Banned and Discontinued: Nostalgic Products That Are No Longer Available

TLDRTake a trip down memory lane as we explore banned and discontinued products from the past, including Easy Bake Ovens, Blow Pens, Altoids Tangerine Sours, and more.

Key insights

🔥Easy Bake Ovens were banned due to safety concerns, but they remain a nostalgic symbol of childhood.

🖌️Blow Pens, a creative drawing tool, were discontinued because people preferred drawing with their hands.

🍊Altoids Tangerine Sours were popular but had low sales, leading to their discontinuation.

🎮X-Men Destiny, a video game, was banned due to legal issues between game companies.

🍫Kinder Surprise Eggs were banned in the US due to the choking hazard posed by the toy inside.

Q&A

Why were Easy Bake Ovens banned?

Easy Bake Ovens were banned due to safety concerns, specifically the risk of burns and injuries to children.

Why were Altoids Tangerine Sours discontinued?

Altoids Tangerine Sours were discontinued due to low sales, despite their initial popularity.

What was the reason behind the ban on Kinder Surprise Eggs?

Kinder Surprise Eggs were banned in the US because the toy inside posed a choking hazard to children.

What led to the banning of X-Men Destiny video game?

X-Men Destiny was banned due to legal issues between game companies, including epic games.

Why were Blow Pens discontinued?

Blow Pens were discontinued because people preferred drawing with their hands rather than blowing into a marker.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Today, we explore a collection of once-popular products that are now banned or discontinued.

00:11We start with the iconic Easy Bake Oven, which taught kids how to bake but was banned due to safety concerns.

02:04Next, we uncover the nostalgic memories of Blow Pens, a creative drawing tool that was discontinued.

04:40Altoids Tangerine Sours, a favorite childhood candy, was discontinued despite its initial popularity.

06:54X-Men Destiny, a video game, faced legal issues that led to its ban in 2014.

08:57Lastly, we delve into the banning of Kinder Surprise Eggs, known for the choking hazard they posed to children.