Collectible Figures with History

History to Take Home.

Hand-painted collectible figures: the legends of their time, available only where their story unfolds. Our first collection belongs to Trier.

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Zeitlegende collectible figure of Karl Marx rushing to the printer with his manuscript tucked under his arm

Karl Marx, Trier Edition No. II

The Concept

Three ideas make Zeitlegende more than a souvenir.

Collect

Every city gets its own figures: famous personalities and characters who shaped its story. Travel to collect, and build a collection that grows with every destination.

Exclusive

The figures are only available on-site, in the souvenir shops of each city. That makes every figure a genuine travel keepsake. Figures tied to multiple cities are available in all of those cities, and only there.

Alive

Every figure unlocks its character in the Zeitlegende app: to view, collect, and have a real conversation with the historical personality. History that stays alive, whenever you want.

A First Look: Trier

No stiff statues: each figure is caught mid-moment. Four characters, 1,500 years of city history. 10 to 12 centimetres, hand-painted.

Zeitlegende collectible figure of Karl Marx rushing to the printer with his manuscript tucked under his arm
Philosopher & Economist

Karl Marx

Born in 1818 on Trier's Brückenstraße, Marx became the most debated thinker of the modern era. His birthplace draws visitors from around the world.

Zeitlegende collectible figure of Constantine the Great with laurel wreath and purple mantle, inspecting a coin bearing the Chi-Rho symbol
Roman Emperor

Constantine the Great

From 306 to 316 AD, Constantine ruled the Western Roman Empire from Trier. His palace hall still stands today: the Basilica of Constantine, the largest unsupported interior of antiquity.

Zeitlegende collectible figure of Saint Helena with crown and cross in a purple mantle
Empress & Saint

Saint Helena

Mother of Emperor Constantine and one of the most powerful women of her time. Venerated as Trier's patron saint, she is credited with discovering the True Cross in Jerusalem.

Zeitlegende collectible figure of Friedrich Spee as a Jesuit with the Cautio Criminalis treatise, candle and book at his feet
Jesuit & Poet

Friedrich Spee

The Jesuit priest and poet lived and died in Trier in 1635. With his treatise Cautio Criminalis, he stood courageously against the torture and witch trials of his era.

Trier Edition: 4 figures to start. More characters and cities are in preparation.

The Micro-Moment

What sets our figures apart from standard souvenirs, illustrated through Karl Marx.

Zeitlegende collectible figure of Karl Marx rushing to the printer with his manuscript tucked under his arm

Most souvenir figures just stand there.
A Zeitlegende figure is right in the middle of it.

It is done. Overjoyed, Marx storms to the printer, manuscript tucked firmly under his arm.

  1. The Manuscript

    Tucked firmly under his arm: months of work, finally complete.

  2. The Pocket Watch

    The printer is about to close, but nothing can stop him today.

  3. The Glow

    Pure euphoria, mid-stride: he knows what these pages will unleash.

The moment turns the figure into a conversation piece.
In the app, Marx tells it himself.

From Research to Figure

Four steps from historical person to finished collectible figure.

Karl Marx researching with a magnifying glass at his desk, surrounded by books and manuscripts

Research & Concept

Who was this person, and what defines their moment? Sources, places, and historical records form the foundation.

Screen view: The Karl Marx figure being sculpted in Blender as a 3D model

Character & Model

From research comes the character: posture, expression, material concept and a finished 3D model.

Hand holding the monochrome 3D-printed prototype of the Karl Marx collectible figure

Prototype & Test Print

Before the mould is made, the figure is printed and handled: proportions, details, impact, everything is checked.

Packaged Zeitlegende collectible figure in its product box, ready for the shelf

Production & Sales

The mould is cast, each figure hand-painted and packaged individually, ready for the shelf and your collection.

Packaging & Shelf Impact

Light or Terracotta: two edition looks that are instantly recognisable as Zeitlegende on any shelf.

Packaging of the Zeitlegende Karl Marx collectible figure, light edition with display window in a museum shop
Light Edition
Packaging of the Zeitlegende Karl Marx collectible figure in Terracotta Edition with display window
Design Concept
Terracotta Edition
  • I

    The Box as Collectible

    Unified edition look with city name and character: packaging you want to keep, not throw away.

  • II

    Figure Visible

    Display window instead of a surprise box: the quality of the paintwork sells itself best when you can see it.

