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20.03.2025 • BUTCHERING TEMPLARS IN FEUDAL JAPAN
Japan is a hot topic at S.P.A.C.E right now - not just personally and in terms of collectibles, but also in our news.
After several delays, the latest installment in Ubisoft's »Assassin's Creed« series is released today under the title »Shadows«. Over the past weeks and months, we've written quite a bit about it, especially after Pure Arts surprised us with their new affordable 1/8 statue line for the popular game series, alongside their usual giant 1/4 pieces. You can already find Naoe and Yasuke from »AC Shadows« here, and more characters like Kassandra, Eivor, and Bayek are planned.
Now it's finally time to dive into the beautiful Japan of the late 16th century in this game, which once again masterfully blends history, fantasy, and science fiction. After the last installment, »AC Mirage«, offered a much more streamlined experience from start to finish, »AC Shadows« returns to a massive open world filled with hundreds of exciting side missions, eccentric side characters, and magnificent locations – so much so that you might just forget the main quest entirely.
As we mentioned in our last news about »AC Shadows«, we're a bit disappointed by the character models and the flow of the cutscene dialogues, which simply aren't up to the motion-capture standard a game of this caliber should have in 2025. In comparison, even the cutscenes from the more than 7 years old »AC Origins« feel more live-like. But aside from that, the living world, gameplay and story feel like a massive improvement over recent entries. Naoe, in particular, stands out as an assassin who matches Ezio (»AC II«, »Brotherhood«) in emotional depth and development potential, while also rivaling Arno (»AC Unity«) in agility and assassination skills. Meanwhile, Yasuke is by far the most massive and brutal AC protagonist ever. The whole experience feels like a course correction that could win over both old and new fans alike. The fact that the two main characters feel as different as two entirely separate games likely boosts replayability as well – it’s bound to be thrilling to tackle missions stealthily one time and then crash through like a tank the next.
A little correction of something we criticized in our first gameplay impression a few weeks back, is in order. It seems, that the allies we can call in during battles, are not faceless and nameless as we expected but real characters we meet during missions and RPG-conversations. They live in our base of operations, and it seems that we can even build relations with them to some extent. The scope of the base is also an innovation in »AC Shadows«, although we'll have to see for ourselves how much it impacts the experience while playing.
We're very curious to see how the backgrounds of the templars and assassins fit into the rich history of feudal Japan, and how the game will hold up against its big competitor, »Ghost of Yōtei«, which releases later this year and features a protagonist very similar to Naoe.
We highly recommend checking out theRadBrad's Let's Play for a good look at the game's first 2.5 hours:
https://youtu.be/kH9faLXla_M
We wish you a lot of fun during your own adventures in feudal Japan of the late Sengoku and early Azuchi-Momoyama era!
After several delays, the latest installment in Ubisoft's »Assassin's Creed« series is released today under the title »Shadows«. Over the past weeks and months, we've written quite a bit about it, especially after Pure Arts surprised us with their new affordable 1/8 statue line for the popular game series, alongside their usual giant 1/4 pieces. You can already find Naoe and Yasuke from »AC Shadows« here, and more characters like Kassandra, Eivor, and Bayek are planned.
Now it's finally time to dive into the beautiful Japan of the late 16th century in this game, which once again masterfully blends history, fantasy, and science fiction. After the last installment, »AC Mirage«, offered a much more streamlined experience from start to finish, »AC Shadows« returns to a massive open world filled with hundreds of exciting side missions, eccentric side characters, and magnificent locations – so much so that you might just forget the main quest entirely.
As we mentioned in our last news about »AC Shadows«, we're a bit disappointed by the character models and the flow of the cutscene dialogues, which simply aren't up to the motion-capture standard a game of this caliber should have in 2025. In comparison, even the cutscenes from the more than 7 years old »AC Origins« feel more live-like. But aside from that, the living world, gameplay and story feel like a massive improvement over recent entries. Naoe, in particular, stands out as an assassin who matches Ezio (»AC II«, »Brotherhood«) in emotional depth and development potential, while also rivaling Arno (»AC Unity«) in agility and assassination skills. Meanwhile, Yasuke is by far the most massive and brutal AC protagonist ever. The whole experience feels like a course correction that could win over both old and new fans alike. The fact that the two main characters feel as different as two entirely separate games likely boosts replayability as well – it’s bound to be thrilling to tackle missions stealthily one time and then crash through like a tank the next.
A little correction of something we criticized in our first gameplay impression a few weeks back, is in order. It seems, that the allies we can call in during battles, are not faceless and nameless as we expected but real characters we meet during missions and RPG-conversations. They live in our base of operations, and it seems that we can even build relations with them to some extent. The scope of the base is also an innovation in »AC Shadows«, although we'll have to see for ourselves how much it impacts the experience while playing.
We're very curious to see how the backgrounds of the templars and assassins fit into the rich history of feudal Japan, and how the game will hold up against its big competitor, »Ghost of Yōtei«, which releases later this year and features a protagonist very similar to Naoe.
We highly recommend checking out theRadBrad's Let's Play for a good look at the game's first 2.5 hours:
https://youtu.be/kH9faLXla_M
We wish you a lot of fun during your own adventures in feudal Japan of the late Sengoku and early Azuchi-Momoyama era!
19.03.2025 • TOSHIRÔ MIFUNE REVIEW
With his upcoming vacation there, our Mick is currently in full Japan fever. Perhaps the new Toshirô Mifune figures from Kaustic Plastik are also partly responsible for his enthusiasm. Mick reveals his thoughts on the 1/6 scale collectibles of the legendary actor in his incarnations as a ronin in »Yojimbo« and as a samurai in »Red Sun« in a review from kimono to katana in the Action Figure District.
Of course, you can find both figures in our shop.
Of course, you can find both figures in our shop.
18.03.2025 • LILO & STITCH
Have you seen the new trailer for »Lilo & Stitch« yet?
https://youtu.be/VWqJifMMgZE
The preview for the live-action remake of the 2002 Disney film was released by the animation giant a few days ago and definitely positively surprised us – and we're not alone, as most fans sound quite enthusiastic! The film seems to be a truly humorous and charming adaptation, and Stitch's look also strikes the right balance between faithfulness to the original and realism. The first teaser in December, as well as the Super Bowl spot a few weeks ago, already made us optimistic, but now the anticipation for »Lilo & Stitch«, which opens in theaters on May 23rd, is growing even more!
Are you excited to see the film?
https://youtu.be/VWqJifMMgZE
The preview for the live-action remake of the 2002 Disney film was released by the animation giant a few days ago and definitely positively surprised us – and we're not alone, as most fans sound quite enthusiastic! The film seems to be a truly humorous and charming adaptation, and Stitch's look also strikes the right balance between faithfulness to the original and realism. The first teaser in December, as well as the Super Bowl spot a few weeks ago, already made us optimistic, but now the anticipation for »Lilo & Stitch«, which opens in theaters on May 23rd, is growing even more!
Are you excited to see the film?
18.03.2025 • NEWS FROM THE TOXIC AVENGER
Troma Entertainment, Inc. is an American independent film studio. Since its founding in 1974, Troma has celebrated bad taste and enjoys cult status among fans. Even those who have never heard of Troma will nod at the film title »The Toxic Avenger«: "Yes... that rings a bell!"
While many film critics turned up their noses, as they so often do, Toxie became a crowd favorite, and the 1984 film became Troma's biggest success, spawning three sequels and animated and comic book adaptations.
Half-wit Melvin Junko works as a cleaner at a gym and is constantly bullied and harassed. When his tormentors pursue him again, Melvin escapes by jumping through a window and landing in a barrel of radioactive waste, whereupon he mutates into the Toxic Avenger ...
