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Post by /\/\att on Jan 15, 2005 1:25:49 GMT -5
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Post by Roback on Jan 15, 2005 5:42:25 GMT -5
I think free comicbook day is a great idea however I wish they would send retailers comics that didnt have that strange UPC on them. I guess that is so they can protect themselves from the lovely speculators that would simply turn around and sell them rather than use them as they were intended which is to pomote the hobby. Gosh, you just gotta love speculators dont cha? ;D
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Post by /\/\att on Jan 15, 2005 5:45:55 GMT -5
[shadow=green,left,300]You know what Robert...I actually have to disagree with you on this one...I love it just from a collector standpoint. If I like the comic..I either already have the issue or will buy it anyway, so the additional promo collectible is fun for me![/shadow]
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Post by reideen1313 on Jan 15, 2005 7:36:39 GMT -5
Here's a little info on FCBD '05.
the date for 2005’s Free Comic Book Day was announced: May 7th, moving it back to the first weekend of May.
The other proposed date, June 18th, the day after the opening of Batman Begins had support from a minority of retailers, as 73.5% voted for May, with 26.5% voting for June. The first weekend of May was proposed and supported by many retailers who sought to have FCBD be an annual event at the same time every year, so their customers and communities could grow to look forward to it, year in, year out.
While tying the event to a major comic book movie release did have its proponents who pointed to cross-promotion at a time of heightened comic-book awareness, as well as easy tie-ins with theaters near comic book shops, those opposed pointed to 2004, when originally, FCBD was to be the day after Spider-Man 2 opened, but was, in reality, three days after the opening, as Sony changed the opening date long after the date for FCBD was set. It was also argued that tying the event to a movie only works when a movie is being released that year, as well as the opinion that if the movie is a bomb, FCBD as an event may be harmed.
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Post by reideen1313 on Jan 15, 2005 8:20:11 GMT -5
Since I'm kind of a 'numbers junkie' at work, I thought this was an interesting article about FCBD and the impact that cross promotion with a movie tie in can have.
Free Comic Book Day Retailer Survey
Diamond Releases the Data
September 22, 2004
Diamond Comic Distributors has released data from the retailer survey taken in the wake of Free Comic Book Day 2004. More than half the respondents rated FCBD 2004 as better than or as good as FCBD 2003.
54.8% of the storeowners promoted FCBD more aggressively than in 2003, with almost 90% of the respondents using signage to promote the event, while 72% used bag stuffers, 54% emails, and nearly 50% managed to get newspaper coverage. Actual purchased promotion in the form of newspaper ads (28%), radio spots (14.2%) and TV commercials (7.4%) were utilized at lower rates. At least one third of the respondents highlighted the event in store newsletters.
A large percentage of retailers (37.7%) cross-promoted FCBD with other retailers in their vicinity, while an equal number cross-promoted the event with movie theaters showing Spider-Man 2. The theatrical cross-promotions appeared to have been more effective, with 47% of respondents singling it out as the most effective promotional tool they used, while 40% of those who cross-promoted with other local businesses cited it as their most effective or second most effective tool. If the survey results had been available before retailers voted on the date for FCBD, would the effectiveness of the theatrical cross-promotions swayed more voters toward linking FCBD 2005 to the release of Batman Begins?
Almost 90% of the retailers participating in this year's FCBD had also participated in 2003, and 52.2% ordered more FCBD books than they had in 2003.
In general, retailers reported more gains in traffic than in sales on FCBD 2004. More than half of that traffic (53%) was made up of new customers (38%) and returning customers who hadn't shopped in the store in quite some time (15%). One of the most encouraging aspects of the survey was the fact that 70% of the respondents gained customers thanks to the FCBD efforts and 35.8% of the storeowners reported that sales increased significantly in the month following FCBD, with most of the gains reported in the 10-20% growth range.
