ORANGE, CT – PEZ Candy, Inc., under a licensing relationship with Hasbro, today announced the June 1st release of an all-new PEZ Connectibles line featuring My Little Pony and Transformers: Robots in Disguise. This new line of product allows fans to take the iconic PEZ dispenser to the next level with fun connectible pieces. Designed to ignite creativity, fans can turn their dispensers into an interactive toy or display proudly as part of their collection.
The My Little Pony line will feature Rainbow Dash and Twilight Sparkle each with connectible wings, tail and a bonus sticker sheet complete with cutie marks. The Transformers: Robots in Disguise line will feature Bumblebee and Optimus Prime each with five iconic Transformers connectible pieces. Both offerings will include three rolls of PEZ candy and will begin shipping to retailers June 1, 2017.
The My Little Pony brand has been enchanting fans of all ages worldwide for more than 30 years with its socially relevant messages of acceptance and friendship. What started in 1983 as a toy line of colorful ponies with unique symbols, called "cutie marks," has since exploded into international, multi-media, pop culture phenomena that grossed over $1 billion in retail sales in 2014. The entertainment continues to engage and inspire kids and families in over 180 countries across the globe. MY LITTLE PONY: THE MOVIE is an upcoming animated musical fantasy film premiering October 6, 2017 featuring new adventures for the characters fans know and love. The current running TV series MY LITTLE PONY: FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC is in its seventh season and has quickly grown to be #1 show among kids 2-11 on the Discovery Family Channel!
In Transformers: Robots in Disguise, a Cybertronian prison ship has crashed on Earth, unleashing its Decepticon inmates on Crown City. Bumblebee must learn to fill the shoes of Optimus Prime as team leader in order to recapture the destructive bots before they terrorize the city. His new recruits, the stern Strongarm, rebellious Sideswipe, and bombastic Grimlock, need to function as a well-oiled machine if they are to succeed. Transformers: Robots in Disguise airs on Cartoon Network. Transformers: The Last Knight is slated to premiere in theaters June 23, 2017.
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About PEZ Candy, Inc.:
Based in Orange, CT, PEZ has been inspiring and innovating since 1927, PEZ Candy, Inc. is the pioneer of "interactive candy" that is both enjoyable to eat and fun to play with. PEZ dispensers are a hot collectable for adults and children alike and have been a staple of American pop culture for over 60 years. To learn more, visit http://www.pez.com.