07/25/05

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/.

Garciaparra exclusive figure at the National
The spawn.com road crew hits Chicago Wednesday, July 27
The McFarlane Toys road gang returns to The National Sports Collector's Convention. This year, the 26th annual convention is in Chicago, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center from Wednesday, July 27 through Sunday, July 31.

Spawn Series 28: The rest of the story
Click here for photos of the rest of this upcoming toy line
Several weeks ago we snapped. We succumbed to the pressure. We got final photography of four of the eight total figures (six clamshells and a two-figure deluxe box) in the upcoming Spawn Series 28: Regenerated line and we had to show them.

San Diego Comic-Con '05 wrapup
Todd was in town; event was a stunning success
Once again, the McFarlane Companies were well represented at the annual Comic-Con International in San Diego, as staffers had the opportunity to meet and converse with an overwhelming number of fans and curious onlookers � some having been fans since the day the first issue of Spawn hit shelves, others who are relatively new to what we do with our various collectible- and entertainment-related endeavors.

What's next from the McFarlane Collector's Club
Updated release schedule and some cool new information
Here's all the latest news and information straight from those in the know at the McFarlane Collector's Club. There are some new items now available in the online store at spawn.com and we've got new details on some heavily anticipated upcoming exclusives.

Military figures and exclusive box in stores now
Detailed new line finding eager buyers across the country
McFarlane Toys first line of modern soldier action figures � McFarlane's Military Series 1 � has been in stores for a few weeks and is moving rapidly off the shelves. It was been well-received by both military collectors and McFarlane fans.

NFL Legends online feature goes live
Details on these gridiron greats now available on spawn.com
Yes, we know it's still July. It's still baseball season. But we're harboring secret dreams of the coming football season.

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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