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February 24, 2004
Todd McFarlane Update
McFarlane Toys Celebrates 10 Years
Welcome to the Todd McFarlane Update. As is the norm, the subscriber database continues to grow at an amazing rate. Welcome to everyone who is new to the updates, as well as those who've been here since the beginning! The latest check of the database puts our count at more than 24,000!
Here are the latest headlines from the News Section of spawn.com, plus contests and much more! We encourage your interest and feedback. And, of course, if you do not wish to receive this e-mail in the future, simply reply with UNSUBSCRIBE or use the link at the end of this document.
To read the full text of the stories listed below, please click here: www.spawn.com/news/.
In the News
The week marks McFarlane Toys' 10-year mark
First line of Spawn toys revealed in New York in 1994
Who woulda' thunk it? Ten years after turning down a deal with Mattel and setting the toy industry on its ear by starting a new company, Todd McFarlane and McFarlane Toys are going stronger than ever.
Exclusive NBA two-pack sold out at NBA Jam Session
Staffers return home from LA event; contest winners announced
McFarlane Toys and our spawn.com staffers drove off to Hollywood last week to take part in the NBA Jam Session during All-Star weekend in Los Angeles. The McFarlane booth showcased the upcoming NBA 6 lineup, along with two-up sculpts of several popular players, and also the initial 3-inch lineups.
McFarlane Toys and our spawn.com staffers drove off to Hollywood last week to take part in the NBA Jam Session during All-Star weekend in Los Angeles. The McFarlane booth showcased the upcoming NBA 6 lineup, along with two-up sculpts of several popular players, and also the initial 3-inch lineups.
Free Yao Ming 3-inch action figure giveaway in Houston
First-ever McFarlane stadium promotion scheduled for April
McFarlane Toys is proud to be working with the NBA and the Houston Rockets on our first-ever stadium giveaway. The event is taking place on Wednesday, April 14th, when the Rockets take on the Dallas Mavericks.
A digital look at your local toy shelves
A guide to what McFarlane figures are in stores and what's coming
Don't feel like driving all over town to check out your local toy aisles. Spawn.com is here to help. Well, we won't actually be able to tell you what exactly is in your town, but we can tell you what should be there and what you can expect in the coming weeks.
Recent Headlines from Spawn.com
ToyFest 2004 is here to stay
In 2004, Spawn.com continues bringing you the latest news on McFarlane Toys. Our new year's resolution? To bring it as soon as possible -- without waiting for any regularly scheduled toy event. But ToyFest will still be around to help you stay informed and up-to-date. Starting in March, at the end of each month, we'll pull all the updates into one place: right here. Even if you're a regular visitor to Spawn.com, you'll want to check in to read an exclusive monthly column by the Spawn.com staff -- and to be sure you haven't missed a thing.
News from the 'net
A sampling of product reviews, news stories and more, mentioning the company and/or Todd
Slam Collectibles from Slam.ca
Armchair Empire Reviews
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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