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Today, the annual Nuremberg Toy Fair kicks off – for the 75th time! Not that we've been there every single time for the past 75 years, but of course, the world's largest trade fair for the toy industry is a must-attend event for us.

Accordingly, we'll be in Nuremberg for the rest of the week. So please bear with us if our usual operations are a little limited these days, especially regarding shipping, email communication, and our availability. To make up for it, we'll be sharing some stories from the show floor on Instagram and then a full-length ON THE ROAD video on YouTube next week. So stay tuned for the Spirit of Play!

A few days ago, the highly anticipated first teaser trailer for »Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord« was released:
https://youtu.be/oonACDq89BY

The series was announced last year at Star Wars Celebration Japan, and attendees of the panel were treated to a trailer. Now, we've finally gotten our first look at it on our home screens. And with its stunning animation and epic battle scenes, it looks incredibly promising!

»Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord« is set after »The Clone Wars« and follows the eponymous former Sith Lord, who seeks to rebuild his syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire.

Starting April 6th, two new episodes of the ten-part series will be released weekly, so you can watch the grand season finale on May the Fourth to celebrate!

On Saturday night, the Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri took place near Tokyo. The event celebrated the anime's 40th anniversary with a large-scale festival, during which several projects were announced and confirmed.

After a long (very long!) wait, the »Dragon Ball Super« anime will continue with the Galactic Patrol Prisoner Arc. Someone must have gathered all seven Dragon Balls and asked Shenron for it. 😉
The earlier episodes of the »Battle of Gods« saga are also being reworked and re-released as »Dragon Ball Super: Beerus«. This reworking will adhere more closely to the original story by Akira Toriyama, improve the animation quality, and include new cuts. The first trailer is enjoyable, even if the basic storyline will likely remain unchanged. But let's wait until autumn, when »Dragon Ball Super: Beerus« is scheduled to premiere in Japan. The release date for the Galactic Patrol arc is still unknown.

Gamers also had reason to celebrate, as there was news for them as well. Not only was a new DLC with additional playable characters announced for »Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO«, but also a completely new game codenamed »AGE 1000«, which the late Dragon Ball creator himself worked on and which has been in development for years. Much about the content is still unknown, but it is slated for release in 2027 – we're excited!

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The nominations were announced yesterday:
youtube.com/live/ZaLpXqSoTlE

Ryan Coogler's »Sinners« received 16 nominations, more than any other film before it. This is all the more astonishing because it belongs to the usually rather neglected horror genre. With this record, it has already made Oscar history, regardless of how many awards it actually wins.

Let's take a quick look at the nomination statistics for the other Best Picture nominees: With 13 nominations, Paul Thomas Anderson's »One Battle After Another« is also in the running and will almost certainly take home a few of the golden statuettes. Guillermo del Toro's »Frankenstein«, »Marty Supreme« and the Norwegian film »Sentimental Value« each received nine nominations. Chloé Zhao's »Hamnet« was nominated eight times. Giorgos Lanthimos' »Bugonia«, »F1«, the Brazilian film »The Secret Agent«, and »Train Dreams« each received four nominations.

We were pleased by a few underdog nominations: »The Ugly Stepsister« was nominated for Best Makeup and Hairstyling, and Amy Madigan from »Weapons« is in the running for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Aunt Gladys – in our opinion, the film certainly deserved more.

In the Best International Feature Film category, the German film »Sound of Falling« (»In die Sonne schauen«) made the shortlist but wasn't nominated in the end.

The musical »Wicked: For Good« went home empty-handed. »Avatar: Fire and Ash« was only nominated for costume and visual effects. Paul Mescal didn't receive a nomination for Best Supporting Actor for »Hamnet«. Chase Infiniti deserved a Best Actress nomination for »One Battle After Another«, and we would have loved to see Guillermo del Toro nominated for Best Director for his film »Frankenstein«.

Here's an overview of all the nominations:
oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2026
What are your Oscar favorites?

