Get Dispensed the Pez Podcast Episode 48 - The PEZ Pullback: What Australian Collectors Need to Know with Steve Natsis from Universal Candy

When a PEZ dispenser disappears from the supermarket shelf, it’s easy to shrug it off. But when it vanishes from two major supermarket in the country… that’s a plot twist.  In this special episode of Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast, Greg dives into the surprising decision by Coles and Woolworths to stop stocking PEZ — a move that’s left collectors, families, and candy lovers across Australia asking one big question: what now?  Joining the conversation is Steve Natsis from Universal Candy, the official PEZ distributor in Australia, who lifts the lid on what really happened behind the scenes. From shelf economics and retail realities to freight challenges and rising costs, this episode explores the business decisions that pushed PEZ out of the weekly shop.  But this isn’t a farewell episode — far from it.  You’ll also hear where PEZ is still thriving, how collectors can support its future in Australia, and why the global PEZ community might play a bigger role than ever before. There’s even a sweet (and slightly mysterious) update on the missing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set… yes, we’re looking at you, Donatello 🐢  This episode is part reality check, part rally cry — and a reminder that while PEZ may be off the shelves, it’s far from gone.  So whether you’re a lifelong collector or someone who just loved tossing a dispenser into the trolley… this one’s for you.  Because PEZ isn’t just candy. It’s community. And this community isn’t going anywhere. 🍬