10/24/05

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

To read the full text of the stories listed below, please click here: http://spawn.com/news/.

CORPSE BRIDE FIGURES ON STORE SHELVES SOON
Here comes the bride!
McFarlane's line of Corpse Bride action figures and toys is scheduled to arrive in stores early-November. The phenomenal success of Tim Burton's Corpse Bride (more than $47 million in box office receipts to date) has fueled the demand for our line of toys, which beautifully recreates favorite characters from the madly macabre stop-motion feature film.

NHL LEGENDS 3 PHOTOGRAPHY NOW ONLINE
Third Series Showcases Hockey's Greatest
Originally scheduled for release late 2005, the popular NHL LEGENDS series continues with Series 3 � bringing you some of the biggest stars in the National Hockey League. Take a look at these new figures, destined to become as sought-after by hockey fans as their predecessors.

FIRST LOOK AT McFARLANE'S DRAGONS 3
McFarlane Toys Unveils Photos of the Third Series of Our Popular Dragons Line
McFarlane Toys is set to unleash the next evolution of our continuing dragons mythos with McFarlane's Dragons Series 3. Made up of a five figure assortment, as well as a deluxe boxed set, all of the Dragon Clans are represented by an array of new and exciting species � some more dangerous than others, but all most certainly a threat to the rule of mankind.

THE ART OF DIRECTING ANIMATION
It's the Details That Help Bring Spawn to Life
Knowing how to direct animation means being able to understand the writer's � and in our case creator's � vision for the story and the characters.

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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