After Acquisition Last Fall
January 30, 2019
This is a second high level Bandai executive to join Bluefin in connection with the company’s acquisition by Bandai Namco Collectibles LLC last fall.
Tru Kids, Inc. Run by Former Toys 'R' Us Execs
January 30, 2019
A new company run by former Toys 'R' Us executives is headed to Toy Fair to meet with toy companies about reviving the brand.
As Overall Toy Category Declines in Wake of Toys 'R' Us Bankruptcy
January 29, 2019
The bankruptcy of Toys 'R' Us was the biggest macro factor affecting sales, leading to a 2% decline in U.S. toy sales.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
January 21, 2019
This week, Rob Salkowitz looks at the DC Universe streaming service a few months after launch.
Figures, Plush, Building Sets, More
January 17, 2019
The Pokemon Company International unveiled the first line of Detective Pikachu tie-in products.
Trading Card Game Gets Movie Tie-in Products
January 17, 2019
The Pokemon Company will be releasing several Detective Pikachu tie-in products for the Pokemon Trading Card Game.
Best Comps in Years, but Earnings Will Take a Hit
January 11, 2019
Barnes & Noble reported that its comparable store holiday sales were up in 2018 for the first time in years, but it had to spend to get there.
Head of Marketing in North America.
January 9, 2019
Ravensburger North America, Inc. has hired game industry veteran Jake Theis.
For 2019
January 8, 2019
Marvel has revealed more elements of the 80th anniversary celebration it has planned for 2019, which encompasses publishing, animation, new media, collectibles, games, and more.
Indefinite Postponement Announced
January 7, 2019
The second HasCon, originally announced for September 6-8, has been indefinitely postponed.
