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For us (and hopefully for you to) there is reason to celebrate because 25 years ago, S.P.A.C.E was founded. It's hard to believe that it's been so long already! On September 14th 1998 our small shop opened with the mission to deliver you the greatest collectibles (or mostly video games back then). Since then, we have really grown. More than anything though, we are really overwhelmed that we're already turning a quarter century old 🚀!

At this point we would like to say a big 🙏🏼 THANK YOU 🙏🏼 to all of our longtime supporters and of course to our loyal customers!

For this occasion we came up with something special: For a whole month, starting today and ending on October 15th 2023, our huge 25th Anniversary Sale is taking place. We already have over 500 special offers in our shop - and there's more to come over the weekend! So check it out and help yourselves because we selected a big variety of amazing figures and statues for you.
space-figuren.de/sale

Have fun shopping and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to us all 🥳!

P.S.: You'll find some general info and tips regarding the sale in our story highlights on Instagram!

It's that time again: We can present you 💫 NEUES AUS DEM FIGUREN UNIVERSUM 💫. In episode 7 we have some super-cool collectibles for you again! From gunslingers to bloodthirsty aliens to absolutely iconic prop replicas - we give you an overview of the most exciting new arrivals and the hottest pre-order items 🤩🔥.

We also have two important tips and video recommendations for you 😁. So be sure to check it out - now on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/zAtu4kwnyYM

S.P.A.C.E is turning 25 this month! In order to celebrate this birthday appropriately, we sent Captain Ballas 👨🏻‍🚀 into space, not just to get the best collectibles from the 💫 Figure Universe 💫 for you, but also to bring you this cool postcard 🚀.

For this photo we used an age-old Hot Toys figure of Captain Ballas, uh... Dallas from Ridley Scott's sci-fi-horror classic »Alien« 👽, who is presenting this anniversary card to you here. A big fat THANK YOU goes out to everyone who was involved in the making of this card together with Sven: Stefan, Stephen, Marcel, Timo and Agnesa 😊!

As always, you will get a free postcard with every package 📦 you receive from us this September. Whether you want to send it as a birthday card 🥳 or keep it for yourself: Get your copy!

When we think of the silent film era, some of us might first think of the works of German Expressionism, films like »Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari« or »Nosferatu«. Some might think of the great Universal melodramas like »The Hunchback of Notre Dame« or »The Phantom of the Opera« that paved the way for the Universal Monsters, but most of us will remember the comedians of that era. Above all probably Charlie Chaplin closely followed by Buster Keaton and the third star of that time’s top three - Harold Lloyd.

Lloyd initially sailed in Chaplin's slipstream with his character "Lonesome Luke" with rather moderate success and was considered one of the many Chaplin epigones employed by almost every studio. Only with the invention of his everyman with horn-rimmed glasses and often with a straw boater hat, always underestimated but clever and agile, did he achieve his breakthrough.

His greatest success was »Safety Last!«. The 1923 film celebrates its 100th anniversary this year and is still fascinating today. The image of Harold Lloyd hanging from the hands of a clock at a dizzying height above the urban canyons of New York has burned itself into our collective cinematographic memory like no other.

Incidentally, Infinite Statue & Collectibles once immortalized this film-historical moment in a beautiful statue (https://www.space-figuren.de/Archiv/Harold-Lloyd-Old-Rare-Statue-Safety-Last::14873.html). Of course it's been sold out for a long time, but we would like to see such statues more often. Long live the cinema!

For the first time ever, Toyplosion took place in the Europahalle Castrop-Rauxel on August 26th. We were super happy to be able to be at the Retro Toyshow as an exhibitor after a long break from trade fairs.

Not only were we able to admire cosplayers and marvel at the treasures at the many stands, but above all we also had the opportunity to get to know many of you personally. At this point we would like to thank all the customers who visited us at Toyplosion! We were very happy to see you 😄!

Those who missed this great event should not go completely empty-handed. We captured the most interesting pictures on camera for you and spared no expense or effort 😉. In the latest episode of our “On the Road” format, we take you through the hall, show you the most exciting collectibles that were on display, interview exhibitors and organizers and share our own impressions with you.

Tune in - now on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/wRmUlxcVG2M?si=2cTanyM1z8l4m57m

We have a little tip for fans of psychological thrillers:

Based on the extremely successful book of the same name by Karen Dionne, »The Marsh King's Daughter« is brought to us by Lionsgate. The film tells the story of Helena, who grew up with her father in the middle of a marsh in the wilderness - until she found out that he had kidnapped her mother. After his arrest, she tries to put the past behind her and lead a normal life with a family of her own. But then her father breaks out of prison and Helena is sure that he is looking for her...

