In Collectible Games
March 8, 2017
One of the oldest collectible games and the newest were the big movers in the category in the September to December Fall season, according to reports from retailers, distributors, and publishers we interviewed. The Pokemon TCG was on fire for its full 20th Anniversary year, and finished strong.
Column by Scott Thorne
January 23, 2017
This week, Thorne shares observations on the Magic: The Gathering--Aether Revolt pre-release and takes a look at the recent letter from Wizards of the Coast CEO Chris Cocks.
From 'ICv2's Internal Correspondence' #90
August 1, 2016
These charts of the Top 5 Collectible Games Over-all, Top 3 Mass Market Channel Collectible Games and Top 10 Hobby Channel Collectible Games reflect sales in Spring 2016.
ICv2 Stars: 2.5 (out of 5)
May 5, 2016
Here's a review of Magic: The Gathering--Arena of the Planeswalkers: Battle for Zendikar Expansion, published by Wizards of the Coast.
Replaced by Microsoft Exec
April 11, 2016
Greg Leeds has resigned as CEO of Hasbro division Wizards of the Coast, the company announced today, and will be replaced by former Microsoft executive Chris Cocks.
From 'ICv2's Internal Correspondence' #89
March 9, 2016
These charts of the ICv2 "Top Collectible Games" show U.S. sales in the hobby channel, at mass retail, and overall for the Fall season, September through December.
Coming in August
March 1, 2016
Wizards of the Coast has announced the most recent installment of their premium card From the Vault series for Magic: The Gathering.
In June
February 15, 2016
Wizards of the Coast has announced it is releasing Eternal Masters for Magic: The Gathering in June.
As 'Magic' Chalks another Growth Year
February 9, 2016
Battle for Zendikar “had the strongest start to a set in the brand’s history,”
Column by Marcus King
January 29, 2016
This week, King responds to some recent suggestions to retailers from Wizards of the Coast.