03/18/05

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

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Motley Crue single figures coming
Single-packs of these rockers at Spencers in July

The Motley Crue deluxe boxed set McFarlane Toys released in November of 2004 was extremely popular with toy and Crue fans alike. So popular, in fact, it became hard to find pretty quickly. Now McFarlane Toys has decided to release each of the band members � Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee and Mick Mars � in a single-pack clamshell. Each figure will contain its own instrument plus a small portion of Lee's full drum kit. Collectors will soon have the ability to purchase just the Motley Crue figures they want.

Alien vs. Predator playsets photography
Slightly smaller scale, big action figure fun

McFarlane Toys was very happy with our initial Alien vs. Predator action figure line released in 2004, based on that summer's blockbuster film. But we didn't just want to go back and create a similar line for our second series. So we set out to make something a little different. The result? Alien vs. Predator playsets.

More event exclusive figures coming down the pike
McFarlane Toys to attend the National and FanFest events

July is going to be a big month for collectors around the country as McFarlane Toys will attend two separate sports events featuring exclusive figures: MLB FanFest in Detroit and the National in Chicago. Major League FanFest is up first, taking place Friday, July 8 through Tuesday, July 12 at the COBO Conference/Exhibition Center, 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI.

Meet Todd at Spring Training in Scottsdale, AZ
McFarlane to hold MLB radio show live on March 23

On Wednesday, March 23, Todd McFarlane will be joining MLB Radio at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, AZ, for a live broadcast as the San Francisco Giants take on the Colorado Rockies. Todd and co-host Seth Everett will be live at the concourse near left field from Noon to 4 pm. Game time is 1:05 PM.

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 2005

Check out the ToyFest page for the latest news on McFarlane Toys and the 2005 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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