The remake of the film opened Fantastic Fest in Austin in September 2023, after which the film went quiet. Although there was a Red Band trailer a year ago, the film then seemed to have disappeared into obscurity.
But now August 29, 2025, has been announced as the US release date, and Entertainment Weekly published the first photos of Peter Dinklage as the Toxic Avenger. Alongside Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, Julia Davis, and Taylor Paige are also part of the cast. An international distributor for the film has not yet been found, so we'll have to wait and see.
Fans of the original film from 1984 can pre-order the Ultimate Toxie action figure by Super7 in our shop - including his mop, of course ;)!
While many film critics turned up their noses, as they so often do, Toxie became a crowd favorite, and the 1984 film became Troma's biggest success, spawning three sequels and animated and comic book adaptations.
Half-wit Melvin Junko works as a cleaner at a gym and is constantly bullied and harassed. When his tormentors pursue him again, Melvin escapes by jumping through a window and landing in a barrel of radioactive waste, whereupon he mutates into the Toxic Avenger ...
The remake of the film opened Fantastic Fest in Austin in September 2023, after which the film went quiet. Although there was a Red Band trailer a year ago, the film then seemed to have disappeared into obscurity.
But now August 29, 2025, has been announced as the US release date, and Entertainment Weekly published the first photos of Peter Dinklage as the Toxic Avenger. Alongside Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, Julia Davis, and Taylor Paige are also part of the cast. An international distributor for the film has not yet been found, so we'll have to wait and see.
Fans of the original film from 1984 can pre-order the Ultimate Toxie action figure by Super7 in our shop - including his mop, of course ;)!
17.03.2025 • 25 YEARS OF FINAL DESTINATION
On March 16, 2000, »Final Destination« celebrated its US premiere.
A school class is on their way to their final school trip to Paris. Shortly before the plane takes off, student Alex has a vivid vision in which he sees the plane exploding. When he rebels and tries to prevent the takeoff, he is escorted off of the plane. Some students and a teacher follow him and plan to take the next flight to Paris as soon as Alex has calmed down. But then the plane actually explodes. However, those who left are anything but safe, because death has been cheated. It was their fate to die in the explosion, and no one can escape fate. Thus, death itself becomes the protagonist, and one after the other, the survivors suffer fatal accidents, often staged with dark humor as wonderfully bizarre chain reactions that ultimately lead to the demise of the doomed. These picturesque deaths are the film's highlights.
Four more movies followed the same pattern. Each time, a group of people escapes a deadly catastrophe after a vision, sometimes a pile-up (2003), sometimes a roller coaster accident at an amusement park (2006), sometimes a car race accident in which a car crashes into the stands (2009), and sometimes the collapse of a bridge (2011). And each time, death gradually claims all those who initially managed to outwit fate.
We'll happily admit it, we have fun with the film series. Because even if the plot is basically the same every time, it's the creative kills that keep us interested. What will the Grim Reaper think of next to prevent his victims from getting away from him?
The film series ended in 2011 with the fifth installment and is now being revived with »Final Destination: Bloodlines«. Call it a guilty pleasure, but we're really looking forward to it - including the reunion with Tony Todd, who died in 2024, who makes his final film appearance here in his recurring role as William Bludworth. Let's honor him with our cinema visit!
»Final Destination: Bloodlines« hits cinemas this May. And if you want to see Death at work again before then, you can find the previous five installments of the series on Netflix.
A school class is on their way to their final school trip to Paris. Shortly before the plane takes off, student Alex has a vivid vision in which he sees the plane exploding. When he rebels and tries to prevent the takeoff, he is escorted off of the plane. Some students and a teacher follow him and plan to take the next flight to Paris as soon as Alex has calmed down. But then the plane actually explodes. However, those who left are anything but safe, because death has been cheated. It was their fate to die in the explosion, and no one can escape fate. Thus, death itself becomes the protagonist, and one after the other, the survivors suffer fatal accidents, often staged with dark humor as wonderfully bizarre chain reactions that ultimately lead to the demise of the doomed. These picturesque deaths are the film's highlights.
Four more movies followed the same pattern. Each time, a group of people escapes a deadly catastrophe after a vision, sometimes a pile-up (2003), sometimes a roller coaster accident at an amusement park (2006), sometimes a car race accident in which a car crashes into the stands (2009), and sometimes the collapse of a bridge (2011). And each time, death gradually claims all those who initially managed to outwit fate.
We'll happily admit it, we have fun with the film series. Because even if the plot is basically the same every time, it's the creative kills that keep us interested. What will the Grim Reaper think of next to prevent his victims from getting away from him?
The film series ended in 2011 with the fifth installment and is now being revived with »Final Destination: Bloodlines«. Call it a guilty pleasure, but we're really looking forward to it - including the reunion with Tony Todd, who died in 2024, who makes his final film appearance here in his recurring role as William Bludworth. Let's honor him with our cinema visit!
»Final Destination: Bloodlines« hits cinemas this May. And if you want to see Death at work again before then, you can find the previous five installments of the series on Netflix.
13.03.2025 • S.P.A.C.E POSTCARD COLLECTION MARCH 2025
Sascha photographed this Mogwai for our March postcard. Hopefully, without a flash 😵!
This wonderful retro motif featuring the Punk Mogwai from NECA will definitely trigger a real nostalgia rush – not just for Gremlins fans, but also for anyone who loves »Back to the Future«, the Turtles or the Simpsons. And don't worry: even if the Bat Gremlin stole one of the cards, there's still plenty left for you. You'll receive a free copy with every shipment we send you in March 📦. So browse our shop – you might find something in our sales section.
And be sure to check out Sascha's Insta account for even more cool toy photos 😃!
This wonderful retro motif featuring the Punk Mogwai from NECA will definitely trigger a real nostalgia rush – not just for Gremlins fans, but also for anyone who loves »Back to the Future«, the Turtles or the Simpsons. And don't worry: even if the Bat Gremlin stole one of the cards, there's still plenty left for you. You'll receive a free copy with every shipment we send you in March 📦. So browse our shop – you might find something in our sales section.
And be sure to check out Sascha's Insta account for even more cool toy photos 😃!
11.03.2025 • NEXT LEVEL SHOWCASE XIII: AGE OF TITANS AND MACHINES
Last weekend, the manufacturer PRIME 1 STUDIO released their next »Next Level Showcase« on YouTube. And what can we say ... what a bombastic high-end collectibles display - just crazy!
»Age of Titans and Machines« is the thematic subtitle of the 13th episode, which will keep you glued to the screen for a good two hours. In terms of content, the new products shown largely live up to the motto, as you can see a lot of manga and anime hits such as »Attack On Titan«, »Granblue Fantasy«, »Guilty Gear Xrd: Rev 2«, »My Hero Academia«, »Black Clover«, »Hell's Paradise«, »One Punch Man«, »Ghost in the Shell« and »Evangelion« (»Neon Genesis Evangelion« is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year!) as well as ultra-impressive reveals for »Transformers«, »Pacific Rim« and »Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire«. But there were also a few surprises beyond the titans and machines.
The main focus of the extremely elaborate, technically perfect and stylish presentation was on the relatively new sub-line of Prime 1, the »Real Elite Masterline«, in which the manufacturer promises to raise the bar for its products even higher in terms of details, painting and realism. In our shop you can already find REM statues of Paul Atreides from »Dune: Part Two«, Kratos from »God of War: Ragnarok« and two versions of Superman from »Justice League«. According to the showcase, this line is being pushed very hard and there will be new additions from all kinds of franchises. To pick up just a few highlights, you should definitely take a look at the almost 1 meter tall Wolf Predator from »Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem«, the three mega cool statues of Lucy, David and Rebecca from »Cyberpunk: Edgerunners« or the two hot bats Lilith and Morrigan from »Darkstalkers« - it's unbelievable what Prime 1 is planning here!
