ICv2 interviewed Wurzer to learn more about Diamond’s extensive logistics operation and the new changes.

The hobby games business marked an astounding eighth consecutive year of growth in 2016, with the hobby channel growing around 10%, according to retailers, distributors, and publishers interviewed by ICv2 as sources for this report.

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.

Nickelodeon is rebooting its CG animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, with Samurai Jack character designer Andy Suriano and TMNT animated series producer Ant Ward.

At Toy Fair 2017, ICv2 toured the Factory Entertainment booth to preview new offerings from the maker of high quality licensed toys and collectibles.

This week, Bennett looks at the news out of Toy Fair.

This week, King talks about his decision to expand non-game merchandise in his store.

IDW is set to release an all-new comic book series based on the hit Japanese franchise Yo-Kai Watch .

Toys ‘R’ Us laid off 10-15% of its corporate workforce just before Toy Fair.

At New York Toy Fair, Diamond Select Toys revealed upcoming releases for several DC-based properties.