January Sealed Product Sales Trends Favor 'Pokemon TCG' Over 'Magic: The Gathering'
February 12, 2021
TCGplayer released its January data showing fluctuations in sealed product prices over the course of the month as well as new trends for the TCG collectibles market.
'Pokemon' Dominates
February 12, 2021
Pokemon TCG dominated TCG sealed product aftermarket sales in January, according to the TCGplayer chart of the Top 25 Sealed TCG Products.
Direct Sale Drop Sets Showcase Valentine's Day-themed Card Art by Jen Bartel, Rian Gonzales, and Brandi Milne
February 10, 2021
Wizards of Coast unveiled Secret Lair: Smitten Superdrop, a direct sale set for Magic: The Gathering, which will be on preorder from February 12 to February 21.
Wizards Event Reporter to be Decommissioned March 23
February 10, 2021
Wizards of the Coast announced that they will remove stores from the WPN if they do not switch to their Wizards EventLink system from Wizards Event Reporter.
As Hasbro Posts Big Game Sales Increases in Q4, Full Year 2020
February 9, 2021
The record years for Wizards of the Coast's flagship hobby brands were just part of Hasbro's big year in games.
'Revised Edition' and 'Urza's' Block Singles Demand Contribute to an Up-Trend
February 8, 2021
The card prices for several Magic: The Gathering Reserved List singles, particularly ones used in the Commander format, have experienced an increase in card value over the last few months of 2020 into 2021.
Column by Scott Thorne
February 7, 2021
This week, Scott Thorne talks Pokemon TCG trends and three ways publishers can improve their box designs.
Drop Set Celebrates Black History Month by Donating Its Proceeds to Charity; Features Art From Marvel's Rising Star Ernanda Souza
February 5, 2021
Wizards of the Coast announced Secret Lair: Black is Magic, a new drop set, available for preorder between February 22 and March 31.
Column by Scott Thorne
February 1, 2021
This week, Thorne analyzes how four different TCG companies approached recent prereleases in the COVID-19 era, and what could be improved from a retailer perspective.
Price Was Double the Previous Record
January 28, 2021
The winning bid was more than double the previous record price.