At least as far as a first look at the upcoming live-action remake of »Masters of the Universe« is concerned. By the Power of Grayskull – here's the trailer FINALLY:
https://youtu.be/ZmEx7wQI6RY

After it was already announced yesterday with a short teaser clip, many MOTU fans probably had a sleepless night. ;) We're very curious to hear about your first impressions. We actually have goosebumps!

The theatrical release in early June isn't that far away anymore.

One more tip: If you want to really get into the He-Man hype with the new movie, you should grab a ticket for the Los Amigos Convention on June 13th. This year it's being held in Heidelberg, Germany, at the Luxor Cinema, where you'll have the chance to experience both Masters of the Universe movies (not just the new one, but also the 1987 live-action film) on the big screen with an evil horde of like-minded fans. And yes, we'll be there, too! :)

Let's take a look at what's opening in theaters today!

»Hamnet« tells the story of William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) and his wife Agnes (Jessie Buckley), and their grief over the death of their son Hamnet, who succumbs to the plague at the age of 11. The film has won two Golden Globes and is sure to be a strong contender for Oscar nominations, which will be announced today. Jessie Buckley is widely considered the frontrunner for the Academy Award for Best Actress. For us, that's reason enough to see it!

In the sci-fi thriller »Mercy« LAPD Detective Chris Raven (Chris Pratt) is accused of murdering his wife. He has only 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the AI ​​judge Maddox (Rebecca Ferguson). The premise sounds promising, and the setting is somewhat reminiscent of »Minority Report«. However, the initial reviews range from lukewarm to negative. Some reviewers are even calling it the first big stinker of the year. Since it was produced by Amazon MGM Studios, it probably won't be long before it's available for streaming on Prime Video. Perhaps we can save our ticket money and watch it from the comfort of our couches soon.

Over the past few days, four exciting new film trailers have crossed our path, all of them definitely worth taking a closer look at.

Let's start with »The Dreadful«, a historical horror film by Iranian-American horror and thriller director Natasha Kermani (»Abraham's Boys«): Young Anne (Sophie Turner) lives with her very strict mother-in-law Morwen (Marcia Gay Harden) on the fringes of a brutal society during the Wars of the Roses in the 15th century, when a man from Anne's past (Kit Harington) returns with news of her husband's death and throws existing structures into disarray. The film is based on the same source material as the Japanese horror classic »Onibaba«, and especially the on-screen relationship between Sophie Turner and the intensely captivating performance of Oscar-winner Marcia Gay Harden could turn this film into a hidden gem of the 2026 movie year.
Watch the trailer here:
https://youtu.be/KPBqxZPvYS0

Polish-British co-production »Heel« (also released as »Good Boy« or »The Good Boy«, depending on the release territory) takes a very different approach to psychological horror, in which a married couple (Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough) kidnap 19-year-old violent criminal Tommy in order to “re-educate” him into becoming a better person using draconian methods. Reviews for this film have been overwhelmingly positive, frequently highlighting both its absurdity and its parallels to »A Clockwork Orange«.
See for yourselves:
https://youtu.be/qWkPjI-Brkc

Things get absurd as well in the new film by cult director Gore Verbinski. The trailer for the sci-fi action comedy »Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die«, starring Sam Rockwell as a time-traveling hobo, is already so off-the-wall that it immediately reminds us – in the best possible way – of »Everything Everywhere All at Once«. There's really not much more to say but: will this ragtag diner crowd actually manage to save the world?
https://youtu.be/Nm4WbapDzDQ

And last but not least, we've finally been given a proper, in-depth look at »The Bride!«, the gothic crime thriller by Maggie Gyllenhaal. It's still somewhat unclear how strongly the film actually leans into the musical aspect originally reported, as the trailer only shows a single dance scene and no songs or similar elements. What is clear, however, is that the 1930s setting and the production design are absolutely stunning. With Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale starring as the Bride and Frankenstein's Monster, the film boasts a first-class cast. Following Guillermo del Toro's »Frankenstein« last year, this could be the next iteration of Mary Shelley's masterpiece to firmly establish itself on the year's best-of lists.
Click here for the trailer:
https://youtu.be/IhgcUArO3Uo

