Based on Eric Powell's Comic
September 27, 2004
Mezco has announced that the company has acquired the rights to make toys based on Eric Powell's comic book series, The Goon.
In the Last Six Months
September 26, 2004
According to an article by Asia in Focus, Bandai is experiencing weak demand for its character toys in the States.
'FCBD Will Work If You Want It To'
September 26, 2004
Jay Bardyla of Happy Harbor Comics & Toys in Edmonton, Jasper, Lloydminster & Vancouver saw the Talk Back comment by Dean Phillips of Krypton Comics on the results of the election to choose the date for the 2005 Free Comic Book Day and has this response.
'I Hold a Differing Opinion'
September 22, 2004
Torsten Adair of Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle in New York City saw Joe Krolik's comments on manga sales and has a very different opinion on the future of manga, and a ton of great suggestions on retailing manga successfully.
To Import Japanese Toys
September 22, 2004
Diamond Comic Distributors has announced that it has formed a 'strategic partnership' with Bandai Co., Ltd. for the importation of Bandai's Japanese toys and models for sales to specialty stores in the U.S.
'Ride the Wave'
September 22, 2004
Christopher Butcher of The Beguiling in Toronto, Ontario saw the two recent Talk Back comments on the future of manga, which were responding to our report on graphic novel sales, and shares the experience of this major metropolitan retailer:
Column by Steven Bates
September 21, 2004
At Bookery Fantasy, we recently confronted one of the most difficult situations a business can face, the 'breakaway employee.'
Anime Goes Daily in October
September 21, 2004
The Kids' WB has ordered an additional 30 episodes of the anime series MegaMan NT Warrior.
Final Zim Box Delayed Until January
September 20, 2004
Media Blasters is preparing to launch its first two Invader Zim mini-disks.
According to NPD
September 19, 2004
The total action figure and accessories market is $1.2 billion, with around 20% of that market made up of buyers 18 and up.
