And Action Figures
September 11, 2003
Tokyopop, the powerhouse manga publisher, is teaming with LA-based Jada Toys, Inc. to create a line of licensed die cast cars and action figures based on the Initial D property.
'Focus on What We Do Best'
September 10, 2003
Gene Smith of Alien Entertainment in Villa Park, Illinois saw Ed Sherman's comments on mass merchant competition and has a different view.
Orders Double Last Year
September 8, 2003
Playmates Holdings Ltd. said on Tuesday that its holiday orders from key retailers are double what they were at this time last year.
Up 465%
September 7, 2003
According to Internet Retailer, wholesale trading on eBay grew 465% in the second quarter vs. the year ago period.
'I Have To Be Smarter'
September 4, 2003
The prolific Steven Bates of Bookery Fantasy in Fairborn, Ohio saw Mark Amoroso's comments on chain competition on key comic and game products, and explains how he meets competition from big box retailers on those categories and on toys.
Also Licenses Classic Universal Monsters
September 2, 2003
Jakks Pacific will be the master toy licensee for Universal's Van Helsing movie .
Covers Losses; Strengthens Alliance
September 1, 2003
Takara Co. has announced plans to acquire 51.6% of Broccoli Co., which owns the Gamers chain of anime character stores and a U.S. publishing operation.
In October
August 26, 2003
On October 7th, Nintendo's F-Zero will begin its career in television.
And Begins Implementing Saks Alliance
August 26, 2003
FAO, Inc. has signed a letter of intent with Borders Group subsidiaries Waldens and Borders to cooperate on initiatives in each other's stores.
Digimon Replaces Medabots In Daily Lineup
August 26, 2003
Daigunder , a mecha-heavy science fiction adventure series, has joined the ABC Family cable channel.
