That's not only the case in the US... happens all around the world. Businesses taking over other businessed to make a quick buck to invest into something else or/and make the stock holders happy. 

It's a shame it had to come to this.

Artwork and 3DToons items, create the perfect place for you toon and other figures!

http://www.renderosity.com/mod/bcs/index.php?vendor=23722

Due to the childish TOS changes, I'm not allowed to link to my other products outside of Rendo anymore :(

Food for thought.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYZw0dfLmLk