July 2, 2004

Todd McFarlane Update
Movie Maniacs Series 7 figure photos revealed

Welcome to the Todd McFarlane Update. Welcome to everyone who is new to the update, as well as those who've been here since the beginning! The database count is now more than 42,650!

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/.

Movie Maniacs Series 7 figure photos revealed
Your first look at five of the six MM7 figures for 2004

Voices have been raised in protest. Breath has been held in anticipation. Sculptors and painters and photographers have gone without sleep. Finally, they're here: Movie Maniacs Series 7 pictures.

'Alien vs. Predator' figure feature coming
Newest spawn.com full feature set to go online

The next full-fledged spawn.com online action figure feature has been set in stone - well, mostly.

The subject of the feature is definitely set: Our upcoming line of Alien vs. Predator action figures takes center stage. You'll have access to all the latest information on this series, including photography, specs, in-package artwork, QuickTime VRs and much more.

NFL 12-inch Series 2 action figure photography
First look at pictures of our upcoming large-scale football figs

Several weeks ago, we announced the lineup for our second line of 12-inch NFL action figures. We then updated the original four figures with four additional 12-inch figures that were slated as retail exclusives. We just received photography of all the pieces as well as added details on which pieces will be available where.

'Evil Prophecy' contest winners announced
Five fans score newest McFarlane PS2 video game

Spawn.com recently held a contest to win copies of our newest PlayStation 2 video game, McFarlane's Evil Prophecy, released on June 15.

The game was created in association with legendary video game developer KONAMI and based on the first series in McFarlane Toys' ongoing line of McFarlane's Monsters action figures.

'Spawn: Simony' comic tops May sales chart
Be on the lookout for a new McFarlane/Semic project

The French Spawn project, officially known as Spawn: Simony, recently translated from the original French into English and released in the U.S. as a trade paperback, was the number 1 TPB for the month of May.

New items on sale at spawn.com!

Having a hard time finding certain toys? Well let me deliver you some good news. Some items have now become available for purchase at spawn.com:

• Alien & Predator
• NASCAR Refresh
• MLB Series 9
• MLB Series 10
• 3" MLB Series 2
• 3" NHL Series 1
• Monsters 3: Collectors Club Exclusive Accessory Pack
• Monsters 3: 6 Faces of Maddness
• 12" Gene Simmons

Contests, Contests, Contests
MLB FANFEST CONTEST ENDING SOON!
Be sure to get your entries in by July 15th to win exclusive figures

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 2004

Check out the ToyFest page for the latest news on McFarlane Toys and the 2004 lines.

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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