TODD McFARLANE’S ICONIC SPAWN-MOBILE UP FOR AUCTION ON WHATNOT!
Todd McFarlane, creator of Spawn, co-founder of Image Comics, and founder of McFarlane Toys, will be returning to Whatnot on April 12th to auction off his iconic SPAWN-MOBILE FUNNY CAR! Originally created in 1992 as a promotional visual piece for Todd’s convention appearances, the Funny Car has garnered widespread attention for its distinctive design and history.
Featured in commercials during the early 90s, the car’s overall design includes many Spawn-Inspired details, such as a steering wheel adorned with Spawn styled spikes, a seat fashioned after Dracula’s coffin, and skeletal etching on its windows. However, it’s the two-sided paint job that truly captivates, with one side black with flames and the other white with bright red blood splatters, both adorned with different renditions of the classic Spawn comic book logo.
In 1994, the car was turned into a Mattel Hot Wheels. That diecast toy holds the distinction of being the first-ever Hot Wheels to utilize four-color printing on the body and featured a window on the back of the packaging, offering collectors a chance to see both sides of the car’s paint design. This Hot Wheels Funny Car (meaning the fiberglass body can be lifted off the frame), has since become a symbol of McFarlane’s creative ingenuity and imagination.
The Spawn-Mobile Auction will be taking place during WhatnotCon, a virtual event bringing together over 1,300 sellers and special guests across various categories such as Comics, Action Figures, Video Games, and more. In addition to the auction, original Hot-Wheels Spawn-Mobiles will be available for purchase during the live event, along with a limited-edition commemorative poster signed by Todd himself. Join Todd on April 12th at 4pm PST/7pm EST as he shares insights into the history of the Funny Car, while connecting with fans through live giveaways throughout the auction.
Fans and collectors alike are encouraged to join in this unique opportunity to own a piece of comic book history! Secure your bid and tune in to Todd’s show exclusively on Whatnot.
About Spawn and Legendary Artist and Spawn Creator Todd McFarlane
Todd McFarlane’s Spawn is one of the world’s best-selling and longest-running monthly creator-owned comic books, with hundreds of millions sold worldwide in more than 120 countries. 2019 marked the year that legendary artist Todd McFarlane made history with the release of the historic Spawn #300 and record-breaking Spawn #301. These milestones have earned McFarlane the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the world’s longest-running creator-owned superhero comic book series.
SPAWN is currently a top 5 monthly selling title on the Diamond Distributors Top 100 Chart and was one of the best-selling comic titles for all of 2019. SPAWN was the only title to have two issues in the Top 11. SPAWN #300 claimed the #2 spot. The World Record Breaking SPAWN #301 placed #11 on a list of more than 8000 books published in 2019.
The comic became an Emmy Award-winning animated series on HBO and a live-action feature film that grossed more than $100 million.
In 2020, the new release of a SPAWN figure on Kickstarter set a new Kickstarter record, in its category, for raising just under $3.5 million in 30 days. That figure was also recently awarded the prestigious People’s Choice 2021 Toy of The Year (TOTY) by The Toy Association, Inc
McFarlane established himself as a force in the entertainment world. McFarlane has won 2 Grammy nominations, 2 Emmy-Awards, 2 MTV Video Music Awards, 1 Canadian Much Music Award, and more than 150 International awards in action figures, comic books, and publishing.
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