However, we were completely surprised and really blown away by the announcement of a 1/4 scale REM statue for a film that many people will probably not know about: One Eye, played by the brilliant Mads Mikkelsen, from the Danish-British Viking film »Valhalla Rising« from 2009! The character design of the main character One Eye is a brilliant template for a collectible with such a high level of detail. Nicolas Winding Refn, the director of the film, explains how the idea for this license and the implementation of this statue came about. What Prime 1 will deliver here is simply breathtaking! You have to see it, even if you don't know anything about the film or the genre. We think that at this point at the latest, the "Next Level" in the showcase lives up to its name. If anyone wants to watch the film and then perhaps succumb to the temptation of this collectible, we have picked out the trailer for »Valhalla Rising« here:
https://youtu.be/mAzCfXEDjYI
In addition to the brutal Wolf Predator, the equally impressive Scorched Xenomorph from »Alien: Romulus« in 1:3 scale from the Alien franchise is also worth mentioning. What a beast - and it's almost 1 meter tall, including an extremely elaborate base! Just as terrifying is the (clearly extremely enraged) Batman: The Berserker "Rage Mode" in 1:4 scale, which is based on the »Batman Berserk« comic. And Batman fans will certainly get a chill down their spine when they see the 1/3 scale Mr. Freeze: Heart of Ice statue, which was designed by the artist Carlos D'Anda - wow!
At the end of the show, there were a few new license announcements, including those for »Mighty Morphin Power Rangers« and »Death Stranding 2: On the Beach« - not bad either. By now you should be prime-one-ified and excited about the showcase:
https://youtu.be/S7wryi1rchc
One more thing: As always, we will list all the highlights in our shop for pre-order as soon as there's a concrete announcement from Prime 1. For many of the new products shown, however, this will take a while, as we often saw rough statements such as "Pre-order starts in Q2 2025". We all already knew that you have to be very patient with Prime 1 Studio ;). However, it must be said clearly: it's worth it!
»Age of Titans and Machines« is the thematic subtitle of the 13th episode, which will keep you glued to the screen for a good two hours. In terms of content, the new products shown largely live up to the motto, as you can see a lot of manga and anime hits such as »Attack On Titan«, »Granblue Fantasy«, »Guilty Gear Xrd: Rev 2«, »My Hero Academia«, »Black Clover«, »Hell's Paradise«, »One Punch Man«, »Ghost in the Shell« and »Evangelion« (»Neon Genesis Evangelion« is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year!) as well as ultra-impressive reveals for »Transformers«, »Pacific Rim« and »Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire«. But there were also a few surprises beyond the titans and machines.
The main focus of the extremely elaborate, technically perfect and stylish presentation was on the relatively new sub-line of Prime 1, the »Real Elite Masterline«, in which the manufacturer promises to raise the bar for its products even higher in terms of details, painting and realism. In our shop you can already find REM statues of Paul Atreides from »Dune: Part Two«, Kratos from »God of War: Ragnarok« and two versions of Superman from »Justice League«. According to the showcase, this line is being pushed very hard and there will be new additions from all kinds of franchises. To pick up just a few highlights, you should definitely take a look at the almost 1 meter tall Wolf Predator from »Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem«, the three mega cool statues of Lucy, David and Rebecca from »Cyberpunk: Edgerunners« or the two hot bats Lilith and Morrigan from »Darkstalkers« - it's unbelievable what Prime 1 is planning here!
However, we were completely surprised and really blown away by the announcement of a 1/4 scale REM statue for a film that many people will probably not know about: One Eye, played by the brilliant Mads Mikkelsen, from the Danish-British Viking film »Valhalla Rising« from 2009! The character design of the main character One Eye is a brilliant template for a collectible with such a high level of detail. Nicolas Winding Refn, the director of the film, explains how the idea for this license and the implementation of this statue came about. What Prime 1 will deliver here is simply breathtaking! You have to see it, even if you don't know anything about the film or the genre. We think that at this point at the latest, the "Next Level" in the showcase lives up to its name. If anyone wants to watch the film and then perhaps succumb to the temptation of this collectible, we have picked out the trailer for »Valhalla Rising« here:
https://youtu.be/mAzCfXEDjYI
In addition to the brutal Wolf Predator, the equally impressive Scorched Xenomorph from »Alien: Romulus« in 1:3 scale from the Alien franchise is also worth mentioning. What a beast - and it's almost 1 meter tall, including an extremely elaborate base! Just as terrifying is the (clearly extremely enraged) Batman: The Berserker "Rage Mode" in 1:4 scale, which is based on the »Batman Berserk« comic. And Batman fans will certainly get a chill down their spine when they see the 1/3 scale Mr. Freeze: Heart of Ice statue, which was designed by the artist Carlos D'Anda - wow!
At the end of the show, there were a few new license announcements, including those for »Mighty Morphin Power Rangers« and »Death Stranding 2: On the Beach« - not bad either. By now you should be prime-one-ified and excited about the showcase:
https://youtu.be/S7wryi1rchc
One more thing: As always, we will list all the highlights in our shop for pre-order as soon as there's a concrete announcement from Prime 1. For many of the new products shown, however, this will take a while, as we often saw rough statements such as "Pre-order starts in Q2 2025". We all already knew that you have to be very patient with Prime 1 Studio ;). However, it must be said clearly: it's worth it!
10.03.2025 • EVERY PATH HAS A PRICE
Last weekend, Max dropped a very atmospheric and turbulent trailer for the second season of »The Last of Us«. The live-action series, based on the video game of the same name, will be available to watch from April 13 on the streaming site with new episodes every week. The gamers among you may recognize a scene or two in the trailer. Check it out:
https://youtu.be/_zHPsmXCjB0
After the first season already leaned heavily on the original storyline, fans of the video game series are happy to see that some more familiar elements appear in the second season. In addition to the spores and fungal creatures as new threats hinted at in the trailer, you'll see Ellie's nemesis Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) for the first time. We're excited and don't want to anticipate too much.
An intense encounter between Ellie and Abby from »The Last of Us Part II«, the second part of the video game series, has been realized in great and suspenseful detail by manufacturer Prime 1 Studio. The 1/4 Scale Ellie »The Theater« statue and 1/4 Scale Abby »The Confrontation« statue from the Ultimate Premium Masterline are available now as bonus versions in our shop.
https://youtu.be/_zHPsmXCjB0
After the first season already leaned heavily on the original storyline, fans of the video game series are happy to see that some more familiar elements appear in the second season. In addition to the spores and fungal creatures as new threats hinted at in the trailer, you'll see Ellie's nemesis Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) for the first time. We're excited and don't want to anticipate too much.
An intense encounter between Ellie and Abby from »The Last of Us Part II«, the second part of the video game series, has been realized in great and suspenseful detail by manufacturer Prime 1 Studio. The 1/4 Scale Ellie »The Theater« statue and 1/4 Scale Abby »The Confrontation« statue from the Ultimate Premium Masterline are available now as bonus versions in our shop.
07.03.2025 • PROFONDO ROSSO
50 years ago today, »Profondo Rosso« was released in Italian cinemas. The Giallo is also known under the English title »Deep Red«.
The jazz pianist Marcus Daly (David Hemmings) witnesses the brutal murder of a clairvoyant and is drawn into a complex web of secrets together with the journalist Gianna Brezzi (Daria Nicolodi) ...
»Profondo Rosso« is considered one of Dario Argento's best works. The visually stunning film combines many typical Giallo elements. The unleashed camera delivers spectacular, carefully calculated images that leave nothing to chance. Argento practices the simple art of murder with disturbing elegance.
