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Oct 8 & 9: Toys'R'Us Times Square NYCC Events

TOYS"R"US® TIMES SQUARE CELEBRATES NEW YORK COMICCON WITH DYNAMIC DUO OF COLLECTOR EVENTS

Special Autograph Sessions With McFarlane Toys Creator, Todd McFarlane and FAMILY GUY's Alex Borstein Transform The World's Greatest Toy Store® into the Ultimate Collector's Corner

WHO: Toys"R"Us Times Square celebrates New York ComicCon with two special autograph sessions, including:

  • McFarlane Toys visionary, Todd McFarlane;
  • Alex Borstein, the voice of Lois Griffin on Family Guy

WHAT: Collectors assemble! Every year, comic book readers, action figure enthusiasts, families and more descend on the Big Apple for the largest pop culture convention on the East Coast � New York ComicCon. So, how does The World's Greatest Toy Store® help New Yorkers celebrate this gargantuan gathering? In honor of New York ComicCon, Toys"R"Us Times Square is hosting two signing events with some of the biggest names in pop culture!

WHEN:

Todd McFarlane autograph signing session
Friday, October 8
7 pm
Level Three, The Skybox

Starting the action, Todd McFarlane, legendary comic artist, writer and toy creator will "reach" out to fans to sign purchases of McFarlane toys. Beginning at 10 am on Friday, September 24 the first 400 fans who purchase $20 worth of McFarlane Toys action figures, including HALO: Reach, NFL Playmakers and more will receive a ticket to this enigmatic signing event.*

Alex Borstein for Family Guy autograph signing session
Saturday, October 9
1 pm
Level Two, Acton Figure Department

Creating a climactic conclusion to the Toys"R"Us event schedule, Alex Borstein, the voice of Lois Griffin in FOX's hit animated comedy FAMILY GUY, will be delighting fans with a special appearance to sign purchases of FAMILY GUY action figures from Mezco Toys. Alex, who is critically heralded for her stand-up comedy, also provides the voices of Tricia Takanawa, Loretta Brown, Babs Pewterschmidt, and many more on FAMILY GUY. No ticket required. **

Customers can purchase products for the above events through the Personal Shopping department on Level Three of Toys"R"Us Times Square, while supplies last.

WHERE:
Toys"R"Us Times Square

1514 Broadway (at 44th Street), New York, NY 10036

SUBWAYS: 1, 2, 3, 7, N, R, Q, W, A, C, E (All to 42nd Street Station)

FOR CONSUMERS: For more information, visit ToysrusTimesSquare.com or call the Toys"R"Us Times Square Special Events Hotline at 646-366-8855.

* Todd McFarlane will sign one McFarlane Toys product and one additional memorabilia item brought to the store on event day, time permitting. A select number of tickets will be held until the day of the event. This event is subject to change or cancellation.

** Alex Borstein will autograph Family Guy product purchases or a provided headshot. No other memorabilia will be signed. This event is subject to change or cancellation.

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