Diamond's Top 25 Games for July 2012

Media Release -- The final release in the Infinity Gauntlet saga leads to a cosmic conclusion with the WizKids/NECA's Marvel HeroClix: Chaos War Booster Brick, an expansion for the popular miniatures game and the best-selling games product to comic book specialty retailers in July.

Also in the top ten from WizKids/NECA was the Comic-Con Movie IV: A Fan's Hope DVD/HeroClix Combo Pack at #5, the Marvel HeroClix: Chaos War Fast Forces 6-Pack at #6, the Marvel HeroClix: Chaos War Organized Play Kit at #7, the Star Trek HeroClix Tactics: Away Team 7-Pack at #8, and the DC HeroClix: The Dark Knight Rises Marquee Pack at #10.

Kenner's Risk Legacy was in the top ten at #2. Wizards of the Coast had two products in the top ten — the Magic the Gathering TCG: 2013 Core Set Boosters at #3 and the Magic the Gathering TCG: 2013 Core Set Intro Decks at #4. Rounding out the top ten was Underground Toys with the Doctor Who Lenticular Animated Chess Set at #9.

Data for Diamond's sales charts – which include the monthly market shares and all top product charts – are compiled by Diamond Comic Distributors from a universe of over 3,500 accounts, comprised of comic book specialty shops and other merchant stores and buyers. The shops are primarily located in North America, with a percentage of sales also to international stores and buyers located throughout the world. The account base includes not only brick-and-mortar comic book specialty shops, but also Internet stores, chain stores, and other specialty stores.

Unit and dollars sales are calculated based upon orders invoiced and shipped to Diamond accounts during any given month, which comprises initial pre-orders, advance reorders, and reorders, minus any copies that are received back from a title marked as returnable.