  • III

    Bridge to the App

    Every box contains the code that unlocks the character in the Zeitlegende app. A purchase becomes an experience.

Only here. Nowhere else.

Some figures belong to multiple cities. Constantine, for example, to Trier and York, where he was proclaimed emperor. Every figure is bound to its city or cities: no shipping, no reorder from home. What is only available on-site has a value no web shop can match.

The Figure Lives in the App

Collect, view, and talk to it.

Zeitlegende app: profile of Karl Marx Zeitlegende app: the figure collection

  • Collect

    Every figure lands in your collection. The gaps show who else is out there to find.

  • View

    The figure in 3D, with a profile: who they were and their number in the series.

  • Talk

    A real voice conversation. The figure responds freely, in its own character.

  • Discover History

    Only owners hear the secret monologue: the personal story behind the figure.

  1. Buy the Figure

    The vinyl figure from the shop, your souvenir.

  2. Scan the Code

    The QR code is inside the box.

  3. Start Talking

    The figure is there and ready to answer you.

One City Leads the Way

Zeitlegende is built as a system for many cities.
Trier is the first.

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Every city gets its own characters, its own stories, and its own edition. To collect, you have to travel. And once you've started, you'll automatically look out for the figures at the till in the next city.

For you as a retailer, that means: you're not selling just any souvenir, but your city as part of a growing collection.

  • Trier: Launch Edition, 4 figures
  • More cities in preparation

The World of Zeitlegende Grows

More legends, more cities. A preview of what's coming.

Zeitlegende Sammelfigur eines Königs, der sich selbst die Krone aufsetzt
Zeitlegende Sammelfiguren zweier Dichter, die gemeinsam ein Manuskript lesen
Zeitlegende Sammelfigur eines Renaissance-Künstlers mit zwei Hasen und Skizzenbuch
Zeitlegende Sammelfigur eines barocken Edelmanns, der ein Hufeisen biegt
Zeitlegende Sammelfigur einer Heiligen, die einem knienden Armen Rosen reicht
Zeitlegende Sammelfigur eines preußischen Königs mit Kartoffel und zwei Windhunden
Zeitlegende Sammelfigur eines Bischofs mit Bischofsstab, Krone und Bibel zu seinen Füßen
Zeitlegende Sammelfigur einer Naturforscherin mit Schmetterling und Insektenbuch
Zeitlegende Sammelfigur einer Dichterin mit Feder und Buch im Wind

A Shelf Space Worth Having

Zeitlegende brings a product to your shop that simply doesn't exist yet.

Premium Product

9 to 12 cm tall, finely detailed, hand-painted. A quality that visibly stands apart from standard souvenirs.

Attractive Margin

As one of our first partners, you help shape the terms. We agree on price and margin together in a direct conversation.

Exclusivity as a Selling Point

Your customers can only get the figure on-site and only from selected retailers. That creates demand no online shop can poach.

Compact Footprint

The figures take up little space: a small counter display or a single shelf meter is enough for the complete edition.

Ready to get on board?

We're launching with selected partners. Get in touch and we'll present the figures to you in person.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to what shop owners ask us first.

Because the place is the product. A Zeitlegende figure is not a mail-order item, it is a reason to shop exactly there. That makes it more valuable for your shop than any souvenir also available online.

Deliberately few. Zeitlegende is not meant to be a mass product available in every souvenir shop. How many partners make sense per city is something we work out together.

A small counter display or a single shelf meter is enough. The figures work best at eye level, close to the till.

That is what we are figuring out. Trier is the start, but the concept is built for many cities. Write to us, we look forward to the conversation.

The app turns the figure into an experience and increases its desirability. We also plan to make point-of-sale locations visible directly in the app, including your shop.

Who's Behind It

Not an anonymous wholesaler. Direct, personal, straightforward.

Johannes Grewer, founder of Zeitlegende, in his office in Trier

Johannes Grewer

Zeitlegende is built in Trier with the goal of being present in many cities. Every character is developed from scratch, every partnership initiated personally.

For you, that means: no middleman, direct agreements, and always one dedicated contact.

Let's Talk.

Do you run a souvenir or museum shop? Or would you like to bring Zeitlegende to your city? Write to us and we'll get back to you within one business day.

Direct Line

Email is quickest, with a brief note about your shop and location.

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Prefer to speak directly? Call us: 0651 9943024

Zeitlegende collectible figures: a pair of poets reviewing a freshly written manuscript, quill and books in hand

Who knows who's coming next …