Yu Yu, Pilot Candidate, and MSG 0083
January 14, 2002
A visit to the Cartoon Network site reveals that on Saturday, February 23, the 'Adult Swim Block' will include three series that are appearing on the network for the first time.
Volumes 2 and 3 in April, May
January 12, 2002
Synch-Point, one of the newest anime companies in the U.S., is pushing back the release dates of its first anime releases.
Comics Included
January 9, 2002
There is no denying that the quality of the action figures that ToyBiz has produced over the past year has improved dramatically. The new Marvel Legends action figures take the familiar superheroes back to the vibrant colors of their original four-color incarnations.
Battle of the Planets, Jin-Roh, FLCL
January 8, 2002
This month Diamond's parade of Japanese imports continues with a number of spectacular releases that tie in to major events in the U.S. toy and anime markets, along with the first series of toys from a cutting edge anime series by the studio that produced the mega-hit Neon Genesis Evangelion .
Tin Simpsons Figures Available Q1
January 8, 2002
Rocket USA has announced the first two tin action figures in its Simpsons line of metal collectibles.
Will Be Listed in April Previews
January 7, 2002
DC Comics announced today that its merchandising arm, DC Direct, will be producing a line of action figures inspired by the WB television series Smallville .
Supported by National Ad and Promo Campaign
January 7, 2002
Pioneer announced the April release of the first Viz Video Zoids compilation, Zoids the Battle Begins! , which will be available in both a DVD (subbed and dubbed) and a VHS (just dubbed) version. The Zoids video will be backed with a major advertising campaign...
Plus Aliens, Predator
January 6, 2002
Palisades Marketing, a Maryland-based company that specializes in creating toys for collectors, has acquired licenses to create a line of Micronauts toys, as well as minibusts for G.I. Joe , Alien, and Predator .
Wins Inital AFI Best Picture Award
January 6, 2002
Lord of Rings: Fellowship of the Ring finished number one at the U.S. domestic box office for the third week in a row, earning some $23 million and pushing its cumulative total past $200 million in just 19 days.
Biggest Across Categories
December 31, 2001
There were two major stories that affected every category we cover, and indeed every business in North America. The first was the 9/11 terrorist attack on the U.S., which produced a number of affects on the pop culture products business.
