02/27/06

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/.

TODD TO DIRECT NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR DISTURBED
Plans Confirmed for Ten Thousand Fists Single to Get the McFarlane Touch
It has just been announced that Todd McFarlane will create a music video for the band Disturbed's platinum album, Ten Thousand Fists. McFarlane and Greg Capullo collaborated on the cover artwork for the album, which debuted in the #1 spot on Billboard's Top 200 chart in September and has remained in the top 75 for 22 consecutive weeks.

MLB 16 LINEUP UNVEILED
Six New Major League Players Coming to Stores in July
When the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals both finish up, America's pastime takes center stage and Major League Baseball takes over the major sports landscape every July. This summer, McFarlane Toys presents MLB 16, the latest Sports Picks series to showcase the very best players. The new series offers five players making their Sports Picks debuts, and one longtime veteran showing off his new look. It's been a few months since we announced the MLB 16 lineup � now you get to enjoy the photography. Cameraman, ZOOM IT!

NEW MUSIC FIGURE PHOTOS: ELVIS 6 AND SEX PISTOLS ALBUM COVER
Two New Toys Will Strike a Chord with Collectors
Two new toys are coming to store shelves that will strike a musical chord with collectors. Here's a first look at them.

AUTOGRAPHED BARRY SANDERS FIGURES CONTEST WINNERS
A True Collector's Piece Signed by Barry Himself
When we were at the Super Bowl Experience earlier in the month, we quickly sold out of the 3,000 Barry Sanders figures we took with us. We had planned to give away five figures autographed by Barry himself, but due to high demand we were unable to do so on site. We put our heads together and decided to follow up our online giveaway with another online contest, and we're pleased to announce the winners!

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 2006

Check out the ToyFest page for the latest news on McFarlane Toys and the 2006 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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