Fictional Currency
In the cartoon world "The Flintstones," rocks and slab dollars were used in the early episodes as Currency. However by the end of the series, these had mostly been replaced by this form of currency.
Clams
In 2007, this company launched an ad campaign around a specific price for their flagship sandwiches. Today these Sandwiches are priced on average from 9-12 dollars.
5 Dollar Footlong
This Company was founded in 1985, and released its IPO in 1998 at a price of $15. Its stock peaked at a price of ~$30 per share in 2002, and declined from there until 2010 when the company was de-listed from the New York Stock Exchange, as it failed to change its market strategy in an internet era.
Blockbuster
In 2007, Apple launched their new product the iPhone under carrier AT&T. Apple debuted the iPhone with a 4 GB version, and an 8 GB version. The 8 gigabyte iPhone launched at this price.
$599/$600
In 2019 this movie assembled 38 characters from many different franchises to tell one epic story, culminating in 2.79 Billion dollars worldwide at the Box Office.
Avengers Endgame
In the magical world of Harry Potter, these are the three denominations of the currency used by witches and wizards to purchase goods and services.
Galleons, Sickles & Knuts
In 1985 you could get a 20 inch, one of these, for the average price of $500. Today the average price is much more affordable, only $150.
Color TV
This once leading energy company filed for bankruptcy in 2001, after it was revealed that the company had engaged in massive accounting fraud to hide its financial losses and inflate its profits
Enron
In 1984 Nike debuted the Air Jordan 1 shoe for Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan. The shoe did not meet NBA uniform regulations, and Jordan was fined $5,000 each time he wore the shoe in a game. The shoe sold out at this retail launch price.
$64.99/$65
This director is responsible for 3 of the top 4 grossing movies of all time. Double points if you can list all 3 movies
James Cameron:
Avatar, Avatar 2: The Way of Water, and Titanic
In Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, Watto refused payment from Qui Gon Jinn of this currency used in the Republic
Galactic Credit Standard, or "Credits"
In 1976 this flexible toy retailed for $11 per toy. Production ceased in 1997 for nearly 20 years, until he came back in 2016. You can find the "Original" version of this toy at Target today for $24.99
Stretch Armstrong
The most expensive stock in the world trading at $623,000 a share
Berkshire Hathaway
In the early 1980's, the video game market in the United States was considered dead after the failures of Atari and other major console makers. In October of 1985, Japanese game maker Nintendo revived the American market with the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System at this price.
$200
The Star Wars films are some of the most popular movies of all time. This is the highest grossing Star Wars film, pulling in just over 2 Billion Dollars worldwide
Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens
In the video game series Animal Crossing, you start the game living in a tent. You then speak with a raccoon named Tom Nook, who will loan you this type of Currency to build a house and other improvements to the island.
Bells
DAILY DOUBLE
The first 8-count box of these were produced in 1903 and sold for a nickel a box. The same exact box in 2024 costs $6.67 on Amazon.
Crayola Crayons
This chain was founded in 1892, and had a stock price peak of $157.73 in 2007, but was delisted from NASDAQ in 2018 when the stock price dipped below $1 a share.
Sears Holdings
One of the original portable music players, Sony's Walkman, debuted on July 1st, 1979 at this price, revolutionizing listening to music on the go.
$150
36 years after the original film, this sequel soared high at the box office, bringing in just shy of 1.5 billion dollars world wide.
Top Gun Maverick
In the Dragonball Universe by Akira Toriyama, winners of the 21st Tenkaichi Budoukai Martial Arts tournament will win 500,000 of this currency as a grand prize.
Zeni
This iconic toy launched in 1960 at a retail price of $2.99, and was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 1998. This classic toy retails for $24.99 on Amazon today.
Etch a Sketch
This self aggrandized "World's Most Experienced Airline" was one of the most popular stocks in 1929. The company filed for bankruptcy and sold off all of its assets in 1991.
What is Pan Am?
In November of 2007, Amazon launched its revolutionary new e-reader the Kindle at this price.
$399/$400
During production this movie's budget grew so large, that combined with poor performance at the box office, it is estimated to have lost anywhere from 112-200 million dollars, making it one of the biggest box office failures of all time.
John Carter