Yellow Character Edition Appraisal

M&M's La-Z-Boy Candy Dispenser (Yellow Character Edition)

This is a vintage M&M's brand candy dispenser featuring the 'Yellow' character seated in a red La-Z-Boy style recliner armchair. The item is constructed predominantly from molded plastic with a glossy finish on the character and a matte texture on the chair base. The character is depicted in a reclining pose with white-gloved hands, one resting on the chair arm and the other near its face, conveying a relaxed expression. This specific model operates by pulling down the character's arm to dispense candy, which typically falls into the seat cushions as humorously noted on the packaging text: 'Whoops, I think I dropped some candy in the cushions!' The dispenser is housed in its original window-style cardboard packaging, featuring a dark blue and yellow color scheme with prominent 'M&M's' and 'LA-Z-BOY' branding. The box indicates a net weight of 5.60 oz of candy was originally included. Condition-wise, the item remains in its original packaging (NIB - New In Box), although the outer cardboard shows shelf wear, including minor corner blunting, small creases, and light edge scuffing. The clear plastic window appears mostly intact but may have light surface scratches common for its age. The item likely dates from the early 2000s, a period of heavy cross-promotional merchandise for Mars, Inc. The craftsmanship is typical of mass-produced novelty collectibles of the era, focusing on character accuracy and mechanical simplicity.