Plus Voltron, Robotech, and Futurama
February 17, 2004
Toynami has announced action figure releases for Inu Yasha and Chobits .
'The Skyscrapers of Oz'
February 16, 2004
Media Blasters has announced its first manga release, The Skyscrapers of Oz .
'Unfair To Provide Exclusive Merchandise to Big Chains'
February 12, 2004
Dean Phillips of Krypton Comics in Omaha, Nebraska saw our article on Tower Records' bankruptcy and retailer Charlie Platt's comments, and gives his opinion on publishers' and manufacturers' handling of multiple channels.
Plus a Halle Berry Catwoman Barbie
February 11, 2004
Mattel has announced a number of its new toy offerings for 2004, including a Shaman King Deluxe Battling Figure Assortment that allows kids to act out their favorite battle scenes from the Shaman King anime series.
A Full Range of Expansions Planned
February 11, 2004
WotC's Duel Masters CCG debuts in March followed by four expansions in ten months.
First DVD Volume Out June 27
February 11, 2004
Anime distributors Manga Entertainment and Bandai Entertainment will jointly distribute the new Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex TV series.
DVD Collection From Tokyopop
February 11, 2004
The eight-volume Marmalade Boy manga series by Yoshizumi Wataru has been a major bookstore hit for Tokyopop and now Tokyopop is releasing the Marmalade Boy anime series in four 19-episode collections.
Plus a Bratz CCG & Spider-Man 2 Trading Cards
February 10, 2004
Upper Deck Entertainment has announced a wide range of new products for 2004 including Shaman King and Bratz CCGs and Spider-Man 2 trading cards.
Comedy, Romance, & Adventure
February 10, 2004
Continuing its aggressive exploitation of the growing market for manga, Tokyopop has announced the premier of six new manga series in August.
The Prince of Tennis Due Out in April
February 9, 2004
If the manga boom continues much longer, we may soon have almost as many genres represented here in the States as there are in Japan. Latest case in point, Viz LLC.'s recent announcement of the April release of the first volume of the Prince of Tennis manga.