Here are the results for store traffic:
Better than usual for a Saturday 65.00%
Worse than usual for a Saturday 8.60%
About the same for a Saturday 12.90%
Better than a Wednesday 13.60%
Better than FCBD 2003 40.00%
Worse than FCBD 2003 30.70%
About the same as FCBD 2003 15.70%
I did not participate in FCBD 2003 13.60%
And here are the survey results for sales:
Better than usual for a Saturday 57.10%
Worse than usual for a Saturday 6.40%
About the same for a Saturday 25.00%
Better than a Wednesday 11.40%
Better than FCBD 2003 43.90%
Worse than FCBD 2003 27.30%
About the same as FCBD 2003 15.10%
I did not participate in FCBD 2003 13.70%
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Post by reideen1313 on Jan 15, 2005 14:17:43 GMT -5
Oddly, one of my local comic shop owners is thinking about moving the date to coincide with Begins anyway - he thinks that will be a better tie in and bring more people into the store. www.icv2.com/articles/indepth/5720.html |
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Post by Batboy on Jan 16, 2005 15:55:00 GMT -5
Thanks for those stats reideen1313  |
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Post by /\/\att on Jan 16, 2005 16:22:59 GMT -5
damn Jeff! Thanks for the amazing overview! |
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Post by reideen1313 on Jan 16, 2005 19:28:42 GMT -5
damn Jeff! Thanks for the amazing overview! I try. ;D |
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Post by reideen1313 on Jan 18, 2005 22:32:18 GMT -5
The list of Gold, Silver and Bronze contributors and the books they will be releasing is out. At least, for the Gold level anyway.
GOLD SPONSORS (new or reprint editions that will be in every participating store)
Archie Comics - Betty & Veronica
Beckett - Ronin Hood of the 47 Samurai #1
Bongo Comics - Bongo Comics Free Comic Book Day Gimme! Gimme! Giveaway
Dark Horse - Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith
DC Comics - The Batman Strikes! #1
Devil's Due - Devil's Due Special Edition
Gemstone - Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge
Image - Flight Primer
Impact Books - Impact University
Marvel - Marvel Adventures: Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four
SILVER SPONSORS (Check with individual retailers for availability of new or reprint editions from these publishers): AdHouse Books, Alternative Comics, Arcana Studios, Caption Box, Comics Festival (Legion of Evil Press), Drawn & Quarterly, Dreamwave, Fantagraphics, G.T. Labs, Heroic Publishing, Jetpack Press, Keenspot, Oni Press, Renaissance Press, Serve Man Press, Sky Dog Press, Top Shelf, and Wizard.
Also participating are the following Bronze Sponsors, who have donated free quantities of previously published titles to the event: A Fine Line and Tokyopop.
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Post by reideen1313 on Jan 26, 2005 17:54:36 GMT -5
In the newest Previews Magazine ... they had a list of all of the comics to be had on Free Comic Book Day. At the top of the pages are a group of white MiniMates with the FCBD logo on them! Flip the page and there's a little box with one of the little guys ... "And don't forget to ask for your free 2005 Free Comic Book Day MiniMate" I'm all over this! One for each of the kids, wife, baby....just gimme a box! ;D |
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Post by reideen1313 on Jan 28, 2005 19:57:22 GMT -5
I called one of the local stores (not the one that's changing the day  ) to see if I could just purchase a bag o' mates. They're checking on the cost and if they're limited to a certain # of bags that they can order. I should know by next week! Yay!! ;D |
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Post by reideen1313 on Apr 20, 2005 8:16:36 GMT -5
Keep in mind guys, that this is the day before Mother's Day. Be sure to pick mom up an extra copy of The Batman Strikes, a heroclix Batman and what the heck, go all the way and get her a minimate too! ;D
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Post by Casimir on Apr 20, 2005 8:26:49 GMT -5
Just a little self-promotion here: If you're in the Dallas area on May 7th, I'll be at Zeus Comics and Toys. We're turning Free Comic Book day into a big shin-dig... Big tent outside, lots of guests, including little ol' me, showing off the customs. (Sadly, I have no customs to give away. You'll have to be satisfied with a little white mini-mate!)
