Zep
Zep is our mascot, as mentioned on our History page. If you donate or help with the Gathering, you may find a Friends of Zep dispenser heading your way!
Zep Fast Facts:
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First appearance: 2017
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Named: 2018
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Name: Zep which is Pez spelled backwards!
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Maryland Blue Crab
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Which is the official Maryland state crustacean​
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Pez candy makes up its body - perhaps the Blue Raspberry Sourz flavor?​
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Zep Iterations
 Zep Classic 2017-18 |  2019 Fedora Zep representing Fozzie Bear |  Zep in a mask for 2020 |
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 2021 Kermit Zep |  2022 Rainbow Dash Zep |  2023 Zep with Pinkie Pie eyes |
 2024 Zep with Fluttershy eyes - very close to Pinkie Pie! |  2025 Zep with Twilight Sparkle eyes |
Fan art and Prototypes
We have been so lucky that folks have embraced Zep!​​
 Acrylic Zep prototype by Dru Lepper |  3D Printed Pez head by Tom Schlafer |  Paper art by Debbie Thomas |
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 Ceramic prototype head that sits on a regular |
Zep Miniature Prototype By Alma
Scott (the first Maryland Gathering Host) was hoping to have these made for the 4th Maryland Pez Gathering. He reached out to Alma from the Netherlands used to create miniature pez dispensers, and she did such a great job!
Unfortunately ZEP was so difficult to make that Alma is unable to “mass produce” them for the Gathering. So this is a ONE OF A KIND creation. Thanks to Alma for trying and subsequently donating this beautiful miniature dispenser to Scott.
 Mini Zep inside a custom box |  Top view |  Left side of box |
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 |  For scale |  Zep before going in the box! |