Refinancing Deal, Sale of Assets Elusive
March 9, 2018
Toys 'R' Us is preparing to close all of its stores and shutter operations, according to multiple press reports.
Target Games Buyer to Buffalo Games; 'Star Wars', Funko Flagging
March 8, 2018
A few news bits from the aisles at Toy Fair, affecting Target, Star Wars, and Funko.
For Copyright Infringement
March 6, 2018
In his ongoing campaign to reclaim his creation Pepe the Frog, Matt Furie is suing InfoWars for copyright infringement.
New Store Format Reduces Size Nearly 50%
March 5, 2018
The company continued to elaborate on the turnaround plan announced in December.
Up One Week
March 1, 2018
In a surprising move made only about 60 days before the movie’s originally scheduled release date, Marvel Studios has changed the release date.
Plus Teasers on Diamond Select Coming Attractions
February 28, 2018
At Toy Fair, Diamond Select was showing off the latest collectibles exclusive to the comic shop audience, as well as dropping hints at what’s coming for some popular lines.
'Dragon Ball Z,' 'Naruto Shippuden,' 'Gundam,' 'Sailor Moon'
February 27, 2018
At Toy Fair, Bluefin was showing off upcoming high-end collectibles, including several lines that included pieces connected to popular manga.
Sections Revamped, New Premier Publishers, Digital Version, DC Pulls Out
February 23, 2018
Diamond Comic Distributors announced a number of changes to its monthly Previews advance ordering magazine, which will be implemented over the April and May issues.
According to NPD Data
February 23, 2018
Sales of games and puzzles in U.S. outlets tracked by NPD Group were up in 2017.
Plus Corporate Layoffs
February 22, 2018
Toys ‘R’ Us, currently trying to reorganize under bankruptcy protection, will close another 200 stores beyond the 182 closings announced in January.
