The story of Close Up

Your favorite store has been around since 1987. Back then, Close Up was founded as a mail-order company for posters and postcards. Thanks to strong relationships in the United Kingdom, Close Up has always been able to offer exclusive posters that were previously unavailable in Germany. Just a few years later, it began trading with resellers. Today, Close Up is one of the most important wholesale and mail-order companies for posters and merchandise related to films, series, music, pop culture, and fun. The range includes an incredible variety of posters, textiles, accessories, figurines, stationery, and kitchen utensils such as mugs, glasses, breakfast boards, bottle openers, and much more. Our fun gadgets bring joy and make ideal, witty gifts that are anything but standard. The unusual range is rounded out by seasonal items for Christmas, Easter, birthdays, anniversaries, and fantastic costumes and disguises for Carnival, Halloween, and cosplay.

philosophy

Every superhero needs a shop that's on the cutting edge. The Close Up team is constantly tracking down the latest trends worldwide and continually offering our customers something new. No cinema blockbuster, hit TV series, or other pop culture blockbuster passes us by. In addition to the greatest film classics and upcoming releases, you'll find numerous fan merchandise such as action figures, Funko POP!s, T-shirts, jewelry, mugs, and posters of outstanding quality. The selection is particularly extensive in the superhero and fantasy categories such as Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. Find countless treasures that will make fans' hearts beat faster. We place the highest value on our customer satisfaction. Shopping in our shop should be an experience that makes you happy. In addition to fair prices, we offer you fast delivery and professional, friendly customer service.

Employees

Our team consists of more than 50 highly motivated employees. Everyone contributes their own individual skills and interests. The fun factor is high, and everyone who works with us notices this. We're made up of gamers (and girls), nerds, film lovers, TV series junkies, and music fans with a keen sense of trends, a keen sense for our customers' interests and needs, and highly trained entrepreneurial mindset and action.

Our range

Poster

Close Up began selling posters, and even today, it remains a great passion and the largest product area of our company. We carry well over 3,000 motifs in various formats: small, mini, and large-format posters, XXL posters, long-format posters, door posters, 3D posters, photo wallpapers, wood and canvas prints. The motifs are diverse and critically selected with a keen eye to offer each and every one of our customers high-quality motifs of outstanding quality. Our repertoire includes depictions of current film and series themes, cult film classics, stars, comic characters, cars, science fiction, landscapes and cityscapes, illusion and motivational posters, as well as impressive art prints. Individualists are recommended to check out our in-house productions, which are only available from Close Up and with which you can make a unique statement in your home. Come to one of our university shows and marvel at our motifs live on site. Our trained staff will be happy to assist you with advice and assistance.

Fan articles

Close Up is your number one fan shop in Germany. Our merchandise makes eyes light up and hearts beat faster. We offer mugs, jewelry, keychains, figurines, writing mats, doormats, bags, watches, and much more at affordable prices that will surely draw envious glances from those around you. Here you'll find everything related to top series and films like Game of Thrones, Star Wars, and Harry Potter. Comic nerds will love our diverse range of Marvel and DC Comic products featuring popular superheroes like Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, Hulk, and Wolverine. Manga and anime fans will find a fantastic selection of products for Sailor Moon, One Piece, Naruto, Dragon Ball, and Pokémon. Gamers aren't left out either. Decorate your room with great home accessories for Zelda, Minecraft, Super Mario, or Pac-Man and immerse yourself in your gaming world.

fashion

Chic and hip with nerd fashion! Because a true fan should also dress well. No problem with our unusual and stylish shirts, sweaters, college jackets, bags, and accessories. Countless items in various designs are waiting for you to take delivery of them. No matter the genre—movies, TV, cult classics, video games, comics, or fun—every taste will find its new must-have here. Saying prints meet officially licensed motifs and trendy brands like Jack Daniel's or VW Bus.

Gadgets & Trend Items

Our selection is rounded out by unique gift ideas and gift sets. Beautiful pillows, printed bed linens, original umbrellas, special motif pizza cutters, cheerful cereal bowls, funny gadgets like laser swords, as well as knick-knacks, knick-knacks, and beautiful everyday items – here you'll find gifts and items that will be raved about for years to come.

Mail order

Private customer webshop

Our online shop for private customers ( www.closeup.de ) is always up-to-date and offers fantastic items for every taste and every occasion. We upload exciting new products almost every day to keep you up to date. Use the search bar to find numerous fan articles on your favorite topic. Shopping is so easy with us: search, find, buy online at a low price, and enjoy! At a glance, you'll find all the information you need about the product, price, availability, and often exciting and funny facts about the topic in each category. This makes online shopping fun! Personal, friendly, and professional customer contact is very important to us. Simply call us, send us your inquiry by email, or via our social media profiles. We are available Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

wholesale

Field service

Our competent field service team and our excellent sales force support our retail partners. We ensure personalized advice and support at the POS through a strong team of sales representatives who are intimately familiar with our customers' needs.

Retailer webshop

We also offer a comprehensive online shop at www.reseller.closeup.de, specifically tailored to our retail customers. In addition to a clearly structured product search, you'll also find the latest new products and special offers. Delivery times and availability of all items can be quickly and easily accessed at any time using the live check. Our customers include major retail chains, comic book retailers, movie theaters, trend shops, and music stores.

POS sales systems

Our sales systems offer our retail customers a wealth of presentation aids for a wide variety of spatial situations. The selection ranges from elaborate poster displays to promotional displays for a flexible and thematic presentation. Each retail partner can customize the display units according to their needs and environment. Corresponding lists make maintenance and reordering child's play.

Poster sales at universities

Our poster exhibitions are a true experience. In the style of an art opening, we show students a variety of outstanding posters and prints from the fields of educational posters, art, film, music, and photography. The exhibits are presented in a sophisticated and elaborate manner on large boards in their original format right in the university and college auditoriums or cafeterias. The posters and prints are sold directly on-site. Find inspiration for your home furnishings; our trained staff will be happy to assist you. Contact: Patrik Riess patrik@closeup.de