‘These are from 2006’: Woman discovers ‘dead stock’ items from Blue’s Clues, Polly Pocket, and more at store. Here’s how to find them

A toy collector went viral on TikTok after sharing a number of Disney and Nickelodeon-based dead stock products she found at an unnamed overstock store. Sky (@nostalgia_replay), a 26-year-old “thrift enthusiast,” routinely posts videos showcasing the vintage toys she finds. As of Sunday, her latest video had amassed over 4.8 million views.

Dead stock is dead inventory, usually stored in a warehouse, that is no longer sellable and will likely never sell in the future. Businesses can accumulate dead stock for a number of reasons...