WizKids Games



WizKids Games (originally named WizKids, Inc.) was an American Seattle-based company that first made its mark in the game industry producing collectible miniatures wargames. Founded in 2000, it was purchased by sports-card manufacturer Topps, Inc. in 2003.

WizKids manufactured Star Wars PocketModel Trading Card Game, based on the Star Wars universe, between 2007 and 2008. The game was designed by Mike Elliott and Ethan Pasternack.

Topps closed down all WizKids operations and brand lines (including the Star Wars PocketModel game) on November 10, 2008, after having been acquired by Michael Eisner's Tornante Company and Madison Dearborn Partners in 2007.

In 2009, Topps accepted the bid offered by NECA to buy the licenses to continue producing the brand lines of the former WizKids company, presumably including the Star Wars PocketModels TCG.