05/14/07

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

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ULTIMATE TEAM SETS ANNOUNCED
New NFL Sports Picks Line Unveiled at Last
It was way back on January 19th when we teased our football faithful with the cryptic tip that "Mini Team Sets" were coming later in the year. After much intrigue, supposition, rumor and innuendo, McFarlane's Sports Picks is proud to unveil our Ultimate Team Sets. The debut for this brand highlights the "first team offense" for a quartet of the NFL's most popular teams: the Denver Broncos, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants and Chicago Bears. Each set features eleven separate figures in a two-inch scale, sculpted to form the starting formation just before the ball is snapped.

ROGER CLEMENS FIGURE AVAILABLE FROM COLLECTOR'S CLUB
Don't Miss Your Chance to Get "The Rocket"
"Well, they came and got me out of Texas, and I can tell you it's a privilege to be back. I'll be talking to y'all soon." - Roger Clemens

Seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens ended months of speculation on Sunday, when he stepped out of George Steinbrenner's owner's box to address the crowd during the seventh inning stretch at Yankee Stadium. The return of "The Rocket" gives hope to a Yankees team rebounding from a dismal start to the season.

TODD PARTNERS WITH DIAMONDBACKS ON LUNCH BOX PROMOTION
McFarlane and Capullo Team up for Baseball Montage
Todd McFarlane and the Arizona Diamondbacks have partnered on another ballpark promotion at Chase Field this season. To enjoy this one to the fullest, you are going to need to pack a lunch! The Diamondbacks commissioned Todd McFarlane who then brought Greg Capullo on board, to create an artistic montage of Diamondbacks players for classic metal lunchboxes to be given away August 26th to the first 10,000 fans 12 and under.

'LAND OF CONFUSION' FEATURED AT FILM FESTIVALS
Celebrated Video Honored for Animation
Todd McFarlane Entertainment is pleased to announce the acceptance of Disturbed's "Land of Confusion" into three prominent film festivals. Directed by Todd McFarlane and produced by Terry Fitzgerald, the music video runs just under five minutes and features traditional 2D cell animation combined with 3D computer generated backgrounds and vehicles. All were rendered in 2D to match the 2D characters. Photographs of world famous landmarks were manipulated on computers to achieve a style that closely matched the 2D foreground animation. The final piece was rendered in 1080p high definition with Flame added special effects.

McFARLANE TOYS FEATURED ON 'CSI' SEASON FINALE
May 17th Episode to Be Based on McFarlane Action Figures
McFarlane action figures are set to appear on the #1 rated television show worldwide, CSI - Crime Scene Investigation.

For the entire season, the CSI team has been searching for a killer who makes a miniature replica of the scene in which the bodies of his victims are to be found, along with a doll that resembles each victim - and McFarlane action figures are key to this storyline. In the season finale, scheduled to air on Thursday, May 17 the "miniature killer" is exposed after a doll of a victim is found among McFarlane Toys action figures.

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.

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Where to Buy and Release Dates

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