On Hot Comics, 'Magic' Sales, 'HeroClix', Action Figures, More
December 14, 2021
In this Talk Back, Rod Lamberti of Rodman Comics in Ankeny, Iowa wraps up 2021 with some observations on hot comics, Magic: The Gathering sales, HeroClix plans, action figure sales, and more.
With 'Keyword Counters 12-Sided Dice' by Ultra PRO
December 13, 2021
Ultra PRO will release Magic: The Gathering: Keyword Counters 12-Sided Dice into U.S. retail.
Column by Scott Thorne
December 13, 2021
This week, columnist Scott Thorne ponders whether or not we've returned to the 90s as far as collectible cards are concerned.
Created for Collectability, Will They Impact Gameplay, With Risks for the Brand?
December 9, 2021
Increasing the number of variant styles per individual card may have the potential to cause gameplay issues down the road, with risks for the brand.
On TCGplayer's Top 25 Sealed Products Chart
December 8, 2021
TCGplayer unveiled their November sales data for sealed TCG products and their price changes. The new data reaffirmed some of the continuing trends in the TCG market, and led to a few new insights.
Also, Teases Future Services Expansion to Include 'Yu-Gi-Oh!' and 'Nostalgix'
December 8, 2021
CGC Trading Cards announced that it will expand its authentication, grading, and encapsulation services to include more TCGs beyond Magic: The Gathering and Pokemon.
'Pokemon TCG' Products Tops Again
December 6, 2021
Products from three different Pokemon TCG ranges were the most actively bought and sold sealed TCG products in November 2021.
Sales Rankings (Units and Dollars) Based on Comic Store POS Data
December 6, 2021
These are unit and dollar sales rankings based on sales tracked at point-of-sale by the ComicHub system at stores selling American comics around the world.
Column by Scott Thorne
December 6, 2021
This week, columnist Scott Thorne updates the inbound freight situation and asks publishers to avoid big in-store events in December.
For Standard Set Singles Inventory
December 3, 2021
Wizards of the Coast is offering retailers free, downloadable Magic: The Gathering box and binder labels for organizing Standard set singles inventory.