The film is certainly drawn out in some parts and impatient viewers are recommended to watch the export version, which has been shortened to remove the humorous elements and makes the film a little crisper.
»Profondo Rosso« also made film music history as the first collaboration between Argento and the progressive rock band Goblin. A soundtrack for eternity! The main theme also underlines this trailer for the 4K version of the film from Arrow Video:
https://youtu.be/wSgK9W9baN4
It really makes us want to watch »Profondo Rosso« again. What about you? Are you Giallo fans?
The jazz pianist Marcus Daly (David Hemmings) witnesses the brutal murder of a clairvoyant and is drawn into a complex web of secrets together with the journalist Gianna Brezzi (Daria Nicolodi) ...
»Profondo Rosso« is considered one of Dario Argento's best works. The visually stunning film combines many typical Giallo elements. The unleashed camera delivers spectacular, carefully calculated images that leave nothing to chance. Argento practices the simple art of murder with disturbing elegance.
The film is certainly drawn out in some parts and impatient viewers are recommended to watch the export version, which has been shortened to remove the humorous elements and makes the film a little crisper.
»Profondo Rosso« also made film music history as the first collaboration between Argento and the progressive rock band Goblin. A soundtrack for eternity! The main theme also underlines this trailer for the 4K version of the film from Arrow Video:
https://youtu.be/wSgK9W9baN4
It really makes us want to watch »Profondo Rosso« again. What about you? Are you Giallo fans?
06.03.2025 • MICKEY 17 IS FINALLY HERE
We have waited a long time for »Mickey 17«. The film was originally supposed to be released in March 2024, but due to the strikes in Hollywood and a longer post production period the release was postponed several times. The long wait, the very entertaining trailers and, last but not least, the fact that this is the new film by Bong Joon-ho, the creator of masterpieces such as »Snowpiercer« and the four-time Oscar-winning »Parasite«, increased the anticipation and expectations almost immeasurably. In short – we awaited no release as eagerly as »Mickey 17«. Can a film still live up to these expectations ...?
Robert Pattinson plays Mickey Barnes, an expendable on a colonist spaceship. Whenever there is a dangerous alien planet to explore, Mickey is sent out. If something goes wrong and Mickey dies on the mission, a new Mickey clone is simply created using a bioprinter. When Mickey 17 returns alive from a mission, he discovers that there is already a Mickey 18 ...
Most of the reviews on YouTube expressed disappointment with the result. Although no one thinks the film is bad and everyone discovers something praiseworthy, everyone was just hoping for more. So we're going to the cinema with slightly lowered expectations to see for ourselves.
Robert Pattinson plays Mickey Barnes, an expendable on a colonist spaceship. Whenever there is a dangerous alien planet to explore, Mickey is sent out. If something goes wrong and Mickey dies on the mission, a new Mickey clone is simply created using a bioprinter. When Mickey 17 returns alive from a mission, he discovers that there is already a Mickey 18 ...
Most of the reviews on YouTube expressed disappointment with the result. Although no one thinks the film is bad and everyone discovers something praiseworthy, everyone was just hoping for more. So we're going to the cinema with slightly lowered expectations to see for ourselves.
05.03.2025 • NEW YORK TOY FAIR
Toy Fair took place in New York City at the Jacob K. Javits Center for the last four days - finally again! In fact, this important event in the toy industry became a bit bizarre, because due to the pandemic the event had to be canceled twice, then in 2023 the actually fixed date at the beginning of the year (similar to what is usual at the Nuremberg Toy Fair) was set for fall. This apparently led to very little attendance, so that last year's fair was even canceled ...
We were accordingly pleased and, above all, excited about this year's New York Toy Fair, which usually has much more to offer in the collectibles sector than the German Spielwarenmesse . There were actually numerous manufacturers from our branch present (Pure Arts, McFarlane Toys, Mattel, Hasbro, Jazwares, and many more). We'll round up a few notable highlights for you below that caught our eye as particularly positive and worth mentioning:
DIAMOND
Although Diamond filed for Chapter 11 earlier this year, it actually looks pretty good regarding the overcoming of the industry dinosaur. Diamond Select Toys (including Gentle Giant) was on site with a great booth and presented a couple of novelties from their existing licenses like »House of the Dragon«, »Muppets«, »Lord of the Rings« and »Hobbit«, »The Walking Dead«, »Jean-Claude van Damme«, »Star Wars«, »AEW«, »BRZRKR«, »Planet of the Apes« and many more. There was really interesting stuff to see, especially for fans of the Select figures. Fortunately, things are continuing at Diamond - and that's great!
SUPER IMPULSE
MOTU fans know this manufacturer through their funny »World’s Smallest« action-figures. They made a deal with Hasbro and will release “Mr. Potato Head«-like PopTaters, as well as the smaller Tots - and doing that, they also reached into the Mattel license box. There will be potato He-Man and Skeletor figures - but do we need them? That's very special, isn't it?
NACELLE TOYS
The relatively new player in the action-figure game, Nacelle Toys (or The Nacelle Company), was highly motivated and represented at Toy Fair with an astonishing number of new products. The 2nd wave of their most successful license »Biker Mice from Mars« was on display - here you can look forward to 5 or actually 6 new characters (Fred the Mutant will be included as an accessory with Karbunkle). This all looks really cool - and Brian Volk-Weiss (The Toys That Made Us) underlined that the figures will be very lavishly equipped!
The »Sectaurs - Warriors of Symbion« figures also exude full retro charm. Then there will be a new line called »Nacelle Mini«, similar to the ReAction figures from Super7 - and here they start with the first line-up for »The Great Garloo«.
The array of Nacelle's »Star Trek« action-figures was very impressive. The series finally doesn't start with the next Spock or Kirk, but with a great mix of supporting characters - and with great details and accessories.
The line of figures of the TV series »The Expanse« also continues - and if we let Nacelle's performance take effect, we firmly believe that the team around Brian Volk-Weiss will still have a lot to say in the industry in the future. Awesome!
MATTEL
The main topic at Mattel is and remains of course »Masters of the Universe«. For all Origins collectors, the next dream when it comes to playsets will - hopefully - come true: Mattel is bringing the Fright Zone of the Evil Horde, in a significantly expanded version than the one we had - or didn't have - as children.
We have the impression that the Masterverse figures are getting better and better. Terror Claws Skeletor, for example, looks stunning!
But the community was particularly excited about the first "real" look at the »ThunderCats x MOTU Crossover«. The first 7 figures were shown, which all come with swappable parts so that you can set up the characters in either a classic or crossover look. How cool are Battle Cat or Skeletor, for example - or even Lion-O's Eternian armor! We think they look damn cool and are looking forward to your reactions.
Another interesting thing to mention at Mattel: The new label »Brick Shop« apparently replaces the outdated »Mega Construx«. Apparently there is now an untamed attack on Lego - exciting!
McFARLANE TOYS
We couldn't find any completely new licenses at McFarlane. A lot was shown for »Warhammer 40.000«, »World of Warcraft« and »Diablo 4«, the »DC Multiverse« and the »DC Super Powers« figures.
The »Movie Maniacs« line will be getting some really cool new additions like Tony Montana from Scarface or Po, the Kung Fu Panda. But the other McFarlane classic, »Spawn«, is also getting some new releases on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.
McFarlane, like Diamond, has a »BRZRKR« license (for the comic created by Keanu Reeves, among others). And the relatively new »Marvel« line-up is also going strong, with many 1/10 and 1/6 scale figures to be added. We think that Beast was an outstanding announcement and really well done!
