12/26/06

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/.

SPAWN SERIES 31 ACTION FIGURE PHOTOGRAPHY
The Long-awaited Line Arrives in Stores March 2007
Fans have patiently (okay, impatiently) awaited the arrival of Spawn Series 31: "Other Worlds" action figures. At last, as our special holiday gift for our devoted legion of Spawn addicts we bring you photos of this much-anticipated line - six all-new action figures (four making their action figure debut, two offering brand-new representations of fan-favorite characters) created in the hyper-detailed fashion McFarlane Toys is known for.

HANNA-BARBERA SERIES 2 ONLINE FEATURE GOES LIVE
Plus, Win Signed HB-2 Action figures in Our Online Contest!
Our second series of Hanna-Barbera figures arrives in stores this month, and we've got an all-new larger-than-usual online feature for your viewing pleasure. It's up and running right now.

2006 McFARLANE TOYS MEDIA RECAP
We Gave Them Something to Talk About
It's been a banner year here at McFarlane Toys, and we've gotten a lot of media coverage. Todd's projects, in addition to the release of several high-profile action figure lines has kept us in the headlines, right where we like to be! Here is a list of media coverage, and links to some of the highlights of our year.

AL SIMMONS ALBUQUERQUE SIGNING WRAP-UP
Fans Flock to Meet The Inspiration for Spawn
Al Simmons' Wal-Mart personal appearance in Albuquerque proved to be a big hit. With some of the area's top radio stations promoting the event, a devoted following came for the chance to meet the man who inspired Spawn. Not only did Wal-Mart sell out of all of their Spawn figures, they were also able to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network by auctioning off autographed exclusives.

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.

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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