What has been rumored for weeks, even months, and eagerly anticipated by many Star Wars fans, is now official: Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as president of Lucasfilm! And before some of you say, “Kathleen Kennedy, a legend?! She ruined Star Wars…,” we should at least acknowledge that she has certainly accomplished a great deal in her over 50-year career. As a producer alone, she has been nominated for the Oscar for Best Picture eight times, co-founded Amblin Entertainment with Steven Spielberg and her husband, Frank Marshall, and has simply worked on countless films of immense importance to pop culture. But yes – some of Kennedy's decisions within the Star Wars universe are certainly debatable, or even questionable. So perhaps it's better to say: Every generation has its time. And now it's time for the next generation.

Dave Filoni, George Lucas's creative protégé, the heart of the Lucasfilm Animation Department and mastermind behind »Clone Wars« and »Rebels«, and of course the man who, along with his buddy Jon Favreau, brought us »The Mandalorian«, will succeed Kathleen Kennedy as both President and Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of Lucasfilm. He will be supported by Lynwen Brennan in her role as Co-President.

With this duo at the helm, Lucasfilm is entering its next era. Could there have been a better candidate for the position than Filoni? Probably not – at least not for many Star Wars fans, and likely not for George Lucas himself. We are absolutely positive about this decision and, frankly, are even more excited for »The Mandalorian and Grogu«, which hits theaters in May. Whether Dave Filoni will still have time to direct with his new responsibilities remains to be seen. Ultimately, he was supposed to, or rather wanted to, present us with his first feature film as a kind of crossover finale to the Mandoverse.

In any case, we're excited, and in our opinion, Filoni definitely understands Star Wars better than many others who have been in charge of creative decisions at Disney in recent years. So maybe he is the one who brings balance to the Force …

We've discussed the new Maestro Line from Kaustic Plastik and Infinite Statue & Collectibles quite a bit in the past. At last year's San Diego Comic Con, the first three figures – Eric Draven from »The Crow«, Conan from »Conan the Barbarian«, and Jareth from »Labyrinth« – were presented as promising high-end releases in their then-current work-in-progress stage. We showed you these figures in our special back then:
https://youtu.be/d6U1euk_k-w
A few months later, Sven spoke with Kaustic Plastik mastermind Fabio Varesi at Lucca Comics & Games Convention in Italy, and was able to see the progress of the work firsthand:
https://youtu.be/04T2_2ajQPw

Now the time has finally come – Eric Draven from »The Crow« opens the Maestro Line!

Maestro is the new flagship in the 1:6 scale figure range from the two Italian manufacturers. Eric features separately movable eyes that were created with the newly developed RCES technology (Realcrystal Eyes System). Starting with the Deluxe Edition, the figure has implanted hair made of Tibetan Lamb Wool, as well as genuine leather clothing, authentic props, and, in the Deluxe Gold Edition, a fantastic diorama base depicting the gravestones of Eric and his great love, Shelly. The resemblance to the tragically deceased actor Brandon Lee is simply breathtaking. Many photos almost look like stills from the movie. We can hardly wait to finally get our hands on this collectible. Since it's a strictly limited edition, you'd be wise not to wait too long to pre-order.

By the way, Kaustic Plastik is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year! It all started in 2011 with Roman legionaries and gladiators. In 2020, Kaustic and Infinite joined forces and have since presented us with numerous licensed figures from film history. Ever since their Roman figures from antiquity, Kaustic has consistently strived for innovation, whether it's legendary historical helmets made of metal or bodies with interchangeable arms featuring single or double elbow joints. With their film figures, the Italian company was among the first to use magnetic bases. With Maestro, Kaustic's figure artistry has now reached a new pinnacle. We are excited to see how the journey continues and are already looking forward to the next 15 years – and to Nuremberg Toy Fair next week, where we'll be able to take a look at the current progress of the Maestro figures. Stay tuned!

We'll likely have to wait until summer for the third season of »House of the Dragon«, but another series from the world of »Game of Thrones« might sweeten the wait. Starting today, you can watch the first episode of »A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms« on HBO Max!

