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Todd McFarlane Appearances at the 2013 San Diego Comic-con

Autograph Sessions, Panel and Exclusive Figures

July 10, 2013

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San Diego Comic-Con is quickly approaching and we want to make sure you know where to find everything McFarlane. Todd will be at some of the hottest SDCC events for autograph sessions and a panel. He’ll be signing a special exclusiveAssassin’s Creed poster giveaway (yes, that does mean free!) for a few hundred lucky fans.

For all the hordes of The Walking Dead fans, Skybound (booth #2729) is bringing you an exclusive limited edition The Walking Dead Comic Governor in Riot Gear action figure. Created, developed and designed by Todd McFarlane and his award-winning McFarlane Toys design group, in conjunction with Robert Kirkman and Skybound for only $25. This action figure shows The Governor, wearing his famous riot gear from the classic “Kill Them All” scene in issue 42. This figure comes with some great accessories; two pistols, Michonne’s bloody sword and a bullhorn. Toys “R Us and Entertainment Earth (booth #2343) are bringing fans the launch of The Walking Dead Comic Penny Blake The Governor’s Zombie Daughter action figure complete with fish tank and a bucket of body parts all for only $20.

A “first look” at McFarlane Toys figures from AMC’s The Walking Dead andAssassin’s Creed will be on display. Diamond Distributors (booth #2401) will have the upcoming October releases of AMC’s The Walking Dead Series 4 figures featuring Andrea, The Governor, Carl Grimes, Riot Gear Zombie and Riot Gear Gas Mask Zombie and the highly anticipated The Dixon Brother 2-Pack Boxed Set on display.

Get ready for the most unique, authentic pirate experience ever at SDCC with theAssassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Pirate Ship! Our friends over at Ubisoft are bringing the infamous outlaw ship Jackdaw to SDCC fans. While aboard the ship, fans can view the new single player gameplay demo, see weapon demonstrations, pre-orderAssassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag through Amazon.com and receive exclusive inflatable cutlass swords, prizes and more. Attendees will also get the chance to meet Todd McFarlane, who will sign an exclusive limited edition Assassin’s Creedposter giveaway and get a “first look” at the new McFarlane Toys’ Assassin’s Creedfigure line and resin statue. The ship will be open on July 19 and 20th from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at 5th Avenue Pier behind the convention center and no SDCC badge is required.

Here’s where the McFarlane action will be:

STAN LEE AND TODD MCFARLANE SIGNING SDCC EXCLUSIVE SPIDER-MANLIMITED VENOM EDITION GUITAR
FRIDAY, JULY 19, 10-11AM
CRAZY CAT COLLECTIBLES BOOTH, #429

Limited to 100 pieces worldwide and emblazoned with Todd McFarlane’s classic cover art from Spider-Man issue #13. Signing is exclusive to guitar only.

TOYS “R” US THE WALKING DEAD COMIC ACTION FIGURE LAUNCH SIGNING WITH TODD MCFARLANE
FRIDAY, JULY 19, 12-1PM
ENTERTAINMENT EARTH BOOTH #2343

Toys “R” Us is launching The Walking Dead Comic Penny Blake The Governor’s Zombie Daughter action figure from McFarlane Toys at SDCC, weeks before the figure hits stores in August. Be one of the first to pick-up this highly anticipated figure release and get it signed by Todd McFarlane too! The event is limited to 50 people. Two autographs per person, limited to The Walking Dead Comic Penny figure and one additional item.

ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG PANEL – TODD MCFARLANE, DARBY MCDEVITT AND BRENDEN
FRIDAY, JULY 19 2-3PM
ROOM 6BCF

For an in-depth look at the surprising new assassin, Edward Kenway, check out theAssassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag panel. See a live demo; hear about what’s in store for the Assassin’s Creed world, from the acclaimed comic book series to the next wave of detailed Assassin’s Creed figures from McFarlane Toys. Meet and ask questions to the current torchbearers for the Assassin’s Creed franchise – Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag writer Darby McDevitt, comic book writer Brenden Fletcher and legendary comic book artist and McFarlane Toys Founder, Todd McFarlane!

ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG PIRATE SHIP TODD MCFARLANE AUTOGRAPH SESSION AND FREE POSTER GIVEAWAY
FRIDAY, JULY 19 4-7PM
SATURDAY, JULY 20 10:30AM-1:30PM
5TH AVENUE PIER BEHIND THE CONVENTION CENTER (NO SDCC BADGE REQUIRED)

Meet Todd and receive a free Assassin’s Creed Poster. McFarlane Toys’ Assassin Creed figures will be on display. Limited to two signed items per person.

Stay tuned to www.mcfarlane.com for the latest news and info on all the upcoming products and events from McFarlane Toys.

MORE ABOUT TODD MCFARLANE
About McFarlane Toys: Grammy-and Emmy-winning producer/director Todd McFarlane, creator of Spawn, is the force behind McFarlane Toys, one of America’s top action figure manufacturers. McFarlane Toys has become a leader and redefined the standards within the action figure industry. 2013 Marquee lines include The Walking Dead TV and Comics, Assassin Creed and HALO video franchises and officially licensed teams of the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL. McFarlane has won two Emmys, two MTV Video Music Awards, a Grammy and hundreds of international awards for his work in the arts and action figure industry. Todd McFarlane Entertainment continues to development projects in film, television and video games.