Beanie Babies
What decade did Beanie Babies originally become a major collectible trend?
(Answer: The 1990s.)
Which company created the PlayStation?
Sony
What feature of Lunchables made them especially appealing to children?
(Answer: The ability to customize and assemble their own lunch.)
What material are Pogs made of?
Cardboard
"Fidget spinners" are an example of a...
A. Trend
B. Fad
C. Movement
D. Culture
Answer: B. Fad
What demographic were Beanie Babies’ bright colors and poems on tags designed to appeal to?
(Answer: Children)
When was the original PlayStation first released in Japan?
1994
What type of modern Lunchables appeal to adults?
(Answer: Premium "Lunchables Uploaded" and snack packs.)
What is the name of the heavy disc used to flip Pogs?
Slammer
How long does a "fad" typically last?
A. A few weeks to months
B. A few years
C. Decades
D. Never ends
Answer: A. A few weeks to months
What was the key emotion Ty Inc. leveraged to drive Beanie Babies’ popularity?
(Answer: Fear of Missing Out (FOMO))
What was the most popular game genre on the original PlayStation?
Role-Playing Games (RPGs)
How have Lunchables adapted their product line to be more health-conscious in recent years?
(Answer: By offering versions with less processed food.)
Which decade was Pogs most popular in?
1990s
Which best describes a "fad"?
A. A long-lasting trend
B. A short-lived trend
C. A sustainable habit
D. A social norm
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Answer: B. A short-lived trend
What modern collectible trend reflects the evolution from physical items like Beanie Babies to digital assets?
(Answer: NFTs or digital collectibles.)
What was the storage capacity of the original PlayStation memory card?
128 KB
What type of packaging made Lunchables portable?
Pre-packed packaging
Which country inspired the game of Pogs?
Hawaii (USA)
What is the most popular app known for making trends and fads more popular among consumers?
(Hint: This app is Chinese-owned, based in Beijing)
TikTok
What feature was unique about the swing tags on Beanie Babies that contributed to their collectibility?
(Answer: The inclusion of a poem and a birthdate)
What feature made the PlayStation stand out compared to its competitors at launch?
Use of 3D graphics
What did Lunchables marketing emphasize to attract busy parents?
A: Convenience.
What brand was most associated with the Pogs' rise in popularity?
World Pog Federation
What age group known for their desire to follow peer behavior do Fads often appeal to?
Kids and/or Teenagers