The series takes place about 100 years before the events of the original series, at a time when the Targaryens still firmly sit on the Iron Throne. After the death of his master, the young hedge knight Ser Duncan the Tall (called Dunk) travels through the Seven Kingdoms. He wants to participate in a tourney, hoping to become a knight of a great house. On his journey, he meets a boy named Egg, who desperately wants to become his squire.

»A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms« is based on George R. R. Martin's hedge knight trilogy and focuses less on grand intrigues surrounding royal houses and more on the duo of Dunk and Egg. It's also somewhat more humorous and less dark than the other two series set in the world of Westeros. Compared to its predecessors, it's significantly shorter, with only six episodes, which are released weekly. A second season is already in production.

The streaming service HBO Max has only been available globally for a few days and features some exciting films and series from the Warner and HBO catalogs. In the future, new productions from the network (like this series) will be shown exclusively on the streaming service. Previously, HBO series in Germany generally aired on Sky/WOW. Now, only sequels will be released there (such as season 3 of »House of the Dragon«). Whether HBO is doing itself a favor with this arrangement and whether HBO Max can gain international traction remains to be seen.

Exactly 30 years ago today, »From Dusk Till Dawn« premiered in US cinemas. Directed by Robert Rodriguez from a screenplay by his buddy Quentin Tarantino, the film quickly became a modern cult classic.

The movie begins as a bloody gangster road movie, depicting the Gecko brothers' escape to Mexico. Tarantino himself plays the psychopathic Richard Gecko. His brother Seth is portrayed by George Clooney. Before we saw the film in theaters back then, we only knew Clooney as the charming intern in »ER«. We had never seen him as cool as he was in »From Dusk Till Dawn«.

The brothers kidnap the doubtful priest Jacob Fuller (Harvey Keitel) and his children Kate (Juliette Lewis) and Scott (Ernest Liu) to cross the border in their RV. The journey ends at the trucker and biker bar "Titty Twister", where they plan to meet a contact.

An unforgettable highlight is the snake dance scene performed by Santanico Pandemonium (Salma Hayek) to »After Dark« by Tito & Tarantula. Her performance marks the surprising transition to a completely different genre, and we suddenly find ourselves in a vampire splatter comedy. It's a shame the trailer already gives that away. But the film is still fun – with plenty of blood and lots of often-quoted, cool dialogue.

The supporting roles of Chet Pussy (Cheech Marin), Razor Charlie (Danny Trejo), Frost (Fred Williamson), and special effects legend Tom Savini as Sex Machine also deserve special mention.

What better way to celebrate the film than with Santanico's dance?
https://youtu.be/WICfa8Fjaj4

It's unbelievable that all our well-known collectible manufacturers have so far missed the opportunity to secure a license for this cult classic! It's about time, and the 30th anniversary of its theatrical release would be a perfect opportunity.

The cat is out of the bag – or should we rather say: The god has fallen from Olympus. Ryan Hurst is taking on the role of Kratos in the live-action adaptation of »God of War«. Fans of the brilliant video game series by Santa Monica Studios are already very familiar with him and his voice. After all, Ryan was the voice actor for Thor in »God of War Ragnarök«. So, he is transforming from the God of Thunder in the game to the God of War on the big screen. We are excited to see how he will portray the aged and grumpy Kratos.

The series, produced by Amazon, will be based on the latest installments of the franchise, so it will have a Norse mythology setting. From a purely physical standpoint, we can easily imagine Ryan Hurst as an older Kratos. That might have been one reason for this casting choice. Or the fact that he – fittingly enough – was born in Santa Monica. 😉

We are definitely hyped and eagerly awaiting the release. How about you? Are you happy with the casting, or did you have someone else in mind?

