World’s Fair Astronaut B PEZ Dispenser – $32K
PEZ candy originated in Vienna, Austria in 1927 and when it grew popular, Oscar Uxa created a dispenser in the 1950s. At the time, however, his invention didn’t gain traction until cartoon character heads were added as the cap or cover. Because of how popular they had become, they were included in TIME’s All-time 100 Greatest Toys.
The trend never truly died down. In the era of TikToks and Instagram, many have grown fascinated with the PEZ dispensers and how they could be reloaded. Although they are common these days, the rare 1982 World’s Fair Astronaut B dispenser was sold for $32K at an auction.
