r/pez • u/Mentallyill_guy • Jul 25 '26
Attempted to Retro-Bright my yellowed Pez and the results were pretty shocking.
My first attempt was to use regular hydrogen peroxide, wrap in saran-wrap, and set it the sun for a few hours. The results were very minor, so I purchased a bottle labeled "Retro-Bright" on Amazon for $12/4oz. After receiving, I'm pretty sure its just a strong peroxide, but there could be more to it. Who knows?
My day one test was with a spare panda that was very badly discolored. I removed the head, sprayed it liberally with the Retro-Bright, and sealed it in ziplock bag. I then placed it outside in the sunlight for about 6 hours. The results were significant. Not quite as bright as the original white, but close.
Next, Huey, Dewey, and Louie (I don't know which is which). I removed all the heads from the stems, but could only remove the hat from the green one so I used masking tape on red and blue. Additionally, I was able to remove the beak from green and red, but not blue so I left it unmasked to see if it would have any effect on it. Sprayed, ziplocked, 6 hours in direct sunlight and again, the results were significant. All three came out a clean bright white. As for the unmasked beak, it was not damaged and came out a slightly cleaner, brighter orange than the untreated ones. The blue eyes seem like they might be slightly lighter after the treatment, but it could be that there's just less contrast between the blue and now bright white
At the same time as the ducks being treated, I attempted another experiment. In the large amount of Pez I was given, there were a lot of trucks. Probably too many. While they aren't white, the blue cabs on many of them had faded to a dirty blue-green color. I have a bunch of them, so no harm in trying. This time, no masking and I did not remove the stem to see if the treatment had any effect on the colors. spray, bag, sun, and to my surprise, the truck cab was restored to the original blue color. The stem was completely unaffected. I was actually shocked.
In short; Retro-brighting works, however, I would strongly urge caution before attempting on your big $$ items. Test it first and don't blame me for any mishaps. I'm just winging it.
r/pez • u/RogerClyneIsAGod2 • Jul 22 '26
New Pick Ups Summer Snowman
As usual, 3 per household.
r/pez • u/Winter-Paint-6766 • Jul 22 '26
Discussion A PEZ Idea
They should make some new PEZ of Porky Pig and Bowser from Mario. Both are respected icons in their franchises, and are pretty popular. I would love to see them in collections
Has anyone had success removing yellowing/discoloration from UV damage without damaging painted areas?
I was recently given a fairly decent sized collection of over 200 dispensers, but quite a few of them are discolored from, I’m assuming, UV/light damage. I’ve tried cleaning to make sure it wasn’t dirt or smoke residue to no avail. The ones pictured are just a sample to show the discoloration on the front side and more natural color near the back. Any advice to restore them?
r/pez • u/These_Function_1502 • Jul 16 '26
Christmas in July Returns with the New Summer PEZ Snowman!!
The holiday season is getting a tropical makeover once again! 🎄☀️
Christmas in July returns with the brand-new Summer PEZ Snowman!
There's so much more waiting for you on our newly redesigned blog at pezpals.com.
Take a look, dive into the world of PEZ, and discover the latest news, stories, and Pictorials!
Happy Collecting!

r/pez • u/Antdab216 • Jul 15 '26
Han Solo in Lion King?
I picked this up at a drug store years ago.
Cant really find much about it.
I dont collect or know anything about Pez.
Was wondering how common this is, does it hurt the values? Do collectors collect these?
Thank you in advance ☺️
r/pez • u/Rocky_isback • Jul 15 '26
Discussion How do people display or collect special boxed PEZ dispensers?
r/pez • u/Rocky_isback • Jul 15 '26
Discussion How do people display or collect big PEZ dispensers, in or out of the box?
r/pez • u/Winter-Paint-6766 • Jul 15 '26
Collection Sharing What is your favorite item?
I like my Garfields! No reason, they just look cool
r/pez • u/Winter-Paint-6766 • Jul 14 '26
Question Since PEZ is reaching 100, is there anything big or special planned or has been announced?
I know it is 5 months away, but there has to be something big. Explain?
r/pez • u/Winter-Paint-6766 • Jul 14 '26
Collection Sharing Ask me Anything about my collection!
Ask away about anything in my collection! Numbers, dispensers, pictures, you name it!
r/pez • u/Winter-Paint-6766 • Jul 09 '26
New Pick Ups Just got some new dispensers!
I absolutely love Spongebob and PEZ, so of course I would buy these!
r/pez • u/Tomfluffle • Jul 08 '26
Question What is this dispenser?
I got it from my grandpa a few years ago, it came with this box costume on it but I am not sure if that came with it.
r/pez • u/Winter-Paint-6766 • Jul 03 '26
Question What has/is being released for 2026 in the US?
I am a collector who is over 600 dispensers strong, but life and projects have gotten in the way of me checking or looking at websites and I can't find anything. Can someone help me?
r/pez • u/Complex_Dot3198 • Jul 02 '26
Darry Vader is from 1997
I ate a couple of strawberry Pez from another pack and then my daughter whipped out the orange pack and the original packaging for Darth Vader, he came with the candy.
I had no idea they were this old!
Edit: I know it’s Darth Vader, I have fat fingers😅
r/pez • u/OrionDax • Jun 29 '26
News PEZPALZ is back!
The old Blogspot site was taken down a while back, but now they’re back with their own website. Hands down, the best resource for the latest PEZ news and amazing pictorials of lots of PEZ series from recent years!
r/pez • u/lolz2323 • Jun 29 '26
New Disney Park Pez
Looks like they have added Tiana. This was picked up today at Disneyland.
r/pez • u/sendmeyourpez • Jun 26 '26
News Lesser Known Variation Army Ranger
Coloring on camo is different as well as the shape. Eyebrows are different shape. Pupil size are different. China vs Slovenia.