Today, two films are opening in theaters that are sure to draw us to the big screen:

It's only been a little over six months since we saw »28 Years Later« by director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland. The sequel, »28 Years Later: The Bone Temple« was filmed back-to-back, but with Nia DaCosta at the helm this time. The story picks up where the first film left off and follows two narrative threads. Spike (Alfie Williams) encounters Jimmy Crystal (Jack O'Connell) and his cult and is drawn into a nightmare from which he cannot escape. The second story focuses on Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes), who finds himself in a shocking new relationship – with consequences that could change the world as they know it. The film takes some new directions and offers some interesting shifts in perspective. We're very excited to see where the franchise goes next. Unfortunately, we'll have to wait a bit longer for part 3.

Do you remember the roommate thrillers of the early 1990s? Films like »The Hand That Rocks the Cradle«, »Single White Female«, »Sliver« or »Malice«? »The Housemaid« creates a very similar situation, where people with secrets meet. Millie Calloway (Sydney Sweeney) has been released from prison and is living in her car. She finds a job as a housemaid for Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar). Millie can hardly believe her luck, but she quickly realizes that something isn't right and that a dark secret lies hidden behind the elegant facade.
Paul Feig's film is based on the successful novel by Freida McFadden and had a dream opening at the US box office, so a sequel, based on the second novel in McFadden's bestselling trilogy, is already a done deal. Critics are largely unanimous in their praise: while the thriller isn't a masterpiece, it's full of twists and turns, well-paced, and simply fun to watch!

Arrr! Pirate action films and series have been leading a strange parallel existence for years now. It's hard to pinpoint what actually makes a great swashbuckling adventure on the high seas … and how a Disney theme park attraction ended up becoming the blueprint for freedom under the black flag. This week we've got two salt-wind-weathered trailers for you that couldn't be more different.

On one side we have the action thriller »The Bluff«, produced by the Russo Brothers and directed by Caribbean filmmaker and writer Frank Ewen Flowers Jr. (»Haven«, »Bob Marley: One Love«). The film follows retired pirate Ercell Bodden (Priyanka Chopra), who must protect her family from her former associate, Captain Connor (Karl Urban).
The trailer feels like a thrilling but delightfully unhinged mix of extremely cheesy 1980s splatter and modern high-budget spectacle. Despite being set in the 19th century, this film has somehow more in common with the »John Wick« and »Taken« franchises than with »Pirates of the Caribbean«. »The Bluff« will be released exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on February 25.
https://youtu.be/uUYMqRjNxhM

Standing opposite is the trailer for the second season of the live-action adaptation »One Piece«. This one goes full blast in colorful, over-the-top fashion! It somehow brings back memories of those old Playmobil pirate sets we all had as kids. After the Straw Hat Crew was formed in the first season, they now plunge into the chaos of the Grand Line. The trailer focuses almost entirely on their encounter with the assassins of Baroque Works. It's honestly astonishing how closely the live-action version sticks to the outrageously exaggerated characters of the anime original (When was the last time you saw such a meticulously detailed, machine-gun-armed, vulture-riding otter?).
https://youtu.be/OBDJgW-TJKc

One of the most monumental cinematic events of this year finds its way into theaters on December 18th – the fifth Avengers film and the 39th entry in the ongoing chronicle of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: »Avengers: Doomsday«.
During theatrical screenings of »Avatar: Fire and Ash«, Disney has unveiled four mysterious harbingers of »Avengers: Doomsday« over the past weeks. All four teasers are now available on YouTube, and what they present is a powerful reunion with legendary figures from over 25 years of Marvel mythology.

The first teaser immediately delivered its first major shock – or rather, confirmed an open secret: it shows Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, who famously laid down his shield and his role as Captain America at the end of »Avengers: Endgame«, now holding a baby in his arms, a striking image of legacy and new beginnings. Accompanying this moment is a gentle yet dramatic piano rendition of Alan Silvestri's iconic Avengers theme. The teaser closes with the words “Steve Rogers Will Return In Avengers: Doomsday”, followed, as in all subsequent teasers, by a countdown (“Doomsday Clock”) leading to the film's release date. What makes this reveal so surprising is the fact that Chris Evans had not appeared in any official cast announcements so far and most expected an end of Captain America with Endgame.
https://youtu.be/UiMg566PREA

