January 26, 2009 No doubt many readers are still nursing injuries sustained on Christmas morning as they tried to free a new toy or gadget from the impenetrable fortress that is clamshell packaging.

LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - They call it "clam shell" or "oyster shell" packaging, the heavy plastic that completely seals what you're buying. Many customers have complained that those packages are just too ...

Hard plastic packaging — clam shells and blister packs — have risen in popularity because they provide a high level of product protection. Over time, both producers and consumers have also found ...

It's that annoying plastic that surrounds just about everything electronic. Sony is running a "fight the clamshell" video on the YouTube web site showing some extreme cases of clamshell shock. The ...

As someone who’s ended up on the wrong end of clamshell packaging, I welcome all news about manufacturers that abandon the practice. Sony did just that this week (but the video still needs work). As ...