June 21, 2004

Todd McFarlane Update
Series 26: The Art of Spawn action figures revealed

Welcome to the Todd McFarlane Update. Welcome to everyone who is new to the update, as well as those who've been here since the beginning! The database count is now more than 41,800!

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/.

Series 26: The Art of Spawn action figures revealed
Incredible comic-based toys set for a September release

The info is all in, the photos are hot off the presses and the time is now: Spawn Series 26: The Art of Spawn is here. Well, "here" in a metaphorical sense. Here, as in we've got photos to share that will hopefully ease your pain between now and September when the actual figures will be available.

Elvis 50th anniversary action figure debut
McFarlane's second King of Rock 'n' Roll toy coming

McFarlane Toys' second Super Stage action figure of the King of Rock 'n' Roll is coming together nicely and features Elvis Presley in a much different and earlier incarnation than our earlier Elvis figure.

First NASCAR 3 action figure photos available
Extended lineup features different sports, eras of racing

The third NASCAR action figure line from ActionMcFarlane - a partnership between McFarlane Toys and Action Performance - is revving up and it's a doozy.

McFarlane at 2004 Comic-Con International
Come check out our booth July 22-25 in San Diego

Yes, friends and neighbors and Con veterans, the McFarlane Companies will be at the 2004 Comic-Con International in San Diego. This year's event will be July 22-25 at the San Diego Convention Center.

'Evil Prophecy' video game contest
Be one of five to win newest McFarlane PS2 game

This past Tuesday, June 15, the newest McFarlane-based video game, McFarlane's Evil Prophecy, was released on the PlayStation2 gaming platform. The game was created in association with legendary video game developer KONAMI and based on the first series in McFarlane Toys' ongoing line of McFarlane's Monsters action figures.

Stop by the new Major League Baseball feature shop at Toys "R" Us
Totowa for an All-Star line-up of events

So the word on the street is that Toys "R" Us and Major League Baseball are teaming up for a month of events, including a chance to meet New York Yankees outfielder Gary Sheffield. McFarlane Toys will proudly be featuring their MLB Sports Picks at this and many Toys "R" Us locations. Join us for the opening of the Major League Baseball feature shop at Toys "R" Us Totowa and look for the McFarlane's Sports Picks baseball line!

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.

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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