Guess I better start packing.
Casimir
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Post by reideen1313 on Apr 22, 2005 21:07:02 GMT -5
Here's a larger list of what will be available for FCBD:
ADVENTURES OF PAUL FCBD EDITION
ALTERNATIVE COMICS PRESENTS FCBD ED 2005 EDITION
AMELIA RULES #0 FCBD EDITION
ARCANA STUDIO PRESENTS #2 FCBD EDITION
BATMAN STRIKES #1 FCBD EDITION
BONE SHARPS COWBOYS THUNDER FCBD EDITION
BONGO COMICS GIMME GIMME GIVEAWAY FCBD EDITION
BUZZBOY ROBOY MAJOR DAMAGE TRIPLE FROSTED FUN COMI
COMICS FESTIVAL FCBD EDITION
DEVILS DUE FCBD SPECIAL EDITION
FLARE FCBD EDITION
FLIGHT PRIMER FCBD EDITION
FUNNY BOOK FCBD EDITION
IMPACT UNIVERSITY FCBD EDITION
JOHNNY RAYGUN FREEBIE FCBD EDITION
KEENSPOT SPOTLIGHT 2005 FCBD EDITION
KILLER STUNTS INC #1
LETHAL ENFORCER #1
MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN & FANTASTIC FOUR FCBD
MORTAL COILS PRESENTS FREE BODIES FCBD EDITION
ONI PRESS FIST FEST FEATURING HYSTERIA & SHARKNIFE
OWLY SPLASHIN AROUND FCBD EDITION
RUNNERS #1 REMASTERED FCBD EDITION
STAR WARS REVENGE OF THE SITH FCBD EDITION
SUPERIOR SHOWCASE #0 FCBD EDITION
WALT DISNEYS UNCLE SCROOGE FCBD EDITION
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Post by J. Torres on May 2, 2005 22:37:54 GMT -5
If you're in the Toronto area, I'll be signing at The Beguiling on Saturday afternoon along with Darwyn "New Frontier" Cooke, Cameron "Sea Guy" Stewart, Ray "Mnemovore" Fawkes, and a host of others. www.beguiling.com/home.htmHope to see you there! |
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Post by /\/\att on May 5, 2005 2:15:08 GMT -5
Thanks for posting that J!
Our pal Chris Jones will be signing as well in his area. Here's the details:
Artists signing from Noon – 6 pm
at
Big Brain Comics
1027 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis
Phone: 612/338-4390
E-Mail: bigbrain@visi.com
so, go pick up Batman Strikes #1 and have it signed by the artist! How cool is that?!
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Post by /\/\att on May 6, 2005 21:34:47 GMT -5
Terry Beatty , legendary inker, and inker on Batman Strikes will be signing FCBD copies of THE BATMAN STTRIKES at
The Source 1601
W. Larpenteur Ave.,
Falcon Heights MN .
from Noon to 5PM.
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Post by reideen1313 on May 6, 2005 22:09:10 GMT -5
I wish I could see any of those three guys in person. It's ok though, we're getting Phil Hester here, so I'm happy, since he's one of the nicest 'industry' guys I've ever met. Maybe I'll have him sign my Bloodlines annual again....  ;D |
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Post by tanbat14 on May 6, 2005 22:40:24 GMT -5
I cant wait for May 7th to get some free comics and get some comics signed by Alex Ross and Geoff Johns  DieLaughing  |
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Post by Batdan on May 7, 2005 15:04:07 GMT -5
Got a Star Wars comic for my son (best they had available) and bought Superman/Batman while I was there. Went to Comix Plus in Mount Kisco, NY, though my usual haunt is Comic Book Heaven in White Plains, NY. Both are good stores.
