08/18/08

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/.

COMIC-CON HALO EXCLUSIVE NOW AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC
Order Pair of 'Halo 3' Figures Online, While Supplies Last
If you've been singing the blues because you didn't make it to this year's San Diego Comic-Con, and thus, were unable to order our Halo 3 Con exclusive - you're in luck. Starting today and available as long as supplies last, you can order this pair of figures through our online store. This special offer features two of McFarlane Toys' highly sought-after Halo 3 action figures in a commemorative combo.

COMIC BOOK CREATORS TALK TO YOU
Watch This Week's Video, 'Spawn: Endgame' Writer, Brian Holguin
As we've previously reported, Spawn Issue #185 marks the beginning of a new era for the bestselling comic book. A new creative team - including Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, Image Comics co-founder Whilce Portacio, writer Brian Holguin and just-announced colorist Jin Han - will bring new energy to the book, and fans can look forward to an awesome new Spawn.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS ACTION FIGURE ANNOUNCEMENT
Wide Receiver Hines Ward in Stores This Fall
McFarlane's Sports Picks is proud to announce the return of one of our most popular NFL figures. Our Hines Ward figure was originally released in the NFL 7 lineup, and re-worked with gloves added as part of a Steelers 3-pack in 2006.

TWO ISSUES OF 'SPAWN' COMIC BOOK COMING IN SEPTEMBER
#182 Releases Sept. 3; #182 in Stores Sept. 17
September is a very good month for Spawn comic fans. Double your pleasure with not one, but TWO issues in the same month!

CANADIAN HOCKEY PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT
Exclusively at Grosnor in October, Six of NHL's Biggest Stars
McFarlane Toys has enjoyed a long and beneficial partnership with Grosnor Distribution Incorporated, one of the largest collectible distributors in Canada. This fall, we'll be offering Grosnor several NHL figures with new looks to them, as well as the Sports Picks Debut of one of the league's top rookies. Here's your first look at the 2008 NHL figures heading for Grosnor...

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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