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Dear customers, friends, suppliers, service providers, delivery drivers and partners!

An exciting and quite exhausting year is coming to an end. We look back on 2024 with awe and much gratitude. It was another successful year in S.P.A.C.E history. That's why we would like to thank YOU very much for your trust and support this year 🙏!

Have a wonderful Christmas today with good food, great gifts and, above all, lots of time with your loved ones! Enjoy the coming holidays and, while we can perhaps play carefree and happily with the latest action-figures under the Christmas tree, let's send a few compassionate thoughts to the people who are not doing so well today - or who are even struggling with a stroke of fate ... especially those affected and relatives of the terrible attack in Magdeburg 💙. 

We wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy new year 2025 - stay well-disposed towards us and stay healthy 🍀!

Santapool & your S.P.A.C.E Crew 🎅🏼

PS: For the tireless collectors, we will remain available "between the years", even if we switch back a few gears. In the new year, we will be fully staffed again and there for you with full power 💪.

Today we are opening door no. 23 of the S.P.A.C.E Advent calendar 🎅🎁!

Behind the 23rd door is: a Wonder Woman ARTFX Statue by Kotobukiya

The winner is: Markus

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Today we are opening door no. 22 of the S.P.A.C.E Advent calendar 🎅🎁!

Behind the 22nd door is: a Bud Spencer as Banana Joe 1/12 PVC statue by Infinite

The winner is: Rita

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Today we are opening door no. 21 of the S.P.A.C.E Advent calendar 🎅🎁!

Behind the 21st door is: a SuperGeek coupon worth 30 € and an Alien Queen Micro Epic figure by Weta Workshop
https://supergeek.de/de

The winner is: Thomas

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Today we are opening door no. 20 of the S.P.A.C.E Advent calendar 🎅🎁!

Behind the 20th door is: a Wolverine D-Stage mini-diorama by Beast Kingdom

The winner is: Alexander

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After the first season of Marvel's animated series »What If…?« took many of us by surprise - not just with its creative and humorous one-off alternatives to our favorite heroes, but also with its lasting impact on the Marvel Cinematic Multiverse - the expectations for the third and last season are understandably high. The series didn’t stop at offering fun standalone stories; it also introduced an entirely new and impressive team of heroes with Captain Carter, Strange Supreme, The Watcher and their Guardians of the Multiverse. In Season 2, Kahhori, a powerful and completely original heroine was introduced to the MCU, who could play a significant role in the overarching Multiverse Saga.

Now, we eagerly await the third season, which could potentially provide the first hints at the much-anticipated Dr. Doom era of the MCU. The titles of the eight new episodes promise a thrilling and diverse mix: from obscure MCU side characters (»What If… Howard the Duck Got Hitched?«), to familiar faces from the current MCU phase (»What If… Agatha Went to Hollywood?« and »What If… The Red Guardian Stopped The Winter Soldier?«), and what appears to be a grand conclusion to the Guardians of the Multiverse storyline (»What If… The Watcher Disappeared?« and »What If… What If?«).

Visually, the series remains a standout: its modern, colorful animation style, which is clearly inspired by the cinematic look of the MCU films, perfectly matches the bold, multiversal adventures. Story-wise, »What If…?« continues to shine as one of the stronger entries in the Marvel-Disney+ lineup. The show’s sharp yet cozy, hot-chocolate humor makes it an ideal companion for the winter and holiday season.

We can’t wait to see what surprises the new season has in store and whether it will once again push the boundaries of the Multiverse. »What If…?« season 3 starts December 22nd on Disney+. Get a first taste now! Here’s the trailer for the third season:
https://youtu.be/umiKiW4En9g

Today we are opening door no. 19 of the S.P.A.C.E Advent calendar 🎅🎁!

Behind the 19th door is: a FL4K statue from »Borderlands 3« by Weta

The winner is: Elke

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Just a few minutes ago, DC dropped the first trailer for »Superman«:
https://youtu.be/uhUht6vAsMY

The film, originally titled »Superman Legacy«, marks the new start of the DC universe under the leadership of James Gunn, who also served as the director. What we already know is that, besides Superman himself (played by David Corenswet), we'll get to see several other superheroes and villains such as Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult), Green Lantern (Nathan Fillion), Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced) and Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi) - and, of course, Krypto!