Already officially confirmed and taking center stage in the second teaser is Chris Hemsworth as Thor, whom we last saw in »Thor: Love and Thunder«. This teaser once again places the bond between parent and child at its heart – revealing the intimate side of a god. We see Thor's adopted daughter Love, and hear Thor pleading with his father Odin for protection and a peaceful return to her after one final battle. The end card reads: “Thor Will Return In Avengers: Doomsday”.
https://youtu.be/1clWprLC5Ak

With the third teaser, we look far back into Marvel's cinematic past, into a time before the MCU even existed, when the rights to Marvel's most iconic superheroes were scattered across different studios. This teaser features Ian McKellen as Magneto, Patrick Stewart as Professor X, and James Marsden as Cyclops from 20th Century Fox's X-Men universe, whom we last saw together twelve years ago in »X-Men: Days of Future Past«. The teaser culminates in a moment of apocalyptic force, as Cyclops unleashes his full power while the massive feet of towering Sentinels loom around him – “X-Men Will Return In Avengers: Doomsday”.
https://youtu.be/kH1XlwHQv9o

The fourth and final teaser, “The Wakandans and the Fantastic Four Will Return In Avengers: Doomsday”, presents a first encounter between Letitia Wright as Black Panther, Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, King of Talokan, and Winston Duke as M'Baku, King of Wakanda – all last seen in »Black Panther: Wakanda Forever« – and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing from »The Fantastic Four: First Steps«. Particularly unsettling is the new vision of Wakanda, depicted here as a desert city instead of the lush rainforest we once knew. In a voiceover, Letitia Wright states that she has lost everything and everyone. Beyond her parents and her brother, could this also include her brother's son? Are we once again witnessing a central parental motif? Or is the fall of Wakanda the first shadow of the true Doomsday?
https://youtu.be/399Ez7WHK5s

The rumor mill is already buzzing at full force. We are quietly hoping that Super Bowl on February 9th might bring us the first full-length trailer, perhaps answering some of our initial questions and offering our first true glimpse of Robert Downey Jr. as the film's ultimate villain, Doctor Doom. But of course, before »Avengers: Doomsday«, the MCU will release another film this summer, and it is entirely possible that Marvel has reserved that coveted spot for »Spider-Man: Brand New Day«.

Tell us: which wild theory about this film keeps you awake at night – and which of the countless superheroes and teams expected to appear in »Avengers: Doomsday« are you most excited to see?

Even after the end of »Stranger Things«, this amazing postcard will transport you right back to the Upside Down. We kicked off the new year not only with the grand series finale on our screens, but also with our January postcard! 🥳

For this photo, Sébastien sent the Demogorgon from Jazwares hunting in your living room. So whether you're watching an episode of »Stranger Things« or the new behind-the-scenes documentary (or waiting for the secret ninth episode) – watch out! Many thanks to Sébastien for this wonderfully atmospheric and scary picture!

One free sample is included in every package we send out this month. So browse our shop, grab a collectible, and get a postcard on top – and be sure to check out Sébastien's page for even more cool toy photos! 🤩

Our Mick had actually given up on collecting zombies a few years ago, but he just couldn't resist the twins Katty & Khloe from Asmus Toys. You can see from his pictures that he had a lot of fun taking the photos and making a mess with fake blood – definitely not for the faint of heart!

Even though he clearly enjoys the twins, Mick has some harsh words for Asmus Toys and offers some justified criticism of the accessory selection and the differences between the promotional images and the final products. Read his review on Action Figure District:
https://action-figure-district.de/asmus-toys-katty-khloe-bitten/

The 83rd Golden Globe Awards ceremony took place yesterday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. The Golden Globes are considered a bellwether for the Oscars, the nominations for which will be announced in 10 days.

»One Battle After Another« led the pack with nine nominations and took home four Golden Globes: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Director and Best Screenplay for Paul Thomas Anderson, and Best Supporting Actress for Teyana Taylor.

