07/01/05

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/.

SPAWN.COM ON THE ROAD TO MLB FANFEST IN DETROIT
Pudge and Percival Exclusive Figures Go On Sale July 8
McFarlane Toys staffers are packing up the booth, their belongings and a bunch of cool show-exclusive figures for our annual trek to the MLB FanFest.

TODD MCFARLANE TO ATTEND SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON '05
McFarlane Hosts Panel on July 16, Plus Other Con News
Breaking news: Several months ago, we officially announced that the spawn.com/McFarlane Toys road crew would be attending Comic-Con International 2005 in San Diego from July 14-17. Today the story gets better. Spawn creator and McFarlane Toys founder Todd McFarlane will attend the Con, too.

VOICE-CASTING FOR 'SPAWN: ANIMATION'
The Work Begins in Auditioning Voice Talent for New Project
Over the last couple of weeks, we have been knee deep in voice casting for the animated show, which is no easy task. In animation, the voice of the character is extremely important as it must convey many of the subtleties that are difficult to portray in the animated body language of a character. It's not easy to get the subtlety of a raised eyebrow or a snide look; sometimes those similar emotions can be delivered more easily through verbal expression.

SPAWN SERIES 28 ACTION FIGURE FIRST-LOOK
See Half of this Incredible Upcoming Toy Series
Sometimes you just can't wait any longer. We feel like that about lunch at Red Robin, zombie movies and Spawn Series 28. The sculptors and painters and photographers in our New Jersey Design are working to finalize all eight figures (six clamshells and a two-figure deluxe box) in the series.

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.

Thanks!

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