For Character Toys and Die-cast
July 31, 2005
Jada Toys is introducing its Chub City line of character toys and die-cast vehicles this month.
Toys, 'Crisis,' and Are Comic Movies a Bubble?
July 31, 2005
In Part 3 of our interview with Paul Levitz, we talk about the toy business, DC's Crisis editorial event, and ask whether the current spate of comics-based movies is a bubble.
For 2006
July 28, 2005
Mattel is planning a full line of Zatch Bell toys for release in 2006. First up will be 2' collectible figures, which will be sold in five-character gift packs at first.
And Cinemaquettes
July 27, 2005
Toynami displayed its next group of Emily the Strange toys at the San Diego Comic-Con, and announced additional products for its Cinemaquette line.
Column by Steven Bates
July 26, 2005
This week is Bates' final column, as he moves on to a new position with Diamond Comic Distributors.
New BTVS Figures Due in December
July 25, 2005
Diamond Select Toys provided a boost for the Blood Drive at this year's Comic-Con.
Action Figures. Playset, Plush
July 21, 2005
Playmates Toys has unveiled its extensive line of movie-based King Kong toys.
Browncoats Evangelize for the Property
July 20, 2005
An elaborate grassroots marketing campaign is softening the ground for Joss Whedon's Serenity , due for wide release on September 30th.
This Weekend
July 18, 2005
Rob Zombie's The Devil's Rejects opens this weekend on 2,000 screens, after advance screenings in San Diego last weekend and at CineVegas last month.
Toymaker Misses Projections
July 18, 2005
Batman did his best, helping boost sales in Mattel's Entertainment segment by 27 % for the second quarter, but it wasn't enough.