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Hop and Zacian Team Up in New 'Pokemon TCG' Boxed Set

'Hop's Zacian ex Box'

January 28, 2025

The Pokemon Company International will release Hop's Zacian ex Box, a new Pokemon TCG boxed set, into retail.

Enter the Iono Zone with New 'Pokemon TCG' Boxed Set

'Iono's Bellibolt Ex Premium Collection'

January 27, 2025

The Pokemon Company International will release Iono's Bellibolt Ex Premium Collection.

'Pokemon TCG' Craziness Ratchets Up Again

'Blooming Waters' Causes Mayhem at Costco

January 27, 2025

Frenzy over new Pokemon TCG releases is ratcheting up again, with the early release of Scarlet & Violet: Blooming Waters at Costco leading to mayhem at some stores.

'Pokemon TCG: Charizard ex Special Collection' Unveiled

Features New Foil Promo Cards

January 24, 2025

The Pokemon Company International unveiled Charizard ex Special Collection for Pokemon TCG.

R.I.P. Mike Ferrero of Fat Jack's and Warren Jaycox of Galaxy of Comics; Burglars Hit Comic and Game Stores; Retailers Ask for Community Support; New Stores Launch in the New Year

Shop Talk, January 2025

January 21, 2025

All this and more in Shop Talk, our roundup of comic and game store news.

A Few Thoughts on the Diamond Bankruptcy

Column by Rob Salkowitz

January 16, 2025

So where does this leave us? Probably in a worse spot than we can even imagine, for a few reasons that became clear in the court filings.

Penguin Random House Is Diamond's Largest Unsecured Creditor

Bandai, NECA the Next Two

January 14, 2025

The bankruptcy petition filed by Diamond Comic Distributors lists 30 unsecured creditors, with Penguin Random House the largest creditor and Bandai and NECA the next two.