NECA
Of course, the horror section is a very strong topic also at Neca (»Evil Dead«, »Texas Chainsaw Massacre«, »Chucky«, »Halloween« etc.), although the »Terrifier« license will probably give most of you the greatest joy. We can look forward to Ultimate and Toony Terrors figures for all three parts - fantastic!
Two Ultimate versions on »Beetlejuice Beetlejuice« will be coming as well as really cool accessory sets for the first Beetlejuice film.
The new Xenomorph as an Ultimate figure literally is a killer - probably the best alien from Neca to date!
Did you know that »Jaws« would be 50 years old this year? We did - and we actually speculated on new figures and stuff for this particular occasion. Neca is busy and is finally bringing Ultimate figures for Sam Quint and Matt Hooper (but where's Chief Brody?), as well as a remake of the legendary "The Game of Jaws" game including a really well done Bruce - that is jaw(s)dropping news indeed!!!
We think that the "Elvis" Stitch Ultimate figures are super sweet und designed in a really creative way, with all the "mix and match" features.
As always, a large part of the space at the booth is taken up by the four popular turtles - so there was a flurry of new »Turtles« products in New York. We were particularly blown away by the three »Universal Monsters« crossover reveals: Krang as Metaluna Mutant (wow!), finally a Dracula - embodied by Shredder, of course - and Mikey & Donnie as a two-headed monster, based on »The Manster«. What an epic-bad-ass-action-figure - amazing! Actually, Bebop and Rocksteady are just as cool in their concept version of the 1990 Turtles movie, which is 35 years old this year. Probably nobody expected these two dudes.
After the first Ultimate and Toony Classics figures for »Sesame Street« being such a success with you, the story goes on. Of course, The Count should not be missing, but Oscar the Grouch (with super funny accessories including elephant trunks), Big Bird and Herry Monster were also shown.
Yes, we are busy aswell and will list all the new products in our shop as soon as we have information and prices. You can already pre-order many of the Neca announcements from us!
THE LOYAL SUBJECTS
M.A.S.K. is back! One of the absolutely hottest toylines of the 80s is experiencing a revival thanks to The Loyal Subjects - unbelievable! We all knew for quite some time that the rather small and insignificant manufacturer had signed the license. To be honest, we had expected the characters to be implemented in a more simplified or even differently proportioned way ... But we were proven wrong - fortunately!
The Loyal Subjects gives us a renaissance of the old vehicles with their figures (and of course masks) - but pimped a bit, with a few more elaborate details here and there (pegs for the holes in the feet, smoke or gunshot effects for the vehicles, mask effect effects for the masks, etc. ;). The childhood flashback army has been dancing tango with us since the weekend and we're sure many of you feel the same way.
Of course, Thunderhawk, Condor, Switchblade and two versions of Rhino have been announced for the first wave. But we expect it to be a huge success and of course hope that The Loyal Subjects won't be overwhelmed by this task. This will probably be one of the top topics of the year - crazy! When we will be listing the M.A.S.K. line-up, we cannot tell you yet. But they will come ...
For more input around New York Toy Fair we recommend you the YouTube channel of Pixel Dan or the full coverage with many images on Toyark.com - have fun!
We were accordingly pleased and, above all, excited about this year's New York Toy Fair, which usually has much more to offer in the collectibles sector than the German Spielwarenmesse . There were actually numerous manufacturers from our branch present (Pure Arts, McFarlane Toys, Mattel, Hasbro, Jazwares, and many more). We'll round up a few notable highlights for you below that caught our eye as particularly positive and worth mentioning:
DIAMOND
Although Diamond filed for Chapter 11 earlier this year, it actually looks pretty good regarding the overcoming of the industry dinosaur. Diamond Select Toys (including Gentle Giant) was on site with a great booth and presented a couple of novelties from their existing licenses like »House of the Dragon«, »Muppets«, »Lord of the Rings« and »Hobbit«, »The Walking Dead«, »Jean-Claude van Damme«, »Star Wars«, »AEW«, »BRZRKR«, »Planet of the Apes« and many more. There was really interesting stuff to see, especially for fans of the Select figures. Fortunately, things are continuing at Diamond - and that's great!
SUPER IMPULSE
MOTU fans know this manufacturer through their funny »World’s Smallest« action-figures. They made a deal with Hasbro and will release “Mr. Potato Head«-like PopTaters, as well as the smaller Tots - and doing that, they also reached into the Mattel license box. There will be potato He-Man and Skeletor figures - but do we need them? That's very special, isn't it?
NACELLE TOYS
The relatively new player in the action-figure game, Nacelle Toys (or The Nacelle Company), was highly motivated and represented at Toy Fair with an astonishing number of new products. The 2nd wave of their most successful license »Biker Mice from Mars« was on display - here you can look forward to 5 or actually 6 new characters (Fred the Mutant will be included as an accessory with Karbunkle). This all looks really cool - and Brian Volk-Weiss (The Toys That Made Us) underlined that the figures will be very lavishly equipped!
The »Sectaurs - Warriors of Symbion« figures also exude full retro charm. Then there will be a new line called »Nacelle Mini«, similar to the ReAction figures from Super7 - and here they start with the first line-up for »The Great Garloo«.
The array of Nacelle's »Star Trek« action-figures was very impressive. The series finally doesn't start with the next Spock or Kirk, but with a great mix of supporting characters - and with great details and accessories.
The line of figures of the TV series »The Expanse« also continues - and if we let Nacelle's performance take effect, we firmly believe that the team around Brian Volk-Weiss will still have a lot to say in the industry in the future. Awesome!
MATTEL
The main topic at Mattel is and remains of course »Masters of the Universe«. For all Origins collectors, the next dream when it comes to playsets will - hopefully - come true: Mattel is bringing the Fright Zone of the Evil Horde, in a significantly expanded version than the one we had - or didn't have - as children.
We have the impression that the Masterverse figures are getting better and better. Terror Claws Skeletor, for example, looks stunning!
But the community was particularly excited about the first "real" look at the »ThunderCats x MOTU Crossover«. The first 7 figures were shown, which all come with swappable parts so that you can set up the characters in either a classic or crossover look. How cool are Battle Cat or Skeletor, for example - or even Lion-O's Eternian armor! We think they look damn cool and are looking forward to your reactions.
Another interesting thing to mention at Mattel: The new label »Brick Shop« apparently replaces the outdated »Mega Construx«. Apparently there is now an untamed attack on Lego - exciting!
McFARLANE TOYS
We couldn't find any completely new licenses at McFarlane. A lot was shown for »Warhammer 40.000«, »World of Warcraft« and »Diablo 4«, the »DC Multiverse« and the »DC Super Powers« figures.
The »Movie Maniacs« line will be getting some really cool new additions like Tony Montana from Scarface or Po, the Kung Fu Panda. But the other McFarlane classic, »Spawn«, is also getting some new releases on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.
McFarlane, like Diamond, has a »BRZRKR« license (for the comic created by Keanu Reeves, among others). And the relatively new »Marvel« line-up is also going strong, with many 1/10 and 1/6 scale figures to be added. We think that Beast was an outstanding announcement and really well done!
NECA
Of course, the horror section is a very strong topic also at Neca (»Evil Dead«, »Texas Chainsaw Massacre«, »Chucky«, »Halloween« etc.), although the »Terrifier« license will probably give most of you the greatest joy. We can look forward to Ultimate and Toony Terrors figures for all three parts - fantastic!
Two Ultimate versions on »Beetlejuice Beetlejuice« will be coming as well as really cool accessory sets for the first Beetlejuice film.
The new Xenomorph as an Ultimate figure literally is a killer - probably the best alien from Neca to date!
