In 2010, discontinued this Barbie doll capable of recording video sparking fear among the police, parents, and the FBI.
Pac-12 Conference
Fell apart in 2023 after refusing to partner with ESPN or Fox and instead build isn’t own TV network, which generated much less money for schools than other conferences.
Johnny Manziel
In 2016, several off-field issues, including substance abuse problems, derailed his career.
Tower Records
In 2006, failed to identify the impending digital music revolution.
Clacker Balls
Invented in 1960, the fairly heavy and fast-moving balls would occasionally shatter & injure children upon striking each other.
Poke-A-Bone
In 1971, challenged players to “swing it up and poke the bone;” bones are labeled with a specific part of the body: knee, arm, leg, shoulder, neck, head, foot, ankle, back, and hip.
April O’Neil
In 2012, “Ravishing Reporter” action figure had a detachable skirt in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Oakley Thump
In 2004, Oakley created MP3-player sunglasses that people didn’t want to wear indoors.
Butcher Playset
In 2012, the trouble started when Jeffrey asked if we could disembowl a hog.
Seattle Pilots
In 1969, unable to finance a new stadium, they were purchased for $10.8M and became the Milwaukee Brewers.