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VOICE OVER: Patrick Mealey WRITTEN BY: Lindsey Clouse From battery bunnies to toy cars, some copycats managed to outshine their inspirations! Join us as we explore brands that started as imitations but became household names. These knock-offs didn't just compete with the originals—they completely overshadowed them in the marketplace. Our countdown includes Hot Wheels overtaking Matchbox, Microsoft Word surpassing WordPerfect, the Energizer Bunny hopping past Duracell's original, Barbie reimagining the German Bild Lilli doll, and many more surprising success stories! Which copycat do you think was the most shameless? Let us know in the comments below! read more...