06/09/08

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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TODD McFARLANE RETURNS TO 'SPAWN'
New Creative Team Includes Brian Holguin, Whilce Portacio
Beginning with Issue #185 in October, SPAWN will feature a new creative team, including SPAWN creator Todd McFarlane, Image Comics co-founder Whilce Portacio and writer Brian Holguin.

PRESENTING SPAWN SERIES 35: 'ROBOT WARS'
Six New Figures Set to Begin the Battle in October
SPAWN enters the machine age with Series 35: Robot Wars. The historic 35th line of SPAWN action figures makes the leap to the year 3047, when a heroic team of robot warriors fights to defend Earth from the unstoppable force of the villainous Mechanoid Army.

Here's a first look at this all-new line.

MECHA-SPAWN (Team Leader)
CRUSHER (Special Ops)
TECHNO (Scientist)
BREAKER (Explosives Expert)
STRIKER (Weapons Expert)
MECHANOID TROOPER (Enemy)

Look for SPAWN 35: Robot Wars in stores in October.

2008 NFL WAVE 2 UNVEILED
Sports Picks Lineup Features Primetime NFL Talents
McFarlane Toys is proud to present 2008 NFL Wave 2. This lineup includes new poses for three of our most popular players, and the Sports Picks debut for four new stars.

Top-to-bottom, this lineup includes six Pro Bowl players and the starting running back for the World Champion New York Giants – not to mention the 2007 NFL MVP and Rookie of the Year. Our collectors deserve credit for helping build this lineup as well – Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware was the most-requested NFL figure in the last "Call Your Shot" poll on our Sports message board. It's a world-class lineup of titanic impact. As always, enjoy the photography:

Tom Brady 3 - New England Patriots QB
DeMarcus Ware - Dallas Cowboys DE
Brandon Jacobs - New York Giants RB
Adrian Peterson - Minnesota Vikings RB
Devin Hester - Chicago Bears KR/PR
LaDainian Tomlinson 6 - San Diego Chargers RB
Ben Roethlisberger 2 - Pittsburgh Steelers QB

2008 NFL Wave 2 is expected to arrive on shelves this October. Stay tuned to SPAWN.com for packaged photography and more!

FATHER'S DAY SALE AT McFARLANE WESTGATE RETAIL STORE
Spend $25 and Receive Free Phoenix Suns Figure

Celebrate Father's Day with your favorite Sun! The McFarlane Westgate retail store in Glendale, Ariz. will be having a big Father's Day sale starting Monday, June 9.

Spend $25.00 or more, and get a select 6-inch Phoenix Suns figure FREE! This special promotion runs from June 9 -15, 2008, or while supplies last.

The McFarlane store is located at Westgate City Center, adjacent to the Jobing.com Arena. For more information, visit www.spawn.com/store/westgate/.

WIN A COMPLETE SET OF MLB SERIES 22!
Six Players, Signed by Todd McFarlane Equals a Home Run
What do the names Derek, Carlos, Curt, Jose, Ichiro and Andruw have in common? MLB 22, of course! Spring has turned to summer and we here at McFarlane Toys are always swinging for the fences. Be the first on your block to "touch 'em all" and enter to win a full set of MLB 22 signed by Todd.

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.

Thanks!

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