09/29/08

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/.

'GUITAR HERO' PHOTOGRAPHY
Additional Series 1 Figures, Plus Guitars!

Here's the latest Guitar Hero photography!

IN STORES NOVEMBER 2008
We have added some repaints to our 6-inch Guitar Hero Series 1 lineup.

PHOTOS OF UPCOMING 'HALO' TOY RELEASES
First Look at Early 2009 Product

We've got plenty of photos of upcoming Halo action figures and toys for your viewing pleasure. Look for all these releases in 2009.

IN STORES JANUARY 2009
'HALO' 2009, WAVE 1 - EQUIPMENT EDITION
5-inch scale figures with off-the-charts detail and articulation

TOYS 'R' US EXCLUSIVE ASSORTMENT BASEBALL FIGURE PHOTOS
New 8-figure Line Releases in April

The signs of spring are obvious; trees and flowers begin to bloom, animals awaken from their winter-long slumber, and exclusive MLB Sports Picks arrive on pegs at your local Toys 'R' Us store. For the fourth consecutive year, McFarlane Toys and Toys 'R' Us are teaming up to bring you the first modern MLB lineup of the year, and 2009 delivers another star-studded series. Let's take look at the six talents that comprise the MLB 2009 Toys 'R' Us Exclusive Assortment.

WATCH 'SPAWN' CREATOR TODD MCFARLANE INTERVIEW, PART 2
Plus, Spawn Issue #185 Preview and Endgame Contest Finalists Chosen

Spawn Issue #185 marks the beginning of a new era for this bestselling comic book. We're excited to give you a sneak peek at this historic issue, scheduled to arrive in comic book stores Oct. 22.

'SPAWN: BOOK OF THE DEAD' COMIC COMING IN NOVEMBER
Long-awaited, Limited Edition Hardcover Makes Its Debut

It's a project that has been literally years in the making. And after much anticipation, the long-awaited Spawn: Book of the Dead has gone to press and will reach store shelves in November.

Written by Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), with additional content by David Hine (Spawn), Spawn: Book of the Dead is the ultimate guide for any Spawn fan. With each character in the Spawn mythos beautifully rendered by renowned artist Ashley Wood, this 104-page hardcover is not to be missed. Plus, every copy of Spawn: Book of the Dead is hand-signed by Spawn creator Todd McFarlane!

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

Do you have an opinion or question about the McFarlane empire? Or, do you have something you want to buy, sell or trade? Visit the Spawn.com Message Boards community of your choice. Registration is fast, cheap (free) and easy!

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.

Thanks!

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