The trailer has really made our day and we're super excited for the movie's release in July 2025.

Disney's »Mufasa« is hitting cinemas! The photorealistically animated work serves as a sequel to the 2019 remake of the animated classic »The Lion King«, which is now 30 years old. It deals with the backstory of Mufasa and his rise to become king of the Pride Land. Here's the trailer:
https://youtu.be/lMXh6vjiZrI

What stands out positively in the trailers compared to its predecessor are the much more expressive animals, which make the film look less like an animal documentary and more like an actual epic story. To what extent the film manages to create an interesting and believable origin story for the characters we all know remains to be seen. The trailers already reveal that the backstory of Mufasa and Scar is different from the ones that have been canonically accepted so far.

But if you prefer to stick with the original film anyway, we have a great collectible in store for you. The Lion King Deluxe Art Scale Statue by Iron Studios shows the iconic scene on Pride Rock from the opening scene of »The Lion King«.

Disney has also used the theatrical release of »Mufasa« as an opportunity to drum up publicity for another live-action remake. A new teaser for »Lilo & Stitch« shows the blue alien instead of the lion cub Simba in a parody of the scene mentioned above - a charming callback to the marketing of the original film, for which the studio had incorporated Stitch into well-known scenes from various Disney films and had him cause a lot of chaos. You can watch the teaser here:
https://youtu.be/KurP5wvFq70

Today we are opening door no. 18 of the S.P.A.C.E Advent calendar 🎅🎁!

Behind the 18th door is: a SuperGeek coupon worth 30 € and an Alien Queen Micro Epic figure by Weta Workshop

The winner is: Martin

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The year 2024 is slowly nearing its end and as always it had to offer some highs (and lows) in cinemas and on streaming platforms. The S.P.A.C.E Crew would like to present their personal highlights regarding films, shows, gaming and of course collectibles:


SVEN:
As a new dad, my multimedia consumption was of course rather sparse this year. But I was able to see my movie highlight of the year twice on the big screen: DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE! The film was just so much fun - awesome :)! When it comes to TV series, I totally got stuck on THE BEAR because I was able to identify with it and found it fascinating and I really liked the third season. Simply fantastic! Of course, there were a lot of collectibles in 2024 that I just couldn't resist. A personal highlight for me was definitely the CAPTAIN FUTURE statue from the French manufacturer Fariboles - incredibly well made, strictly limited and a pure childhood flashback! It absolutey deserved the title of our Product of the Month in May this year!


MICK:
My favorite film of 2024 was definitely THE SUBSTANCE. Coralie Fargeat has mastered the art of telling stories through fabulously composed images, stylish but never an end in itself. The maxim "show, don't tell" is simply brilliantly implemented here. I really liked the sequels DUNE 2 and INSIDE OUT 2. I was positively surprised by BLINK TWICE and THE FIRST OMEN. The biggest disappointment among the films for me was JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX. As for the series, I was completely enchanted by SHŌGUN. The series probably also played a part in my traveling to Japan in May. Honorable mentions go to FALLOUT, THE PENGUIN, SILO and DARK MATTER. My biggest disappointment was THE ACOLYTE. My favorite collectible this year is the Luxury Edition of Kaustic and Infinite's DRACULA & VAN HELSING from HORROR OF DRACULA - Lee and Cushing, each equipped with three heads and the right props, make photographing the figures a pleasure.


JOANNA:
My personal cinematic highlight was DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE. Unlike the second part, the third (in combination with Logan) was able to really thrill me. As an Avatar fan I can also recommend the live-action series AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER, even if the story construction and humor couldn't reach the original. Nevertheless, the show is really fun and I'm excited for the second season. Among the collectibles, I especially liked the CIRI BISHOUJO PVC statue by Kotobukiya.


