Advertising Candy Dispenser Appraisal

M&M's 'Rebel Without a Clue' Hot Rod Candy Dispenser

This is a collectible M&M's 'Rebel Without a Clue' candy dispenser, featuring a vibrant yellow hot rod/roadster design with red and orange flame decals on the sides. The vehicle is populated by two iconic M&M's characters: 'Red' is positioned in the driver's seat giving a thumbs-up, and 'Green' is leaning over the backseat wearing red-rimmed sunglasses. The dispenser is constructed primarily of molded plastic with metallic gold-finished plastic engine components including a large intake and exhaust headers. The wheels feature white-wall tires with gold-chrome rims. The item remains in its original red cardboard window-display box, which prominently features the 'Rebel Without a Clue' logo with silver wings. This piece likely dates from the early 2000s, reflecting the popular M&M's character-based marketing era. The condition appears to be 'new in box' (NIB), with the plastic window showing minor surface scuffs but no major punctures, and the outer cardboard displaying slight edge wear. The dispenser functions by pressing down on one of the characters or a specific mechanism to release candy into the back of the car. The box indicates a net weight of 5.30 oz (150.3g), suggesting it was originally sold with candy included. The craftsmanship is typical of high-volume commercial licensed merchandise, utilizing bright colors and high-gloss finishes to appeal to collectors.