On the State of Pokemon, Anime, and Manga Merchandising Tips
October 26, 2016
We talk about current Pokemon trends, the state of the anime business, and some tools and advice for geek culture retailers in the manga business.
Publisher Plans Eventual Trade Release
October 25, 2016
Kickstarter collections of a popular webcomic with gamer overtones are producing huge numbers, with plans for an eventual trade release of three volumes.
'Who then ought to be responsible?'
October 20, 2016
Dan Barnett of Walt's Cards in Baltimore, Maryland comments on Rob Salkowitz's recent column regarding California's new autograph law.
HasCon, in 2017
October 19, 2016
Ending a year of speculation, Hasbro has announced that it will host HasCon, its own fan convention, September 8-10, 2017.
As Sales, Profits Top Expectations
October 19, 2016
Sales in Hasbro’s game category were up 13% in its third quarter, with increases in Magic: The Gathering , Duel Masters, Pie Face, Simon , and Bop-It driving the growth.
From The Comic Hunter - Moncton
October 14, 2016
The Comic Hunter in Moncton, New Brunswick was burglarized by a thief who stole a considerable portion of the store’s rare Magic: The Gathering cards, including a rare Black Lotus –Unlimited, which depending on condition goes for $3000 and up.
Column by Scott Thorne
October 10, 2016
This week, Thorne takes look at the consumer decision making process.
In Iowa Store Burglary
September 9, 2016
On August 28, Multiverse Comics and Games in Grinnell, IA was burglarized.
New Sets, 'Modern Masters 2017,' More
August 31, 2016
Wizards of the Coast has shared an incredible amount of information in the lead-in to PAX for the upcoming year of Magic.
Column by Scott Thorne
August 29, 2016
This week, Thorne writes about the release of Magic: The Gathering--Conspiracy 2: Take the Crown .
