The Exclusive Crystal Ball Has Arrived!
There’s no doubt that the annual PEZ Advent Calendar from PEZ International has become one of the biggest highlights of the year for collectors.
Year after year, it has introduced exclusive dispensers that have earned a special place in our collections.
Just two days ago, we revealed that this year’s Advent Calendar would include an exclusive Crystal PEZ dispenser. Now, the very first official images have arrived, and we’re excited to finally share them with you!
A New Crystal Ball for Christmas
Let’s address the biggest talking point right away.
While many collectors were thrilled to hear about a new Crystal dispenser, the excitement may be slightly tempered for some, as PEZ has chosen to use the Ball mold. With so many iconic Christmas-themed characters available, the Ball mold probably wouldn’t have been our first choice either.
That said, PEZ surely had its reasons, and at the end of the day, it’s still a brand-new, limited-edition dispenser to add to our collections—and that’s always something worth celebrating.
Looking back at the 2023 Advent Calendar, which included the standard PEZ Elf, we can certainly appreciate that this year’s exclusive feels much more special.
The new Crystal Ball dispenser features an adorable snowman carrying a Christmas tree, while the gold stem is decorated with elegant white snowflakes, continuing the festive style introduced last year.
A Beautiful Gingerbread Village
The Advent Calendar itself is just as impressive.
PEZ has created a charming gingerbread village for this year’s cover artwork, making it one of the most beautiful calendar designs we’ve seen.
It does leave us wondering, though… why wasn’t a matching Gingerbread dispenser included? That’s probably a question only PEZ can answer.
Coming This Fall
Overall, we’re genuinely looking forward to this year’s Advent Calendar. After all, enjoying 24 days of PEZ surprises leading up to Christmas is reason enough to pick one up.
Beyond the exclusive dispenser, the calendar itself will make a beautiful display piece. Sitting alongside previous editions, it’s sure to become another eye-catching centerpiece in any PEZ collection.
The new PEZ Advent Calendar is expected to arrive in September or October through European retailers and the PEZ International online shop.
To help you prepare, we’ve already updated our Advent Calendar and Christmas PEZ pictorials! Whether you’re planning your collection, identifying variations, or simply keeping track of your finds, they’re the perfect collector’s reference.
Happy Collecting!
July 8, 2026