You can get a small foretaste of the gloomy mood and the intense acting of leading actress Daisy Ridley in the trailer:
https://youtu.be/FDnUVhLMqI0?si=-L3viN-iWDtMEQE0

We think that looks really promising! Unfortunately, it is not yet known when the film will be released in Germany. In the USA it will hit cinemas on October 6th. In any case, we hope that we too will be able to experience »The Marsh King's Daughter« on the big screen.

The fascination with one of the most famous monsters in film history just doesn't end - Godzilla! A new trailer for »Godzilla Minus One«, another adaptation of the "King of the Monsters", suddenly appeared yesterday:
https://youtu.be/r7DqccP1Q_4?si=ksmfG9nvWxOjSaco

This time the movie does not come from the blockbuster manufacturer Warner, but from Toho Studios, who released the first Godzilla film to cinemas in 1954 and are responsible for the original film series about the giant lizard. The well-known Japanese filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki is behind the script, direction and even the VFX.

We were really impressed with the look and the atmosphere of destruction and horror this trailer set up and left us wanting more. »Godzilla Minus One« will hit theaters in Japan and North America later this year. Unfortunately, no start date is known for Germany yet, but we hope that Godzilla will still find its way to us. We don't want to miss the spectacle, because if the Japanese don't know how to do Godzilla right, who does?

It's time to celebrate another big anniversary. On September 2, »The Hunchback of Notre Dame« premiered in New York City. The film adaptation of Victor Hugo’s drama was a major prestige project at Universal, produced by Irving Thalberg and directed by Wallace Worsley.

Lon Chaney played a significant part in the great success of the film with his portrayal of the tormented hunchback and, last but not least, with the elaborate make-up he developed himself. Lon Chaney became the greatest character actor of the silent film era. Some of his masquerades, like that of the Hunchback Quasimodo or his role as Phantom of the Opera must have been a real ordeal, but this great adaptability and his acting skills secured him a place in the pantheon of cinema legends and the honorary title of "The Man with a 1000 Faces".

Happy birthday, dear Quasimodo!

When HOT TOYS announced their Ahsoka Tano (based on the 2nd season of »The Mandalorian«) back in April 2021, did they really plan the arrival of the figure right on time for the launch of the »Ahsoka« series on Disney+? Probably not - but we think that this is the perfect timing to make the brand-new 1/6 Scale Ahsoka Tano & Grogu Set our product of the month in September 2023!

After her furious live-action debut in the 13th Mando chapter, it was just a matter of time until »The Jedi« would also be released by Hot Toys in the famous sixth scale. Yoda always used to remind us: "Patience you must have!". Okay: patience we had, actually for two and a half years ;). Now the wait is finally over and we will soon get in this wonderful Deluxe Set with Ahsoka, Grogu and all the bonus accessories and ship them out to you.

You did not pre-order yours yet? No problem - we do have some pieces left over still. So: It's now or never!

The time has come! Our second S.P.A.C.E SPECIAL is finally online and it turned out to be a real chunk. Because this time we're not just dealing with a single film but have combed through 100 years of film history to track down the most famous vampire of all time. His Excellency Count Dracula is being honored!

Our path leads us from Bram Stoker's novel to the first unlicensed film »Nosferatu« with Max Schreck, to Bela Lugosi and the golden age of Universal horror films, to the time when horror became colourful - especially red... blood red - in the most beautiful Technicolor of Hammer films with Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing up to the present of today's streaming series. We encounter exotic things like a Turkish Dracula, various TV incarnations and meet the opulent blockbuster by Francis Ford Coppola with Gary Oldman in the title role.

El Jefe Sven and Mick, our in-house film dictionary on two legs, chat about the films and their encounters with them, how they were made, interesting facts and anecdotes and of course various fun facts.

In the second sector, Tobias gives you an overview of where Dracula was let loose on us collectors in various formats and incarnations and sank his teeth deep into our necks - and sometimes wallets.

We hope you enjoy our S.P.A.C.E SPECIAL on DRACULA and are looking forward to your comments. We bid you welcome!

Here's the video:
https://youtu.be/BfSeaur5HCI

No matter the name, whether it’s »Weekend of Horrors«, »Weekend of Hell« or »House of Horrors« - and no matter who organizes one of these horror conventions - most visitors can agree on one thing: The Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen as the venue for a Horror-Con fits like a butcher's knife into the slasher's hand!

The »Weekend of Hell« is finally returning to our favorite crime scene on September 2nd and 3rd after a forced break due to Corona, events in the Westfalenhalle and guest performances in a Neuss hotel!

