Blockbuster Video

Background: Defunct video rental store Blockbuster used to issue some exclusive videocassettes throughout the mid-1990s.

1st (known) Logo (1990s)


Logo: On a grayish marble background, we see the Blockbuster Video "ticket" logo. The logo "shines".

Technique: The shining effect

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Extremely rare. Seen only on Blockbuster Video VHS releases.

2nd Logo (2000)


Logo: We fade to a white-cream background. As the logo fades in the background "dissolves" to reveal a glowing Blockbuster logo against a sky blue background.

Technique: Dissolving effect.

Music/Sounds: A synthesized whoosh like noise.

Availability: Very rare. Only seen on the Blockbuster Customer Service instructional video.