Going to Credit System
March 10, 2020
Consumers will be instructed to return the game to the retailer
Column by Rob Salkowitz
March 10, 2020
Rob Salkowitz looks at the story behind the cancellation of a major comic convention and the implications for the event business.
McFarlane Toys from the Beginning, the Evolution of the Toy Business, Top 2020 Products
March 10, 2020
In Part 1, we talk about the beginnings of McFarlane Toys, how the toy business has evolved, and key products from the company’s 2020 line.
'Spawn' #300, #1s vs. Long runs, Growth of Graphic Novels, the Future, the 'Spawn' Movie
March 10, 2020
In Part 2, we talk about his landmark 300th issue, the current state of the comics business, the growth of graphic novels, the future, the Spawn movie, more.
New Toys for 'Warhammer 40,000,' 'My Hero Academia,' 'Cyberpunk 2077,' 'Fortnite,' 'Mortal Kombat,' and More
March 9, 2020
ICv2 visited the McFarlane Toys booth at NY Toy Fair again this year to take a look at the 2020 toy lines.
Up at Least 5% in Tough Year for Publishers
March 9, 2020
The hobby games channel continued its unprecedented growth in 2019, up at least 5% from 2018, behind double digit growth in collectible games and RPGs and solid years in other categories.
Column by Scott Thorne
March 8, 2020
This week, Scott Thorne takes a look how COVID-19 is affecting GAMA Expo this year, and which there seminars seem interesting.
As Coronavirus Cuts Projections for Year
March 6, 2020
Funko is doubling down on its new games division for 2020, but is projecting a very tough first half with coronavirus delays contributing to lower sales expectations.
Publishers Talk About Printing Delays Due to China Slowdown
March 3, 2020
ICv2 spoke with two Chicago-based publishers about how the epidemic in China was affecting their printing schedules.
Looking Back at 13 Years in the Manga Biz
February 27, 2020
Aker came to VIZ Media in 2007, so we asked her to share her long view of the manga industry with us.
