09/18/06

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/.

SPRING 2007 ACTION FIGURE LINEUP
What's Coming from McFarlane Toys, January - June 2007
Here's a look at what we've got planned for the first half of next year. (Dates and figures are subject to change.)

ONLINE WITH TODD - TODDCAST A SUCCESS
Fans Can Chat Every Wednesday on Spawn.com Message Boards
In response to the massive amount of fan mail and Internet inquiries directed to Todd, we've launched ToddCast, a regularly scheduled weekly opportunity for fans to pose their queries and chat live with Todd on the Spawn.com message boards.

NBA 11 LINEUP PHOTOS
6 NEW Figures Offer Something for Every Collector
The NBA season is right around the corner, and McFarlane Toys is proud to present the initial photography for our upcoming NBA 11 Sports Picks lineup. NBA 11 features two of the game's most popular players, the floor general for one of the league's best teams, and three stars expanding their horizons with fresh starts for new teams.

DRAGONS 4 FEATURE GOES LIVE NEXT FRIDAY
McFarlane's Dragons Mythos Continues Online Sept. 22
McFarlane's Dragons Series 4 is our fiercest ever. And our Dragons 4 online feature is one of the best yet. You'll find the usual - complete product and packaging photos, QTVRs, figure specs and information on where to buy. Plus, you'll find clan group photos and tons of downloads.

NEW DEION SANDERS LOTTERY ANNOUNCEMENT
Your Second Chance to Score Collector's Club Exclusive Figure
Due to the tremendous demand for the Deion Sanders exclusive, McFarlane Toys opted to use the LOTTERY SYSTEM as the best way to make our newest exclusive available to our existing collectors and fans, as well as potentially new customers.

WONKA VISION MAGAZINE TO FEATURE TODD INTERVIEW
"Anything But an Artist: Todd McFarlane" Cover Story
Wonka Vision #35: The Toy Issue, will contain an 8-page feature on Todd McFarlane full of exclusive photos, while their Web site will feature the out-take version of the interview - an 8,000 word Web-exclusive story. Wonka Vision focuses on the side of Todd's career that isn't always in the spotlight: music and sports! While they didn't leave out toys and comics, the feature includes product reviews, the evolution of the McFarlane figure, Starting Lineups vs. McFarlane Toys, a look and what's rumored to be released in 2007 and much more.

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

Do you have an opinion or question about the McFarlane empire? Or, do you have something you want to buy, sell or trade? Visit the Spawn.com Message Boards community of your choice. Registration is fast, cheap (free) and easy!

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.

Thanks!

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