Ad Sales Slow; Licensing Restrained
February 6, 2001
According to an article by Richard Sandomir in the New York Times , only about 63% of the potential advertising spots in the first weekend of XFL broadcasts have been sold on the eve of the first XFL tilt.
TV Power Will Drive Sales
January 31, 2001
Hero Games, publisher of the groundbreaking Champions roleplaying system for superhero rpgs, has acquired the license to create roleplaying games based on Top Cow Productions popular Witchblade comic series.
Tsunami En Route
January 31, 2001
With Warner Brothers betting big on their Chris Columbus-directed Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone , tentatively set for November 16, 2001, merchandisers are lining up behind the movie with an enormous blitz
'Inside the World of Pop Culture Products'
February 1, 2001
ICv2.com--the first trade site for the pop culture products industry--launched today. The site features daily news, analysis, and the latest product trends in five pop culture categories: anime, games, comics, and movie/TV licensed merchandise.
Diamond VP-Marketing Talks Markets and Trends for 2001
February 1, 2001
We asked Fletcher what the new trends for 2001 would be. Find out what he said.
Dreamcast Dumped
January 29, 2001
Sega announced that it is likely to end production of its Dreamcast videogame console and will not produce a next generation game platform.
Includes the first mounted figures.
February 23, 2001
Wizkids has announced the first expansion set for their white-hot Mage Knight miniature gaming system. The expansion set, entitled 'Lancers,' will introduce 142 new characters to the Mage Knight universe.
World According to Griepp--August, 2000
August 14, 2000
Japanese properties are booming--with a major impact on U.S. pop culture.
Blackhawk To Continue
February 6, 2001
Sheila Wilson, President of Blackhawk Hobby Distributors, Ltd. announced today the sale of Blackhawk Hobby Distributors to Kim C. Kowalewski, owner and president of Tomorrow is Yesterday, Inc.
Mage Knight Rebellion Starters and Boosters
January 29, 2001
Our favorite new release for December combines the miniature game with trading card-style packaging, creating a new hit that crosses categories.
