01/14/05

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/.

Massive ToyFest update coming to spawn.com
Remainder of 2005 lineups to be revealed on Jan. 21

Oh, man, next week is going to be a great one for McFarlane Toys collectors who visit spawn.com. Here's the deal: On Friday, Jan. 21, we'll unveil the remainder of McFarlane Toys' 2005 action figure lines here on spawn.com.

McFarlane Toys announces new soldiers figure line
McFarlane's Military official lineup; coming May 2005

McFarlane Toys is proud to finally announce the official lineup for one of our most-anticipated lines of the year. The first in our ongoing McFarlane's Military series is set to be released in May of 2005.

NHL action figure schedule reconfigured
The good news? New goalie three-pack on the schedule

It's been a tough few months for our hockey fans, having to move on without actual live NHL games to watch. The work stoppage has far-reaching effects and with the current climate cold to the sport (no pun intended) McFarlane Toys has shifted some of our release dates accordingly.

McFarlane's Monsters Series 4 photography
Your first glimpse into our Twisted Fairy Tales world

McFarlane's Monsters is one of our most popular in-house action figure lines. Months back, our designers got together with Todd and tossed around sketches and ideas for the fourth series. What emerged is a series of six figures based on classic fairy tale and nursery rhyme characters each evolved in the McFarlane style.

McFarlane items bring $800 at charity event
Event raises more than $100,000 for Arthritis Foundation

Once again this year, Todd McFarlane designed an exclusive Spawn wine label for the Arizona Arthritis Foundation's annual fund-raiser. The event -- the Arthritis Foundation Greater Southwest Chapter Desert Winter Wine Classic � was held at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, AZ, on Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, beginning at 7 pm.

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.

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