Issues Remain, Backlog Large
November 2, 2002
The Associated Press is reporting today that the West Coast Longshoremen have reached a tentative agreement with the Pacific Maritime Association that could pave the way for an era of labor peace on West Coast docks.
Sales Nearly Double vs. 2001
October 29, 2002
Marvel released its Q3 results today and the numbers blew away expectations, including its own guidance from only a month ago. Marvel made $6.7 million in the quarter on $84.4 million in sales,...
For NASCAR Driver Action Figures
October 27, 2002
Action Performance and McFarlane Toys have announced a joint venture to produce action figures of NASCAR drivers under license to Action.
Three Reasons Why He Likes Marvel's No Overprint Policy
October 27, 2002
Ben Lichtenstein of Zapp! Comics in Wayne, New Jersey recently sent us a comment in which he let us know that he supports Marvel's no overprint policy. After seeing the other comments we received, he sent us these additional thoughts.
Streets November 28
October 27, 2002
Most Transformers fans consider the second season to be the high water mark of the series.
Logic Lost on Me
October 26, 2002
We recently published an Open Letter to Retailers from Marvel COO Bill Jemas related to Marvel's no overprint policy. Jay Bardyla, 'proud owner of Happy Harbor Comics & Toys, Jasper, Edmonton, Calgary and soon Vancouver' responded.
For Release in 2003
October 22, 2002
Tokyopop announced that it has acquired the rights to six manga series that it plans to release in the U.S. in 2003.
In September Top 10 Cool Lists
October 21, 2002
Evergreen properties were atop all five product categories of our Top 10 Cool lists for September. Batman was #1 in both comics and toys,...
Cost-cutting Boosts Bottom Line
October 21, 2002
Hasbro released its Q3 numbers this week and reported net income of $56 million, up from $51 million in the same period last year.
No Asian Shipments to Diamond in Three Weeks!
October 18, 2002
Diamond Comic Distributors reports that it has not received a shipment from Asia in three weeks -- and suppliers and shippers in Hong Kong are telling Diamond that there is a severe shortage of containers in Asia because of the logjam at U.S. ports.
