UPDATE 08/21 Teasers and a News Preview!!

[Ben Vance]

Hey, Everyone!

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s news, as we announce an MLB Series 23 lineup change. MLB 23 is a Toys ‘R’ Us Exclusive that will be releasing in early February.

Many of you know that we weren’t able to show NBA Series 15 photography last week. So here are some more teasers for you! GO TEAM USA!! I hope they tear up Ginobili, and the rest of Argentina tomorrow. :)

http://board.spawn.com/images/board/ts4.jpg

That’s all for today! Let’s go to Joey “Energy Efficient” Ferstl for his update…

Hi,

Make sure to stop by the NEWS (http://www.spawn.com/news/) section tomorrow for all the latest from the McFarlane Companies, including a HALO Series 4 announcement, “Geek Cred with Todd McFarlane” video link, a new SPAWN: Endgame video blog and an MLB 23 update.

Check out CULTUREBOOM (http://www.spawn.com/cultureboom/) today for our latest desktop wallpaper and movie review/interview…

SPAWN #52 INTERIOR ART WALLPAPER
http://www.spawn.com/CultureBoom/Media/wallpaper/spawn52int.480.jpg (http://www.spawn.com/CultureBoom/?entryid=2347)

'THE ROCKER' MOVIE REVIEW
http://www.spawn.com/CultureBoom/Media/moviereviews/Misc/therocker_01.jpg (http://www.spawn.com/CultureBoom/?entryid=2349)

'EMMA STONE - THE ROCKER' INTERVIEW
http://www.spawn.com/CultureBoom/Media/interviews/Misc/emmastone_01.jpg (http://www.spawn.com/CultureBoom/?entryid=2348)


Today, I have a few shots of the 12-INCH MASTER CHIEF (http://www.spawn.com/toys/product.aspx?product=3698)production sample in and out of packaging…
http://board.spawn.com/images/board/MC_12Inch_INPKG.jpg

http://board.spawn.com/images/board/MC_12Inch_PoorLittleGuys.jpg
12-INCH MASTER CHIEF (http://www.spawn.com/toys/product.aspx?product=3698) hits shelves in NOVEMBER!

That’s all for today!

[mikedanger]

1st

[AS251BR]

Melky's gone!

[mikedanger]

so ben...let's say the US basketball team pulls out the gold. any chance of some team USA figures popping up in the future?

[koreapeekay]

First looks like the Suns alternate jersey,maybe Grant Hill surprise?

Second one is probably Mike Conley in the Marbury pose.

Third is definitely a Buck,but since Desmond Mason has been traded I have no idea.

[AS251BR]

Vince Carter in the first pic?

[Poochiesdead]

So if Melky's out what Yankee is in?

[Elias_Devil]

Melky's gone!

I told you guys;).

PS: Ben why did you take my "2nd" away. :(:mad::p:);)

[Elias_Devil]

So if Melky's out what Yankee is in?

My guess has been Matsui. Probably Nady if he's under contract next year.

[donbeebe]

Please let it be a Ryan Bruan figure!!!!!!!!!

[Elias_Devil]

Please let it be a Ryan Bruan figure!!!!!!!!!

TRU said that all lines must have a Yankee...

[JayDouble]

VC2
Conley - Marbury pose
Mason - Kobe 3 pose

[Noleman]

As long as they aren't axing Chipper Jones from the lineup I am cool with it.

[AS251BR]

My guess has been Matsui. Probably Nady if he's under contract next year.

Here are the possibilities that I came up with in another thread.

Straight repaint options (players under contract/club control for 2009 that don't already have a figure coming out)...
Wang in grey
Matsui with painted pinstripes (although takes away from the chase)
Rivera 1 with painted pinstripes (same as Matsui)
Rivera 2 in grey without wall
Posada 2 in grey (although he is being released in the 3-pack)

Headswap options...
Nady
Matsui 2
Rivera 3
Damon 1

[Ben Vance]

so ben...let's say the US basketball team pulls out the gold. any chance of some team USA figures popping up in the future?

I have heard the idea floating around the office. Is it something you would all be interested in?

I told you guys;).

PS: Ben why did you take my "2nd" away. :(:mad::p:);)

Sorry, Elias. Just cleaning the thread up:p;)

[JayDouble]

I have heard the idea floating around the office. Is it something you would all be interested in?


As chases or a box set.

