New Toy Line from McFarlane
February 17, 2001
British horror scribe Clive Barker is joining forces with Todd McFarlane Productions to create a totally new and original line of action figures.
Paper Goods Don't Fly
February 17, 2001
Public acceptance of the film will play a determining role, but right now it is safe to say that there is trouble in Pottersville .
New Series Included!
February 17, 2001
Bandai--Japan's number one toy-maker--is planning on expanding its presence in the U.S. retail toy market this year.
Videogames, Manga To Follow
February 17, 2001
Bakuten Shoot Beyblade is a new animated series that debuted on Japanese television on January 8 th .
Master Toy Licensee
February 17, 2001
Toy Biz will be the master toy licensee and is planning to unveil a multitude of LOTR toys at this year's Toy Fair.
2001 Movies with Merchandising Potential
May 1, 2001
Here's a list of what appear to be, at this moment, the best merchandising opportunities among 2001 movie releases.
Diamond VP-Marketing Talks Markets and Trends for 2001
February 1, 2001
We asked Fletcher what the new trends for 2001 would be. Find out what he said.
World According to Griepp--July, 2000
February 23, 2001
This dispatch provides news and commentary on the commerce and content sites focusing on the pop culture enthusiast.
World According to Griepp--August, 2000
August 14, 2000
Japanese properties are booming--with a major impact on U.S. pop culture.
Can Tie-ins Rebound from a Down Year?
February 8, 2001
Whatever the labor situation in Hollywood, it should be an interesting year in the theatres where an unusually heavy diet of sequels and remakes will be enlivened (we hope) by some great directors.
