'Uncaring Attitude'
January 18, 2005
Daniel McAbee of The Tangled Web in Spartanburg, South Carolina saw the news of Blockbuster's short-term exclusive on Upper Deck's Shaman King and adds his voice to those that are upset about this step.
Top-Selling Graphic Novel So Far
January 16, 2005
Ken Akamatsu's Negima Vol. 4 published by Del Rey has sold more copies in bookstores 2005 than any other graphic novel.
'Brave Story' Out in 2006
January 11, 2005
Variety is reporting that Warner Bros. has acquired theatrical rights in Japan and an option for rights in the rest of the world for Fuji TV's first animated feature film, Brave Story .
Software Distributor Could Pay Up to $150 Million
January 11, 2005
Navarre Corporation has announced that it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire FUNimation Productions Ltd.
Column by Steven Bates
January 5, 2005
This week, Bates shares his store's experience with trading cards.
For Characters and Entertainment
December 27, 2004
License Magazine estimates that in 2003, sales of licensed products were flat over-all, but down in the character and entertainment categories,.
On eBay
December 13, 2004
'Cyber-Stein,' a Yu-Gi-Oh! card first given away at GenCon SoCal a little over a week ago, has been listed on eBay; the most recent bid as of this writing is $25,300.
For 2005
December 6, 2004
Upper Deck is planning a new program of launch events in hobby stores in 2005.
Three Marvel, Three DC, and Tins
November 28, 2004
Upper Deck is continuing its steady flow of Marvel and DC CCG releases in 2005, with eight SKUs planned for the year.
Eleven SKUs Planned
November 21, 2004
Upper Deck is not slowing the release schedule for its top-selling Yu-Gi-Oh! CCG brand in 2005, totalling eleven SKUs. Upper Deck has now released info on releases through the end of the year, at least in outline.
