Two Titles Announced So Far
May 7, 2003
Plex International Design, the Japanese company that designed the Power Rangers toys has announced plans to publish at least two manga series here in the U.S.
On Adult Swim
May 6, 2003
Cartoon Network has scheduled anime series Kikaider to begin showing in June as part of the Adult Swim block (at midnight). Fourteen episodes are scheduled for showing that month.
'A Great One'
May 6, 2003
Jason Bardyla of Happy Harbor Comics and Toys in Jasper, Edmonton & Calgary, Alberta sends us his take on Free Comic Book day, including some comments on publisher support.
Licensing Up 444%
May 5, 2003
Marvel announced its first quarter results today, and once again the company exceeded its own guidance and analyst's expectations, reporting earnings of $.57 per share, compared to analysts' expectations of $.36 per share.
'Huge!!'
May 5, 2003
Casey Heying of Buy Me Toys.Com in South Bend, Indiana shares his experience from Free Comic Book Day.
Including Escaflowne, Saber Marionette J
April 28, 2003
Tokyopop has announced five new manga series for launch in July. The lead release is The Vision of Escaflowne , written by Aki Katsu and based on the anime series.
To Ship in Waves
April 27, 2003
Orders for ShadowRun: Duels are coming in at nearly twice the expected levels,...
Deck Uses Copyrighted Joker Images
April 21, 2003
The US Playing Card Company has started issuing cease and desist orders to manufacturers of the Iraq's Most Wanted playing cards.
Behind Big Growth in Games
April 21, 2003
Hasbro released its first quarter results on Monday, announcing earnings of $1.2 million, vs. a $246 million loss in the year ago quarter.
'Buyer Beware'
April 19, 2003
Micheal Tierney of Collector's Edition in North Little Rock, Arkansas saw our article on Iraq war merchandise and sent this cautionary note on the Iraq's Most Wanted cards.
