On WizKids Exclusivity
January 11, 2007
We caught up with Roger Fletcher, Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Diamond Comic Distributors, to ask a few quick questions about the deal to give Diamond and Alliance exclusive distribution rights to WizKids products in the hobby channel.
On WizKids Going Exclusive
January 11, 2007
In Part 1 of our two part interview, we talked about the impact on access to product for Internet discounters, the company's expectations for the impact on its sales over time, and possible changes in how WizKids interacts with retailers.
Column by John Riley
January 8, 2007
This week, Riley looks back at 2006.
Hold All If Some Short
January 7, 2007
The Board of Directors of the retailer organization ComicsPro has released an open letter responding to recent allocations of hot comic titles in some parts of the country.
Column by Steve Bennett
January 4, 2007
This week Bennett talks about a customer that got away, and follows up on his column last week about comics for tweens.
WizKids Down
January 3, 2007
Topps reported its fiscal Q3 (ending November 25th) results on Wednesday. WizKids was down substantially vs. the year ago period.
Durkee a Legend
January 1, 2007
Chad Spano of Comic Lair in Trenton, NJ, wanted to be sure Clyde Durkee's passing didn't go unnoticed among the comics retailing community.
Owner of East Coast Comics
January 1, 2007
Clyde Durkee, industry veteran and owner of East Coast Comics, died on December 27th at the age of 72.
4Kids' New Trading Card Company
December 13, 2006
In Part 2, we discuss the role of the TV show, the distribution of the game, how additional licenses might use the game engine, and more on the relationship between the online and real world game.
4Kids' New Trading Card Company
December 13, 2006
In Part 1, we discuss the business structures being used, the way the online and offline aspects of the game interact, and what 4Kids will look for in additional licenses for the game engine.