Did you know that »Jaws« would be 50 years old this year? We did - and we actually speculated on new figures and stuff for this particular occasion. Neca is busy and is finally bringing Ultimate figures for Sam Quint and Matt Hooper (but where's Chief Brody?), as well as a remake of the legendary "The Game of Jaws" game including a really well done Bruce - that is jaw(s)dropping news indeed!!!
We think that the "Elvis" Stitch Ultimate figures are super sweet und designed in a really creative way, with all the "mix and match" features.
As always, a large part of the space at the booth is taken up by the four popular turtles - so there was a flurry of new »Turtles« products in New York. We were particularly blown away by the three »Universal Monsters« crossover reveals: Krang as Metaluna Mutant (wow!), finally a Dracula - embodied by Shredder, of course - and Mikey & Donnie as a two-headed monster, based on »The Manster«. What an epic-bad-ass-action-figure - amazing! Actually, Bebop and Rocksteady are just as cool in their concept version of the 1990 Turtles movie, which is 35 years old this year. Probably nobody expected these two dudes.
After the first Ultimate and Toony Classics figures for »Sesame Street« being such a success with you, the story goes on. Of course, The Count should not be missing, but Oscar the Grouch (with super funny accessories including elephant trunks), Big Bird and Herry Monster were also shown.
Yes, we are busy aswell and will list all the new products in our shop as soon as we have information and prices. You can already pre-order many of the Neca announcements from us!
THE LOYAL SUBJECTS
M.A.S.K. is back! One of the absolutely hottest toylines of the 80s is experiencing a revival thanks to The Loyal Subjects - unbelievable! We all knew for quite some time that the rather small and insignificant manufacturer had signed the license. To be honest, we had expected the characters to be implemented in a more simplified or even differently proportioned way ... But we were proven wrong - fortunately!
The Loyal Subjects gives us a renaissance of the old vehicles with their figures (and of course masks) - but pimped a bit, with a few more elaborate details here and there (pegs for the holes in the feet, smoke or gunshot effects for the vehicles, mask effect effects for the masks, etc. ;). The childhood flashback army has been dancing tango with us since the weekend and we're sure many of you feel the same way.
Of course, Thunderhawk, Condor, Switchblade and two versions of Rhino have been announced for the first wave. But we expect it to be a huge success and of course hope that The Loyal Subjects won't be overwhelmed by this task. This will probably be one of the top topics of the year - crazy! When we will be listing the M.A.S.K. line-up, we cannot tell you yet. But they will come ...
For more input around New York Toy Fair we recommend you the YouTube channel of Pixel Dan or the full coverage with many images on Toyark.com - have fun!
04.03.2025 • BORN AGAIN ...
MARVEL fans will be looking forward to the launch of »Daredevil: Born Again« on Disney+ with a great deal of excitement. The latest MCU series follows the events of the popular NETFLIX series »Marvel's Daredevil« (2015–2018) and is also part of phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
We think the trailers looked really promising and had the usual Daredevil harshness. So this could be really good, not only because of the reunion with Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock or Daredevil, Vincent D'Onofrio as Wilson Fisk or Kingpin, Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page and last but not least Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle or Punisher 💪!
The series kicks off today (in the US - and tomorrow in Germany) with two episodes - the 9th episode ends the first season on April 15th. A second season has already been confirmed or is even in production and will probably bring us 9 more episodes from Hell's Kitchen from the middle of next year 🤘 ... because:
The devil's work is never done 😈!
We think the trailers looked really promising and had the usual Daredevil harshness. So this could be really good, not only because of the reunion with Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock or Daredevil, Vincent D'Onofrio as Wilson Fisk or Kingpin, Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page and last but not least Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle or Punisher 💪!
The series kicks off today (in the US - and tomorrow in Germany) with two episodes - the 9th episode ends the first season on April 15th. A second season has already been confirmed or is even in production and will probably bring us 9 more episodes from Hell's Kitchen from the middle of next year 🤘 ... because:
The devil's work is never done 😈!
03.03.2025 • AND THE OSCAR GOES TO ...
Last night, the 97th Oscars were awarded in the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The big winner was the independent film ANORA. The tragic comedy was nominated 6 times and won 5 awards - and Sean Baker also made Oscar history: Never before had a single person received four of the coveted golden boys. Baker's ANORA was awarded "Best Film" and won "Best Directing", "Best Original Screenplay" and "Best Film Editing"! Mikey Madison was also awarded "Best Actress". Everyone was expecting Demi Moore to win the Oscar for her performance in THE SUBSTANCE, which we would have loved for her.
The movies with the most nominations were able to win comparatively few awards. The controversial EMILIA PÉREZ, nominated 13 times, only received two Oscars. It was no surprise that Zoë Saldaña was awarded "Best Supporting Actress" The actress gave the most emotional acceptance speech of the evening, amid tears of joy. »El Mal« was also awarded "Best Original Song". And speaking of supporting actors: Kieran Culkin was awarded "Best Supporting Actor" on the male side for his role in A REAL PAIN.
The big favorites included THE BRUTALIST and the musical WICKED - both were nominated 10 times each. Three Oscars went to THE BRUTALIST for "Best Cinematography" and "Best Original Score". Adrien Brody was the favorite for "Best Actor" and his win was hardly surprising, although Timothée Chalamet for A COMPLETE UNKNOWN also had a chance of winning the trophy after his win at the SAG Awards last week. A COMPLETE UNKNOWN though came away empty-handed despite 8 nominations. For Brody, this is his second Oscar after THE PIANIST in 2003. WICKED won in the categories "Best Costume Design" and "Best Production Design".
CONCLAVE, the film by German director Edward Berger, was nominated 8 times like A COMPLETE UNKNOWN and at least won the award for "Best Adapted Screenplay".
DUNE: PART TWO was nominated 5 times and won the Oscars for "Best Sound" and "Best Visual Effects". We are pleased about the German participation of Gerd Nefzer, who has already won his 3rd Oscar! THE SUBSTANCE was one of our favorite movies of last year. Like DUNE: PART TWO, it was nominated 5 times and deservedly won the Oscar in the category "Best Make-up and Hairstyling". Unfortunately, the 4-time nominee NOSFERATU also went home empty-handed.
The award for "Best Animated Film" went to Latvia for the wonderful FLOW. The award for "Best International Film" went to Brazil for FOREVER HERE.
Last but not least, a few more side notes: Late-night talker Conan O'Brien hosted the evening. His presentation was relatively tame and largely apolitical, apart from a few small allusions. We expected more, considering the current political situation in the world. The only speech that was really political and clearly addressed was the acceptance speech for NO OTHER LAND by the Israeli-Palestinian team which was awarded "Best Documentary".
We really liked some of the presentations, such as the laudation for the nominees' costume designers. That was well done. The JAMES BOND tribute show made us frown, as it seemed a bit wildly thrown together. The award for the "Best Song" was presented by Mick Jagger. Man, he's still in great shape at 81 years old!
Here are all the nominees and winners at a glance:
https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2025
Did you also party all night long? Are you happy with how your favorites performed?
The movies with the most nominations were able to win comparatively few awards. The controversial EMILIA PÉREZ, nominated 13 times, only received two Oscars. It was no surprise that Zoë Saldaña was awarded "Best Supporting Actress" The actress gave the most emotional acceptance speech of the evening, amid tears of joy. »El Mal« was also awarded "Best Original Song". And speaking of supporting actors: Kieran Culkin was awarded "Best Supporting Actor" on the male side for his role in A REAL PAIN.