In the Drama category, Chloé Zhao's »Hamnet« was awarded Best Motion Picture. Jessie Buckley won Best Actress and is considered a strong contender for an Oscar, as is Timothée Chalamet, who won Best Actor in a Comedy for »Marty Supreme«.

Best Actor – Drama went to Wagner Moura for his role in the Brazilian film »The Secret Agent«, which also won Best Foreign Language Film. Best Actress – Comedy/Musical went to Rose Byrne for her role in »If I Had Legs I'd Kick You«.

Stellan Skarsgård was named Best Supporting Actor for »Sentimental Value«. He beat out Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn in »One Battle After Another« and Jacob Elordi in »Frankenstein«, all of whom we would have loved to see win.

»Sinners«, one of our favorite films of last year, received a whopping seven nominations and took home two Golden Globes. Ludwig Göransson won Best Original Score, and the film also received the award for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.

»KPop Demon Hunters« won Best Animated Feature, and the Netflix film also took home the Golden Globe for Best Original Song for »Golden«.

In the TV category, »The White Lotus« was the big loser of the evening with six nominations and no wins. The big winner was the miniseries »Adolescence«. Of its five nominations, the series won four awards: Best Television Limited Series, Stephen Graham won Best Actor, and Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty were awarded for their supporting roles. Michelle Williams won Best Actress in a miniseries for her role in »Dying for Sex«.

Best Drama Series went to »The Pitt«, for which Noah Wyle also won Best Actor. Rhea Seehorn won Best Actress for her role in »Pluribus«.

In the Comedy Series category, the award went to »The Studio«, and Seth Rogen won Best Actor for his show. Jean Smart took home the award for Best Actress for her role in »Hacks«.

A list of all nominations and winners can be found on the Golden Globes website:
https://goldenglobes.com/nominations/2026

What were your favorites and what are your Oscar predictions?

Welcome to our first big promotion of the new year, where you have the chance to win one of three 26% discount coupons for our shop!

The old year is behind us. Those who follow us on social media will have seen us from the S.P.A.C.E Crew summarize our highlights of 2025 for in our latest YouTube video or in our news updates.
Now it's your turn! Because we want to know:
What was the most stunning, breathtaking, best collectible that enriched your collection last year? What was THE highlight of 2025 in your collection?

Show us in the form of a video or photo! Either photograph the collectible itself, or even better, take a picture of yourself with it. Post it on Instagram as a reel, story, or post, tag us (@spacefiguren) in it – and you'll be entered into the draw!

Terms and Conditions:
Participation in the giveaway is free.
Entries that are illegal or violate Instagram's guidelines will be disqualified. Participation is open to any individual who is at least 18 years old at the time of entry.
The three prizes each include a 26% discount coupon for our online shop. The discount coupons can be used once for one item. The coupons are valid until December 31, 2026.
The closing date for entries is January 31, 2026. Posts submitted after this date will not be considered.
The three winners will be drawn at random and contacted by us via direct message on Instagram on February 2, 2026.
Multiple entries are not permitted. Cash payment of the prize is not possible.
Legal recourse is excluded.
This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with, Instagram. The sole responsible party is S.P.A.C.E e.K. (owner: Sven Ballas).

We wish everyone the best of luck!

Beyond film, TV, video game, and music figures, historical figures represent a large area for 1/6 scale collectibles. In addition to military figures from the 20th and 21st centuries and the Napoleonic era, the American Civil War, the world of the samurai, antiquity, and especially the European Middle Ages are well represented with numerous knight figures. A knight needs a sword and armor, and from time to time, his horse needs new horseshoes. This is where the blacksmith comes in, an important profession in the Middle Ages. The manufacturer Pop Costume regularly caters to this era in their »The Evolution of Europe« series, and now supports knights with a magnificent blacksmith, equipped with fantastic accessories.

Our Mick has tested the Blacksmith of the Middle Ages thoroughly, is completely thrilled with the figure, and was so impressed that he immediately built his blacksmith an entire forge. Jeanne d'Arc from Pop Toys was the first customer to use the services of “Iron Foot” …

You can find Mick's review in the Action Figure District.