WizKids has released a list of the distributors that have agreed to handle preorders for the products being released between the announcement of its new exclusive distribution deal with Diamond/Alliance and the first product that will be sold only through those companies.

Andy Battaglia of Comics Etc. saw the news about WizKids OP prizes offered through Diamond/Alliance and shares his views.

Rich Waldbiesser of Six Feet Under Games saw the news of the WizKids exclusive distribution deal with Diamond/Alliance and believes it is bad for the industry.

Jeffrey Lunsford of Spud's Emporium of Comics and Games saw the news of the WizKids distribution of convention exclusives through Diamond/Alliance and believes these offerings might alienate previously dedicated players.

James Hintz of Chaos Bazaar in Chariton, Iowa saw the news of the WizKids exclusive distribution deal with Diamond/Alliance and isn't convinced WizKids is motivated by improvements for retailers.

Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics and Games in Whippany, New Jersey saw the comment by Rich Waldbiesser of Six Feet Under Games on Sharpening the Sword and feels 'it's all about selling.'

The shape of WizKids' organized play program for game and comic stores under its new exclusive with Diamond/Alliance is becoming more clear.

Sharpening the Sword is a regular column by retailer John Riley of Grasshopper's Comics, a 1300 square foot comic and game store in Williston Park , New York . This week, Riley takes on the topic du jour -- the WizKids exclusive deal.

Matthew Dykes of KAPOW! Comics in Sherwood , Arkansas has seen the news of the WizKids exclusive distribution deal with Diamond/Alliance, and asks 'what's the fuss?'

Rembert N. Parker of Reader Copies in Anderson, Indiana saw the news of WizKids new exclusive distribution deal with Diamond and Alliance, and feels that the new deal has the potential to improve communications.