04/30/07

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/.

DAVID ORTIZ COLLECTOR'S EDITION PHOTOS
Red Sox Hitter Hits Stores in September
McFarlane Toys presents the latest in their Collector's Edition line of Sports Picks figures, featuring Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz. "Big Papi" arrives in the Collector's Edition packaging sporting Boston's alternate red jersey, and featuring his gallop around third base following yet another game-winning homer.

FIRST PHOTOS: SPAWN 3-INCH SERIES 2
Small in Size But Huge in Detail!
The second series of SPAWN 3-inch action figures may be small enough to fit in your pocket, but don't let their undersized stature fool you. They're fortified with TEN TIMES the recommended daily allowance of SPAWN power!

MEDICOM ONLINE FEATURE NOW LIVE
Black and White and Red All Over - You've Never Seen Spawn Like This
McFarlane Toys has joined forces with Japanese toy powerhouse Medicom to create a collection of SPAWN-related action figure products. Medicom has taken Spawn and a handful of characters from the SPAWN universe and given them life in a number of interesting collectible categories.

McFARLANE TOYS RECRUITING AT PHOENIX JOB FAIR
Apply Online, Then Come See Us!
McFarlane Toys currently has a number of employment opportunities in our Tempe office and Glendale retail store (slated to open in June - to read about it, go here).

MYSPACE CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Plus, 13 Winners of 'Friday the 13th' 3-D Wall Art!
We had a great response to our first-ever Myspace contest! We asked fans to change their picture to a photo of their favorite McFarlane Toys figure and then leave us a comment on the official McFarlane Companies Myspace page, explaining why the figure was their favorite. We were amazed at the diversity and passion in the responses. Entries have now been narrowed down to our official Top 16 Myspace friends, which will be proudly displayed on our Myspace page for one month, starting today.

McFARLANE TOYS TO EXHIBIT AT SPORTCARD & MEMORABILIA EXPO
We Wouldn't Miss 32nd Annual Canadian Collectibles Event
McFarlane Toys will be exhibiting at Canada's national sportcard and collectibles event May 4, 6 & 6, bringing along our newest action figures with a special emphasis on our hockey toys. This year, McFarlane Toys sports and military brand manager, Mark Weber, will join Bob McFarlane, (Todd's dad) at the show, interacting with fans all weekend. We will have all of our newest series on display including the first packaged samples of NHL 15, Military Series 5, and MLB 18.

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.

Thanks!

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