankn new to pez collecting or if you lost your older edition

Editorial Review:

PEZ made it OK to play with your food, and now those imaginative, colorful candy dispensers are sought after by collectors worldwide. After PEZ candy and dispensers were brought to the United States in 1952, more than 250 different types of character heads were made. Licensed cartoon characters, movie and TV personalities, and original designs are divided chronologically into five series, usually indicated by patent dates on the dispensers. In this newly revised and expanded edition, most of the variations of PEZ dispensers are shown in 281 color photographs, as well as the premiums and store displays that helped sell them. The captions identify each item and give the current estimated values.

Collecting Pez

David Welch

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

A must-have for anybody wanting to have a PEZ collection. 5 out of 5 stars.
11 of 13 people found this review helpful.

This book influenced my PEZ collecting greatly. At first, you think PEZ are little character toys that slide out candy. "Collecting PEZ" takes you behind the scenes. It gives you patent information, interviews with employees, a price guide, nice color photographs of nearly all of the different dispensers, and much, much more. It is a very big book and will answer all PEZ questions. I have even heard it called "The PEZ Bible." This is a must-have if you are a PEZ collector.

The definitive bible of PEZ Dispensers and PEZ history 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 12 people found this review helpful.

David Welch exhaustively investigates the history of PEZ in the US through interviews with former employees of PEZ and early distributors. Included are a price guide; a PEZ timeline; and hundreds of pictures of the dispensers, the people, and the places that are PEZ. In addition, Mr. Welch has assembled one of the largest `paper' collections of PEZ related ad sheets, displays, and premium offers found anywhere in the world and adds many prints from his personal collection giving the reader a true feel for the evolution of what has become one of the hottest collectables today.

More Pez for Collectors

Richard Geary

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Good companion to Geary's 1st book but not very detailed 4 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

This book includes mainly pictures and has more information regarding promotional materials, packaging, and accessories (t-shirts, etc.) than actual dispensers. Some information is slightly misleading but Pez afficianados will have little trouble enjoying what Geary has to offer here. Recommended only if you also have the first book Geary wrote ("Pez Collectables")

Great way to get to know Pez better. 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

You you want pictures and prices. This is your first book to buy. The book shows variations of diffferent Pez. The only problem the prices are old. The sale of Pez is exploding and the prices are going up and up, but this book will get you started.

Editorial Review:

The popularity of PEZ candy dispensers and collectibles has never been higher. With the sharp rise in people suffering from "PEZ-O-Mania," RIchard Geary's classic reference is now bigger and better with new discoveries and new PEZ products. Illustrated with hundreds of color photographs (including many new to this edition), this book will contribute more knowledge to the field and serve as interesting source for building a collection. A newly updated price guide is included.

A Pictorial Guide to Plastic Candy Dispensers: Featuring Pez

P. David Welch

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Pictorial Guide to Plastic Candy Dispensers Featuring PEZ 4 out of 5 stars.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

This Is a great book for pictures of dispensers that you have heard of, but never seen. Or if you need PEZZY pictures for any reason, this is the place to get them!

Pez Collectibles: With Price Guide (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Richard Geary

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Toy Collector and Price Guide Magazine #3 (GI Joe the Golden Age, Volume 4)

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Editorial Review:

Toy Collector and Price Guide magazine. Volume 3, issue #3. June 1993. Includes the golden age of GI Joe, 100 years of trading cards, attack of the repro robots, Pez, toys and prices, photos, articles and much, much more!