Mattel, the nation’s largest toymaker, reported that third quarter sales rose 6%.

Wizards of the Coast announced today that it is restructuring “to focus on key growth strategies for core brands,” which will result in job eliminations.

San Diego Comic-Con wrapped up on Sunday with nearly identical attendance to the year before, around 125,000, because the capacity of the San Diego Convention Center has been reached.

Hasbro posted a strong 13% growth in net revenues for the first quarter of 2008.

U.S. retail sales of toys generated $22.1 billion in 2007 compared with $22.6 billion in 2006--a decline of just 2%.

DC Comics has brought in Steve Rotterdam, an experienced ad agency executive with a long track record in entertainment marketing, as its new Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing.

San Diego Comic-Con wrapped up on Sunday, after a blow-out success of a show that dwarfed all previous years in attendance, exhibitor expenditures, special events, and media coverage.

Marvel's publishing division was the brightest star in its recently released second quarter report, as the company exceeded earnings estimates on lower sales and profits.

Marvel Entertainment, Inc. announced its fourth quarter and full year results for 2005.

Hasbro, the nation's number 2 toymaker, reported improved fourth quarter and full year earnings.