# Mascot Candy Dispensers The Colonel Sanders Pop! PEZ Dispenser Revives a 90s Creation By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-10-23 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pez-candy-dispenser References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kfc-dispenses-sweet-treat-with-new-limited-edition-colonel-sanders-pop-pez-alongside-funko-300943876.html) & [us.pez](https://us.pez.com/) Earlier this year, [Funko](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-mascot) and [KFC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-china-1) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pez-products) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pop Culture-inspired Candy Dispensers:** Creating new candy dispensers of other pop culture icons would capitalize on the growing trend of nostalgic and collectible paraphernalia among younger generations. - **Limited-edition Memorabilia Merchandise:** Using the idea of limited-edition and rare merchandise would serve as a disruptive innovation opportunity to create buzz and demand around the marketed product. - **Holiday-themed Candy Dispensers:** Targeting specific holidays such as Christmas or Easter would allow for further expansion into the seasonal candy market and offer unique, festive takes on the product. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Expanding the production of branded candy items could open up new revenue streams and brand loyalty among customers. - **Collectibles and Memorabilia:** Collaborating with different companies to produce limited-edition, rare merchandise of iconic pop culture figures presents a profitable opportunity for merchandise hobbyists and enthusiasts. - **Toys and Games:** Creating and marketing pop culture-themed dispensers could increase sales in toy and games industries based on the rise of youth pop culture interests and nostalgia among young adults. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blind Box QSR Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-sanders-collection.md) - [QSR-Backed Collectible Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-china-1.md) - [Restaurant Mascot-Themed Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-mascot.md) - [Collectible Cartoon Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pez-products.md) - [Collaborative Cookie-Themed Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-funko-pop.md) - [Movie-Themed Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-sweets.md) - [Fried Chicken-Flavored Jellybeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colonels-favorite-jellybeans.md) - [Fried Chicken Fan Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildabear-and-kfc.md) - [Drumstick-Shaped Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-x-fresquito.md)