05/16/05

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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First look at the Vick-Dawkins football figure box
Plus changes to the 2005 NFL two-pack schedule
McFarlane Toys kicks off its football season with a two-pack commemorating this January's NFC Championship Game. The Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons met on Sunday, Jan. 23 for the right to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. The Eagles were the better team that day, besting the Falcons 27-10 in the freezing cold at Lincoln Financial Field.

12-inch Kasey Kahne NASCAR figure announced
2004 Rookie of the Year gets the large-scale toy treatment
ActionMcFarlane is pleased to unveil its second 12-inch scale NASCAR driver action figure. This year, we'll release Kasey Kahne, the 2004 Rookie of the Year, in massively detailed 12-inch scale. Kahne pilots the No. 9 Dodge/UAW car and is one of the rising stars in motorsports.

Todd at Big Boys and Their Toys show in Phoenix
Various items on sale June 10-12; Todd signing June 10
Are you a big boy? And you like toys? Well, we've got the gig 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. Todd McFarlane will also be making an appearance in the McFarlane Toys booth on Friday, June 10th, from 4 PM-6PM.

McFarlane's Military online feature coming
Details on much-anticipated toy line coming May 20
Once a month or so, the crack spawn.com staff picks an upcoming action figure line and goes digital crazy. We call 'em online features here on spawn.com and they've been extremely popular. We continue that trend next Friday, May 20, with our latest online extravaganza... McFarlane's Military.

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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