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Which came first: King Kong or Pez?

Pez came first, in 1927 (first sold). King Kong followed 6 years later, in 1933 (released).

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  1. Second1933

    King Kong

    film · released

    The giant ape in King Kong, from 1933, was mostly animated models just 14 to 18 inches (36 to 46 cm) tall.

    Checked against Wikipedia and Wikidata

  2. First1927

    Pez

    food · first sold

    Pez began in Austria in 1927 as peppermint sweets for adults; its name comes from Pfefferminz.

    Checked against Wikipedia and Wikidata

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Years from Wikidata, each checked against the item’s English Wikipedia article on 2026-10-18. A year stands for what its label says: a founding, a first patent, a premiere.