Signs, Wind-ups, More
September 23, 2001
Rocket USA, a leading manufacturer of retro toys, has announced an agreement with 20th Century Fox to create a line of licensed Simpsons tin and metal toys, games, and collectibles.
Full Color Art Book Due in January
September 23, 2001
SQ Productions announced the January 2001 release of The Art of John Bolton , a full color, 104-page, oversize collection.
Lower Reorder Impact?
September 20, 2001
As was the case last month, DC was the greatest percentage gainer after reorder dollars were included. There was one shift in ranks -- Viz topped CrossGen for the #6 slot--after reorders were included.
With November Issue
September 20, 2001
Viz has announced a redesign for Animerica, its nine-year old anime/manga magazine.
Tortured Souls Top Toys
September 20, 2001
The biggest surprises at the top of the lists in August are the #1 toys product -- Clive Barker's Tortured Souls from Mcfarlane -- and the #1 anime -- the El Hazard OVA DVD box set.
Movies Only So Far
September 19, 2001
FUNimation has obtained the rights to produce American versions of the Lupin III movies. Lupin III is a venerable anime property that first appeared in 1969.
Toys R Us Exclusive (for now)
September 19, 2001
A new line of toys from Oscar-winning special effects master Stan Winston ( Terminator, Aliens, Jurassic Park, Batman Returns ) is planned for October.
Industry Avoids Raw Edges
September 19, 2001
Across the entire entertainment industry, content is being reviewed to see if it passes a careful taste test in the light of last week's attack on the U.S.
Concepts Shown at Pre-Toy Fair
September 19, 2001
Toy Vault is planning Spongebob Squarepants toys based on the Nickelodeon animated series.
Will Now Be Released After Show's Debut
September 18, 2001
Marvel will be rescheduling and resoliciting its Mutant X comic, based on the new live action TV show.
Licenses WotC Property
September 18, 2001
Former WotC Vice President Ryan Dancey has announced the formation of OrganizedPlay, a new company. It has signed a five year license with WotC for the use of Living City of Raven's Bluff .
Fireworks Television To Produce
September 18, 2001
Wizards of the Coast property Forgotten Realms has been licensed to Fireworks Television, a division of CanWest Entertainment. Fireworks will develop a live action television series based on the game setting and novels.
