May 28, 2004

Todd McFarlane Update

NFL Series 9 action figures unveiled!

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NFL Series 9 action figures unveiled!
In the News

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NFL Series 9 action figures unveiled
First look at complete series of upcoming football toys

We showed all our NFL fans photography of the next scheduled series of football figures a couple months back. That was NFL Series 8, set for release this August. We knew, of course, that would only keep the lions fed for so long.

With that said, here's your next meal: Photography of NFL Series 9.

Win signed Hoobastank bass guitar
The best-selling band checks in with spawn.com

Maybe you have been asking yourselves the same question we have, does the band Hoobastank ever sleep? Even with their hectic schedule, the guys from Hoobastank wanted to do something special for their fans at spawn.com. Check out the interview with lead singer Doug Robb and enter below to win a signed Ernie Ball bass guitar and other great prizes compliments of Island Def Jam Records.

McFarlane/Bonds sign special licensing deal
Pair team up to produce Sports Picks figures for 2004 release

Going ... going ... gone! A phrase synonymous with baseball slugger Barry Bonds and one sure to attach itself to the new McFarlane's Sports Picks Barry Bonds figures set to be released later this year.

McFarlane Toys has reached an agreement with Barry Bonds to produce game-accurate action figures of the undisputed home run king.

Monsters 3 online figure feature live on spawn.com
Six Faces of Evil up close and personal right now in Features section

A couple weeks back, we announced a special contest to commemorate Todd's trip to Calgary for the ninth annual Calgary Stampeders Fan Fest, during which the new McFarlane-designed CFLPA logo will be unveiled.

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.

ToyFest 2004

Check out the ToyFest page for the latest news on McFarlane Toys and the 2004 lines.

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Where to Buy and Release Dates

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