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CCG to Open a Tokyo Office in 2024

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

CCG has announced that it will open an office in Toyko, Japan, in 2024. Collectibles submitted to CCG’s Tokyo office will be transported with full insurance coverage (based on the submitter’s declared value) to CCG Headquarters for authentication, grading and encapsulation. The collectibles will then be transported back to the Tokyo office (again with full insurance coverage) to be returned to the submitter.

Further details, including grading fees and the date of the office opening, will be announced soon.

For those interested in applying for a position at CCG’s Tokyo office, please click on the “Apply now” link below or send your CV or expression of interest to Careers@CollectiblesGroup.com.

CGC Promotes Matt Nelson to President

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Graphic Policy Team

CGC, a division of the CCG, is pleased to announce that Matt Nelson, one of the most renowned comic book experts in the industry, has been promoted to President. CGC is the world’s leading third-party grading service for comic books, trading cards, magazines and other pop culture-related collectibles.

Nelson joined CGC in 2013 when it purchased Nelson’s company, Classics Incorporated, and reorganized it as CCS. Nelson became President of CCS, which provides industry-leading comic book pressing, restoration, and restoration removal services. Indeed, he is a comic book restoration innovator and authority, having introduced the revolutionary process of leaf casting to comic book restoration, and legitimizing and evolving comic book pressing throughout the early 2000s.

In 2016, Nelson transitioned from CCS President to CGC Primary Grader. In this role, he has handled hundreds of thousands of comics, including the most valuable comics ever sold, such as the Action Comics #1 that sold for $3.25 million and the Batman #1 that realized $2.22 million. Nelson also has an encyclopedic knowledge of comic book history and pedigrees.

Now as President of CGC, Nelson will lead the CGC team as it continues to grow in numbers and services. The expansion of CGC has been extraordinary since the company was founded in 2000. With Nelson at the helm, CGC will introduce even more exciting initiatives, while always adhering to the founding principles of accuracy, consistency and integrity.

Blackstone acquires Certified Collectibles Group

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Brett

Blackstone has graded Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) and decided it’s worth investing in as they have acquired a majority stake. The company is valued at more than $500 million. Mark Salzberg, CCG’s founder, and Steven R. Eichenbaum, CCG’s CEO, will retain a significant minority stake. Investors include Roc Nation (aka Jay-Z), Daryl Morey, President of Basketball Operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, and more.

CCG was founded in 1987 and offers authentication, grading, and conservation services. CCG has certified more than 62 million of collectibles, with a combined fair market value approaching $50 billion.

Blackstone’s investment will help accelerate CCG’s growth as they invest in new employees, expands its geographic and product choices, invest in new technologies, and expands and develops its digital presence.

CCG’s leadership team will remain in place and will gain the expertise and resources Blackstone brings to the table.

Resident Evil Deck Building Game releases November 19, 2010

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

Bandai announces the release of the RESIDENT EVIL™ Deck Building Game on November 19, 2010 and special pre-release promotions for Halloween Weekend 2010!

Cypress, CA – September 23, 2010 – Bandai America Inc. (Bandai) and Capcom Entertainment, Inc. (Capcom) are pleased to announce the RESIDENT EVIL™ Deck Building Game (DBG), scheduled for release on November 19, 2010!

In Capcom’s Resident Evil® video game series, a deadly virus has caused the dead to rise and infect any living thing they encounter! Fleeing to a mysterious mansion, you must gather any materials you can find to protect yourself and fight for your survival against a legion of infected beings!

The RESIDENT EVIL DBG brings the story to life in a game of strategy where players construct their card decks while they play. Choose one of your favorite characters from RESIDENT EVIL such as: Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, or Albert Wesker among others. Players start with only the most basic of items and weapons. As the game progresses, players build their arsenal with additional Weapons, Ammunition, Action or Item cards to customize their deck and improve their ability in defeating “the Infected”! Your deck will be your lifeline to survival. How will you survive the zombie outbreak?

The RESIDENT EVIL DBG will consist of 250 playing cards, 3 different game modes (Story, Mercenary and Versus) and hundreds of possible scenarios within each mode for unlimited replay value. No two games will ever be the same!

Story mode is the main version of the game where players must race to claim the best weapons, items, and ammunition before others get to it first. Quick thinking and a good instinct will help you survive the Mansion and be the one to escape to safety.
Mercenary mode is similar to Story mode but this mode rewards the players that take the offensive. Players must prove their skills by defeating as many zombies as they can in a limited amount of time. This mode can be played in teams.
Versus mode removes “the Infected” from the game and pits the human characters against each other in a battle for dominance. Players must watch their back as they attempt to defeat each other while staying alive themselves. Watch out because you may find that players are not as merciful as “the Infected”!

MSRP is expected to be $29.99.

Bandai is planning a full schedule of promotions and events that will lead to the big release on November 19^th, 2010. On Halloween weekend October 29^th – 31^st customers will be able to get a sneak preview of the game when demo copies are made available exclusively to hobby retailers nationwide. After playing the game, consumers that preorder a copy before November 19^th will receive 2 exclusive cards not available in the regular edition of the game!

For the most up to date information on the RESIDENT EVIL DBG and other promotions or Bandai America Inc., please visit www.bandaicg.com/residentevil.

The RESIDENT EVIL video game series by Capcom debuted in 1996 and has sold more than 40 million games worldwide. It has since turned into a media franchise with major motion pictures, games, comic books, novels and other collectibles.

For more information on RESIDENT EVIL and Capcom Entertainment, Inc. please visit www.RESIDENTEVIL.com or www.capcom.com.

About Bandai America Incorporated
A leader in introducing Japanese toy trends to the United States, Bandai America Incorporated is a subsidiary of NAMCO BANDAI Holdings (USA) Inc., an entity that resulted from the integration of Namco Ltd. and Bandai Co. Ltd. of Japan. Global interests encompass four strategic business units: toys and hobby, amusement facilities, game contents & visual and music content. Bandai America Incorporated is the manufacturer and licensee of some of the most popular brands in entertainment today, including Naruto^™, Ben 10^™, and Dragon Ball Z^®. The company is headquartered in Cypress, California and information is available at www.Bandaicg.com.

About Capcom Entertainment, Inc.

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including best-selling franchises Resident Evil®, Street Fighter®, Mega Man® and Devil May Cry®. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Korea, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom can be found on the company web site, www.capcom.com.

Capcom, Devil May Cry, Mega Man and Resident Evil are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. Street Fighter is a registered trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.”