07/23/07

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/.

PHOTOS: JACK BAUER BOXED SET 2
Second 24 Figure Arrives in Stores in November
"I'm federal agent Jack Bauer, and today is the longest day of my life." Jack Bauer captured! By McFarlane Toys, that is. The most wanted man alive - right down to the most intricate detail. With multiple points of articulation and a custom base, TV's smash hit, 24, comes alive. A hero unlike any other deserves an action figure unlike any other.

McFARLANE TOYS SALUTES 'THE KING' WITH A TRIO OF RELEASES
Elvis Fans Rejoice!
Elvis may have left the building, but he lives on in the hearts and minds of millions of fans. "The King" gets the royal treatment from McFarlane Toys as we announce the release of three Elvis-centric products.

'LOST' SERIES 2 ONLINE FEATURE NOW LIVE
Four New LOST Figures Are Now in Stores
Understandably, LOST fans are going through withdrawal. We've been left hanging since the May finale. Season 3 DVDs wont be released until December. Season 4 doesn't start until February. Where can we turn? Forget support groups - we need a fix - quick.

McFARLANE RETAIL STORE TO OPEN EARLY AUGUST
2,000-square-foot Flagship Store Arrives in Glendale, Ariz.
We're happy to announce that the moment fans and collectors have been waiting for has arrived. In early August, we will throw open the doors of our brand-spanking-new retail store, located at the Westgate City Center in Glendale, Ariz. 2,000+ square feet of pure, unadulterated McFarlane goodness.

McFARLANE COMPANIES MYSPACE DRAGONS ART CONTEST WINNERS
So Much Good Stuff, We Couldn't Help But Break the Rules!
Wow! We had a ginormous turnout of entries for our first ever Myspace fan art contest!

About two weeks ago, we asked our multitude of friends on our McFarlane Companies Myspace page to send us their best dragon illustration for a chance to win a figure from one of our McFarlane Dragons series and a spot on our Top 8 friends list. We had such an overwhelming list of incredible entries from our talented friends around the world that we just had to break our own rules - from choosing only eight winners to selecting 12 instead!

TODD INTERVIEWED FOR 'CBS EVENING NEWS WEEKEND EDITION'
Watch Web-exclusive Clip Here!
A couple of weeks ago, the good folks from CBS Evening News paid a visit to Tempe, Ariz. to talk sports with Todd McFarlane.

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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