10/01/2004

Todd McFarlane Update

Welcome to the Todd McFarlane Update. Welcome to everyone who is new to the update, as well as those who've been here since the beginning! The database count is now more than 48,780!

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 Store Grand-Opening creeps closer
McFarlane, Capullo, Frank to sign; new Ed Frank interview online

Years in planning and construction have come down to this: The McFarlane Companies is hosting a Grand-Opening event of its new McFarlane Toys Store in Tempe, AZ, on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, artist Greg Capullo and toy designer Ed Frank making their first-ever appearance together for one day only.

Todd to appear live on ESPN 'Outside the Lines'
McFarlane to give ESPN a piece of his mind this Sunday

Todd McFarlane will be a featured guest on ESPN's Outside the Lines with Bob Ley on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 9:30 a.m. EST.

Super Bowl 39 exclusive action figures announced

For the third year running McFarlane Toys will be a major part of the NFL Experience and the Super Bowl. Our road gang will be setting up the spiffy new McFarlane Booth at Super Bowl 39 in Jacksonville, FL, from Thursday, Feb. 3 to Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005.

Movie Maniacs Series 7 feature goes live
Newest full figure extravaganza available now in Features

The Movie Maniacs 7 feature gives fans figure specs (size, joints, accessories, etc.), additional photography (including packaging shots), QuickTime VR films, plus special downloads.

Newest details and photos of upcoming Club exclusives
First Stealth Celtic photos; Billy Kincaid online release date set

This year has been a great one for members of the McFarlane Toys Collector's Club, what with the incredible selection and variety of exclusive action figures we offered in 2004. But the year ain't over and we've still got some cool stuff on our plate.

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.

ToyFest 2004

Check out the ToyFest page for the latest news on McFarlane Toys and the 2004 lines.

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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