Over 3,000 Prizes
October 3, 2007
WizKids has announced the grand prize for its Disney Pirates of the Caribbean Pocket Model Sweepstakes.
WizKids Exclusive Didn't Prevent Early Release
October 3, 2007
John Coviello of Little Shop of Magic in Las Vegas , Nevada, saw the news about broken street dates and notes that WizKids' exclusivity with Diamond/Alliance didn't help prevent the early release of product.
WizKids' Releases Cover 'Crisis' Events
September 26, 2007
In February WizKids will release DC HeroClix: Crisis , an expansion for the DC HeroClix Collectible Minatures Game.
Not Serious Competition
September 25, 2007
Shawn DeMumbrum of Spazdog Comics in Phoenix , Arizona saw the comments regarding ActionClix at mass retailers and doesn't view mass as true competition for serious customers.
WizKids Leaves Leftovers for Hobby Stores
September 24, 2007
Richard Newman of Pet Shop Comics and Collectibles in Lousville , Kentucky saw WizKids' response to broken street dates on ActionClix and says that early release crowds hobby retailers out of the market.
WizKids Gives Mass Channel Better Access
September 20, 2007
Kendall Swafford of Up Up & Away! in Cincinnati , Ohio saw WizKids' response to ActionClix getting released early by Gamestop and believes WizKids gives mass outlets better access to product.
On 'ActionClix'
September 18, 2007
After receiving multiple reports that the Gamestop chain had begun selling WizKids' new ActionClix set before the scheduled street date of September 19th, we contacted WizKids with some questions.
Shareholders Approve Eisner Bid
September 18, 2007
Topps Company announced at its shareholder meeting Wednesday afternoon that the sale of the company to a group led by Michael Eisner's Tornante Group would be approved.
Topps Shareholder Meeting Wednesday
September 17, 2007
The companies that have offered to acquire Topps issued a statement on Monday indicating that there would be no increase in their offer price for the company.
On Distribution Exclusivity
August 29, 2007
In Part 2 of this two-parter, we talk about the status of the company's new exclusive distribution deal with Diamond/Alliance.
