New York Comic Con fans better be ready for tons of awesome giveaways, construction “Build-Off” competitions, life-size action figure photos ops, and FREE signings with legendary artist and McFarlane Toys Founder, Todd McFarlane. Fans will also have a chance to see all the current and upcoming bad ass products coming from McFarlane toys. Here is a rundown off all the cool events happen this year at New York Comic Con!

NYCC McFARLANE’S CONSTRUCTION BUILD OFF: THE ULTIMATE CONSTRUCTION CHALLENGE

• Date: Thursday Oct. 8 through Saturday, Oct. 10
• Time: All Day Competitions
• Location: McFarlane Toys Booth #1526

Do you have what it takes to out-build the competition and become one of two “McFarlane’s Construction Build Off” Champions? McFarlane Toys is challenging New York Comic Con fans to a construction “Build Off” featuring AMC’s The Walking Dead construction sets. Fans can test their construction skills as we pit them against one another in a no-holds barred construction throw-down!

The contest will be held in McFarlane Toys booth (1526) is free and open to all NYCC attendee badge holders. If you can build under pressure, stop by the McFarlane Toys booth!

The winning contestants of each rounds will receive their own McFarlane Construction Set prize and be entered to win the Grand Prize containing one of each McFarlane Construction Set. Random McFarlane Toys and Spawn comic books will be given away to cheering sections.

Be sure to visit the McFarlane Toys Booth and get in on the excitement!

THE NERDIST

• Date: Thursday, October 8, 2015
• Time: 11:00 – 11:30
• Location: Nerdist Stage in the Crystal Palace

Todd McFarlane joins host Dan Casey host to kick-off NYCC.  Open to all NYCC badge holders. McFarlane Toys is going to be handing out FREE product to some of the audience, so stop by to snag some McFarlane Toys!

PANEL: TODDFATHER TALKS TOYS, COMICS, SPAWN, AND INSIGHT TO BEING AN INDEPENDENT CREATOR

• Date: Thursday, October 8, 2015
• Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
• Location: Room 1A06

This is a can’t-miss panel featuring the man, Todd McFarlane! The toy company giant gives a sneak peek at McFarlane Toys’ upcoming AMC’s The Walking Dead and HBO’s Game of Thrones construction sets. Todd also talks exciting Spawn and Savior news that will make any comic fan eager for new issues! A Todd McFarlane panel wouldn’t be complete without words of wisdom on persevering and obtaining your dream job.

The first 25 fans in line for the panel will also receive a wristband to Todd’s autograph session at 2:00 pm in McFarlane Toys Booth #1526. If that wasn’t awesome enough, the boss will also be picking the first lucky contestant for the “McFarlane’s Construction Build Off” competition from his panel audience!

SIGNING: TODD MCFARLANE, SPAWN CREATOR

• Date: Thursday, October 8, 2015
• Time: 2:00 PM-3:30 PM
• Location: McFarlane Toys Booth #1526

Here’s your chance to meet Todd McFarlane (Spawn, Spiderman) and receive an exclusive AMC’s The Walking Dead Woodbury Assault Vehicle Construction Set signing poster during this FREE autograph session. Wristbands will be distributed at McFarlane Toys Booth #1526 the morning of the event. Each wristband holder is limited to two items (includes signing poster) and must be over the age of 13 to receive a pass. No photography or sketches. Supplies are limited.

Don’t feel like racing for a wristband? Be one of the first 25 fans at Todd’s Panel: Toddfather Talks Toys, Comics, Spawn, and Insight to Being an Independent Creator, and receive a wristband to this signing!

TODD McFARLANE AND TWITCH TV

• Date: Thursday, October 8, 2015
• Time: 4:30-4:45 PM
• Location: Booth #656

Watch the Twitch Live Stream Appearance with Todd McFarlane broadcasting from the NYCC  main  floor.  Open to all NYCC Badge holders.   Fans at home tune in to the NYCC Main Channel.

SIGNING: TODD MCFARLANE VIP SIGNING

• Date: Friday, October 9, 2015
• Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
• Location: VIP Lounge in the 4th floor Galleria

If you’re a VIP ticket holder, this is for you… Bring your two favorite Todd McFarlane items for a free autograph!

SIGNING: TODD MCFARLANE, SPAWN CREATOR

• Date: Saturday, October 10, 2015
• Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
• Location: McFarlane Toys Booth #1526

Who will take the throne? Come meet Todd McFarlane (Spawn, Spiderman) and receive an exclusive The Game of Thrones Iron Throne Room Construction Set signing poster during this FREE autograph session. Wristbands will be distributed at McFarlane Toys Booth #1526 the morning of the event. Each wristband holder is limited to two items (includes signing poster) and must be over the age of 13 to receive a pass. No photography or sketches. Supplies are limited

PANEL: WILL EISNER: CHAMPION OF THE GRAPHIC NOVEL

• Date: Saturday, October 10, 2015
• Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Location: 1B03

Already a legend for his creation of The Spirit in 1940, Will Eisner – with the 1978 publication of his A Contract With God – would be instrumental in popularizing the graphic novel format, changing the world of comics forever. Join us as we find out how and why Eisner did it, with moderator Paul Levitz (author of the upcoming Will Eisner: Champion of the Graphic Novel) and Panelists Todd McFarlane (Spawn Creator & Image Comics President), Raina Telgemeier (Smile), Dennis O’Neil (Batman), and Denis Kitchen (The Best of Comix Book).

SIGNING: TODD MCFARLANE AND CLAYTON CRAIN (SAVIOR ARTIST)

• Date: Sunday, October 11, 2015
• Time: 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM
• Location: Image Comics Booth #1544

Stop by the Image Comics Booth for a free limited-edition Savior Signing poster and autograph session with Todd McFarlane (Spawn, Savoir) and Clayton Crain (Savior Artist). This will be a free but wristbands will be distributed through Image Comics. Each wristband holder is limited to two items (includes signing poster) and must be over the age of 13 to receive a pass. No photography or sketches. Supplies are limited.

CONTESTS, GIVEAWAYS AND MORE!

Stop by the McFarlane Toys booth #1526 for several chances to win some awesome McFarlane swag!

Win McFarlane Toys for a Year: Sign up for the McFarlane Toys newsletter on an iPad in our booth to be entered in our ‘Win McFarlane Toys for a Year’ sweepstakes. Not going to NYCC? Don’t worry… You can enter the contest by clicking here. All fans who sign up for the McFarlane Toys email list will have a change to win an old school Spawn apparel package!

Daily Lanyard Pin Giveaways: Each day at NYCC, we’ll be giving away Con-Exclusive lanyard pins in the McFarlane Toys Booth. Limited quantities available.

Daily Blind Bag Giveaways: Be one of the first to our booth (#1526) to grab a construction blind bag from AMC’s The Walking Dead. Check the front and back of your blind bag for a neon sticker, because you could be an INSTANT winner, snagging comics, action figures, or construction sets. Limited quantities available.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES

Stop by the McFarlane Toys booth for life-size photo opportunities from AMC’s The Walking Dead hit TV series. Upload a photo of you in our booth to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with #McFarlaneBuilds for a chance to win a McFarlane Construction Set prize package.

Can’t make it to NYCC? Upload a photo of your McFarlane Construction Sets to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with #McFarlaneBuilds for a chance to win a McFarlane Construction Set prize package!

Follow along on McFarlane.com for exclusive videos, online contesting and coverage from the Con floor. Tune in Oct. 8-11 for your chance to experience NYCC with Todd McFarlane and McFarlane Toys.