DANIEL:
THE SUBSTANCE was the best film of 2024 for me. Due to the plot and the feuilletonistic reception, I was expecting a socially critical film that would just deal a bit with the topic of unrealistic beauty ideals. Of course, this takes place, but the film offers a degree of grotesque escalation, that left me with my jaw dropped. I strongly recommend you watch this movie ;)! Season 12 of AMERICAN HORROR STORY was also (mostly) worth watching. Kim Kardashian in the cast caused discussions in advance, but in the end it must be stated that she was a total win for the season. Of all the wonderful collectibles, THE GHOST OF JACOB MARLEY - HAUNTED BLUE from the Figura Obscura series by Four Horsemen impressed me the most. Jacob's face, distorted by anger and pain, in connection with the multitude of chains and locks, was able to grip me emotionally!


TOBI:
I have to confess, I didn't really go to the cinema this year, so my selection is limited to anime. There's quite a few of them, though, like RE:ZERO - STARTING LIFE IN ANOTHER WORLD, MUSHOKU TENSEI Staffel 2, DEMON SLAYER - HASHIRA TRAINING ARC and SEIREI GENSOUKI: SPIRIT CHRONICLES. When it comes to gaming, my absolute highlight was BLACK MYTH: WUKONG. I waited a long time for this game and it was totally worth it. Lots of collectibles have found their place in my home this year :). If I had to pick a favorite, I would probably choose the PENGUIN Premium Format Figure by Sideshow.


TIM:
For my first review as part of the S.P.A.C.E. family, the series ARCANE definitely ranks among the top candidates. It sets new standards in animation design and demonstrates what should be the benchmark for storytelling and worldbuilding in the year 2024. Other series that hold top positions among the 20+ I’ve watched include SHŌGUN, FALLOUT, THE PENGUIN, THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY und DUNE PROPHECY - all highly recommended! My cinematic highlight is definitely CONCLAVE, a political thriller masterpiece. INDIANA JONES AND THE GREAT CIRCLE is a fantastic game that fits beautifully alongside the first three films in the series. My favorite collectible of the year is the PENGUIN Premium Format Figure by Sideshow, because it was the first statue I got to work with more intensively as a new team member.


EVA:
My absolute cinematic highlight of the year was the musical adaptation WICKED. The dynamic between the two main characters Elphaba and Glinda, the humor and of course the wonderful soundtrack, that I've been listening to non-stop for weeks, completely enamored me and have raised this film to my number 1 spot. The strong competitors were THE WILD ROBOT, a really touching story and my animation highlight of the year and BLINK TWICE, a great thriller and successful directorial debut for Zoë Kravitz. Among the shows I watched, the second season of SHRINKING was able to really excite me, the last episode of which will be released next week. The characters are so loveable, especially the roles of Jessica Williams, Harrison Ford and Jason Segel. When it comes to collectibles, the gorgeous ALEXSTRASZA statue by Blizzard was definitely memorable for me with its detailled base.


What were your highlights this year?

Today we are opening door no. 17 of the S.P.A.C.E Advent calendar 🎅🎁!

Behind the 17th door is: a Doctor Strange D-Stage mini-diorama from »Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness« by Beast Kingdom 

The winner is: Florian

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The pre-Christmas season will not only be sweetened with cookies and punch, but also with some trailers. For example from Sony Pictures, who dropped the first preview on »Karate Kid: Legends« today. And it looks really good, as we think:
https://youtu.be/uPzOyzsnmio

Jackie Chan as Mr. Han and Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso are back in the cast. However, the young kung fu prodigy Li Fong (played by Ben Wang) already impresses a lot in the trailer, so the wait until the release at the end of May 2025 feels damn long. We're looking forward to it!

Today we are opening door no. 16 of the S.P.A.C.E Advent calendar 🎅🎁!

Behind the 16th door is: a Roronoa Zoro figure from »One Piece« by Bandai Namco

The winner is: Timo

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Today we are opening door no. 15 of the S.P.A.C.E Advent calendar 🎅🎁!

Behind the 15th door is: a Bud Spencer as Bambino 1/12 PVC Statue by Infinite

The winner is: Monika

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Today we are opening door no. 14 of the S.P.A.C.E Advent calendar 🎅🎁!

Behind the 14th door is: the Bone Spirit Necromancer from »Diablo IV« by McFarlane Toys

The winner is: Karl

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Today we are opening door no. 13 of the S.P.A.C.E Advent calendar 🎅🎁!

