05/29/07

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/.

NHL LEGENDS 5 PHOTOGRAPHY
Lineup Features Unique Jerseys for Diehard Hockey Fans
Our NHL Legends 5 lineup features three of the NHL's all-time greatest players in uniforms that appeal to diehard hockey fans and Sports Picks collectors.

NFL 3-PACKS RETURN TO TOYS 'R' US
Three Different Sets Rush Into Your Collection This Fall
McFarlane Toys debuted our NFL 3-packs with four sets (Giants, Steelers, Patriots and Cowboys) exclusive to Toys 'R' Us stores in 2006. The sets were a hit with new collectors who may have missed their first opportunity to grab some of the players, and also with established collectors who seized the opportunity to pick up unique uniform options for four players (Hines Ward, Drew Bledsoe, Tedy Bruschi & Corey Dillon), updated logos for two Giants (Tiki Barber & Michael Strahan), and Sports Picks debuts for Plaxico Burress and Joey Porter.

TODD TO SIGN AT DIAMONDBACKS GAME
Plus Brandon Webb Figure Kids Giveaway
In conjunction with the McFarlane Toys 3-inch Brandon Webb figure kids giveaway, the Arizona Diamondbacks will host Todd McFarlane for a special autograph session prior to the D'backs/Red Sox game on Sunday, June 10, scheduled for a 1:40 PM first pitch. The autograph session will have limited availability and is open to fans of all ages with a limit of one autographed item per fan. The time, duration and location for the signing at Chase Field are TBA. Look for more information next week on Spawn.com.

McFARLANE TOYS STORE & SHOWROOM WINS AWARD
'Best Geek Store,' Says AZCentral.com
"McFarlane Toys is a Mecca of geekdom."
So says AZCentral.com, which has named our Tempe toy store and showroom "Best Geek Store" in its 1st Annual BEST Readers' Choice Awards. Readers are invited to nominate and vote for their favorite people, businesses and establishments in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

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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