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Hasbro/Sony
A list of the most famous discontinued toys ever:
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Discontinued: 1988
Lawn Darts (Jarts), a recreational game with metal-tipped projectiles, was banned in the U.S. and Canada in 1988.
It was banned after causing numerous injuries and fatalities, particularly to children.
Discontinued: 2000
The Original Furby (1998-2000) revolutionized interactive toys.
It was known for its animatronic movement and simulated learning.
These owl-like creatures sold 40 million units globally before Hasbro discontinued them due to declining sales.
Discontinued: 1976
Clackers were acrylic balls on strings.
They peaked in 1970s popularity before being banned in 1976 by the FDA after causing thousands of emergency room visits.
Discontinued: Original 1996 design discontinued (though brand continues)
Bandai’s original Tamagotchi created a global digital pet phenomenon with its simple three-button interface and pixelated creatures.
Though discontinued in its initial form, the brand persisted through modern iterations.
It has sold over 91 million units.
Discontinued: 2000
Sky Dancers, launched in 1994 by Galoob, were pull-cord flying dolls that spun dramatically upward.
Despite selling 8.9 million units, they were completely recalled in 2000 after causing numerous eye injuries and facial lacerations.
Discontinued: 1990
The Nintendo Power Glove (1989-1990) failed as the first motion controller for NES.
Its poor accuracy and limited compatibility led to its downfall.
Discontinued: 1999
The Talkboy (1993-1999) was a portable cassette recorder popularized by “Home Alone 2.”
It let kids record and alter their voices.
Tiger Electronics discontinued as cassettes became a better technology.
Discontinued: 2006 (briefly revived in 2018)
Sony AIBO (1999-2006) was a robotic dog featuring AI and responsive behaviors.
Despite technological innovation, Sony discontinued it due to high production costs.
It was shortly revived in 2018.
Discontinued: 1969
The original G.I. Joe (12-inch) action figure, introduced by Hasbro in 1964, pioneered the “action figure” category with 21 movable parts and interchangeable military gear.
Initially successful, declining sales during the Vietnam War led to its discontinuation.
Hasbro switched to smaller 3.75-inch figures in the 1980s to compete with Star Wars toys.
Discontinued: 1992
Texas Instruments’ Speak & Spell (1978-1992) pioneered educational technology by launching its digital speech synthesis, distinctive red display, and spelling challenges.
Though discontinued as newer technology emerged, it remains culturally iconic from its appearance in “E.T.” and its influence on electronic music.
Discontinued: 1970s
Mattel’s Creepy Crawlers Thingmaker (1964-1970s) let children create rubber insects by heating “Plastigoop” in metal molds.
Despite its popularity, safety concerns about its 300-degree heating device led to its discontinuation.
Discontinued: 2007
Barbie and Tanner was a 2006 Mattel playset featuring a “pooping” dog.”
It was recalled in 2007 after loose magnets in the scooper tool created choking hazards.
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