From 'ICv2's Internal Correspondence' #92
July 26, 2017
These charts of the Top 10 Hobby Channel Collectible Games, Top 3 Mass Market Channel Collectible Games and Top 5 Collectible Games Over-all reflect sales in Spring 2017.
In 2016
July 20, 2017
Sales of hobby games in the U.S. and Canada topped $1.4 billion in 2016, reaching $1.44 billion, according to a new estimate compiled by ICv2.
Sales Estimates for June Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
July 17, 2017
These are estimates of the sales on comic books by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during June 2017.
Sales Estimates for May Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
June 19, 2017
These are estimates of the sales on comic books by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during May 2017.
New Details on Hot Collectible Dice and Card Game
June 16, 2017
Fantasy Flight Games has shared details and images for the upcoming Star Wars: Destiny - Empire at War Booster Pack release for the popular collectible dice and card game.
Ahead of Adding New Games
May 30, 2017
TCGplayer has added support for automatic card scanning for its new e-commerce service for brick-and-mortar retailers, and will add three new TCGs to its database in June.
Column by Steve Bennett
May 24, 2017
Bennett considers the role of superheroes in American society, how merchandising is affecting modern moviemaking, and how merchandising can influence entertainment.
Column by Scott Thorne
April 24, 2017
This week, Thorne looks at principles of influence and how they apply to selling games.
Offers Retailers OP Kits for 'Spirit of Rebellion' Release
April 21, 2017
FFG is offering the Spirit of Rebellion preview event kits for its Star Wars: Destiny collectible dice game to all retailers who wish to run events for the release of the Spirit of Rebellion set.
New 'Booster Pack'
April 19, 2017
FFG announced the next release for its popular Star Wars: Destiny collectible dice and card game at Star Wars Celebration in Orlando.
