Austin Magic Pistol
Fate: other Toy gun that created real explosions using calcium carbide and water
Toys/Games — defunct brands
12Browse brands in Toys/Games.
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Battlestar Galactica Colonial Viper
Fate: safety-recall Recalled in 1978 after child's death from choking on detached missile; led to mandatory warning labels on all projectile toys
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Lawn Darts (Jarts)
Fate: banned Metal-tipped lawn darts banned after 6,100 injuries
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Megatron (Transformers action figure)
Fate: other From realistic handgun to tanks and sci-fi cannons — a shift driven by safety rules, retailer bans, and brand risk.
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Moon Shoes
Fate: other “Mini-trampolines for your feet” hyped on 90s kids’ TV
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Orko (He-Man & Masters of the Universe)
Fate: other The floating Trollan magician who turned mishaps into heart for He-Man’s crew.
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Sky Dancers
Fate: safety-recall Flying fairy dolls recalled after 170 injuries including eye trauma
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Talkboy
Fate: other Home Alone–famous voice recorder that let kids slow, speed, and prank-call like Kevin McCallister.
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The CSI Fingerprint Examination Kit
Fate: safety-recall Crime scene toy recalled after fingerprint powder tested positive for asbestos
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Zandar (G.I. Joe action figure)
Fate: other Cobra Dreadnok whose figure turned bluish in sunlight—a color-change innovation kids could test instantly on any playground.
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Zarana (G.I. Joe action figure)
Fate: other Dreadnok chameleon whose figure shifted color in sunlight—a color-change innovation kids could test instantly on any playground.
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Zartan (G.I. Joe action figure)
Fate: other Cobra's master of disguise whose skin turned bluish in sunlight—an innovation kids could demo instantly on any playground.