Earlier this year, Funko and KFC released a limited-edition Colonel Sanders Pop! Funko figurine that sold out in record time and now the pair is back at it again with an all-new Colonel Sanders Pop! PEZ dispenser. The design of the product pays tribute to the fact that a promotional Colonel Sanders candy dispenser prototype was created in the 90s but there are only two that are known to be in existence. Now, this all-new keepsake gives KFC fans a fun way to start or expand their figurine collection with a cultural icon.
The Pop! PEZ Colonel Sanders is launching just in time for Halloween and the holiday season, making the candy-dispensing toy a perfect addition to trick-or-treat bags and holiday stockings.
Mascot Candy Dispensers
The Colonel Sanders Pop! PEZ Dispenser Revives a 90s Creation
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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