As a die-hard horror fan, our Mick will be making a pilgrimage to Oberhausen on Saturday and is looking forward to creepy cosplayers, meeting many of the usual suspects from the scene, panels with the stars and creators of classics like »Friday the 13th«, especially Sean S. Cunningham, to Alyssa Sutherland from »Evil Dead Rise«, as a big Giallo fan to Barbara Bouchet, to good conversations, a hunt for media books and a beer or two with friends.

Oh, and how perfect would our long awaited and yet to be released DRACULA SPECIAL fit the WOH thematically?! Speaking of release: Stay tuned...

Which one of you will be at the WOH in Oberhausen?

Tomorrow, the live-action series »One Piece« starts streaming on Netflix. 

Live-action adaptations of successful animes are always tricky. Does it succeed in picking up the fans of the original and in interesting new viewers who previously had no contact with it? Netflix's »Cowboy Bebop« recently failed at this task, but that didn’t discourage the streaming giant, who is now bringing us the Straw Hat Pirates. The reactions to the trailer were rather subdued. Many critics predict the same fate for the series as the aforementioned predecessor and expect the series to end after the first season.

We too remain skeptical, as the trailers seem strangely sterile to us. Of course, we are willing to change our minds, even if, to be honest, more than 1000 episodes of the anime series are quite enough for us for a few years, while enjoying the many collectibles from the series as well:
https://www.space-figuren.de/Animes-Mangas/One-Piece:::4685_5058.html

What about you? Are you looking forward to the series?

Since the middle of last week, Paramount+ has been streaming the six-part miniseries »Waco«. This is the first time that the series from 2018 will be shown in Germany.

The self-proclaimed prophet of the Branch Davidians sect, David Koresh (Taylor Kitsch) and his followers are under siege by the FBI and ATF for almost two months in 1993. The mission ends in disaster. A last attack and devastating fire leaves four federal officials and 82 cult casualties, including Koresh himself and 28 children.

The series has an impressive cast alongside Taylor Kitsch, including John Leguizamo, Andrea Riseborough, Rory Culkin, Julia Garner, Melissa Benoist and Paul Sparks. Michael Shannon stars as FBI negotiator Gary Noesner.

Even if the events are well known, the series is captivating and exciting and scores very well on IMDb with a score of 7.9. Our Mick, who watched the first two episodes last night, agrees with the positive rating and is looking forward to the last four episodes.

Here is the original trailer from 2018: 
https://youtu.be/2VXWgIOPgmw?si=7PFJd1-AzRwQWn_B

We are busy with packing and preparing for Toyplosion, which will take place this Saturday in the Europahalle Castrop-Rauxel. Sven, Tobi, Eva and Mick will be on-site at the retro actionfigure show with a big booth.

You can look forward to great collectibles, some absolute bangers, a few real rarities and cool goodies because we have a lot in store for you! So visit us at our booth - we're looking forward to seeing you! And for the ones who can't be there we will of course capture the most exciting impressions on camera.

The day has finally arrived, dear STAR WARS Fans! Ahsoka Tano - Warrior, Outcast, Rebel, Jedi - takes us with her on her own personal journey with Chopper, Sabine and Hera to a galaxy far, far away!

We are looking forward to see what Dave Filoni and his crew conjured up in this season’s 8 episodes. Are you as excited for the release as we are? With two feature-length episodes, this evening is going to be an event! We’ll just have to get through the day first …

And by the way, there are some good news for 1/6 collectors as well: The Ahsoka Tano & Grogu Set from Hot Toys will finally arrive at our warehouse in September. You can still order it at the moment, so: Hit the keys!

Yesterday evening, a first trailer for the Zack Snyder film »Rebel Moon: A Child of Fire«was released. Netflix will launch the film on December 22, 2023, which will be followed by part 2 entitled »The Scargiver« on April 19, 2024. A theatrical release seems to be planned as well, which would be great, of course.

Here's the trailer: 
https://youtu.be/_rHLOXbFZtI

It's no secret that »Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope« was a source of inspiration for the film, which the trailer shows here and there. But we're excited to see how Snyder will recombine familiar set pieces and what directions he'll take the epic – because the trailer leaves no doubt that this is what »Rebel Moon« is going to be. With a full net length of a good three minutes, the film preview unfolds a force and a pull that arouses the desire to immerse yourself in this foreign world. We're hooked!

60 years ago today, »The Haunting« was released to US cinemas. We’re taking this anniversary as an opportunity to remind you of this great classic of the haunted house genre.