[shaotime]

I have heard the idea floating around the office. Is it something you would all be interested in?
Most definitely YES!!

Conley's gonna look all wrong in the muscle-bound Marbury pose.

[mikedanger]

I have heard the idea floating around the office. Is it something you would all be interested in?

i think they'd make great chase pieces...

[JayDouble]

Conley's gonna look all wrong in the muscle-bound Marbury pose.

AI1 would probably be better, but that's a leaner.

[AS251BR]

I have heard the idea floating around the office. Is it something you would all be interested in?

I don't collect NBA figures but I may be interested in USA Basketball figures.

[rdjohnso]

SIGNED......

Ben, when are we going to see some more in package previews...... been awhile!

[quote=Ben Vance;8957507]I have heard the idea floating around the office. Is it something you would all be interested in?

[Ben Vance]

As chases or a box set.

Probably box sets but you never know.

SIGNED......

Ben, when are we going to see some more in package previews...... been awhile!

[quote=Ben Vance;8957507]I have heard the idea floating around the office. Is it something you would all be interested in?

I don't have any at the current time. Whenever I have them available, they're the first things I show. Hopefully I'll get a shipment in soon.

[mikedanger]

do you have to pay more for the olympic uniforms or do they come with the NBA license?

[quiggle]

good morning Ben! Ben, I am a big big fan of Emma Stone, would it be possible if you or someone from TMP could please get something signed from her during her intereview, I would greatly appreciate it. thank you! :)

[sigep001]

Thank God Joe Girardi and Brian Cashman stepped in to keep Melky Cabrera from getting a SP.

[Paul755]

I have heard the idea floating around the office. Is it something you would all be interested in?
I'd rather have some players from the 1980 Mens Hockey Team. As long as we get a Melo I'd be good with USA Basketball.

And it's too bad there has to be a Yankee in MLB 23. I'd take a head swapped in Colorado Rockie.

[Ben Vance]

do you have to pay more for the olympic uniforms or do they come with the NBA license?

It comes with the NBA license.

[oldskool]

I have heard the idea floating around the office. Is it something you would all be interested in?

NO DOUBT!!!

[Green-eye Glow]

my guess is that it's a little too late in the game to have a re-tooled figure so they're probably gonna go with a straight=up repaint... something like matsui pinstripes or something

[Cjp2]

As far as the MLB 23 update...Goodbye Melky...Please add Xavier Nady, Bobby Abreu or Robinson Cano (any of them in a batting pose) and about USA basketball tem figures...I don't collect NBA, but when are they coming out, cause i want them all......

[Cjp2]

Hey Ben one question: in case Melky is out of the lineup, could you show us the painted sample of him anyway....????

[Hardcore Legend]

Abreu isn't under contract next year. Awfully hard to commit to him as a figure.

[Ben Vance]

good morning Ben! Ben, I am a big big fan of Emma Stone, would it be possible if you or someone from TMP could please get something signed from her during her intereview, I would greatly appreciate it. thank you! :)

Sorry Quigs,

The interview already took place. You can read the whole interview on Cultureboom.

I just talked with Micah, who did the interview on our behalf, and he said it was an amazing experience. She seems to be a really classy women.

[ryan_G]

I told you guys;).

PS: Ben why did you take my "2nd" away. :(:mad::p:);)
How bout you stop worrying about where your "2nd" post went and clear out your PM box, sign up for the spawn survivor league, and get to the local TRU's before Glen. :p

[quiggle]

Sorry Quigs,

The interview already took place. You can read the whole interview on Cultureboom.

I just talked with Micah, who did the interview on our behalf, and he said it was an amazing experience. She seems to be a really classy women.

thanks Ben for taking a look into this, I appreciate it greatly. She is very classy and demure indeed :)

[shaotime]

AI1 would probably be better, but that's a leaner.
Or the Tony Parker. I can't believe that one hasn't been reused yet. Maybe they're saving it for Deron Williams...

[ewto16]

Ben, people have been asking for Team USA hockey figures in basketball and hockey for years now. These would be big sellers.

[AS251BR]

Ben, people have been asking for Team USA hockey figures in basketball and hockey for years now. These would be big sellers.

That would be awesome! :p;)

[Hardcore Legend]

It comes with the NBA license.

Then what the hell have you guys been waiting for? Where is my David Robinson Dream Team figure?

If Team USA wins gold, I want a Starting Lineup-esque Team USA box set.

[Cjp2]

TRU said that all lines must have a Yankee...


