12/27/2004

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/.

McFarlane announces 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' for 2005
Characters from horror film to get the McFarlane Toys treatment

Blood-suckers and night stalkers, the line forms here: McFarlane Toys has acquired the action figure licensing rights to the 1992 Oscar award-winning horror film Bram Stoker's Dracula. This is the first action figure license granted by Sony Consumer Products for Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece.

NBA All-Star exclusive action figure changes
Carmelo Anthony toy to be sold exclusively online

Due to a change in plans, McFarlane Toys will not be attending this year's NBA All-Star Jam in conjunction with the NBA All-Star Game in Denver, CO, Feb. 17-21. Where does that leave the previously announced Carmelo Anthony exclusive figure? No worries, NBA fans, you're still getting your Melo.

Second annual McFarlane Toys Action Figure Awards
Have a say in the Best Figures of the Year from McFarlane

It is that time of year again. As we put a wrap on 2004 and head into 2005, it's time for our fans to help select the top McFarlane Toys action figures. Voted on by the members of the spawn.com community, the McFarlane Toys Action Figure Awards are an opportunity for our fans to voice their opinions on which figures from the past year they feel stand out from the rest of the field in a number of categories.

Collector's Club offers new shipping options
New alternatives save money for int'l customers

It's been a long time coming, but we're proud to now officially offer several alternative shipping methods to our Collector's Club Store here at spawn.com. This gives Club members different options for shipping their purchases that weren't available in the past.

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.

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