Changing Tastes, Availability Drove Summer Sales
January 7, 2022
The changing profile of the pandemic affected the types of games in highest demand, and availability despite underlying supply chain problems the other big driver of sales.
Despite Games Workshop’s Chronic Undersupply
January 3, 2022
The miniatures market and hobby continued their Covid-era growth through the Summer of 2022, despite Games Workshop’s chronic undersupply of the market.
Strong Summer Marked by Supply Challenges on Some Lines
December 29, 2021
Summer 2021 (May-August) was a very strong season for collectible game sales, with supply on two of the top three brands the only limiting factors on sales.
December 2021
December 27, 2021
We visited the large Barnes & Noble store at 7433 Mineral Point Road in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the peak of the holiday shopping season.
What Will 2022 Bring?
December 7, 2021
Game demand has remained high through 2021, but what will 2022 bring?
With Strong Outlook for Holiday Sales, Despite Supply Chain Issues
December 2, 2021
The hobby games market was at what many described as an all-time high through the summer and into fall, with optimistic expectations going into the holiday season despite supply chain issues.
November 21, 2021
November 23, 2021
We visited a Hy-Vee supermarket and were surprised to find an island display of Pokemon TCG products.
November 7, 2021
November 9, 2021
We visited the Amazon 4-Star Store at Oakbrook Center mall in Oak Brook, Illinois on Sunday, November 7, 2021.
October 20, 2021; Orland Park, IL
November 4, 2021
We visited the Barnes & Nobles store at 160 Orland Park Pl, Orland Park, Illinois 60462 on Wednesday, October 20.
October 14, 2021
October 15, 2021
We visited the Games Workshop store located at 15766 South La Grange Road in Orland Park, Illinois on October 14, 2021.
Fewer Pop!s, Games
October 1, 2021
The mix changed substantially since our first visit, with fewer Funko Pop! figures, and far fewer games.
September 28, 2021
September 30, 2021
We visited a Go! Calendars, Toys & Games store at the West Towne Mall, a large regional mall in Madison, Wisconsin, on September 28 to check out their games and merch displays.
