Launched in 2004, the Motorola Razr introduced an ultra-think, metallic clamshell shape that turned a basic communication gadget into a major fashion statement. However, Motorola optimized for design instead of functionality while the market shifte ...
Launched in 1996, the Motorola StarTAC was a clamshell-style mobile phone that weighed 3.1 ounces, the smallest and lightest cell phone up to that point. However, the StarTAC quickly became technology dated as consumers wanted better texting, impro ...
Launched in 1995, Dragon Flyz toys featured characters attached to mechanical wing packs that could launch and spin high into the air like a helicopter. Each figure attached to a hand-held, dragon-shaped launcher. Many children became frustrated whe ...
Released in 1985 and discontinued in 1987, Garbage Pail Kids trading cards mocked the wholesome Cabbage Patch Kids dolls by featuring crude humor, comic deformaties, and pun-based names. Because of the gross humor and shock value, many elementary sc ...
Launched in 1990 by Eastman Kodak Company and discontinued only a few years later, Cinema Digital Sound was the first all-digital sound system used for 35 mm theatrical film. Common problems included losing audio in the middle of a film as well as f ...
Released in 1999, paralympic champion Becky was a friend of Barbie. The doll was short-lived primarily because the wheelchair did not fit through the doors or elevators of the classic Barbie Dreamhouse. Redesigning the entire Barbie ecosystem (hou ...
Released in 2006, the PlayStation Chainsaw Controller featured a built-in sound effect triggered by pulling the ripcord, and a unique, hand-painted blood splatter pattern on every controller. However, the device had an awkward button layout and erg ...
Schlitz was one of America's top-selling beers. After a brewery strike and pressure to expand nationally, management focused heavily on increasing output and reducing costs. This led to using cheaper ingredients and stabilizers while shortened aging ...
Warrior Custom Golf was a direct-to-consumer golf equipment company best known for aggressive TV infomercials and "free club" promotions in the 2000s and 2010s. Warrior clubs were marketed as premium custom clubs at bargain pricing, but many golfer ...
Launched in 1978 by Mattel, the Battlestar Galactica Cylon Raider toy was discontinued due to safety concerns. It was a die-cast and plastic spaceship featuring spring-loaded missile launchers, a functioning cockpit that opened for a small pilot fi ...
