New Jersey Resident Amasses Impressive Collection of 5,548 PEZ Dispensers

Brian Trauman's collection of 5,548 PEZ dispensers earned him a Guinness World Records title. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records

Brian Trauman’s remarkable collection of 5,548 PEZ dispensers has placed him in the prestigious Guinness World Records. This incredible achievement showcases Trauman’s passion and dedication to the PEZ collecting community. The captivating photograph above, graciously provided by Guinness World Records, highlights the vastness of Trauman’s collection.

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Aug. 18 (UPI) — A New Jersey man’s obsession with PEZ has led to an extraordinary achievement. With an illustrious collection of 5,548 dispensers, he now holds the Guinness World Record for the largest assortment of candy dispensers.

Brian Trauman recounted to Guinness World Records that his journey with PEZ began in 1999 when he stumbled upon a bag of dispensers from his childhood at his mother’s house. Little did Trauman know, this discovery would initiate a lifelong pursuit of expanding his collection.

“I had a bag of about 100 in my closet at my mom’s place, and my mom decided it was time for her to reclaim that space,” Trauman recalled. “I had to make a choice: discard them or keep them. So, I chose to keep them, with the intention of acquiring the rest. Little did I anticipate the extent of this endeavor!”

Trauman divulged that his collecting journey began with procuring more affordable dispensers through online platforms such as eBay. Over time, he progressed to acquiring rarer and more valuable items. Additionally, Trauman gratefully acknowledged the contributions of friends and family, as they gifted him various PEZ dispensers throughout his pursuit.

“My sister gave me a Yoda PEZ to support me during my bar exam preparation,” he revealed. “There were many other thoughtful gifts along the way.”

In his North Caldwell residence, Trauman houses numerous dispensers, some of which have been appraised at values exceeding $10,000. Among his prized possessions are PEZ dispensers featuring the likenesses of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

“These dispensers are incredibly rare, as only a few were ever produced. PEZ auctioned them off to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation,” Trauman explained. “By winning the auction and generously donating to the charity, I was fortunate to secure these exclusive dispensers.”

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