Still, there's something intriguing about the way the man has been able to breathe some life into a business model most people essential thought was dead. Who knows, maybe there will be room for a comeback down the line? Record sales made a comeback after years of declines, after all, and in 2016 the vinyl industry hit a 28-year high. Maybe there will be an innovative idea in the world of Blockbuster that is innovative enough to make it a niche business again, who knows? If not, anyone who did ever have an account at a Blockbuster or any video rental store should find it at least a little bit comforting that the warm, bright lights and the big blue and yellow sign are still out there operating. Although most of us probably don't miss the late fees associated with the franchise one bit.