Open to the public, the competition will take place near the fountains adjacent to Jobing.com Arena on the huge video board. So bring your "A game," because thousands will see whether you can tear it up like Slash or Kirk - or if you'll crumble under the pressure of all those eyes on you.

Cool prizes will be given away, including t-shirts, Guitar Hero video games and McFarlane's own Guitar Hero action figures.

With only 5,000 pieces being produced for this event, Fitzgerald is sure to sell out fast. The figure will be $15 and limits per person will be announced on-site. VISA is the only card accepted at The NFL Experience built by The Home Depot.

NFL Experience Dates and tentative general public hours:

• Saturday, Jan. 26: 10am - 10pm
• Sunday, Jan. 27: 11am - 8pm
• Thursday, Jan. 31: 3pm - 9pm; NFLX After Dark: 9 pm - Midnight
• Friday, Feb. 1: 3 pm - 10 pm
• Saturday, Feb. 2: 10 am - 10pm

The Marian Hossa figure is our second NHL Event exclusive, as last year's Mike Modano figure debuted during All Star Weekend in Dallas, Texas. The Modano figure surpassed everyone's expectations, selling out early into the second day. Fans and collectors are encouraged to arrive early as no limits will be set on the amount of figures available for purchase. We'll be bringing a limited production run of 3,000 figures to the show and selling them for $15. We will be accepting CASH ONLY.

Todd McFarlane will be signing autographs in the Atrium of the CNN Center on Saturday from 1-4PM and Sunday from 2-5PM. Fans are also likely to catch Todd at the McFarlane Toys booth throughout the weekend.

We also have a special opportunity to win a tour of our Tempe offices and meet the man himself, Todd McFarlane. Five lucky fans will be chosen, and they'll also score a $20 Borders gift card! To be eligible to win, see our end-cap displays in Phoenix-area Borders Book stores during the month of January, or stop by our booth at the Con for an enter-to-win form. Then simply bring the completed form back to either one of our McFarlane Toys retail locations

For more information as it becomes available, check out Spawn.com, or for more on the Phoenix Comicon, go to phoenixcomicon.com.

The McFarlane Companies will have a strong presence at the convention, with real live Spawn.com staffers manning the exhibit booth, visiting with attendees and showcasing upcoming product releases.

The N.Y. Con promises behind-the-scenes buzz on comic and graphic novels, anime and manga, games, movie studios and TV, video game publishers, toy and licensing companies, retailers, dealers, artists and creators.

For more information on New York Comic-Con, go to nycomiccon.com.

Our Mike Modano figure is our first-ever NHL Event Exclusive. We'll be bringing a limited production run of 3,000 figures to the show and will be selling them for $15.

Todd McFarlane is planning on attending this event and will be signing autographs in the Player's Pavilion. Scheduled signings are:

Saturday, Jan. 20, 3PM - 3:45PM
Sunday, Jan. 21, 4PM - 4:45PM

Fans are also likely to catch Todd at the McFarlane Toys booth throughout the day on Sunday, although no specific Todd-times have been set.

This show will be free to attend and will also feature a large display of the NHL's trophies and free player autographs.

The official opening of the exhibit will be held the following night, Saturday, February 25. For ticket information call (212) 254-3511 or visit MoCCAny.org.

For more information on the event, visit our special exhibit mini-site.

Friday -- 5pm to 6pm
Todd McFarlane autograph signing
Location: Room 1E03

Saturday -- 11am to 12pm
Spawn artists signing
Location: Room 1E03
Come meet Todd and new Spawn artist Philip Tan.

Saturday -- 3pm to 5pm
Todd McFarlane Panel and Autograph Signing Session: Time Trippin' with Todd McFarlane and Friends
Location: Special Events Hall
Hear the latest about all the ongoing McFarlane projects including comic, toy and animation news from Todd himself in a lively 60-minute discussion. Todd will be joined by Spawn editor-in-chief, Brian Haberlin, Spawn penciler Philip Tan, and making his first Comic-Con appearance in more than 10 years, legendary Spawn artist and Creech creator, Greg Capullo. Immediately following the panel, join Todd, Philip and Greg for an autograph signing with a free panel exclusive, a limited-edition signing plate. Items to be autographed are limited to one signing plate and one outside item per person.

For more information, visit www.nycomiccon.com.

The Topps Show is scheduled to be open to the public at these dates and times:

Wednesday, February 1: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday, February 2: 3:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday, February 3: 3:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday, February 4: 10:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday, February 5: 10:00am - 4:00pm

For information on ticket prices and directions to the COBO Center, please visit http://www.superbowl.com/features/nfl_experience.

Rue Morgue is proud to announce that the Guest of Honor for the 2005 Rue Morgue Festival of Fear will be legendary author/filmmaker CLIVE BARKER (Hellraiser, Candyman, Nightbreed, Books of Blood). Joining him will be special guests ELVIRA MISTRESS OF THE DARK (a.k.a. Cassandra Peterson), LINDA BLAIR (The Exorcist), TONY TODD (Candyman), ELIJAH WOOD (The Lord of the Rings, Sin City), CRISPIN GLOVER (Willard, Wild At Heart), splatter superstar GUNNAR HANSEN (the original Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre '74) and cult horror icon KEN FOREE (Dawn of the Dead, The Devil's Rejects). For more info please visit www.rue-morgue.com/festival.php or www.canadiannationalexpo.com.