{"product_id":"blockbuster-blockbuster-video-blockbuster-llc-metal-bottle-opener","title":"Blockbuster (Blockbuster Video \/ Blockbuster LLC) Metal Bottle Opener","description":"GhostCorp Apparel - resurrecting iconic corporate ghosts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpen refreshments for the feature presentation with a Blockbuster Metal Bottle Opener. This piece looks back to the brand that transformed a Dallas video-rental shop opened in 1985 into a global destination for VHS, DVDs, games, and Friday-night decisions. It is a natural addition to movie-night hosting, home bars, and collections built around the familiar rental-store experience, from new-release browsing to the surviving Bend, Oregon, connection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlockbuster Video began when David Cook opened its first store in Dallas, Texas, on October 19, 1985, stocking 8,000 VHS and 2,000 Beta tapes. Cook had previously founded Cook Data Services in 1978 and moved into video rental after leaving a Dallas Video Works franchise. The blue-and-yellow store grew through franchising and rapid expansion under investor Wayne Huizenga, who acquired stores and rivals including Major Video. Blockbuster bought Erol's in 1990, added Sound Warehouse and Music Plus in 1992, and acquired Super Club Retail Entertainment in 1993. Viacom acquired Blockbuster for $8.4 billion in 1994. The retail brand was renamed Blockbuster in 1996, when headquarters moved from Fort Lauderdale to Dallas. Blockbuster later added DVD-by-mail, online rental, video-on-demand and game offerings, reaching 9,094 stores and 84,300 employees worldwide in 2004. Competition from Netflix, Redbox and video on demand contributed to its decline. Blockbuster filed for Chapter 11 protection in 2010; Dish Network acquired its remaining stores in 2011. Corporate-owned U.S. stores closed by 2014, while a franchised Bend, Oregon, store remains open.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis slim, all-metal bottle opener feels like the trusted tool you reach for when friends gather and stories start. Forged from heavy-duty stainless steel, it slides into a pocket or bartending apron without bulk, then delivers confident leverage when a cold drink needs freeing. The flat surface accepts crisp laser engraving, so names, dates, or logos stay sharp through years of use. Use it behind the home bar, at backyard tailgates, or hand one to each member of your wedding party — it’s built to take commercial-level wear while still looking clean and refined. Simple, sturdy, and ready for the next toast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct features\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- 100% heavy-duty stainless steel resists rust and bending\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Flat surface optimized for permanent precision laser engraving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Ergonomic all-metal grip provides strong leverage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Slim, ultra-flat profile fits pockets and bar drawers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Commercial-grade durability for frequent use\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"1\" style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 15px; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOne size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"2\" style=\"padding: 10px; font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237); word-break: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 82, 82);\"\u003eWidth, in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"2\" style=\"padding: 10px; font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237); word-break: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 82, 82);\"\u003e5.50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"3\" style=\"padding: 10px; font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237); word-break: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 82, 82);\"\u003eHeight, in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"3\" style=\"padding: 10px; font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237); word-break: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 82, 82);\"\u003e1.50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEU representative\u003c\/strong\u003e: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct information\u003c\/strong\u003e: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999\/44\/EC\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Printify","offers":[{"title":"One size \/ Silver","offer_id":54562101526812,"sku":"24434362301217170324","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/2517\/5580\/files\/5955254543606746659_2048.jpg?v=1789128844","url":"https:\/\/ghostcorpapparel.com\/products\/blockbuster-blockbuster-video-blockbuster-llc-metal-bottle-opener","provider":"Ghost Corp Apparel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}