Phenomenon, Deal of the Year
December 28, 2003
Our Phenomenon of the Year is a new force driving anime sales, while the biggest deal of 2003 in anime may have been the one that wasn't done.
Top Company, Product of the Year
December 28, 2003
Our choice for Anime Company of the Year successfully launched Dragon Ball GT in 2003. And for Product of the Year, we chose the first anime Oscar winner.
'Marvel Age' Updates the Classics
December 22, 2003
Marvel has announced Marvel Age , a new imprint of 'all ages' comic books targeting both new and young readers.
Darksteel Expansion Out on February 6
December 22, 2003
Wizards of the Coast has confirmed to ICv2 that it will raise prices on both booster packs and decks for its flagship Magic: The Gathering CCG .
Due Out in July
December 22, 2003
DC Direct is preparing a series of four action figures based on Frank Miller's seminal The Dark Knight Returns saga for a July release.
Garbage Pail Kids Series 2 Has Scratch 'n Sniff Stickers
December 22, 2003
Topps has announced a second series of Garbage Pail Kids Stickers , which come with randomly inserted Scratch 'n Stink inserts.
But Not 'Detective Conan'
December 22, 2003
Viz has confirmed five new manga series,...
Shipping in the Spring of 2004
December 22, 2003
Toycom has announced a second series of PVC figures from Ken Akamatsu's hugely popular Love Hina .
Five-Day Worldwide Gross
December 21, 2003
The Return of the King earned $125.1 million domestically and $121 million overseas for a worldwide 5-day total of $246 million.
Acquires Producer of Sponsored Textbook Covers
December 21, 2003
Marvel Enterprises has acquired New York-based Cover Concepts, a small company that specializes in the distribution of free sponsored materials to a network of 43,000 public schools.
And More Than 100 Exhibitors
December 21, 2003
The inaugural GenCon SoCal, which was held at the Anaheim Convention Center for Dec. 11-14, attracted some 4,725 fans of gaming, fantasy, and science fiction.
A 'Side Story' Based on the Popular Anime Series
December 21, 2003
Tokyopop has confirmed the licensing of the Gundam Seed Astray manga to ICv2.
