As People of Play
August 20, 2020
ChiTAG is rebranding as People of Play, the company announced, with Founder Mary Couzin continuing to lead the organization.
A Season in Two Parts
August 12, 2020
The hobby games business started strong in the first two months of 2020, but was then brought low and transformed; we analyze the COVID impacts on each level of the business.
Court Rules, WotC Moves
August 6, 2020
After a key ruling in litigation between ACD Distribution and Wizards of the Coast on Monday, WotC has moved to sever its relationship with the distributor.
Three-Level Miniature Setting Boasts Plenty of Room for Adventure!
July 16, 2020
WizKids will release D&D Icons of the Realms: The Tower, a three-level miniature setting for use with Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, into retail stores in November.
Adds Two Figure/Statue Specialists
June 19, 2020
DC Comics has announced the roster of four distributors it will use for its DC Direct statue, figure, and collectible line.
Weekly Toy Industry Newsletter
May 13, 2020
Chicago Toy & Game Group has acquired the Bloom Report, the weekly toy industry newsletter.
Made Profit in Fiscal Q4, But Lost Nearly a Half Billion Dollars for Year
March 27, 2020
An early indication of the demand for at-home entertainment in the coronavirus era has come in the form of GameStop’s reported same store sales for March, which were up 2%.
McFarlane Toys from the Beginning, the Evolution of the Toy Business, Top 2020 Products
March 10, 2020
In Part 1, we talk about the beginnings of McFarlane Toys, how the toy business has evolved, and key products from the company’s 2020 line.
'Spawn' #300, #1s vs. Long runs, Growth of Graphic Novels, the Future, the 'Spawn' Movie
March 10, 2020
In Part 2, we talk about his landmark 300th issue, the current state of the comics business, the growth of graphic novels, the future, the Spawn movie, more.
New Toys for 'Warhammer 40,000,' 'My Hero Academia,' 'Cyberpunk 2077,' 'Fortnite,' 'Mortal Kombat,' and More
March 9, 2020
ICv2 visited the McFarlane Toys booth at NY Toy Fair again this year to take a look at the 2020 toy lines.
