08/25/08

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/.

2009 BASEBALL PRODUCT LINEUP CHANGE
Action Figure Roster Now Includes Yankee Catcher, Jorge Posada

McFarlane Toys always kicks off the baseball season with the Opening Day launch at Toys 'R' Us stores across the country, and we've made a small swap involving those 2009 products.

Yankees catcher Jorge Posada is moving out of our New York Yankees 3-pack and into the MLB 23 lineup, replacing Melky Cabrera. It's the third version of Posada in our Sports Picks series, but the first showcasing him in his pinstriped catcher's gear.

COMIC BOOK CREATORS TALK TO YOU
This Week: Spawn: Endgame Artist Whilce Portacio

A few weeks ago here at McFarlane headquarters, the new Spawn creative team met for brainstorming and creative inspiration. We recorded the summit, and we'll be bringing you the video blog over the next few weeks.

Spawn Issue #185 marks the beginning of a new era for the bestselling comic book. The new creative team - including Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, Image Comics co-founder Whilce Portacio, writer Brian Holguin and colorist Jin Han - will bring new energy to the book, and fans can look forward to an awesome new Spawn.

WATCH TODD MCFARLANE IN 'MAXIM' ONLINE MAGAZINE INTERVIEW
Spawn Creator Opens up for 'Geek Cred with Todd McFarlane'

During our recent trip to New York for the MLB Fanfest, we had a chance to stop by and visit our friends at Maxim magazine - you know, the one that features hot girls, cool gadgets, hot girls, music and movie reviews, hot girls, toys and oh yeah, hot girls.

Check out the one-on-one interview featuring our fearless leader weighing in on a Spawn movie sequel, the Spider-Man movies, fanboys and critics.

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

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Where to Buy and Release Dates

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