Super7 Lays Off Employees, to Shrink
Because of Tariffs
May 22, 2025

Collectible toy company Super7 has laid off team members in 16 states as a result of the tariffs on imports.

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Restructured Dark Horse Parent Name, Date
After Spin-off of Other Assets
May 22, 2025
Dark Horse parent Embracer Group has provided more details on its plan to spin off more assets, leaving a smaller company with a new name behind.
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Eli Roth's The Horror Section and John Parker's Patencio Development
In Partnership for Licensing and Retail Strategy
May 22, 2025
Eli Roth's The Horror Section and John Parker's Patencio Development will partner to develop a licensing strategy and retail presence for products tied to the new studio.
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Under New Ownership - Alliance and Diamond
Acquisitions of Alliance Game Distributors and Diamond Comic Distributors Close
May 16, 2025
The acquisitions of Alliance Game Distributors and of Diamond Comic Distributors and related assets have closed.
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ComicsPRO Unveils Revamped Local Comic Shop Day
'Shop Nerdy. Shop Local: Local Comic Shop Day 2025'
May 14, 2025
Comic retailer organization ComicsPRO has unveiled its revamped LCSD, including a new tag line: "Shop Nerdy. Shop Local: Local Comic Shop Day 2025."
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Diamond Net Worth Declines as Bankruptcy Goes On
Over $2 Million Decline in Two Months
May 13, 2025
The net worth of Diamond Comic Distributors has declined over $2 million in the last two months.
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Erratic Tariff Policy Moves in a Better Direction
On a Temporary Basis
May 13, 2025
The U.S. administration continued the erratic moves that have whipsawed the game and merch businesses by temporarily reducing taxes on imports from China from 145% to 30%.
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'Thunderbolts*' Director Talks X-Men; 'Peacemaker' S2 and 'The Old Guard 2' Trailers; 'Godzilla x Kong: Supernova' Teaser; 'Gollum' Gets Date; 'Coyote vs. Acme' to Cannes
Showbiz Round-up
May 12, 2025
News was flowing from Hollywood this week, and we round it up here.
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Rolling for Initiative -- Games Workshop Sues Online Sellers; More on Free Comic Book Day, Tariffs
Column by Scott Thorne
May 12, 2025
This week, columnist Scott Thorne looks at a recent Games Workshop lawsuit targeting counterfeits and infringers, and adds more thoughts on FCBD and tariffs.
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Funko Scrambling to Deal with Tariffs
Downsizing, Shifting Sources, Looking for Capital
May 9, 2025
Funko disclosed a series of moves to deal with the impact of tariffs on its business with its quarterly report, including downsizing, shifting sources, and looking for capital.
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Diamond Bankruptcy Fees Mount
Over $1.9 Million in Fees for March
May 8, 2025
Professional fees in the Diamond bankruptcy case continue to mount, with over $1.9 million in fees billed for March.
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Funko Warns of Price Increases
And Details Related Changes
May 7, 2025
Funko is the latest company to warn of upcoming price increases, and has detailed some related changes to its products.
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