10/23/06

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/.

FIRST LOOK: 'THE SIMPSONS' LARD LAD PHOTOS
McFarlane 'Hits a Homer' with Treehouse of Horrors Fan-favorite
Fans of Springfield's first family will be falling all over themselves for our latest Simpsons boxed set - "Lard Lad." And here's a first look at photos.

MLB 19 LINEUP ANNOUNCED
Veterans and Rookies Share the Spotlight
McFarlane Toys salutes the boys of summer with our MLB 19 series, the latest offering in our collectible Sports Picks line. MLB 19 features sequel figures for three of baseball's best, as well as the Sports Picks debut for a trio of brilliant young stars. With superb detail, stunning poses and a lineup sure to please diehard collectors and new fans alike, MLB 19 is set to become one of our all-time favorites. Is it July yet?

McFARLANE'S FEMME FATALES DELUXE ACTION FIGURE 3-PACK COMING
A Twisted Trio of Fan-favorite Heroines Sold Exclusively through Diamond Distributors
Last week we highlighted our Spencer's-exclusive, McFarlane's Monster's Classic Horror 3-Pack. Now, McFarlane Toys proudly collects three of our most seductive and dangerous female action figures in a special-edition boxed set available exclusively through Diamond Distributors. Scheduled for release to stores this month, McFarlane's Monsters: Femme Fatales includes characters from three separate assortments -- The Twisted Land of Oz, Six Faces of Madness and Twisted Fairy Tales -- along with their accompanying accessories.

McFARLANE TOYS TO EXHIBIT AT 2ND ANNUAL NEW YORK COMIC-CON
We'll See You Feb. 23-25 at Jacob Javits Center
It's official - McFarlane Toys will be exhibiting at the second annual New York Comic-Con, Feb. 23-25 in the main hall of the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. You'll be able to find us in Booth #771.

GREG CAPULLO AND TODD McFARLANE TEAM UP FOR WORLD OF WARCRAFT
Creative Duo Designs Trading Cards for Online Game
Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane have once again teamed up - this time to create two trading cards for Upper Deck Entertainment's much-anticipated World of Warcraft game. Released earlier this month, the cards showcase a number of prominent guest artists. Each set of trading cards includes 33 cards specifically designed for the character of your choosing, including Epic Character Cards and booster packs to customize your deck.

ANNOUNCING THE GREAT SPAWN PUMPKIN CONTEST
Start Carving - Here's Your Chance to Win Some Great Halloween Loot
Just in time for Halloween, we want to see how well you can wield a knife, so we've cooked up a special pumpkin-carving contest. But beware: the standard two eyes, a nose and a mouth with a few crooked teeth aren't going to cut it this time. This time, it's all about us.

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

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