Movie Maniacs
The Movie Maniacs 3 line, including the deluxe boxed figure, King Kong from the 1933 film, and the 18-inch Movie Maniacs with sound (Freddy Krueger, Michael Myers) have had their release date moved up from September to August. Movie Maniacs maniacs, rejoice.

NHLPA
The NHLPA pro hockey figures line has been shuffled and new players added. As of now, 12 players will be released in two waves of six. The first line, tentatively set for July release, includes Steve Yzerman, Jeremy Roenick, Paul Kariya, Curtis Joseph, Ray Bourque and Patrick Roy. The second wave, set for September release, includes Jaromir Jagr, Mark Messier, Eric Lindros, Pavel Bure, Dominick Hasek and a sixth player, most likely a goalie, yet to be confirmed.

ESPN Big League Challenge
The ESPN Big League Challenge baseball figures have now been split into two waves as well. The first assortment - Mark McGwire, Manny Ramirez, Alex Rodriguez, Barry Bonds, Jose Canseco and Chipper Jones - is set for an October release, with the second wave following in early 2001.

Where the Wild Things Are
The figures in the Where the Wild Things Are line now have names. This is the first time all the characters from the famous 1963 Maurice Sendak children's book have been named. The characters are: Max and Goat Boy, Moishe, Aaron, Tzippy, Bernard and Emil. Look for them in stores in September.

Miscellaneous
Several other figures have had release dates changed. They are: Rob Zombie (May), Alice Cooper (July), Beatles Yellow Sub 2 (October), Series 17: Spawn Classic (July) and the McKenzie Brothers (June).

The anime line now has an official title, McFarlane's 3D Animation from Japan, and has been moved up from November to October.

Unfortunately, the Ultima Online 2 line has been pushed back to 2001 due to the game's official release date moving.

Finally, McFarlane Toys planned Kid Rock action figure and South Park line have not been cancelled. Both are still in licensing and contract negotiations.

Wanda and Cyan McFarlane Toy Collector's Club Exclusives
McFarlane Toys is now taking orders for its McFarlane ToyCollector's Club exclusive Wanda and Cyan action figures. Toorder, call 1-888-99-SPAWN or 734-414-3508 between 9 and 4 pmEST. Wanda and Cyan are sold as a set for $9 to Gold Levelmembers. If you are not a Gold member, you can become one bypurchasing the set (cost is slightly higher for those who are notalready Gold members). For more information visit www.spawn.com.

[Updated 4/20/2000]