07/28/08

Todd McFarlane Update

Here are the latest headlines from the News Section of spawn.com, plus contests and much more! We encourage your interest and feedback.

In the News

To read the full text of the stories listed below, please click here: http://spawn.com/news/.

SOLD OUT: PRE-ORDER EXCLUSIVE RESIN SPAWN STATUE
Limited-edition Will Be Individually Numbered and Hand-signed by Todd McFarlane
Available exclusively through the online Spawn store, you can pre-order a limited-edition resin Spawn statue. Inspired by Spawn Issue 138's digitally painted wraparound cover, and unveiled at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, this statue is destined to be a collector's classic.

SEVEN PLAYERS UNVEILED IN NHL 20
Figures Showcase New Look
McFarlane Toys is proud to present our lineup for NHL Series 20. It features the Sports Picks debut for a trio of players, sequels to three of our most popular players, and a re-paint of an emerging Canadian superstar. Each figure will be offered in the NHL's new RBK EDGE uniform, showcasing a new look for a classic game. Take a look at the seven players facing off in our NHL 20 lineup.

2009 MLB SPORTS PICKS LINEUPS ANNOUNCED
An Expanded Look at Upcoming Baseball Figures Through August, 2009
We've already given our baseball collectors plenty to be excited about in 2009 with the announcements of the Toys 'R' Us Exclusive products, and the sixth edition of our Cooperstown Collection. Now it's time to pull the curtain back and take an expanded look at our 2009 MLB Sports Picks lineup.

2008 SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON BEGINS
Take a Peek at the McFarlane Toys Booth
As the mighty Comic-Con machine begins to hum, we bring you a look at the McFarlane Toys booth (#2601), which features never-before-seen prototypes of some of our most anticipated upcoming lines and figures.

MCFARLANE TOYS RETURNS TO NFL HALL OF FAME IN CANTON AUG. 1-3
Exclusive John Riggins Figure in Tow
Burgundy and gold will invade Canton, Ohio next weekend, and McFarlane Toys will be there to sing, "Hail to the Redskins." The 'skins have a pair of their all-time greats (Darrell Green and Art Monk) being enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 2, as well as a player who served as an assistant coach for Washington from 1986-1994 (Emmitt Thomas). The 2008 Redskins will kick off the new NFL pre-season on Sunday, Aug. 3 in Canton's "Hall of Fame Game" vs. the Indianapolis Colts.

MLB FANFEST A HUGE HIT WITH NEW YORK COLLECTORS
Jeter & Mattingly Figures Steal the Show
McFarlane Toys took in a long weekend at the MLB All-Star FanFest in New York City. We set up shop just left of the autograph stage and delivered our exclusive Derek Jeter and Don Mattingly figures to established collectors and new fans alike. Even a few Mets fans bought the figures! We produced enough to supply the entire show - and every fan who wanted to buy a figure got the opportunity to do so.

Contests, Contests, Contests

The crack team at spawn.com has lots of stuff to give away to our dedicated Web site users. Be sure to enter any of the contests listed on the new Contests Section of spawn.com for your chance to score cool McFarlane prizes. And check back often as this section is updated with new contests periodically. Good luck.

Spawn.com Message Boards

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Where to Buy and Release Dates

Not sure where to find you favorite McFarlane Toy? Check out the spawn.com Where to Buy page. When can you buy it? Go to the Release Dates chart from our Toys page.

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