More High Quality Stuff
February 28, 2001
Here's more of the McFarlane Toys lineup for this year, including the Movie Maniacs, rock and roll, H.R. Giger, videogame, and Spawn lines.
Over 120 Companies!
February 12, 2001
The exhibitor list for the GAMA 2001 Trade Show, March 19-22 at the Orleans Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada.
First Day Overview
March 5, 2001
The year 2000 was hardly a banner year in the American toy industry; the two giants that dominate the American toy market, Mattel and Hasbro, each suffered setbacks.
Basic Info about NPO.com
February 27, 2001
Company info, areas of emphasis, unique selling proposition and retail philosophy for this leading pop culture web retailer.
Videogames Up, Toys Down
February 17, 2001
The licensing fees for the rights to the Matrix are in the $8-$10 million range, rivaling the sums Electronic Arts paid to acquire the rights to produce videogames for The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter , two of this year's most highly anticipated fantasy films.
Games.com, Gamers.com Cut Staff
February 16, 2001
'Game information portal' Gamers.com laid off around 60% of its staff (50 out of 80) last week, citing the need to secure the long-term viability of the company.
Paper Goods Don't Fly
February 17, 2001
Public acceptance of the film will play a determining role, but right now it is safe to say that there is trouble in Pottersville .
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