The big favorites included THE BRUTALIST and the musical WICKED - both were nominated 10 times each. Three Oscars went to THE BRUTALIST for "Best Cinematography" and "Best Original Score". Adrien Brody was the favorite for "Best Actor" and his win was hardly surprising, although Timothée Chalamet for A COMPLETE UNKNOWN also had a chance of winning the trophy after his win at the SAG Awards last week. A COMPLETE UNKNOWN though came away empty-handed despite 8 nominations. For Brody, this is his second Oscar after THE PIANIST in 2003. WICKED won in the categories "Best Costume Design" and "Best Production Design".
CONCLAVE, the film by German director Edward Berger, was nominated 8 times like A COMPLETE UNKNOWN and at least won the award for "Best Adapted Screenplay".
DUNE: PART TWO was nominated 5 times and won the Oscars for "Best Sound" and "Best Visual Effects". We are pleased about the German participation of Gerd Nefzer, who has already won his 3rd Oscar! THE SUBSTANCE was one of our favorite movies of last year. Like DUNE: PART TWO, it was nominated 5 times and deservedly won the Oscar in the category "Best Make-up and Hairstyling". Unfortunately, the 4-time nominee NOSFERATU also went home empty-handed.
The award for "Best Animated Film" went to Latvia for the wonderful FLOW. The award for "Best International Film" went to Brazil for FOREVER HERE.
Last but not least, a few more side notes: Late-night talker Conan O'Brien hosted the evening. His presentation was relatively tame and largely apolitical, apart from a few small allusions. We expected more, considering the current political situation in the world. The only speech that was really political and clearly addressed was the acceptance speech for NO OTHER LAND by the Israeli-Palestinian team which was awarded "Best Documentary".
We really liked some of the presentations, such as the laudation for the nominees' costume designers. That was well done. The JAMES BOND tribute show made us frown, as it seemed a bit wildly thrown together. The award for the "Best Song" was presented by Mick Jagger. Man, he's still in great shape at 81 years old!
Here are all the nominees and winners at a glance:
https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2025
Did you also party all night long? Are you happy with how your favorites performed?
03.03.2025 • PRODUCT OF THE MONTH MARCH 2025
Our current product of the month has an interesting history - especially from today's perspective:
Batgirl originated in the 1960s as a kind of emergency solution: previously, rumors were circulating that Batman and Robin might be in a homosexual relationship. In the conservative America of that time, of course, this was a business-threatening accusation. So what do you do as a creative writer who has to absolve a pantyhose-wearing superhero from suspicion of homosexuality? That's right, you create a female counterpart! After Batwoman was born in 1959, Batgirl was designed as a love interest for Robin in 1961.
The workaround turned into an institution: Batgirl soon developed her own identity and was gratefully accepted by the audience. In the course of the extremely diverse Batman history, we were able to witness various Batgirl iterations. One of the most popular outings is probably the embodiment by Barbara Gordon. Barbara not only has skills in combat, but also has brains: whether it's about computer technology or criminalistics - she is the right contact person!
Within Sideshow's Premium Format line, we've already seen quite some highlights over the years. However, it's impossible not to recognize that the Batgirl Premium Format Figure is truly something special! This collectible showcases our justice warrior after her victorious battle against Clayface. She poses very self-confident with a crowbar atop the defeated monstrosity, whose maw glows blue thanks to the electrified Batarangs. Naturally, Sideshow seized this opportunity and equipped the statue with a proper LED-powered lighting feature, offering two modes: steady light and pulsating light.
In addition to the visually stunning Batgirl (look at the great sculpt and paint finish, especially on the head, but also all over the rest of the figure!), we are particularly impressed by the base, which is largely formed from Clayface. The product's incredible attention to detail is further reflected in the fact that the faces of Batman, Nightwing, and Commissioner Gordon can be spotted within Clayface's squishy body mass.
We didn't have to think long to pick the Batgirl Premium Format Figure from Sideshow as the 💥 product of the month 💥 for March 2025. An equally heroic and sensual collectible that will definitely enrich your DC/Batman collection! You also better not think too long: the statue is limited to 2,200 units, was actually pre-sold out in the meantime and came back in stock in a very small quantity 👌🦇🤩!
Batgirl originated in the 1960s as a kind of emergency solution: previously, rumors were circulating that Batman and Robin might be in a homosexual relationship. In the conservative America of that time, of course, this was a business-threatening accusation. So what do you do as a creative writer who has to absolve a pantyhose-wearing superhero from suspicion of homosexuality? That's right, you create a female counterpart! After Batwoman was born in 1959, Batgirl was designed as a love interest for Robin in 1961.
The workaround turned into an institution: Batgirl soon developed her own identity and was gratefully accepted by the audience. In the course of the extremely diverse Batman history, we were able to witness various Batgirl iterations. One of the most popular outings is probably the embodiment by Barbara Gordon. Barbara not only has skills in combat, but also has brains: whether it's about computer technology or criminalistics - she is the right contact person!
Within Sideshow's Premium Format line, we've already seen quite some highlights over the years. However, it's impossible not to recognize that the Batgirl Premium Format Figure is truly something special! This collectible showcases our justice warrior after her victorious battle against Clayface. She poses very self-confident with a crowbar atop the defeated monstrosity, whose maw glows blue thanks to the electrified Batarangs. Naturally, Sideshow seized this opportunity and equipped the statue with a proper LED-powered lighting feature, offering two modes: steady light and pulsating light.
In addition to the visually stunning Batgirl (look at the great sculpt and paint finish, especially on the head, but also all over the rest of the figure!), we are particularly impressed by the base, which is largely formed from Clayface. The product's incredible attention to detail is further reflected in the fact that the faces of Batman, Nightwing, and Commissioner Gordon can be spotted within Clayface's squishy body mass.
We didn't have to think long to pick the Batgirl Premium Format Figure from Sideshow as the 💥 product of the month 💥 for March 2025. An equally heroic and sensual collectible that will definitely enrich your DC/Batman collection! You also better not think too long: the statue is limited to 2,200 units, was actually pre-sold out in the meantime and came back in stock in a very small quantity 👌🦇🤩!
01.03.2025 • 50 COLLECTIBLES - NOW 50% OFF
The new month is off to a great start - especially for the bargain hunters among you 🤑:
Our regular ⚡ DEALS OF THE WEEK ⚡ can take rest for the next four weeks - instead, there is our mega cool 50 COLLECTIBLES - NOW 50% OFF promotion for you throughout March!
Yes, you read that right: from today on you have a permanent selection of 50 collectibles in our SALE SECTION that you can pick up at half price 🥳!
Of course, the special offers are only valid while our stocks last. If an item sells out, we will immediately send the next one into the race. So be sure to take a look and treat yourself to something nice out of the ordinary 🤩 ...
Our regular ⚡ DEALS OF THE WEEK ⚡ can take rest for the next four weeks - instead, there is our mega cool 50 COLLECTIBLES - NOW 50% OFF promotion for you throughout March!
Yes, you read that right: from today on you have a permanent selection of 50 collectibles in our SALE SECTION that you can pick up at half price 🥳!
Of course, the special offers are only valid while our stocks last. If an item sells out, we will immediately send the next one into the race. So be sure to take a look and treat yourself to something nice out of the ordinary 🤩 ...
28.02.2025 • NEUES AUS DEM FIGUREN UNIVERSUM - EPISODE 25
Our format 💫 NEUES AUS DEM FIGUREN UNIVERSUM 💫 is celebrating a small anniversary! In the brand new and now 25th episode, Sven and Joanna are once again serving you a colorful variety of collectibles. Included are, among others, the impressive Batgirl Premium Format Figure as well as the super hot Bettie Page statue from Sideshow, the T-800 in the 2.0 version and Seong Gi-Hun (Squid Game) from Hot Toys or the blood-sucking Vampirella 1/12 figure from the manufacturer Frazetta Girls. It's worth taking a look - at the weekend at the latest 🥳!
