M&M's Roller Coaster Dispenser "Wild Thing"
Mars, Inc. • M&M's Collectibles
Toy Category
Candy Dispenser
Year Released
2002
Condition
Near Mint (NM); Item appears to be unused and remains secured within its internal packaging. No visible paint scuffs or sun-fading.
Estimated Market Value
$25.00 - $45.00 USD
Description
A mechanical candy dispenser featuring the Red and Green M&M characters riding in a blue roller coaster car labeled 'Wild Thing'. The red character appears frightened with its hands on its face, while the green character is behind it. When the lever is pushed, M&M candies are dispensed. The unit features a yellow safety rail and M&M logo graphics on the front of the coaster car.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$25.00 - $45.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$20.00 - $35.00 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
2nd Edition Official M&M's Collectible; Bilingual English/French packaging (Canadian market release); Manufactured in China
Model Number
UPC: 053074032585
Toy Type
Die-cast and plastic mechanical dispenser
Toy Condition
Near Mint (NM); Item appears to be unused and remains secured within its internal packaging. No visible paint scuffs or sun-fading.
Packaging Condition
Very Good (VG); The box shows some shelf wear, minor corner blunting, and slight creasing on the top flap. The clear plastic window is intact but shows light surface scratching. Includes '2nd Edition' sticker on the top left.
Rarity & Significance
Common to Moderate collectibility; Part of a widely produced series of M&M's character dispensers from the early 2000s. Significant for fans of M&M's brand 'spokescandies' and Americana kitchen collectibles.
Special Features
Mechanical dispensing action; themed 'Wild Thing' roller coaster graphics; original 150g candy capacity (candy likely expired if still present).
Notable Variations
This is the 2nd Edition version identified by the yellow/red corner sticker; the 1st Edition version (2001) featured a slightly different box layout and no 2nd Edition designation.