Handling Product in the Pipeline, Diamonds New Competitive Landscape
May 21, 2020
We talk about how GFE companies will handle the product caught in the pipeline between order and shipment during the shutdown, and Diamond's new competitive landscape.
Column by Scott Thorne
May 18, 2020
This week, Scott Thorne passes on a suggestion for Wizards of the Coast on handling prerelease weekend for Magic: The Gathering, shares news on weekend sales, and offers thoughts on private equity and retailer bankruptcies.
For 'Pathfinder' and 'Starfinder'
April 13, 2020
Toy Vault has been granted a license by Paizo Inc. to produce plush toys and collectibles based on the Pathfinder and Starfinder universes.
Co-Founder of TSR, Original Publisher of 'D&D'
March 31, 2020
Brian J. Blume, co-founder of original Dungeons & Dragons publisher TSR, has passed away.
McFarlane Toys from the Beginning, the Evolution of the Toy Business, Top 2020 Products
March 10, 2020
In Part 1, we talk about the beginnings of McFarlane Toys, how the toy business has evolved, and key products from the company’s 2020 line.
'Spawn' #300, #1s vs. Long runs, Growth of Graphic Novels, the Future, the 'Spawn' Movie
March 10, 2020
In Part 2, we talk about his landmark 300th issue, the current state of the comics business, the growth of graphic novels, the future, the Spawn movie, more.
New Toys for 'Warhammer 40,000,' 'My Hero Academia,' 'Cyberpunk 2077,' 'Fortnite,' 'Mortal Kombat,' and More
March 9, 2020
ICv2 visited the McFarlane Toys booth at NY Toy Fair again this year to take a look at the 2020 toy lines.
Cancel Retailer Breakfast, Diamond Select Toys Exhibit
March 5, 2020
Geppi Family Enterprises companies Diamond Comic Distributors and Diamond Select Toys have pulled out of Emerald City Comic Con over coronavirus fears.
Part 1: Marvel, 'Star Wars', and 'Mortal Kombat' Busts
March 3, 2020
ICv2 went to the Diamond Select Toys booth at New York Toy Fair in February and DST Marketing Supervisor Zach Oat gave us a rundown of their 2020 releases.
Disney, Decepticons, and the World's Greatest Detective
February 28, 2020
Publishers are closing the loop licensing manga based on American properties for English-language readers.
