When was TSR Inc founded and who were the original partners?
TSR Inc was founded in October 1973 as a partnership between Gary Gygax and Don Kaye. The initial partnership cost $2,400 and took place in the basement of a Lake Geneva home.
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What was the first product released by TSR Inc and when did it launch?
The first product released by TSR Inc was the miniature wargame Cavaliers and Roundheads. The company launched this product before releasing Dungeons and Dragons to generate immediate cash flow.
When did Gary Gygax leave TSR Inc and who took over as majority shareholder?
Gary Gygax was ousted from TSR Inc on the 22nd of October 1985. Lorraine Williams became the majority shareholder and used her voting power to depose Gygax as CEO and president.
Why did TSR Inc go bankrupt in 1997 and who purchased the company?
TSR Inc went bankrupt in 1997 due to high costs, excessive production, and an unsustainable financial arrangement known as factoring. Wizards of the Coast purchased the company in 1997 in a deal brokered by Five Rings Publishing Group.
When did Wizards of the Coast stop using the TSR name for Dungeons and Dragons products?
Wizards of the Coast stopped using the TSR name for Dungeons and Dragons products in 2000. This change coincided with the release of the third edition of Dungeons and Dragons.
Who founded the new TSR company in 2021 and what is their plan for the Dungeon Hobby Shop?
A group including Ernie Gygax, Justin LaNasa, and Stephen Dinehart launched a new TSR company in 2021. This company announced plans to operate the Dungeon Hobby Shop Museum which is located in the first office building of the original TSR.