No Action Figures for the US
December 28, 2003
Bandai has released photographs of vehicles and a playset based on the Thunderbirds film.
Five-Day Worldwide Gross
December 21, 2003
The Return of the King earned $125.1 million domestically and $121 million overseas for a worldwide 5-day total of $246 million.
More Fallout From the 'Toy Wars' of 2003
December 21, 2003
The New York Post is reporting that the giant 1,300-store KB Toys chain 'has stopped paying some suppliers in an attempt to conserve cash.'
Starting on January 5
December 15, 2003
Sources at Funimation tell ICv2 that Yu Yu Hakusho , Dragon Ball , and DBZ will return to the Cartoon Network.
Packaged Goods and Kid's Meals Promotions Planned
December 15, 2003
The Kids' WB has announced the long-awaited debut of the new Astro Boy series on Saturday, January 17 at 8:30 am (ET, PT).
The Original Uncut 1954 Film
December 9, 2003
Godzilla's many fans will get a chance to check out the original, uncut 1954 film for the first time in American theaters.
Toys, Comics, & a New Series
December 3, 2003
A DVD edition of the classic retro animated series, Voltron: Defender of the Universe , will be released in 2004 to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the cartoon series.
Target, Toys R Us Fight Back
December 2, 2003
Toys R Us has announced that it is matching Wal-Mart's prices, and Target may now have the lowest prices of all.
Reveals Licensing, Service Relationships
December 2, 2003
Marvel has opened the books on its relationship with the mysterious Toy Biz Worldwide, Ltd.
And Sell, Close Stores
December 2, 2003
FAO Inc. has announced plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week, and to sell its 15 FAO Schwartz and 38 Right Start stores.
