04/25/05

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

To read the full text of the stories listed below, please click here: http://spawn.com/news/.

Newest additions to McFarlane Toys 2005 catalog
We've got some new surprises in store for fans this year
We're adding and updating a bunch of information in our illustrious and incredibly useful spawn.com online toy catalog this afternoon. To keep you up to speed on what's going on with McFarlane Toys for the remainder of 2005 (and to keep your clicky finger from getting worn out) we'll recap the changes right here.

NFL Legends action figure line unveiled
Be the first to see these incredible football toys
McFarlane Toys is excited to unveil the finished photography for this summer's NFL Legends action figure series debut. This set gives the Sports Picks franchise a Legends line for each of the four major North American sports, as well as offering our collectors their first opportunity to own finely detailed figures of these gridiron greats.

McFarlane's Monsters online feature coming
Twisted Fairy Tales special on spawn.com April 29
Our regularly scheduled spawn.com online features have, over the years, become one of the star attractions of the site. We continue that trend next Friday, April 29, with our latest online extravaganza � McFarlane's Monsters: Twisted Fairy Tales.

Bob McFarlane at Toronto Sport Card Expo
McFarlane Toys booth at the event April 28-30
Once again this year, McFarlane Toys will exhibit at the Sportcard and Memorabilia Spring Expo, Thursday, April 28 to Saturday, April 30, 2005, at the Toronto International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The booth � which will be manned by Bob "Todd's Dad" McFarlane -- will be located in the Corporate Area.

McFarlane partners with Mizuno for tour
Sports Picks figures given away during Dare to Dream events
Mizuno USA brings America's favorite pastimes -- baseball and softball -- to communities across the country through the "Dare To Dream" Tour. This mobile baseball/softball workshop visits youth fields, major league stadiums, community baseball parks and sporting goods retailers. Baseball and softball fans of all ages will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of tour exhibits and, at selected locations, experience the art of glove craftsmanship as well as meet their favorite Major League Baseball stars.

Barry Bonds figure contest winners
10 spawn.com users score cool baseball prizes
Several weeks ago, in celebration of the beginning of the Major League Baseball season and the game's greatest hitter, spawn.com held an online contest for Barry Bonds fans. We offered fans a crack at one of five McFarlane Toys Barry Bonds 700th Home Run commemorative figures or one of five MLB two-packs featuring Barry Bonds and Willie Mays.

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

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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