Headquarters: 5551 Katella Ave., Cypress, CA 90630
Phone: 714-816-9500
Fax: 714-816-6708
Website URL: www.bandai-ent.com
Business founded: 1995
Consumer/Customer service contact:
E-mail: support@animevillage.com
First-time retailer contact:
Contact name: Nobu Yamamoto
Phone: 714-816-9500
Fax: 714-816-6708
E-mail: sales@bandai-ent.com
First-time distributor contact:
Contact name: Nobu Yamamoto
Phone: 714-816-9500
Fax: 714-816-6708
E-mail: sales@bandai-ent.com
Properties
Properties based on popular Japanese animation programs such as Gundam Wing, Big O, Escaflowne, Outlaw Star, Blue Submarine No. 6, Saber Marionette J, Jubei-Chan, Crest of the Stars, Pilot Candidate, Angel Links and more.
Products
Video and DVD releases based on popular Japanese anime programs -- Gundam Wing, Big O, Escaflowne, Outlaw Star, Blue Submarine No. 6, Saber Marionette J, Jubei-Chan, Crest of the Stars, Pilot Candidate, and Angel Links. Products are sold through such channels as the specialty brick and mortar retailers, which include toy stores, comic stores, video stores, game stores, video game stores and novelty/gift stores. Also sold through catalogue retailers and e-commerce retailers.
Becoming an account
Consumers can buy items direct. Retailers wishing to order products need to contact a distributor which carries their products - Baker & Taylor, Ingram Entertainment, Pioneer Entertainment, Diamond Comic Dist., FM International, and Alternative Video Warehouse. Canadian distributors include Anime Universe.
Marketing
Consumer marketing: advertising in magazines, online and distributor catalogues. Conventions are attended and a company website is maintained as well as a consumer catalogue produced. Trade marketing: advertising in trade magazines, online, and distributor catalogues. Trade shows attended. Website offers a trade area. Trade catalogue produced. Retailer mailings, e-mailing and trade telemarketing all pursued.
Products/orders
Orders are solicited in advance of publication/manufacturing. Products are generally available for reorder.
Retailer sales
Products intended for U.S. and Canadian sales only.