The 1999 Disney Kermit the Frog PEZ Dispenser Remake Is the Muppets Classic Every Character Collector Still Needs to Find

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There are some PEZ dispensers that feel like they belong in a museum display case as much as on a collector shelf, and the 1999 Disney Kermit the Frog PEZ Dispenser is absolutely one of them. This is a piece for anyone who grew up watching a certain famous green frog host The Muppet Show, and it holds up beautifully as both a display piece and a piece of candy dispenser history.

The Dispenser at a Glance

This is the official Disney Kermit the Frog PEZ Dispenser, introduced in 1999 as a remake of the beloved original 1991 Muppet Show release. Licensed under Disney and featuring Jim Henson's iconic Kermit the Frog, this is a retired dispenser that is no longer in active production. If you want one today, you are hunting the secondary market - and that search is absolutely worth the effort.

The sculpt captures Kermit's most recognizable features with real charm. His wide, cheerful mouth turns up at the corners just the way it always has, and the rounded, expressive eyes sit exactly where they should. The soft green of the head molding is clean and consistent, matching the character's animated warmth. The collar detail where the head meets the stem is smooth and well-finished, giving the dispenser a tidy, display-ready look from every angle.

This Kermit release arrived as part of a wave of late-1990s Muppets PEZ remakes, which also included a 1999 Miss Piggy remake. Together, these two form a natural pairing for any collector building out a dedicated Muppets corner. If you already have the 1991 originals - or the classic set that included Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and Gonzo - the 1999 Kermit remake adds a meaningful chapter to that storyline. The original 1991 set of four characters was one of the most beloved Muppets releases in PEZ history, and the 1999 remakes kept that affection going strong as the decade turned.

What Makes This One Stand Out

The standout design detail here is just how faithful the sculpt is to the original character. Kermit is a notoriously tricky character to render at small scale - those eyes and that mouth have to hit a very specific feeling or the whole thing falls flat. This release gets it right. There is a lightness and friendliness to the face that makes it genuinely pleasing to look at, not just as a novelty item but as a character representation that holds its own on a display shelf.

Kermit has always been one of those PEZ sculpts that reminds me why character accuracy matters so much in this hobby. When the face reads right, the whole dispenser just feels like the character. You see this one and there is no mistaking it - that is Kermit, full stop. A display without at least one Muppets PEZ always feels like it is missing something with heart.

A Note on the 1999 Remake Context

The 1999 release is specifically catalogued as a remake, distinguishing it from the 1991 original. For collectors who track variants and release windows, this matters. The 1999 version offers a slightly updated production run compared to its predecessor, and the two versions are worth knowing apart if you are building a comprehensive Muppets PEZ timeline. The fact that a companion 1999 Miss Piggy remake was released alongside this one makes the two a natural set to pursue together - and finding them both in good condition is a rewarding hunt.

Collector Notes

Brand: PEZ, licensed under Disney
Character: Kermit the Frog - Muppets franchise
Year Introduced: 1999 (official Remake release)
Status: Retired - no longer in active production
Companion piece: 1999 Disney Miss Piggy Remake makes a natural pairing for Muppets displays
Display value: High - instantly recognizable character with broad appeal to Disney fans, Muppets fans, and general PEZ collectors alike
Ideal for: Muppets-focused displays, late-1990s PEZ collections, Disney character shelves, and collectors who prize character accuracy in their pieces

Display Ideas

If you are building a Muppets PEZ shelf, pairing this 1999 Kermit with the 1999 Miss Piggy remake and the 1991 four-character original set creates a wonderful visual story of how the Muppets line evolved through the 1990s. Group them by release year for a timeline display, or arrange them by character family for a more theatrical look. Kermit works just as well anchoring a broader Disney character display alongside other beloved late-90s releases - there is a warm, nostalgic energy to this era of PEZ that photographs beautifully on a shelf.

I picked this one up a while back and it has earned a permanent spot in my Muppets section. I have it marked as part of my collection in the Collectiblz app, which makes it easy to track alongside the other Muppets pieces I have gathered over the years. If you collect candy dispensers of any kind, Collectiblz is a genuinely useful tool for keeping your have list and want list organized - I use it all the time.

The 1999 Disney Kermit the Frog PEZ Dispenser is a retired gem with real display personality, and it is one of those pieces that rewards the search. Happy hunting. 🍬 Callie