12/17/07

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/.

McFARLANE TOYS TO RELEASE ANQUAN BOLDIN EXCLUSIVE
New Paint Features Cardinals Red 'Home' Uniform
Following the season-ending shoulder injury to Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart, McFarlane Toys adapted our Exclusive lineup for 2008. The Leinart exclusive was originally scheduled for release in January 2008, and will be shifted later in the year to coincide with his return and the kickoff to the 2008 football season.

TODD McFARLANE & BOBBY HULL HOCKEY SIGNING
Two Legends Unite in Phoenix, January 19
McFarlane Toys has exciting news for Phoenix hockey fans. Todd McFarlane will be joining NHL legend Bobby Hull for a signing during the first intermission of the Coyotes vs. Blackhawks game on Jan. 19, 2008. The signing will last through the first intermission only, and will likely be limited to the first 75 people in line.

'TWISTED CHRISTMAS' UPDATE: REINDEER RUDY
Plus, Twisted Letters To Santa Contest Winner!
They say you should be careful what you ask for, because you just might get it. We asked you to send us your warped Letters to Santa - and you delivered. We received a ton of responses to our query on our Myspace page - all of them creepy, disturbing and unsettling. We had to choose one that stood out from all the others, and here it is.

'THE SIMPSONS' SERIES 2 ONLINE FEATURE NOW LIVE
Figures Now in Stores
The second series of our popular Simpsons figures is now in stores, and today we present an online feature for your viewing pleasure. You'll find everything you could hope for.

TODD INTERVIEWED ON OFFICIAL 'BEOWULF' WEB SITE
Creative Forces Behind Blockbuster Movie Interviewed
Check out the official Web site for Universal Pictures' Beowulf. Not only does it have all kinds of cool stuff for fans of the movie (which is still in the Top 10 at the box office), you'll also find podcast interview with some of the creative kingpins who worked on the film - including director Robert Zemeckis' exclusive Beowulf interview - and a 35-minute interview with Todd McFarlane on the creation of the Beowulf action figures.

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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