Improvement in December
January 20, 2002
Marvel improved its on-time percentages during December, but remains behind on a significant percentage of its top titles. Seven out of Marvel's top 25 titles scheduled for December did not ship during that month, a 28% late percentage.
And Does Voyager, Bond
January 20, 2002
Card company Rittenhouse Archives has announced that it has the license to produce trading cards based on Get Smart, the post-Bond secret agent sitcom that spawned such once ubiquitous expressions as 'Would you believe...,' and 'Sorry about that Chief.'
First Two Issues in April
January 17, 2002
Viz Communications has announced that it will be releasing English-language versions of the Japanese Medabots manga, beginning in April.
Ilan Strasser Gets the Last Word
January 17, 2002
We're going to let Strasser's comments below be the final word on this topic as we wrap up the debate.
The Saint, The Prisoner, Space 1999, and UFO
January 17, 2002
Cards Inc. has announced that it has acquired licenses to produce trading cards and CCGs based on four classic TV series...
Some Parts of Bowen License Continue Until End of 2003
January 17, 2002
Bowen Designs has clarified the confusing licensing situation that has both Bowen and Diamond Select producing Marvel resin products at the same time.
Orders Not Too Low
January 16, 2002
Our article on the orders on Batman: 10 Cent Adventure brought response from a retailer who thought the numbers were still way too low. This comment is from Dave Luebke of Dave's Comics in Richmond, Virginia, who takes an opposing view.
After Nine Years
January 16, 2002
Variety is reporting that X-Files is ending its nine-season run of new shows on Fox in May. The series finale will be a two-part episode written by creator Chris Carter.
Also Osmosis Jones Spin-off
January 16, 2002
The WB Network announced the addition of two new animated series to its Kids WB lineup for next fall. The most important of these series for pop culture retailers is the return of the animated Scooby Doo.
And Inkworks Has Trading Cards
January 16, 2002
The WB Network has announced the renewal of Smallville for the 2002-2003 television season almost two months earlier than such decisions were made public in the past.
Lord of the Rings, Comics Strong Sellers
January 15, 2002
In the midst of a recession and in the wake of the economic turmoil created by the 9-11 attacks, the pop culture retailers surveyed by ICv2 reported strong sales in December. Let's take a look at some of the categories...
Agent Reyes, Krycek, and the Bounty Hunter
January 15, 2002
Moore Action Collectible (MAC) has released information on the second series of action figures based on the long-running X-Files television series.
