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OCTOBER 26, 2001
Welcome to the latest edition of the Todd McFarlane Update. If you've never received an update before, please read on for the latest news from the world of Todd McFarlane: information about Todd, company events, product news, the latest highlights from the McFarlane group of companies and our Web site, Spawn.com.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
�OILERS UNVEIL MCFARLANE-DESIGNED 3RD JERSEY
�CHILLER THEATRE THIS WEEKEND IN NEW JERSEY
�NFL SERIES II FEATURE GOES LIVE
�TODD DESIGNS CHARACTERS FOR SHREK XBOX
�ALSO ON SPAWN.COM
�QUOTABLES
OILERS UNVEIL MCFARLANE-DESIGNED THIRD JERSEY
LIMITED NUMBERS ON SALE; WIN ONE FROM SPAWN.COM
Spawn.com is proud to present the Edmonton Oilers third jersey, designed by Spawn creator (and part owner of the Oilers) Todd McFarlane in collaboration with (Edmonton-born) Brent Ashe of Todd McFarlane Productions.
Almost three years in the making, the new Oilers jersey represents a proud step into the NHL third-jersey program and is a singular vision of both the team's past and future.
Though the new logo is bold, dynamic and industrially modern, it's rooted in respect for the traditions of hockey's past. The new design's key element - the oil drop - is taken from the original Oilers logo. The five rivets encircling the oil drop represent the five Stanley Cups the team has won since its 1979 National Hockey League debut. The 10 gear teeth (five each on both the inner and outer rings) represent each of the Oilers' 10 team captains, who include such legends as Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier.
The Oilers began an extensive advertising campaign several weeks ago, culminating in a press conference with Todd McFarlane, the Oilers' general manager, president and team captain on Friday, Oct. 26 in Edmonton to reveal the new jersey.
The club will debut the new third jersey in a nationally televised game on "Hockey Night in Canada" vs. the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. Mountain Time.
For more information about the jersey, including a look at the design and how to buy (and win) the jersey and other 3rd Jersey-emblazoned memorabilia, go to http://www.spawn.com/news/news011026a.html.
CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN AT CHILLER THEATRE
MCFARLANE/'RUE MORGUE' TEAM UP AT PREMIERE HORROR EVENT
Canadian horror magazine Rue Morgue will be teaming up once again with McFarlane Toys for Chiller Theatre's 2001 Halloween Show. North America's largest horror convention, Chiller Theatre will be held at the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel and Conference Center in East Rutherford, N.J., on Oct. 26-28.
Go to http://www.spawn.com/news/news011026b.html for more information.
NFL SERIES II FEATURE GOES LIVE
GET ALL THE DETAILS ON OUR NEXT FOOTBALL FIGS
Who gives you all the inside scoop on the best sports figures ever produced? That's right, spawn.com. Who loves ya, baby? Our latest full Web feature goes is live and details McFarlane Toys' upcoming McFarlane's Sports Picks: NFL II, set for a November release.
The line includes: Marshall Faulk, St. Louis Rams, running back, No. 28; Wayne Chrebet, New York Jets wide receiver, No. 80; Daunte Culpepper, Minnesota Vikings quarterback, No. 11; Mark Brunell, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback, No. 8; Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver, No. 88; and Brian Urlacher, Chicago Bears linebacker, No. 54.
This feature allows football figure fans to check out full photography of Series II, QuickTime VR movies of the figures that allow a 360-degree view, sculpts, packaging shots, figure statistics, computer desktop wallpaper downloads and a list of where to buy. To check out the full NFL II feature, click here: http://www.spawn.com/features/nfl2/index.html.
TODD CREATES CHARACTERS FOR SHREK XBOX
NEW GAME SET FOR NOV. 15 RELEASE
Todd McFarlane collaborated with TDK Mediactive and developer Digital Illusions to create exclusive new characters for the Shrek for Xbox game, including:
- The dastardly Dungeon Keeper
- Humpty Dumpty as a half-cracked egg
- The cold, calculating Ice Cream Queen's ice cream
"It was really cool to work with TDK on creating these characters for the game," Todd said. "Plus, I like the idea of the Xbox and its cutting-edge technology."
Based on the highest grossing film of the summer from DreamWorks, Shrek for Xbox is slated for a Nov. 15th release in tandem with the Xbox hardware launch. To see the characters and learn more about the game, go to http://www.spawn.com/news/news011005b.html.
ALSO ON SPAWN.COM
SPAWN 21: ALTERNATE REALITIES REVEALED
NHL II LINEUP REVEALED; NHL I PACKAGING
IRON MAIDEN'S EDDIE FIGURE DETAILED
ANGUS YOUNG AC/DC FIGURE DETAILED
UPCOMING METALLICA FIGURES DETAILED
SPAWN.COM NEWS ARCHIVE
QUOTABLES BY TODD McFARLANE
Talking to Sport Illustrated's Albert Chen about Barry Bonds hitting 73 home runs. "I'm getting a lot of ribbing, but if having my balls (McGwire and Sosa home run balls that is) neutered brings joy to this country now, then I'm ready to do my patriotic duty."
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