The 2015 DreamWorks Skipper PEZ Dispenser Is the Penguins of Madagascar Must-Have Every Character Collector Needs
Welcome to the candy counter, fellow collectors! If you have a soft spot for DreamWorks characters on a PEZ stem, today is going to be a very good day.
Meet the Skipper PEZ Dispenser
The DreamWorks Skipper PEZ dispenser, introduced in 2015, is the official candy dispenser release tied to the animated hit Penguins of Madagascar. Skipper - the sharp-eyed, no-nonsense commander of the penguin squad - gets his own PEZ treatment here, and it is a satisfying one for any fan of the DreamWorks animated universe. The dispenser is now officially retired from the PEZ lineup, which adds a layer of hunt-worthy appeal for collectors tracking down the full character set.
The Character Sculpt Up Close
Skipper's sculpt captures the character's signature look with notable accuracy. The head mold features his flat penguin profile - black cap, white face, those determined eyes, and a slightly stern expression that is unmistakably on-brand for the character. The paint applications are clean and precise, with the black and white contrast of his penguin coloring rendered crisply against the standard PEZ dispenser stem. It is a compact sculpt, but the character read is immediate. If you know Skipper, you will recognize this dispenser the moment you pick it up.
One design detail worth calling out is the subtle expressiveness in the face mold. Skipper does not look generic - there is a squared-jaw, focused-brow quality to the sculpt that pulls directly from the animated character model with real intention. That kind of character fidelity is what separates the memorable PEZ releases from the ones that fade into the background on a shelf.
The best character PEZ dispensers do not just look like the character - they feel like the character. Skipper's sculpt has that focused, ready-for-action energy that made him the fan favorite of the penguin crew, and it carries over perfectly to the dispenser form.
The Full Penguins of Madagascar PEZ Lineup
Skipper is best understood as part of the broader DreamWorks Penguins of Madagascar PEZ lineup. The four penguins at the core of the franchise - Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private - each received a PEZ dispenser in the DreamWorks character wave. Collecting all four together makes for a display that genuinely captures the spirit of the animated series, with each penguin's distinct personality reflected in their respective sculpts. Skipper leads the shelf just as naturally as he leads the squad.
The 2015 release of Skipper specifically connects to the Penguins of Madagascar theatrical release and the expanded DreamWorks PEZ wave from that era. It is distinct from the earlier Skipper dispenser released in 2009 alongside the Madagascar Escape 2 Africa lineup. For collectors keeping a careful inventory, these are two separate dispensers - the sculpts and release contexts differ, and both are worth noting in any thorough DreamWorks PEZ collection. The 2015 version is the one that completes the penguin quartet.
Collector Notes
- Brand and Franchise: DreamWorks - Penguins of Madagascar
- Year Introduced: 2015
- Status: Retired - no longer available directly from PEZ
- Set Context: Part of the Penguins of Madagascar PEZ lineup; best displayed as a complete set of four penguins (Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, Private)
- Distinct From: The 2009 Skipper dispenser tied to Madagascar Escape 2 Africa - both are separate releases worth tracking individually
- Display Value: Strong as a complete set; pairs well with other DreamWorks PEZ dispensers for a franchise-themed display shelf
- Ideal For: DreamWorks fans, animated movie collectors, PEZ character set completionists, and Penguins of Madagascar enthusiasts
Display Ideas for the Penguin Crew
If you are building a DreamWorks corner on your display shelf, the four Penguins of Madagascar dispensers make a natural focal point. Line them up in a row - Skipper front and center, naturally - and they hold together as a tight, cohesive group. You can also expand the display by adding the earlier Madagascar character dispensers like Alex, Gloria, Marty, and Melman to tell a broader DreamWorks animated story across your shelf. The character variety in the DreamWorks PEZ lineup is genuinely impressive when you see it all together.
This one is firmly on my need list - the 2015 Skipper checks every box for me as a set-completion piece, and the retired status makes the hunt that much more worthwhile. I have him saved on my need list in the Collectiblz app, which has been a great way to keep my want list organized and easy to reference. If you are managing a growing PEZ collection, I would highly recommend giving the Collectiblz app a look.
Happy hunting, and may Skipper report for display duty on your shelf very soon. 🍬 Callie