Abstract: A bag pack or stack dispenser system incorporating its shipping container (C) to dispense the bags using a frictional, template system (17A & 17B) to present the bag (8) in an open disposition when it is dispensed in a longitudinal direction (25). A unique thermoplastic bag is used, as part of a convenient and reliable system maintaining the alignment of the bags and previewing for greater ease in dispensing the bags on an individual basis. The template system incorporates a frictional contact surface for encouraging a bag, when being dispensed, to come out in an open disposition. The template may be made of a polystyrene bock, cardboard, etc., either independent of or emanating item container itself. The container has a removable, perforated, dispenser door (16), configured to provide convenient access to the bags (8), while encouraging communication of the bag being dispensed with the template for opening the bag during the dispensing operation. An alternative embodiment (FIG.