Key Items 'Underproduced'
March 5, 2001
To keep interest and demand high, Mattel is determined to limit production on certain key items like a transparent plastic Harry Potter figure (w/invisibility cloak), and Harry's Levitating Challenge playset.
Post-holiday Sales Trends Start To Emerge
March 4, 2001
A first look at the ICv2 Top Ten Cool lists for January shows a return to more traditional buying patterns after the holiday season. This trend has been reinforced by a change in the Top Ten Cool format here at ICV2.
And What It Means for Retailers
March 4, 2001
The Cartoon Network has announced that the new anime series The Big O will debut on Tuesday, April 3 at 5:30 Eastern Standard Time.
Screenplay Due after Film
February 28, 2001
Fantagraphics Books has announced that the Ghost World film, based on the Daniel Clowes graphic novel, will be released in June, somewhat later than previously announced.
Toy Biz Sales Down Sharply
February 27, 2001
Marvel's dismal fourth quarter performance capped off a very bad year, which saw the company's net sales decline from $319 million to $231 million.
First Large Mage Knight Figure
February 27, 2001
Here's a first look at the 'Great Fire Dragon,' the first large figure that WizKids has included in their popular Mage Knight miniature gaming system.
Diamond's Top Merchant Talks Pop Culture Merchandise
February 27, 2001
In this interview, Schanes talks about his career, the market trends in major pop culture product categories, Diamond's plans for product selections in the coming year, and what he sees as the next hot thing.
Figures To End in 2001
February 25, 2001
Toy giant Hasbro has announced that they will cease production of their line of Starting Lineup sports figurines after this season, ending a 13-year run.
Basic Info about RightStuf Distribution
March 31, 2001
All the info you need about Right Stuff, Inc.'s distribution operations.
Basic Info about FM International
February 23, 2001
Everything you need to know about this Wisconsin-based distributor.
