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Sheleigha



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 12:48 am Reply with quote
Lady Multi wrote:
...and then they tried the whole "Social Environment" in their website where you couldn't find what you wanted to find... you know, the info on MANGA and releases.


I remember years ago I had all the major manga companies bookmarked, to an index page that showed all their titles available... And then one day Tokyopop changed... Suddenly, I felt like I was an idiot because I couldn't find a similar page! And then I realized, that there was barely anything about their product on the page :/ Ugh, even sites that add social media to their main pages at least still have it EASY to navigate on!

EDIT: Curious as to why this is in UK Talkback?
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Teriyaki Terrier



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:32 am Reply with quote
Seriously Stu, at one point in time, you might have done some pretty nice work, but now it's just a moot point. It's fairly obvious that you really aren't with the times.

Do you honestly think any person would actually pay for anime related news when you can find it absolutely free here and other Google websites. All you need is a very basic internet connection and a browser.

I take it those documentaries have either concluded or the money to fund them ran out/something around those lines. Although I've cut my loses with Tokyo Pop (I doubt Aion will ever be finished or even licensed) so it really quite hilarious see Stu close this company and within a year, go back and try to sell a magazine with news that could be found likely anywhere.

After Tokyo Pop folded, I figured that would the last time in either ever again or a long time we would hear any news of Stu Levy. That doesn't seem like the case. Unfortunately.
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dormcat
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:53 am Reply with quote
Sheleigha wrote:
EDIT: Curious as to why this is in UK Talkback?

Because the thread starter used .uk server.
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dragonrider_cody



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:54 am Reply with quote
Teriyaki Terrier wrote:
Seriously Stu, at one point in time, you might have done some pretty nice work, but now it's just a moot point. It's fairly obvious that you really aren't with the times.

Do you honestly think any person would actually pay for anime related news when you can find it absolutely free here and other Google websites. All you need is a very basic internet connection and a browser.

I take it those documentaries have either concluded or the money to fund them ran out/something around those lines. Although I've cut my loses with Tokyo Pop (I doubt Aion will ever be finished or even licensed) so it really quite hilarious see Stu close this company and within a year, go back and try to sell a magazine with news that could be found likely anywhere.

After Tokyo Pop folded, I figured that would the last time in either ever again or a long time we would hear any news of Stu Levy. That doesn't seem like the case. Unfortunately.


As was already pointed out, this is going to be an online series powered by GeekChik. It's not a magazine and they're won't be a charge for it. GeekChik is add supported.
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Brand



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 9:26 am Reply with quote
Sheleigha wrote:
I remember years ago I had all the major manga companies bookmarked, to an index page that showed all their titles available... And then one day Tokyopop changed... Suddenly, I felt like I was an idiot because I couldn't find a similar page! And then I realized, that there was barely anything about their product on the page :/ Ugh, even sites that add social media to their main pages at least still have it EASY to navigate on!


I pretty much hated the change to a social media site, they did away with being able to find any actual information on their titles. I was actual excited to hear they were going to do a redesign, then they closed.
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jyuichi



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 9:31 am Reply with quote
The new site wrote:
Please rest assured that I will continue to explore opportunities for TOKYOPOP to re-introduce our brand and, hopefully, some of the manga titles you love. Not everything is economically feasible in the current market, and I promise to openly communicate with you about that process as it continues.


Why does he keep teasing us with licenses.... Its like they regret the decision but only know how to hurt their remaining fans. :-/

If I was a Japanese publisher I wouldn't allow Stu Levy in my building let alone sign a contract with him ever again...
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Mawdryn



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 9:49 am Reply with quote
Eh, Tokyopop is dead to me. This newsletter is just some zombie corpse lumbering about...
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prime_pm



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 9:57 am Reply with quote
"amazingly difficult to get back"

In other news, dur hey.
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littlegreenwolf



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 10:46 am Reply with quote
Is this like in the late 90s when they had that Tokyopop magazine/mixxzine? I used to actually like that... back before I had the internet in my room.
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kyokun703



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 11:11 am Reply with quote
Oh look, a letter from him:

http://www.geekchicdaily.com/region/tokyopop/story/a-welcome-letter-from-tokyopop-founder-stu-levy

WARNING: has giant picture of smug face.

This part is the part that irritates me most:

Quote:
It has been a tough time for me personally, for the company, and for you, the fans. I know that you’re all eager to have the same access to your favorite manga titles that we could previously provide and I promise that I am continuing to explore any and all opportunities to relaunch the manga publishing operations of TOKYOPOP’s business, as it was the original heart and soul of the company.


......

EDIT: And just posted at their facebook page:
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The circumstances have put a lot of roadblocks in our path, so the process will be slow.


(moar dots)
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Sheleigha



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 1:12 pm Reply with quote
So wait, he wants to continue publishing manga, even though he was the one who quit the company, even though he thought it was dying out, even though he would rather be investing in movies/documentaries?

Seriously... this is one human I do not understand the thought process of... What surprises me more is all the little fans on Facebook that still swoon around with "but I luv u Tokyopop!!!"
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Jaymie



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 2:43 pm Reply with quote
Sheleigha wrote:
What surprises me more is all the little fans on Facebook that still swoon around with "but I luv u Tokyopop!!!"


Tokyopop's only appeal is with the Lowest Common Denominator of Manga fans. Stu realizes that, and he takes full advantage of it.
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kyokun703



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 3:26 pm Reply with quote
Gets even better!

Tokyopop has created a BRAND NEW twitter account, @TOKYOPOPmanga. They are taking any questions right now re: manga.

This isn't a troll account either, it is confirmed by their FB page.

I'm at a loss. Really.
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dormcat
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 12:08 pm Reply with quote
kyokun703 wrote:
Oh look, a letter from him:

http://www.geekchicdaily.com/region/tokyopop/story/a-welcome-letter-from-tokyopop-founder-stu-levy

WARNING: has giant picture of smug face.

The picture was replaced with another one with a bunch of (Japanese?) kids. Rolling Eyes
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Mohawk52



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PostPosted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 9:26 am Reply with quote
kyokun703 wrote:
Oh look, a letter from him:

http://www.geekchicdaily.com/region/tokyopop/story/a-welcome-letter-from-tokyopop-founder-stu-levy

WARNING: has giant picture of smug face.
Seeing that picture confirms my belief that he is a twunt afterall.

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This part is the part that irritates me most:

Quote:
It has been a tough time for me personally, for the company, and for you, the fans. I know that you’re all eager to have the same access to your favorite manga titles that we could previously provide and I promise that I am continuing to explore any and all opportunities to relaunch the manga publishing operations of TOKYOPOP’s business, as it was the original heart and soul of the company.
He scuttles his own company and now expects us to pity him that he's having problems refloating her? Is he a crack addict as well ? Rolling Eyes

Quote:
......

EDIT: And just posted at their facebook page:
Quote:

The circumstances have put a lot of roadblocks in our path, so the process will be slow.


(moar dots)
Seriously, he's totally brain damaged, isn't he? Bloody 'ell. Rolling Eyes
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