Even if the replacement for the Yankee figure is a Big Market/Huge selling player deal...AKA: Manny Ramirez?????

The other options would be:

Mike Mussina in his S12 figure with painted pinstripes

Matsui in painted pinstripes

Xavier Nady in i don´t know wich headswap......

[koreapeekay]

Most definitely YES!!

Conley's gonna look all wrong in the muscle-bound Marbury pose.

Maybe they'll shave off some plastic to make his figure skinnier.

Either way I like the pose,because the Paul fig was the same,but maybe Telfair or Parker would've worked nicely as well.
I was going to suggest the Kidd pose,but considering Conley's frame that's really reaching isn't it? :p

[AS251BR]

Even if the replacement for the Yankee figure is a Big Market/Huge selling player deal...AKA: Manny Ramirez?????

The other options would be:

Mike Mussina in his S12 figure with painted pinstripes

Matsui in painted pinstripes

Xavier Nady in i don´t know wich headswap......

Manny and Mussina are free agents.

[Cjp2]

Manny and Mussina are free agents.

Is Booby Abreu a free agent too. Cause i think the S5 Bonds pose with new arms would look good for him. Also Robinson Cano came to my mind, but what left batting pose will they use????

[bearoh]

Will Mariano Rivera CE be available at TRU? I have not seen any yet.

[JayDouble]

Ben, does the USA/NBA license only involve current players or past USA players too?

[AS251BR]

Is Booby Abreu a free agent too. Cause i think the S5 Bonds pose with new arms would look good for him. Also Robinson Cano came to my mind, but what left batting pose will they use????

Abreu is too.

I posted this on the first page but I'll post it again...

Straight repaint options (players under contract/club control for 2009 that don't already have a figure coming out)...
Wang in grey
Matsui with painted pinstripes (although takes away from the chase)
Rivera 1 with painted pinstripes (same as Matsui)
Rivera 2 in grey without wall
Posada 2 in grey (although he is being released in the 3-pack)

Headswap options...
Nady
Matsui 2
Rivera 3
Damon 1

And I guess you can add Cano to the headswaps but I think he's less likely than the others listed.

[Cjp2]

Abreu is too.

I posted this on the first page but I'll post it again...

Straight repaint options (players under contract/club control for 2009 that don't already have a figure coming out)...
Wang in grey
Matsui with painted pinstripes (although takes away from the chase)
Rivera 1 with painted pinstripes (same as Matsui)
Rivera 2 in grey without wall
Posada 2 in grey (although he is being released in the 3-pack)

Headswap options...
Nady
Matsui 2
Rivera 3
Damon 1

And I guess you can add Cano to the headswaps but I think he's less likely than the others listed.



You know what i think Melky was gonna be in Damon S11 pose...So they will probably just swap the head and do Damon in his first pose with Yankees pinstripes....

[JGrant15]

Would absolutely be interested in USA Basketball figs of current or past NBA players.

[Ben Vance]

Ben, does the USA/NBA license only involve current players or past USA players too?

Only current players under the NBAPA and past players that we have under contract (Legends lines)

[JGrant15]

Ben,
Does the Celtics Ray Allen fig mean there is very little chance for a 3 Pack?

[quiggle]

I don't think they will do a Cano since he's coming out with the other set

[Hardcore Legend]

I would like the following poses in Team USA gear:
http://www.spawn.com/toys/basketball/nbalegends2/cdrexler/images/nbalegends2_cdrexler_photo_01_dp.jpg
http://www.spawn.com/toys/basketball/nbalegends3/drobinson/images/nbalegends3_drobinson_photo_01_dp.jpg
http://www.spawn.com/toys/basketball/nbalegends4/pewing/images/nbalegends4_pewing_photo_01_dp.jpg
http://www.spawn.com/toys/basketball/nba11/kbryant4/images/nba11_kbryant4_photo_01_dp.jpg
http://www.spawn.com/toys/basketball/nba8/jkidd2/images/nba8_jkidd2_photo_01_dp.jpg
http://www.spawn.com/toys/basketball/nba12/dwade2/images/nba12_dwade2_photo_01_dp.jpg
http://www.spawn.com/toys/basketball/nba13/ljames4/images/nba13_ljames4_photo_01_dp.jpg
http://www.spawn.com/toys/basketball/nba13/dhoward/images/nba13_dhoward_photo_02_dp.jpg
http://www.spawn.com/toys/basketball/nba13/cbosh/images/nba13_cbosh_photo_02_dp.jpg
http://www.spawn.com/toys/basketball/nba11/canthony3/images/nba11_canthony3_photo_01_dp.jpg
http://www.spawn.com/toys/basketball/nba14/tprince/images/nba14_tprince_photo_02_dp.jpg
http://www.spawn.com/toys/basketball/nba14/cboozer/images/nba14_cboozer_photo_02_dp.jpg

That would leave Paul, Williams, and Redd to complete the set.

