For Toys, Movies, Videogames
October 30, 2003
BMA Toys announced the acquisition of a controlling interest in the comic book property Deadworld from Caliber Comics.
To Encourage Sales
October 28, 2003
A group of pop culture retailers that buy from Diamond Comic Distributors, listed below, have joined together to urge Diamond to eliminate its reorder charges, arguing that the stimulus to sales would be good for the industry.
'Fear Is Unfounded'
October 28, 2003
Corbit Wilkins of Captain Comics in Boise, Idaho saw our article on the new Spawn toy exclusives in Wal-Mart and feels that pop culture stores have nothing to fear.
Only Vehicles & Playsets for the US
October 28, 2003
Bandai Co., Ltd. has acquired worldwide licensing rights for the upcoming Universal Studios live action film based on Gerry Anderson's 1960s supermarionation TV series, Thunderbirds .
Exclusive Two-Packs Planned for 2004
October 27, 2003
McFarlane Toys has announced that Spawn action figures, starting with Spawn Series 24: The Classic Comic Covers, will once again be available at Wal-Mart stores.
From Diamond Select
October 26, 2003
Diamond Select Toys has released photos of its Dr. Strange 1602 statue.
Robotech: Invasion Debuts in January
October 27, 2003
DC Comics will publish a new Robotech mini-series, Robotech Invasion , under its Wildstorm imprint.
Some Merchandise Available
October 20, 2003
Despite a hilariously poor review by noted film critic Roger Ebert, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was the top box office grossing movie over its opening weekend topping $28 million.
Sales Up 18%
October 20, 2003
Hasbro reported initial results from its third quarter today, announcing that its sales were up 18% and earnings per share up 23%, including the effects of an accounting change.
Dr. Strange Will Be the First
October 19, 2003
Diamond Select Toys has announced the impending release of a series of statues based on Neil Gaiman's 1602 mini-series from Marvel Comics.
