Muggle-born Harry Potter fans can finally get their Hogwarts acceptance letter in LEGO's newest collection featuring the iconic Wizarding World. Based on J.K. Rowling's bestselling books, Harry Potter made its cinematic debut in 2001 and became a massive pop-culture phenomenon. It launched the careers of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint for playing the roles of Harry, Hermione, and Ron. Over the next decade, the film franchise adapted all the seven novels in Rowling's series, ending with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 in 2011.
The eight films went on to gross more than $7 billion and spawned several spinoffs, volumes of fan fiction, and cool collectibles. Over the years, there's been a growing number of Harry Potter merchandise that's been released to cater to fans' interest: from clothing and accessories to action figures and toys. Even after the final film was released, the Harry Potter frenzy has not died down. This solidifies the franchise as one of the most successful young adult series in recent history.
To celebrate Harry Potter's 20th anniversary, LEGO unveiled its latest collection based on the beloved Wizarding World. Called the Harry Potter Hogwarts Icons Collectors' Edition, the 3,010-piece set is the ultimate Harry Potter companion. As detailed by Brick Fanatics, the stunning collection has everything a fan would want to have in his collection. There's the Golden Snitch, a chocolate frog, Tom Riddle's diary, and Harry's glasses and wand. The highlight of the buildable set is Hedwig the Owl carrying a Hogwarts acceptance letter that can be personalized with the collector's name. Check out the details below:
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The new LEGO Harry Potter set also includes an exclusive anniversary golden mini-figures of Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, and Rubeus Hagrid just as the trio were all together in the first scene of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. There are also bottles of potions, ingredients, and a customizable Hogwarts scarf. The set will be available starting September 2 and is priced at $249.99.
In the books and the movies, the all-important Hogwarts letter signals the witch or wizard's entry to the school. Whether pure-blood or Muggle-born, a child with magical abilities receives it when he or she turns 11 years old. For any fan who's collecting Harry Potter items, LEGO's newest set is a great centerpiece that's sure to be a conversation starter. Harry and his friends' fantastical adventure may have ended with Voldemort's death in The Deathly Hallows, but the magic definitely lives on. It's been 10 years since the final movie wrapped up and while a highly requested Harry Potter reunion is unlikely to happen, fans can count on these cool merch to remind them of the series' amazing characters and moments.
Source: Brick Fanatics