[quiggle]

hey hey what about this? best pose yet!
http://www.spawn.com/toys/basketball/nbalegends4/lbird2/images/nbalegends4_lbird2_photo_01_dp.jpg

[Ben Vance]

Ben,
Does the Celtics Ray Allen fig mean there is very little chance for a 3 Pack?

We have never done an NBA 3-Pack, but with the Celtics having 3 go-to guys, there is always a chance.

[SacKingsFan]

Sign me up for a Team USA Set.

Deron Williams is the only one without a figure. He could be an easy headswap onto Tony Parker. The only problem will be figure scale. The Redd figure for example will look a foot short compared to the newer NBA poses.

[quiggle]

does hearing this news bring a tear to anyone's eye thinking back to when you purchased that Dream Team Starting Lineup set in 1994?

[JGrant15]

We have never done an NBA 3-Pack, but with the Celtics having 3 go-to guys, there is always a chance.


Thanks Ben.

[e236]

so ben...let's say the US basketball team pulls out the gold. any chance of some team USA figures popping up in the future?

I have heard the idea floating around the office. Is it something you would all be interested in?

BIG YES for me...I brought this up in a post last week Ben and you shot it down for lack of interest...:rolleyes:

http://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=469281

...the only memeber of the team to not have a fig right now is Deron Williams...I have all the others set up on display...anyway...I hope you all do something if they wrap up the gold!!!

[JGrant15]

Magic would also look great in the USA red, white and blue. They have Pippen too.

[mikedanger]

Magic would also look great in the USA red, white and blue. They have Pippen too.

they HAD pippen...now that he's retired they'd have to get him again.

[JGrant15]

they HAD pippen...now that he's retired they'd have to get him again.


True.

[e236]

does hearing this news bring a tear to anyone's eye thinking back to when you purchased that Dream Team Starting Lineup set in 1994?


I have it MIB on dispay in my basement along w/ all of Jordan's original SLUs & the Air Max line in protechs...

[AndyMatz]

So if Melky's out what Yankee is in?


Exactly... (or maybe they'll change it to a Met !!)

[MikeMack335]

Even if the replacement for the Yankee figure is a Big Market/Huge selling player deal...AKA: Manny Ramirez?????

The other options would be:

Mike Mussina in his S12 figure with painted pinstripes

Matsui in painted pinstripes

Xavier Nady in i don´t know wich headswap......

that would be awesome if it was a pinstripes Moose! Id love 1

[JayDouble]

Only current players under the NBAPA and past players that we have under contract (Legends lines)

How about foreign players?


If you make Vince can it be a box set with him jamming on Fredrick Weis?
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/JayDouble/Internet/cab0a455.jpg

[e236]

they HAD pippen...now that he's retired they'd have to get him again.

As w/ Pippen...they would have to do the same for Payton, Malone, Stockton, & Miller...in my opinion it would be worth it...but I love the NBA line so I'm biased...:D

[e236]

How about foreign players?


If you make Vince can it be a box set with him jamming on Fredrick Weis?
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/JayDouble/Internet/cab0a455.jpg

The sad thing is I don't think he's has had any real good dunks since then, but that's pretty hard to top anyway...

[No1CeltsFan]

Ive been praying ud guys make a Team USA fig... either LBJ, Kobe or Wade only tho

[redgie]

Please make a DREAM team and REDEEM TEAM figs. Give some love to us, NBA Collectors.

[HeatPhinMarlinCanesFan305]

Yao Ming in the CHINA uniform, that would be so sweet... possible 2-pack with Yi Jianlian

[No1CeltsFan]

We have never done an NBA 3-Pack, but with the Celtics having 3 go-to guys, there is always a chance.

I swear to God, I would give u my left ball for a Celtics 3 Pack. I can mail it Priority to u w/DC # :p :D

[No1CeltsFan]

nothing will ever top that Vince dunk. I remember watching that game live. I jumped off my couch and was going bonker for like 10 minutes. The announcers almost had coroneries (sp?) on air. By far the most amazing thing I have even seen on the court!

