06/06/05

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

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McFarlane and Marder speak in Tempe, AZ, TONIGHT
Changing Hands Bookstore hosts graphic novel discussion
Spawn creator Todd McFarlane and Beanworld creator (and president of McFarlane Toys) Larry Marder will be the guests of honor at the Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, AZ, this Monday, June 6 at 7 p.m. The two are speaking on "The Art and Commerce of the Graphic Novel" as part of the store's ongoing graphic novel series.

Todd to attend Big Boys and Their Toys show in Phoenix
Various items on sale June 10-12; Todd to sign on June 10
If you're in or near the Phoenix metro area, are a fan of toys and want to meet some McFarlane Toys staffers � including head honcho Todd McFarlane � we've got news for you. McFarlane Toys will be on-site at the Big Boys and Their Toys 2005 Men's Expo at the Phoenix Civic Plaza in downtown Phoenix from June 10-12. Look for us in the Radio Pavilion where we will have a large display of products including many items for sale.

Latest 'Spawn: Animation' update
Todd discusses character design with animator
Welcome to the latest spawn.com update on the Spawn: Animation project. This two-part series will discuss the challenges faced by an animator creating a brand-new character from just the typewritten page, as well as the task of adapting an established character for a new story.

Six winners score McFarlane's Monsters action figures
Grand prize is full set of signed Twisted Fairy Tales toys
Cochise, our long-suffering contest intern, returned from eating disorder rehab just in time to help us with our newest contest. Cochise � with help from the Spawn.com tech department � set up a contest to give away one complete set of McFarlane's Monsters: Twisted Fairy Tales action figures, each signed by Todd McFarlane.

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 2005

Check out the ToyFest page for the latest news on McFarlane Toys and the 2005 lines.

Spawn.com Message Boards

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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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