Top loaders never went anywhere or "out of fashion." The models just got worse and worse as the years progressed.
The only comebacks as of now I picked up on are in the following categories:
AP: Agipeller
I: Impeller
Softest Suspension: GE and Samsung.
Most Useless "Agitator" Design: Whirlpool (AP) and Samsung (AP).
Full Tub Fills With Near 0 Movement: Whirlpool (AP and I) and Samsung.
Horrid Spray Rinses: Whirlpool (AP and I) and Samsung.
Most Explosions: Samsung.
Actually Has Cleaning Potential: LG (AP and I), BOL dual action Whirlpool, commercial dual action Maytag, GE dual action, GE agipeller and Speed Queen TC5.
Biggest Platform/Design Downgrade: Whirlpool and Speed Queen.