7 companies that made an epic comeback as Blockbuster hints at return.7 companies that made an epic comeback as Blockbuster hints at return.
7 companies that made an epic comeback as Blockbuster hints at return.

Is Blockbuster returning? 7 companies that made an epic comeback as film and game rental firm hints at return

Even some of our most loved brands - such as Apple and Disney - have had difficulties over the years

Children of the 1980s and 1990s rejoice, as one of our most beloved brands - Blockbuster - may soon be returning. That’s if there’s anything to be taken from a cryptic tweet recently posted on the company’s official Twitter page.

Earlier in March, a tweet was posted to the account which read: “New business idea: We’re going to come back as a bank and use VHS and DVDs as currency. Time to go visit your mom.” The tweet has over 6,000 likes and 300 comments from people who are excited at the prospect of the firm being seen on our high streets again - and are also delighted at the thought that they may finally be rewarded for hanging on to all those old videos and DVDs for years.

For those who are not familiar with Blockbuster, there was a time before streaming and on-demand services when if you wanted to watch a film or play a video game you either had to go to a shop to buy it or visit your local Blockbuster where you could rent it for a length of your choosing. This could be between one and 14 nights - for a specified price. It was much cheaper than buying it outright, and there was nothing quite like the feeling of searching through the shelves on a Friday or Saturday night for the perfect thing to entertain you over the weekend.

The prospect of its return - though not in its original form as the tweet would suggest - has got us thinking about other companies which have made incredible comebacks over the years. Click through our gallery to see which brands almost didn’t make it but are now some of the most popular around. You may just be surprised.

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