High School Musical 3 (movie)
High School Musical is a movie that was released in 2008 by Disney. Ryan Evans, one of the main characters and co-President of the Drama Club, refused to wear this outfit so this doll was never released.
Moxion Power
Moxion Power raised $126M to replace diesel generators - used in construction sites, live events, film sets - with clean mobile battery-powered energy storage units. However, they aggressively ramped up production and headcount, as well as committe ...
Time Bomb Game
Launched in 1964, the Milton Bradley Time Bomb game involved passing around a toy "bomb" on a timer until it clicked. However, parents weren't comfortable with violent themes, the game novelty wore off fast for kids, and the timer mechanism sometime ...
M&M phone
The M&M phone as well as other limited capability phones like the ESPN mobile phone, didn't last in the market when the iPhone was released.
Pop-Up Tape Dispenser
3M released the Pop-Up Tape Dispenser in 1997. Instead of using a traditional tape roll and cutter, it dispensed pre-cut strips ("pop-up tape") that attached to your wrist for "one-handed taping convenience." However, the product solved a minor pr ...
Rad Repeatin’ Tarzan Action Figure (1999)
In 1999 Mattel launched the Rad Repeatin' Tarzan action figure to tie in with Disney's animated film Tarzan. The 12-inch electronic figure could move its arm and repeat phrases when you pressed a button. It came with Tarzan's signature jungle yell ...
Tony The Tattooed Man (1992)
Mattel introduced "Tony The Tattooed Man" in 1992. The heavily tattooed male figure was intended to appeal to a teen audience during an era when tattoos were becoming mainstream. It was meant to expand Mattel's male character line beyond family-fr ...
Kodak Advanced Photo System
Launched in 1996, Kodak Advanced Photo System cameras were primarily aimed at the amateur market, with a focus on automation and ease of use offering features such as automatic film loading and the ability to store camera settings on the film. It ...
Hubba Bubba Soda
Launched in 1988, Hubba Bubba soda was bright pink with a bubblegum flavor. The drink was described as overly sweet, while the bubblegum flavor didn't appeal to a wide audience beyond those already fond of the gum.
Lytro
Launched in 2011 and discontinued in 2018, Lytro pioneered light field camera technology. Lytro's primary innovation was the ability to refocus images after they were taken, but this feature didn't resonate with a broad audience. Lytro targeted the ...