09/10/2004

Todd McFarlane Update

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 47,550!

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/.

McFarlane Toys Store Grand-Opening event
Special one-time extravaganza in Tempe, AZ, Oct. 16

Years in planning and construction have come down to this: The McFarlane Companies is hosting a Grand-Opening event of its new McFarlane Toys Store in Tempe, AZ, on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, artist Greg Capullo and toy designer Ed Frank making their first-ever appearance together for one day only.

Club-exclusive NFL Sharpe figure unveiled
Two versions of Broncos tight end to be offered on spawn.com

As announced previously, the McFarlane Toys Collector's Club - which operates through the online Store at spawn.com - will offer an exclusive limited-edition figure of former Denver Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe, No. 84.

Jerry Rice Collector's Club Action Figure Available
Sept. 14 on spawn.com

The McFarlane Toys Collector's Club will offer its newest action figure exclusive -- a 12-inch version of Jerry Rice in a San Francisco 49ers uniform -- on Tuesday, Sept. 14 only in the Store at spawn.com.

Sims Spawn snowboards hit stores
New designs available now; win one here

Early in 2004, we announced the partnership between Spawn and Sims Snowboards, one of the leading snowboarding brands in the country. There are five different boards in total - with lengths (in centimeters) of 148, 153, 156, 159 and 163 in the Sedition series -- three featuring Spawn comic book artwork and two featuring Spawn action figure artwork.

Yankees stadium giveaway a huge success
Spawn.com chats with figure subject A-Rod in the flesh

On Sept. 1, McFarlane Toys was centerfield at Yankee Stadium as 18,000 fans 14 and under left with a unique collectible. The Yankees gave away an Alex Rodriguez/Derek Jeter 3-inch two-pack featuring both players in pinstripes. The two-pack also featured a coupon for the night's sponsor, Modell's Sporting Goods.

Method Man contest winners announced
Eleven winners score cool Method Man and Spawn prizes

Several weeks ago, spawn.com - in association with our friends at Def Jam and Method Man himself - sponsored a Method Man online contest. The results are in and eleven lucky spawn.com users have scored cool prizes. Thank you to all who entered; prizes will be sent to winners shortly.

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

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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