Games Down 12%
July 18, 2005
Hasbro, Inc., the nation's second largest toymaker, reported strong second quarter results with net revenue up 11% over the same period in 2004.
For $6.1 Million
July 18, 2005
Upper Deck has won an auction to take over the intellectual property and die- cast car business of its competitor Fleer.
First 100k U.S. Show?
July 17, 2005
Although the San Diego Comic-Con International maxed out the square footage in the San Diego Convention Center last year, growth in attendance appears to be continuing.
One Autograph Per Box
July 14, 2005
Inkworks has released product details for its Serenity Premium Trading Cards.
Live Action Film Set For 2007
July 14, 2005
Dreamworks and Paramount have staked out the July 4th weekend of 2007 for the debut of the live action Transformers film.
Interactive Toys and Online Game
July 13, 2005
Stan Lee's POW! Entertainment has joined forces with tech whiz John Boucard of Infinite Machines, LLC to introduce a new line of high tech gizmos and toys targeting tweens, collectors, comic book fans and gaming fanatics.
As a 'Best Vacation Product of 2005'
July 11, 2005
Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D chose WizKids' Pirates of the Crimson Coast as a 'Best Vacation Product of 2005.'
SOTA's Johnny Cash Action Figure
July 10, 2005
SOTA Toys has announced a 7-inch figure of legendary musician Johnny Cash depicting Cash in 1969 at the height of his fame.
First Overall Weekend Gain in 20 Weeks
July 10, 2005
The heavily-promoted Marvel Comics-based Fantastic Four film triumphed at the box office this weekend earning an estimated $56 million.
Column by Steven Bates
July 7, 2005
This week, Bates talks about battling the comic/game store stereotype.