[Elias_Devil]

How bout you stop worrying about where your "2nd" post went and clear out your PM box, sign up for the spawn survivor league, and get to the local TRU's before Glen. :p

1 done
2 done
3 im heading to college tomorrow so i have a whole new pickins.:)

[bjk311nh]

Abreu isn't under contract next year. Awfully hard to commit to him as a figure.

Agreed, or I would hope for a Mussina P/S NYY figure.

[Poochiesdead]

Agreed, or I would hope for a Mussina P/S NYY figure.Who is also not under contract for next year...

[bjk311nh]

Who is also not under contract for next year...

Yup, that is what I said.

[Poochiesdead]

Yup, that is what I said.Gotcha. I interpreted that wrong.

[GodzillaSpawn]

i'd love to see a USA basketball team set!!!

it would be my first basketball figure(s)

[jforcefc1]

I have heard the idea floating around the office. Is it something you would all be interested in?


Absolutely interested in

[cniles]

Id buy a Couple USA Boxed Sets for sure!!Get it Done Ben LOL!!

[Hardcore Legend]

The only real way this would work would be to have them in 3 packs:

Set 1
LeBron James
Chris Bosh
Deron Williams

Set 2
Kobe Bryant
Jason Kidd
Tayshaun Prince

Set 3
Dwyane Wade
Carlos Boozer
Michael Redd

Set 4
Carmelo Anthony
Chris Paul
Dwight Howard

Put them in boxes just a little bigger than the Barry Bonds 756 figures. Gotta use those 4 guys as the 'seller' of each set, thought.

[e236]

The only real way this would work would be to have them in 3 packs:

Set 1
LeBron James
Chris Bosh
Deron Williams

Set 2
Kobe Bryant
Jason Kidd
Tayshaun Prince

Set 3
Dwyane Wade
Carlos Boozer
Michael Redd

Set 4
Carmelo Anthony
Chris Paul
Dwight Howard

Put them in boxes just a little bigger than the Barry Bonds 756 figures. Gotta use those 4 guys as the 'seller' of each set, thought.

That's a great idea...I suggested in my original post about this a week ago that they could do a 3" fig box set w/ all of them...that way we'd get something similar to the '92 Dream Team set...I'd be happy either way....I just hope they do something...if the boys finish the job this weekend and bring home the gold, I've got a good feeling we'll see something...

[Zombie Spawn]

Re: Team USA figures

I have heard the idea floating around the office. Is it something you would all be interested in?





YES!

[mikedanger]

The only real way this would work would be to have them in 3 packs:

Set 1
LeBron James
Chris Bosh
Deron Williams

Set 2
Kobe Bryant
Jason Kidd
Tayshaun Prince

Set 3
Dwyane Wade
Carlos Boozer
Michael Redd

Set 4
Carmelo Anthony
Chris Paul
Dwight Howard

Put them in boxes just a little bigger than the Barry Bonds 756 figures. Gotta use those 4 guys as the 'seller' of each set, thought.

sold! where do i pay?

[JP Lakers Fan]

when will we see pictures of the NBA serie 15 ?

[quiggle]

would it be difficult to get licensing for a boxed set of this

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080822/i/r4004712240.jpg

[Ben Vance]

I swear to God, I would give u my left ball for a Celtics 3 Pack. I can mail it Priority to u w/DC # :p :D

Todd only likes balls that are worth at least a million dollars, sorry.;)

Id buy a Couple USA Boxed Sets for sure!!Get it Done Ben LOL!!

I'll do my best. :)

when will we see pictures of the NBA serie 15 ?

After the Olympics conclude. Any player in the Olympics cant advertise while the games are going on. (Kobe)

[quiggle]

glad to see the boards back!

[urlacher54vasher31]

Then what the hell have you guys been waiting for? Where is my David Robinson Dream Team figure?

If Team USA wins gold, I want a Starting Lineup-esque Team USA box set.

David Robinson? Of all the other stud players on that team you want a Robinson!:confused:

[Hardcore Legend]

David Robinson? Of all the other stud players on that team you want a Robinson!:confused:

Neither of the Birds work because of the hair.
The Magic Johnson figure is out of scale.
Pippen's license isn't under control anymore.
I'd take a Clyde too.