04/23/07

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/.

MEDICOM ONLINE FEATURE GOES LIVE
New Line of Collectibles Arrives at Stores in June
McFarlane Toys has joined forces with Japanese toy powerhouse Medicom to create a collection of Spawn-related action figure products. Medicom has taken Spawn and a handful of characters from the Spawn universe and given them life in a number of interesting collectible categories.

NFL COLLECTOR'S EDITIONS RULE THIS FALL
Manning and Urlacher Figures Coming Your Way in September
McFarlane Toys' Sports Picks Collector's Edition figures make their way to the NFL this fall, with special versions of Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher. Each figure is a new paint version of their second sculpt, made specifically to represent the rainy conditions from their championship showdown in Miami.

NECRO SPAWN COLLECTOR'S CLUB EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS
Historic Necroplasm Spawn Is Coming to the Club June 4
Spawn fans, the wait is over! For only the second time in McFarlane Toys history, Spawn leaps from the comic book page with pure necroplasmic power. With more than 25 points of articulation, a fully poseable cape, detailed cross and custom base, this exclusive Necroplasm Spawn is an instant classic.

GLENDALE FLAGSHIP STORE UPDATE
More Than a Toy Store, McFarlane Is a Shopping Destination
In November, we announced that we'd be opening a flagship retail store - to be called McFarlane - at the Westgate City Center in Glendale, Ariz. (To read the story, go here.)

TODD IN THE MEDIA
Stan Lee Documentary and 'CareersTV' Segment in the Works
We are very excited to announce Todd's participation in the Stan Lee documentary, True Believer, which is slated to premier at this year's San Diego Comic-Con. Producers Will Hess and Nikki Frakes brought their camera crew and green screen all the way from Los Angeles to ask Todd about working with Stan, and his experiences within the comic book industry. Other interviews will include Jon Favreau, Hugh Hefner, Joe Quesada, Jason Lee, Nicholas Cage, and of course, Stan Lee himself.

RICKY DAVIS CONTEST WINNERS
Guard Marked Timberwolves' First In-stadium Giveaway
Friday, April 13 was a lucky day for Minnesota basketball fans. McFarlane Toys' 3-inch Ricky Davis action figure marked the Timberwolves' first arena giveaway. The first 4,500 fans through the door at the Target Center received the figure, courtesy of U.S. Bank.

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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