Column by Scott Thorne
September 2, 2019
This week, Scott Thorne updates the U.S.-China tariff situation as it relates to toys and games, and talks about the new UPC system for Magic: The Gathering Commander 2019 decks.
'Summer of Hogaak' Ends In 'Summer of Hobby Shop Sales'
August 30, 2019
TCGplayer sellers sold 250,000 Magic: The Gathering singles on August 26 alone.
Mark Rosewater's 'State of the Union' Essay For 'Magic: The Gathering' Design
August 27, 2019
In his annual State of the Union essay, Rosewater’s review of the year in Magic design identified key points that are applicable to retail sales.
The 'Summer of Hogaak' Ends
August 26, 2019
Wizards of the Coast updated its Magic: The Gathering Banned and Restricted Lists on the morning of August 26.
Eliminated in Toys and Games by 2022
August 20, 2019
Hasbro will phase out plastic packaging for new toy and game products by the end of 2022.
Wizards of the Coast to Empower Home Event Organizers
August 20, 2019
Wizards of the Coast announced open beta testing of the new Magic: The Gathering Companion app on August 19.
WPN Members to Hold More Qualifiers
August 19, 2019
The goal of the new circuit is to allow WPN members to run more events and reduce the barriers to hosting them.
Geek TV News Round-Up
August 19, 2019
It's time for another geek TV news round-up!
As Retailers Manage the Flow
August 16, 2019
Market conditions were good in hobby game stores in the Spring season (January through April), with increasing sales reported by almost everyone we interviewed.
Booster Packs, Decks, Bundles, and More
August 14, 2019
Wizards of the Coast unveiled the product line for Magic: The Gathering - Throne of Eldraine, which will be released on October 6.
