This is a directory of game distributors with links to profile pages, which provide additional information and ordering contacts.
Note: This is our first attempt at a list of gaming distributors. If you wish to have your company added (or submit changes/updates) to this list please email dviau@icv2.com. We are planning directories for our other categories, which include anime, toys, and movie/TV merchandise. Once again, please email dviau@icv2.com if you wish to be included.
ACD Distribution Company: Based in Madison, Wisconsin, ACD publishes a monthly catalog for retailers as well as bi-annual supplements. Originally specializing in CCGs, ACD has expanded to carry the entire range of gaming products with over 15,000 gaming skus in stock. Orders received by 4pm (CST) will be shipped the same day. For contacts and ordering information see ACD Distribution Company Profile.
Alliance Game Distributors: Based in Baltimore, Maryland, Alliance is now the biggest of all the game distributors. Alliance recently acquired Berkeley Topline and Barchetta (see 'Alliance Acquires Berkeley Top Line and Barchetta') bringing its total of locations to seven. Alliance is owned by Steve Geppi, who also owns Diamond Comic Distributors. Alliance publishes a monthly catalog for both retailers and consumers, Game Trade, Alliance does carry some comic, anime, and toy products, but it is primarily a game distributor, with over 10,000 game skus in stock. For contacts and ordering information see Alliance Distributor Profile.
Blackhawk Hobby Distributors: Based in Rockton, Illinois, Blackhawk has the most extensive games backlist of any of the distributors we have surveyed with over 25,000 CCG and RPG skus in stock. If you are looking for that rare item that nobody seems to stock, Blackhawk is the place to go. Blackhawk uses Games Quarterly as a quarterly catalog and produces weekly sell sheets. Backlist orders are shipped the same day if received by 3pm (CST). For contacts and ordering information see Blackhawk Hobby Distributors Profile.
Centurion Hobby Distributors: Based in Windsor, New Jersey, Centurion Hobby Distributors publishes a monthly retailer catalog for advance orders and maintains a robust backlist inventory of 8,000 gaming skus. Centurion offers same day shipping for orders received by 4pm (EST). For contacts and ordering information see Centurion Hobby Distributors Company Profile.
Diamond Comic Distributors: Diamond is the largest comic distributor in the U.S. Its monthly catalog Previews includes a section listing upcoming game releases. Diamond maintains a game backlist that includes about 1000 of the most popular games and game related products. For contacts and ordering information see Diamond Comic Distributors Company Profile.
Gameboard Distributors: Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, Gameboard Distributors is a full line game distributor carrying all RPGs, CCGs, and miniature games, as well as strategy games from all periods, plus models, puzzles, and family games of every kind. Same day shipping of reorders is available. For contacts and ordering information see Gameboard Distributors Company Profile.
Georgia Music and Sports Company: Georgia Music is a major sports card distributor that has branched out into anime, toys, and games. With three locations as well as a mobile sales force, Georgia Music covers the Southeastern U.S. Georgia Music provides retailers with a monthly catalog for advance ordering and same day shipping on orders received by 4pm (EST). For contacts and ordering information see Georgia Music and Sports Company Profile.
Mad Al Distributors: Based in Anchorage, Alaska, Mad Al Distributors is primarily a sports card distributor, but also deals in collectible card games (and some RPGs). Mad Al Distributors provides retailers with monthly ordering sheets, and keeps a backlist that includes products from Upper Deck, Score, WOTC, Steve Jackson Games, and Palladium. For contacts and ordering information see Mad Al Distributors Company Profile.
Wargames West Distribution: Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico and with its warehouse in Memphis near the Federal Express hub, Wargames West has been in business for over twenty years. WGW publishes an annual catalogue and communicates with its customers daily via phone, e-mail, and fax. Offers an inventory of over 11,000 backlist skus, which it will ship on a same-day basis with a 2 p.m. order cutoff. For contacts and ordering information, see Wargames West Company Profile.
Zocchi Distributing Inc.: Based in Holly Springs, Mississippi, Zocchi is another long-term distributor with twenty-five years of history. Zocchi produces a twice-yearly catalog and also does mass faxing of sell sheets to its customers. They offer around 9,000 skus and take pre-orders on upcoming new releases. They use Fedex as their preferred shipping method and ship across the U.S. and internationally. For contacts and ordering information see Zocchi Distributing Profile.
Game Sources for Retailers
Posted by ICv2 on June 9, 2001 @ 11:00 pm CT
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