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For those of you waiting as long as we have been, the time is finally here! You can now order the PEZ The Lord of the Rings gift set online at PEZ’s official website. Each set is labeled with a gold sticker featuring its exclusive number in the production series.

The Lord of the Rings collector’s set includes eight dispensers, each depicting key characters from the trilogy, and two six packs of candy.  The characters include Bilbo, Frodo, Samwise, Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and Gollum.  Those characters who are Hobbits are featured on mini dispensers.  An additional, exclusive set featuring the Eye of Sauron was also developed. (Details on that one to come!) Both sets will retail for approximately $24.99.

“Collectible gift sets have been a growing part of our business. We expect Lord of the Rings to be among the best selling in our history”, stated Joe Vittoria – CEO of PEZ Candy, Inc. “We are considering a second set focusing on key characters from The Hobbit for launch next fall.”

Our very own Quickbeam has a copy of the set and will be sharing his thoughts on this exciting new product in the next few days. In the meantime, snag yours today!!  [Order Today]

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