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Nestlé
Note: Some exact discontinuation dates are not documented, particularly for the meat snack products from the 1980s.
Discontinued: 2010
The crown jewel of 1980s convenience.
When Tombstone launched these microwavable pizzas in 1987, they solved a universal problem. Who had time to wait 20+ minutes for the oven when you could have hot, crispy pizza in minutes?
By using a crisping tray technology, they prevented the dreaded microwave sogginess. These tiny pizza snacks were full-sized meals. And they quickly became a favorite for busy families and college students.
But in 2010, when Nestlé acquired the Tombstone brand, they quietly discontinued these frozen pizzas.
Discontinued: Late 1980s
Before Slim Jims dominated gas station counters, Tombstone tried its luck.
In 1979, the Simek brothers were riding high on pizza success and decided to diversify. Their smoked beef sticks were the best idea they could come up with.
This was Tombstone’s first major step beyond pizza. The thinking was that the popularity of the brand name could translate to other verticals.
But the beef sticks sales were lackluster at best and disappeared with just a footnote in snack food history.
Discontinued: Late 1980s
By 1985, Tombstone was feeling unstoppable. Fresh off launching beef sticks and Snappy sticks, they added traditional beef jerky to complete their protein trilogy.
But the beef jerky also vanished along with its stick siblings as Tombstone refocused on what made them famous.
Discontinued: Unknown (likely 1990s)
Bigger was better in the 1980s, and Tombstone delivered. Or should I say baked.
The DoubleTop was an over-the-top large pizza. While competitors focused on standard sizes, Tombstone gave customers more of what they loved. That signature Wisconsin pizza experience in a supersized format.
This frozen pizza was launched alongside revolutionary packaging that included a toll-free consumer hotline (cutting-edge customer service for 1985).
Size doesn’t always matter (no pun intended), but for a brief moment, pizza lovers could get double the Tombstone satisfaction.
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Discontinued: 1988
The holy grail of frozen pizza. Gone forever.
This is the heartbreaker.
From 1962 to 1988, the Simek brothers’ original recipe was legendary. Made with superior ingredients and that unforgettable sauce, which was worth paying extra for. Food enthusiasts called it “the gold standard” of frozen pizza.
When Kraft bought Tombstone in 1988, they reportedly “burned the recipe” — fundamentally changing what made Tombstone special. Longtime customers still mourn this loss.
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