Topps Shuts Down WizKids

[Nikosandros]

Between this and the demise of DDM, this doesn't' look like a good time for collectible miniature games.

 

[Asmor]

Well, don't forget that the nascent WoW CMG.

A shame the bases for it aren't 1". I'm sure there would be lots of stuff in it to steal for D&D. :/

 

[darjr]

The license deal fell apart, apparently. From rpg.net RPGnet Forums - View Single Post - Topps Shuts Down Wizkids

And pinnacle Great White Games/Pinnacle Entertainment Group :: View topic - [POTSM] New Products?

 

[justanobody]

Looks like they are trying to sell a bit more than just a license.

 

[Charwoman Gene]

Looks like they are trying to sell a bit more than just a license.

Nice. How much is it going for?

 

[justanobody]

Nice. How much is it going for?

Like everything else these days, and dealing with minis in general...probably more than its worth.

 

[Mokona]

What intellectual properties will go on the chopping block for sale? What does WizKids Games still own that Topps could sell to recoup some of their investment? Crimson Skies? Shadowrun?

 

[CharlesRyan]

Looks like they are trying to sell a bit more than just a license.

That is truly awesome!

 

[Mustrum_Ridcully]

Between this and the demise of DDM, this doesn't' look like a good time for collectible miniature games.

Interesting - so maybe WotC is not the only one having trouble and it's a general market issue? How come? Are there new, better competitors? Or are the "old ones" still strong or getting stronger? Or is there really a general decline?

 

[CharlesRyan]

I have no special knowledge of this situation, but I'm guessing this has as much to do with corporate direction as market conditions. Keep this in mind:

Topps buys WizKids, a year later Torrnante buys Topps, a year later Topps divests WizKids.

It could simply be a case of the new management saying "hey, this isn't why we bought the company, so let's get rid of that part and focus on what we did buy it for."

Difficult market conditions could have made that decision come easier and faster, of course.

Don't know, just pointing out another potential reason.