In 1988, the Food Fighters line of action figures has the good guys (the “Kitchen Commandos”) fight the bad guys (“Refrigerator Rejects” which includes Chip-The-Ripper) for control of your refrigerator.
Sam Bowie
In 1984, Portland drafted Sam Bowie ahead of Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley. Portland management was told by Bob Knight, who had just coached Jordan on the Olympic team, that they should draft Jordan no matter what. They went with their gut, though, and ended up drafting one of the biggest busts in NBA history.
Brien Taylor
In 1991, the New York Yankees selected Brien with the first overall selection in the draft, but he never played a game in the majors. He threw a punch that didn’t connect, which ripped his left arm right out of the socket, dislocating his shoulder and tearing both his labrum and capsule.
Bic Pantyhose
In 1976, Bic decided to introduce disposable pantyhose as they were successful with other disposable products, such as pens and lighters.
Army Ants
In 1987 Hasbro believed they had struck gold by modernizing the “green plastic army men” concept.
Todd
1973 discontinued doll who was the younger brother of Barbie
Fast 111’s
Released in 1980 and discontinued in 1983, Kenner wasn’t able to compete with the popularity of Hot Wheels. Each car had a “one of a kind license plate” and a “certificate of ownership” for the owner to fill out to add to the personal ownership concept.
One Laptop Per Child
Introduced in 2005 at a cost of $100 when it’s competitors cost $1000 or more. Cutting so many corners the laptop barely worked and had less memory and storage than a budget smartphone.
Christie
Christie was Barbie’s first African American friend in 1968. She was discontinued when Barbie got Nikki as her new African American friend in 1996 despite both dolls having the same face.
Baby Brother
Anatomically correct baby boy doll from 1975.