10/09/06

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/.

TODD McFARLANE AND GREG CAPULLO DESIGN MASCOT FOR KUPD RADIO
FM Station Launches Web Site with New Custom Character
Legendary creative forces Todd McFarlane and Greg Capullo have teamed up again - this time to design the mascot for Phoenix radio station KUPD-FM's new Web site.

ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF 'BEAT TODD'S PICKS'
Fan Bests Todd in Fourth Annual Challenge
Kyle Nielson is the winner of the fourth annual Beat Todd's Picks contest. He has won all of 2006 McFarlane Toys 6-inch MLB retail figures! Kyle's score was -14, and better than everyone else who entered. Todd's score was -30.

TODD THROWS STRIKE-OUT PITCH FOR DIAMONDBACKS
Arizona Fans Bid Farewell to Outfielder Luis Gonzalez
On Saturday, Sept. 30, Todd McFarlane threw out the first pitch at the Arizona Diamondbacks home game, and his throw was right down the middle for a strike!

McFARLANE'S MILITARY 4 FEATURE COMING SOON
Prepare to Be Shocked and Awed
McFarlane's Military 4 figures will be deployed to stores later this month. Six all-new soldiers commemorating the awesome power of the United States military, captured with the hyperrealism you have come to expect only from McFarlane Toys.

McFARLANE TOYS TO EXHIBIT AT MONTREAL SHOW
L'International Collectionneurs Quebec's Biggest Collectors' Show
McFarlane Toys will be exhibiting on-site at L'International Collectionneurs, Montreal's Biggest Multi-Collection Show from Oct. 13-15, 2006.

THIRD ANNUAL YANKEES CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Twenty Matsui Fans Score 3-inch Action Figure
The New York Yankees have clinched the American League East title and a rehabbed Hideki Matsui definitely contributed to the team's strong finish. It's only fitting that McFarlane Toys and the New York Yankees have partnered for a Hideki Matsui in-stadium giveaway for the Yankees final game before the playoffs.

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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