In the Works
February 1, 2010
ICv2 has learned that a 2nd volume of Bat-Manga: The Secret History of Batman in Japan is in the works.
Trades on Hit Show
January 29, 2010
Marvel’s Super Hero Squad is spawning an increasing array of merchandise, including the Upper Deck trading cards, which street this week.
Roleplay, Figures
January 28, 2010
Hasbro has announced the first toys in its line of roleplay toys and action figures tied to Iron Man 2 .
With Asia License
January 18, 2010
Sega Toys is seeking to license manga rights for Zhu Zhu Pets to a Japanese publisher for initial release this year, and plans to follow up with an animated series in 2011.
Retailer Holiday Sales Reports
January 7, 2010
Toys R Us and Barnes & Noble reported their holiday season sales for 2009, with sharply different results.
Anime, Toys
January 7, 2010
Jakks Pacific and Dentsu are partnering to produce a new anime series, Monsuno , and develop toys and other licensed products.
Finals at GenCon
January 1, 2010
Duncan Toys has announced the first WarStone Tournament Series, which will include $50,000 in prize money.
Major Toy Line Due By June
December 21, 2009
Fox has awarded the master toy license for its summer A-Team blockbuster to Jazwares.
In UK and Ireland
December 20, 2009
Upper Deck will close its UK office and distribute its products through Tomy in the UK and Ireland , beginning in February.
At Samurai Comics
December 16, 2009
Duncan Toys staged its first WarStone Tournament at Samurai Comics in Phoenix , Arizona last weekend.
