Thema: Topps schließt WizKids

[Zanan]

Von Candlekeep ... vielleicht betrifft es ja jemanden ... und später auch die D&D Minis

Announcement

The Topps Company announced today that WizKids will immediately cease operations and discontinue its product lines.

Scott Silverstein, CEO of Topps, said “This was an extremely difficult decision. While the company will still actively pursue gaming initiatives, we feel it is necessary to align our efforts more closely with Topps current sports and entertainment offerings which are being developed within our New York office.”

Upon notifying our partners, Topps will immediately pursue strategic alternatives so that viable brands and properties, including HeroClix, can continue without noticeable disruption. To that end, WizKids will continue supporting Buy it By the Brick redemptions for Arkham Asylum, and the December Organized Play events for HeroClix.

For consumer announcements, please refer to www.wizkidsgames.com over the coming days for further information.

http://www.wizkidsgames.com/wk_article.asp?cid=41914

Candlekeep thread ...

Heroclix, Horrorclix, Star Wars Pocket Model, Mechwarrior: Dark Age, Shadowrun Duels. All have stopped production immediately.

Catalyst Games has been in contact with WizKids and have stated that it should not affect their Classic Battletech or Shadowrun lines. Any speculation on how the closing of what some consider the leaders of the collectible miniatures game will affect the industry as a whole?

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Schade: Das Star Wars Pocket Model Spiel war ne sehr nette, andere Idee, die Spass gemacht hat.