The film is based on the novel »The Haunting of Hill House« by Shirley Jackson. Director Robert Wise returns to his RKO roots here and delivers us a masterpiece in the best Val Lewton tradition, but on a much larger budget than in the days of Lewton-produced films in the 1940s. At that time, there was no money available for elaborate monster designs but the films directed by Jacques Tourneur, Mark Robson and Robert Wise made a virtue of necessity and let the horror arise exclusively in the minds of the viewers.

This also applies to »The Haunting«, in which we encounter no ghosts. The horror is conveyed through atmospheric, excellent black and white camera work; the interior set design is simply to die for and the sound design and the acting performances make the terror almost physically tangible. The most important protagonist is Hill House itself as the incarnation of pure evil.

Even though the film hasn't aged well in every respect, we think it's a must-see for all horror fans. Here's a little appetizer: 
https://youtu.be/AeAzGxWlEcg

You can currently stream the film on Sky Go and Sky WOW.

It's way too hot again, so let the shutters down early this evening, turn the fan up to high speed, have a drink with ice cubes and move as little as possible. If that's your plan, we have a suitable streaming tip for you to top off the evening.

Last weekend, our Mick watched the seven-part South Korean Netflix series »Mask Girl« and praised it to the skies today.

The fact that time and time again there are exciting series coming from South Korea is no longer a secret, since »Squid Game« at the latest. »Mask Girl« oscillates between comedy, drama and thriller, sometimes gets pretty gory and, above all, is not predictable in the slightest. 

You can watch the trailer, if you can't resist: https://youtu.be/Gebl7um3jUg. But it's nicer not knowing anything and just being surprised by the twists and turns.

We're finally back with a regular episode of 💫 NEUES AUS DEM FIGUREN UNIVERSUM 💫! After the last special episode, this one is once again about the most interesting new in-stock and pre-order items! We have some great collectibles for you, such as the wonderfully bloody Patrick Bateman from Iconiq Studios including great accessories, four exciting Hot Toys figures from ACGHK or the impressive Gimli statue from Prime 1 Studio. And Mario, our current product of the month, pays Tobi and Sven a visit in our studio!

In addition, we answer a viewer question and tease a very special event. Don't miss out!

Check it out - now on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/zSdBVZspubA

Today's theatrical releases could perhaps be described as "Movies Nobody Asked For". We’re taking a closer look at them anyway.

»The Last Voyage of the Demeter« is based on a chapter from Bram Stoker's novel »Dracula«. The Transylvanian bloodsucker is a stowaway on the Russian merchant ship Demeter, which travels from Varna to Whitby. The ship’s crew provides the count's snacks. Those who know the novel and many of its adaptations know how the story ends and the title of the film already serves as a spoiler to the uninitiated.

As Dracula fans, we still want to see the film, because director André Øvredal already proved with »The Autopsy of Jane Doe« that he has a knack for atmospheric horror. In 2020, the second episode of the BBC/Netflix series »Dracula« also told the story of the events on the Demeter and turned out to be the best episode of the miniseries, so the subject can definitely be made into an interesting adaptation.

If all films followed the novel very closely, we would always be told the same story more or less. Instead, each film adds further building blocks to the Dracula-/vampire myth. We are curious to see if and what Øvredal can add to the Dracula story. Without Murnau's »Nosferatu«, the Count would still be a "daywalker" , because in the novel, Dracula does not yet have a deadly sun allergy. Today it's an integral part of the lore that we're all happy to accept. As long as vampires don't sparkle, we are fine 😉.

The other film released today is brought to you by Warner: With »Blue Beetle«, they are adapting a (still) relatively unknown superhero from the world of DC. The movie is about the young Latino Jaime Reyes, who unbeknownst to him comes into possession of an alien biotechnological relic: the scarab! The beetle that attaches itself to his body gives him armor that is nearly omnipotent. While he's still trying to come to terms with his involuntary new powers, others are on the hunt for the silver bullet.

The character of the Blue Beetle from DC Comics has actually been around since the 1930s, while the character Jaime is based on a newer version from the 2000s. Due to the scarab's vast powers, most of the "Blue Beetle" stories are more about Jaime learning to control his armor and, most importantly, his relationship with his family. According to many reviews, this is where one of the film's strengths lies: the Reyes' family dynamics, which some would have liked seeing more of. The actors are convincing, especially Xolo Maridueña in the leading role. Susan Sarandon, on the other hand, receives little praise as the film's rather one-dimensional antagonist. The well-filmed action however is another plus. We are curious if and how Blue Beetle works on screen!

Will you go to the cinema for these films?