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Post by J-Man on May 7, 2005 15:10:31 GMT -5
[shadow=purple,left,300]I'm hoping to get "The Batman Strikes!" once I go out this evening.[/shadow]
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Post by /\/\att on May 7, 2005 16:00:26 GMT -5
had a GREAT time last I heard from reideen's wife he was still standing in line to meet Phil Hester! I wanted too...but that line was just too damn long! here's an actual pic of the batman heroclix!  |
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Post by Peev34 on May 7, 2005 17:33:27 GMT -5
WHAT A DAY! Of course I got the issue of Strikes and the Heroclix (2 of each), but the shop I hit had a major sale going on and I picked up the Monogram Superman, Batman, Lex Luthor, and Wonder Woman JL paperweights for $5.00 EACH!! WOO FRIGGIN' HOO!!
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Post by reideen1313 on May 7, 2005 17:47:52 GMT -5
last I heard from reideen's wife he was still standing in line to meet Phil Hester! I wanted too...but that line was just too damn long! I was in line for about 45 minutes, but it was TOTALLY worth the wait!! I ended up with 4 signed comics (Nightwing #107, Green Arrow #'s 43, 44 and 45 - the HIV and 1st App of the new Speedy), a beautiful Batman pic from Mr Hester and a guarantee of an interview.... I'll be posting a thread to get your questions soon! (Post your questions here.) I also got my bag 'o minimates - I've got....like 30 of the things sitting here on my table and that's not counting all the singles that me and the kids picked up! ;D 7 or 8 Heroclix, piles of comics.... I guess it pays to have a family with lots of kids! |
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Post by vishman007 on May 7, 2005 19:18:16 GMT -5
I go to two different comic stores, neither have the batman heroclix or minimates!!!!! I was very upset, got up early for NOTHING!! I did get some comics, but the whole reason I wanted to go was the heroclix and minimate!!!!! GOSH DARN!!!!
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Post by J-Man on May 7, 2005 19:22:51 GMT -5
[shadow=purple,left,300]Well, since our car keys are missing at the moment, it looks like I have once again missed out on Free Comic Book Day.  [/shadow]
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Post by reideen1313 on May 7, 2005 20:49:42 GMT -5
I go to two different comic stores, neither have the batman heroclix or minimates!!!!! I was very upset, got up early for NOTHING!! I did get some comics, but the whole reason I wanted to go was the heroclix and minimate!!!!! GOSH DARN!!!! Yeah, the first store I went to was out of 'mates. They opened at 10am and I was there at 1pm, so it took 3 hours for them to be gone. They were on their third package/box of heroclix too and had started limiting how many people could take. I just grabbed a handful and put them in my bag. Good thing I ordered a bag of 'mates for customs or I'd have missed out on them entirely. My wife and I split up since I was waiting for a few signatures and a sketch. She took the kids to another store and they had some 'mates there, so everybody got a couple, plus I got my bag. |
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Post by reideen1313 on May 7, 2005 20:52:49 GMT -5
[shadow=purple,left,300]Well, since our car keys are missing at the moment, it looks like I have once again missed out on Free Comic Book Day. [/shadow] That really sucks Jman. Sorry to hear you missed out. |
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Post by tanbat14 on May 7, 2005 21:47:02 GMT -5
Here is some of the great stuff I got at my comic shop comics- 1 cisco kid 1&2 2 Batman strikes1 3. uncanny xmen 4?? 4.The simpson comic 5.100 trb presented by wizard One batman heroclix a green lantern rebirth poster a countdown to infinite crisis poster a back issue of toyfair a back issue of toyreveiw ans I got my green lantern rebirth 1 1st print signed by Geoff Johns I got my countdown to infinite crisis signed by Alex Ross & Geoff Johns I got my jsa 72 signed by Alex Ross,Geoff Johns, & Don Kramer And last but not least I got my batman:harley quinn signed by alex ross.They were really nice when I was gettin my comics signed. I was mad though because my comic shop did not do the minimate figures.  DieLaughing |
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