You can now watch NADFU episode 25 on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/LDn_-HUtIdc
You can now watch NADFU episode 25 on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/LDn_-HUtIdc
28.02.2025 • MONSTER HUNTER WILDS
Starting today, it's going to be a wild time for all fans of the very popular »Monster Hunter« game series. »Monster Hunter Wilds« is currently #1 on Steam's best-seller charts. The game has grabbed this title even before the actual release day. It's available for PC, PlayStation 5, and the Xbox Series.
With »Monster Hunter: World« from 2018, Capcom created a world that continues to be visited by a steady number of players. The beta testing of the latest part of the action-role-playing series confirmed that the developers are not only live up on their earlier success, but making their job even better.
In »Monster Hunter Wilds«, you create your own character to fight various monsters from a third-person perspective. There's plenty to explore in the open world, and for your quests you can choose between 14 different weapon types. Especially the co-op mode, with up to four players in the party, is a big plus and already known from »Monster Hunter: World«. Here's the trailer:
https://youtu.be/a_wNFT4j6qI
So who's already slaying monsters?
With »Monster Hunter: World« from 2018, Capcom created a world that continues to be visited by a steady number of players. The beta testing of the latest part of the action-role-playing series confirmed that the developers are not only live up on their earlier success, but making their job even better.
In »Monster Hunter Wilds«, you create your own character to fight various monsters from a third-person perspective. There's plenty to explore in the open world, and for your quests you can choose between 14 different weapon types. Especially the co-op mode, with up to four players in the party, is a big plus and already known from »Monster Hunter: World«. Here's the trailer:
https://youtu.be/a_wNFT4j6qI
So who's already slaying monsters?
27.02.2025 • A COMPLETE UNKNOWN
The Bob Dylan biopic »A Complete Unknown« is opening in cinemas today. In Germany it is being shown under the title »Like A Complete Unknown«. Apparently, the distributor does not trust German cinema audiences to discover without this extension, that the title refers to the song »Like A Rolling Stone«. This is considered one of the most influential songs in rock history and was voted the best one of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine in 2004. It makes sense to refer to it, but it is also just as obvious to refer "Complete Unknown" to Dylan himself, because somehow this Robert Zimmerman, Bob Dylan's real name, is also a lasting mystery despite all his fame.
Musician biopics have been very popular in recent years, whether it's Freddie Mercury in »Bohemian Rhapsody«, Elton John in »Rocketman«, or most recently Robbie Williams in »Better Man«: the biographies of famous rock and pop stars form a genre of their own that has produced a whole series of films worth seeing, even if there are also weak or even annoying examples like »Back to Black«. The genre is also not unknown to the director of the Dylan film, James Mangold, who brought us a much-noticed Johnny Cash portrait in 2005 with »Walk the Line«.
»A Complete Unknown« is devoted to the early years of Bob Dylan's career, from his arrival in New York, his rise to become a celebrated poet of the folk scene and idol of the protest movement, to his switch to rock music, when he picked up the electric guitar and was booed for it at the Newport Folk Festival.
The film is nominated for 8 Oscars, including "Best Picture" and "Best Director". Timothée Chalamet got a nomination for "Best Actor" in his role as Bob Dylan. Just last weekend he received the Screen Actors Guild Award exactly for this title. In the film critics, Chalamet's performance, both acting and musical, is repeatedly praised as the best thing about the biopic.
We are looking forward to the evening at the cinema and the music of an exciting era. We are also curious about the cinematic and musical encounter with Pete Seeger (Edward Norton), Joan Baez (Monica Barbaro), Woody Guthrie (Scoot McNairy) and Johnny Cash (Boyd Holbrook). From today on, we can find out in the cinema whether we get closer to Bob Dylan or whether he remains a mystery and a complete unknown.
Musician biopics have been very popular in recent years, whether it's Freddie Mercury in »Bohemian Rhapsody«, Elton John in »Rocketman«, or most recently Robbie Williams in »Better Man«: the biographies of famous rock and pop stars form a genre of their own that has produced a whole series of films worth seeing, even if there are also weak or even annoying examples like »Back to Black«. The genre is also not unknown to the director of the Dylan film, James Mangold, who brought us a much-noticed Johnny Cash portrait in 2005 with »Walk the Line«.
»A Complete Unknown« is devoted to the early years of Bob Dylan's career, from his arrival in New York, his rise to become a celebrated poet of the folk scene and idol of the protest movement, to his switch to rock music, when he picked up the electric guitar and was booed for it at the Newport Folk Festival.
The film is nominated for 8 Oscars, including "Best Picture" and "Best Director". Timothée Chalamet got a nomination for "Best Actor" in his role as Bob Dylan. Just last weekend he received the Screen Actors Guild Award exactly for this title. In the film critics, Chalamet's performance, both acting and musical, is repeatedly praised as the best thing about the biopic.
We are looking forward to the evening at the cinema and the music of an exciting era. We are also curious about the cinematic and musical encounter with Pete Seeger (Edward Norton), Joan Baez (Monica Barbaro), Woody Guthrie (Scoot McNairy) and Johnny Cash (Boyd Holbrook). From today on, we can find out in the cinema whether we get closer to Bob Dylan or whether he remains a mystery and a complete unknown.
25.02.2025 • ATTACK ON TITAN: THE LAST ATTACK
Starting today we can once again watch the epic finale of the magnificent anime »Attack on Titan« on the big screen and with proper dubbing! »Attack on Titan: The Last Attack« combines the two »The Final Chapters« specials into a monumental and emotional 145-minute epic. So if you haven't seen the two specials yet, this is the perfect opportunity to experience the hopefully worthy end of the Titans.
Have you already secured your ticket? In addition to popcorn and cola, you'll probably need a good supply of tissues - we're excited!
By the way, there's the ultimate fun fact from S.P.A.C.E's homeland on the topic of »Attack on Titan«: The inspiration for the walls of Paradis - the historic city wall of Noerdlingen - is just 5 minutes away from us. Maybe we need to take a nostalgic walk along the wall after going to the movies 😁.
Have you already secured your ticket? In addition to popcorn and cola, you'll probably need a good supply of tissues - we're excited!
By the way, there's the ultimate fun fact from S.P.A.C.E's homeland on the topic of »Attack on Titan«: The inspiration for the walls of Paradis - the historic city wall of Noerdlingen - is just 5 minutes away from us. Maybe we need to take a nostalgic walk along the wall after going to the movies 😁.
25.02.2025 • WHAT A SWELL PARTY THIS IS!
And that party will take place for all STAR WARS fans on April 22nd - because that's when the second season of »Andor« finally starts on Disney+! The long-awaited trailer was released yesterday:
https://youtu.be/AE4wxt70aUM
Yes, the music is absolutely atypical and not really epic - but why not. And the first visual impressions we get in the preview are amazing, aren't they?! We assume that not only the story but also the look of season 2 will be a hit. In any case, we in the S.P.A.C.E Crew are really looking forward to seeing Cassian Andor again (and wow, apparently with a new, groomed Johnny Cash memory hairstyle)! And by the way, yes, dear folks from Hot Toys - it is your turn to surprise us, too. Absolutely 😁😍!
https://youtu.be/AE4wxt70aUM
Yes, the music is absolutely atypical and not really epic - but why not. And the first visual impressions we get in the preview are amazing, aren't they?! We assume that not only the story but also the look of season 2 will be a hit. In any case, we in the S.P.A.C.E Crew are really looking forward to seeing Cassian Andor again (and wow, apparently with a new, groomed Johnny Cash memory hairstyle)! And by the way, yes, dear folks from Hot Toys - it is your turn to surprise us, too. Absolutely 😁😍!
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