07/24/06

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

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SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2006 UPDATE
Preview Night Photography, a Todd McFarlane Appearance and Much More
We here at McFarlane Toys are so excited about our presence at this year's San Diego Comic Convention, we decided to share an inside look into our booth for the fans that aren't able to attend. Although our booth (#2601) is but a small shining star in comparison to the galaxy of the convention, we have too many things on display to be selfish. So take a gander at some of the photos we took from the convention floor.

NHL 14 OFFERS UNIQUE FIGURES TO U.S. AND CANADA
Split Lineup Offers Diversity to Collectors
McFarlane Toys has long recognized the rabid popularity of the NHL in Canada, and our upcoming NHL 14 lineup debuts a new way to provide a few country-specific figures to our collectors on both sides of the U.S./Canada border. The expanded series features one extra figure than a typical Sports Picks lineup, as well as four of the league's top 14 scorers, four players making their Sports Picks debuts, and one well-respected veteran honoring his current and former teams.

McFARLANE TOYS TO ATTEND FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME IN CANTON
Your Chance to Buy Exclusive Limited-edition Troy Aikman Figure
McFarlane Toys returns to the Pro Football Hall of Fame next month during the enshrinements of legendary players Troy Aikman, Warren Moon, Reggie White, Harry Carson, Rayfield Wright and coach/broadcaster John Madden. This is our first trip back to the Hall of Fame since 2003, and gives us the opportunity to meet some dedicated collectors while also introducing Sports Picks to thousands of football fans who could be seeing our product for the very first time.

MID-SEASON UPDATE: BEAT TODD'S PICKS
How N.Y. Mets' David Wright Is Helping Your Cause
It's hard to believe, but we are already halfway through the 2006 baseball season - and who could've predicted that the Mets and the Tigers would be leading their division? Maybe you? Want to find out if the parity in the MLB had helped or hurt your chances in winning the grand prize in Spawn.com's annual Beat Todd's Picks contest?

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.

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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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