Questions to Publishers
May 15, 2006
Jay Bardyla of Happy Harbor Comics & Toys in Edmonton, Alberta, sends us this Free Comic Book Day report, along with his questions for publishers that produce books for the promotions.
'Another Successful Year'
May 8, 2006
Benjamin A. Trujillo of Star Clipper in St. Louis, Missouri, sent us his account of Free Comic Book Day 2006, which he calls 'another successful year.'
Of 6-Inch Action Figures
May 8, 2006
Shocker Toys has announced Indie Spotlight , a new line of Indie Comics action figures.
But Still Top Forecast
May 4, 2006
Marvel Entertainment announced operating results for the quarter ending March 31st, 2006.
'I'll Take Any Gesture'
April 30, 2006
Jay Bardyla of Happy Harbor Comics & Toys in Edmonton, Alberta saw the article about Marvel VP David Gabriel spending an afternoon behind the counter of a comic store and says he's happy about any efforts to improve understanding of comic retailing.
First Issue Shipping in May
April 27, 2006
Beckett Media has announce Beckett Massive Online Gamer a bi-monthly magazine, which will retail for $5.99.
In Pewter
April 25, 2006
SOTA Toys will release a 1,000 set limited edition Spider-Man Pewter Chess Set this August. Sporting an MSRP of $499.99, the board should appeal to collectors with its detailed figures.
Magic Up, Star Wars Down
April 24, 2006
Hasbro reported its Q1 sales and earnings on Monday, and although worldwide sales were up 3%, the company lost $4.9 million in the period, vs. a $3.7 million loss in the year ago period.
'New Distribution Plan'
April 20, 2006
Bob Cosner of Bob's Baseball Cards, Comics, and Gaming in Des Moines, Iowa saw our coverage of the McFarlane Toys exclusive for Spencer's and sees a new distribution plan from McFarlane.
Column by John Riley
April 13, 2006
This week, Riley takes off on learning from the big boys.
