In a year where the North American Trading Card Game (TCG) market saw a slight decline, the miniatures category stood out as the lone beacon of growth within the hobby games sector. Miniatures sales climbed from $570 million in 2023 to $580 million in 2024. While this increase is modest, it signifies continued positive […]
Tariffs Claim first Crowd Funding Project : Longbox Heroes Kickstarter Canceled
The escalating trade tensions and newly imposed tariffs are already wreaking havoc across numerous industries, and the geek community isn’t immune. Fresh Monkey Fiction’s highly anticipated Longbox Heroes Kickstarter, aiming to fund a new wave of figures featuring beloved indie comic characters, has been forced to cancel its camp
Trump’s Tariffs Threaten to Devastate Game Industries: Publishers Sound Alarm
President Donald Trump’s recent implementation of sweeping global tariffs, with minimum rates of 10% and significantly higher in some cases, has sent shockwaves through the comic book and tabletop gaming industries. The economic fallout, including market instability and retaliatory measures from other nations, has publishers and creato
Roll for Initiative! Arby’s Legendary Dice are BACK
Gamers and Arby’s aficionados, rejoice! The moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived. Arby’s, the fast-food chain known for its delicious roast beef and surprising forays into geek culture, is bringing back its wildly popular, limited-edition tabletop gaming dice! Yes, you read that right. After two previous sell-out runs
Brace Yourselves Massive Tariffs Hit Imports, Prices For Boardgames Affected
Wednesday afternoon dropped a bombshell on the geek culture world: the “worst-case” tariffs are here, and they’re hitting imports from a massive range of countries. If you’re a fan of board games, miniatures, merch, or beautifully printed books, prepare for a potential price hike. Forget uncertainty, we’re talki