New Series Set for Spring Debut
October 13, 2002
Bandai StudioWorks' first series of collector figures, which are based on the popular Japanese live action series Kikaida will be released in the U.S. in the spring of 2003.
Three Formats Set
October 11, 2002
Bandai America is preparing to unleash classic 'kaiju' monster Godzilla and his infamous rivals on the American public in the spring of 2003.
Upper Deck Raises Prices
October 7, 2002
American sales of the Yu Gi Oh CCG hit $17 million in the second quarter of this year, and it is now Upper Deck's largest product line, ahead of its baseball cards.
Bush Starts Taft-Hartley
October 6, 2002
After negotiations broke down again in the acrimonious labor dispute between longshoremen and shippers in western U.S. ports, President Bush initiated the Taft-Hartley process Monday, which will allow him to declare an 80-day cooling off period.
Battle of the Planets Ignites With New Action Figures
October 6, 2002
A Paid Advertisement. Nearly 25 years after its U.S. debut, the Science Ninja Team is ready to take the fight back to Spectra all over again thanks to Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles' Battle of the Planets Series 1 Action Figures - - available now!
Nearsighted Scrooge Never Fails To Charm
October 6, 2002
Airwave Comics and Sony Classic Pictures are combining efforts for one of the most interesting holiday gift items of the coming season.
Gaiman vs. McFarlane Ends
October 3, 2002
After a short recess, Gaiman decided to keep his copyright interest in characters he created for Todd McFarlane's Spawn comic--Medieval Spawn, and Cagliostro--rather than seeking breach of contract damages from McFarlane.
Annals of Creative Merchandising
October 3, 2002
Bandai is releasing a motorcycle helmet that is a replica of that used by the extremely popular Gundam character, Char Aznable.
First English-Language Japanese Toy Magazine
October 2, 2002
This Halloween will see the debut of the first-ever English language magazine devoted to the culture of Japanese live action science fiction and fantasy character toys-- Super 7.
Make Sure Hobby Has Product When They Need It
September 29, 2002
Mark Amoroso of Blackthorn Gamecenter in Dickson, Tennessee saw our article on Toys R Us adding Wizkids' Marvel HeroClix to its mix nationwide and sent us his opinions on it.