Behind the 13th door is: a Gamer-Bundle, consisting of a gaming keyboard, a S.P.A.C.E mousepad and an »Overwatch 2« fox plush

The winner is: Daniel

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It's not Christmas yet, but for many fans of »The Witcher« today may be the most beautiful day of the year! The first trailer for »The Witcher 4« was released as part of the Game Awards 2024.

We already knew that CD Projekt Red would continue the series, but we hadn't gotten anything tangible yet. Now at least one thing can be said with certainty: Geralt remains retired, instead the gaming community is now getting involved with Ciri. You could have guessed this already after the third part, but now it's official - »The Witcher 4« is going to be a Ciri adventure!

You can check out the extremely atmospheric trailer here:
https://youtu.be/yWMu6JeT2g8

Nothing has yet been announced about a possible release date. However, CD Projekt Red should be given a few more years of development time. Anything else would be unrealistic ;).

There's another adventure for which friends of Dark Fantasy won't have to wait quite that long. FromSoftware has announced »Elden Ring Nightreign« for 2025 - a new game in the »Elden Ring« universe, which comes up with various innovations.

On the one hand, the existence as a lone wolf is now over. In the new »Elden Ring« you have to fight against the forces of darkness in a team of up to three players. On the other hand, the game relies on dynamic maps. This means that your environment will be different with each session. We are curious to see how these features will prove in practice!

Watch the trailer of »Elden Ring Nightreign« here:
https://youtu.be/YIkgOUKTAn8

The Showtime series »Dexter« consisted of 8 seasons and was broadcast from 2006 to 2013.

Dexter Morgan, brilliantly portrayed by Michael C. Hall, leads a double life. He's part of the homicide squad of the Miami Metro Police Department, where he is an expert in bloodstain analysis ... and is also secretly a serial killer on the side. He acts according to a codex that was instilled in him by his adoptive father, who recognized Dexter's disposition early on and used the code to channel it into "acceptable" paths: Dexter only kills murderers who got away with their crimes.

The series was a real hit, is suspenseful, at times darkly humorous, with strong characters perfectly cast down to the smallest supporting roles. Dexter's constantly swearing adoptive sister Debra Morgan, played by Jennifer Carpenter, was particularly memorable. John Lithgow, who portrayed the Trinity Killer, Dexter's opponent in season 4, also made a lasting impression.

While the series initially improved steadily, it did decline somewhat in the last few seasons. The series' finale in particular disappointed many fans.

In 2021, the 10-part miniseries »Dexter: New Blood« followed, which takes place ten years after »Dexter«. And just like it, the sequel series had a controversial ending and lacked the ensemble that was always one of the original's great strengths.

We were pretty surprised that two more Dexter series were announced. »Dexter: Resurrection« takes place after the events of »Dexter: New Blood« and is scheduled to start next year. The prequel series »Dexter: Original Sin«, however, starts streaming on Paramount+ today.

The series goes back to the start and begins in 1991. Young Dexter is played by Patrick Gibson. We already know parts of the backstory from flashbacks to the parent series, such as how his adoptive father Harry (Christian Slater) teaches him to apply the codex and kill the right people. The young Dexter begins an internship in forensics at the Miami Metro Police Department, which for us as viewers means a reunion with younger versions of the Dexter ensemble. In addition to his sister Debra, we meet Det. Maria LaGuerta, Vince Masuka and Det. Angel Batista, among others. Furthermore, we see Sarah Michelle Gellar (»Buffy«) in a guest role. We only experience Michael C. Hall as Dexter's inner voice.

Even though we have slight reservations, we are excited for the spin-off and want to see how Patrick Gibson will fare as young Dexter. Here is the trailer:
https://youtu.be/Bw8ZdQpVtdU

And while we're on the subject of »Dexter«: Back in summer 2021, we announced the Dexter Morgan 1/6 scale figure from the manufacturer Flashback, which is now expected to finally be released in early 2025. We're looking forward to it!
https://www.space-figuren.de/Series/Dexter/1-6-Scale-Dexter-Morgan-Dexter::21794.html

Today we are opening door no. 12 of the S.P.A.C.E Advent calendar 🎅🎁!

Behind the 12th door is: an Eleven Mini Epics figure from »Stranger Things« by Weta

The winner is: Sabine

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