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is an unofficial fan site devoted to Harry Potter collectibles. The site has no
connections to or affiliations with J.K Rowling, Bloomsbury,
Scholastic, or Warner Bros. For a list of official
sites, please click here!
Older News:
Harry Potter 5th
Year Light up is a Suncoast/FYE Exclusive!
In case you missed it in our
forums, the news is finally out. The Harry Potter 5th Year Mini Bust with
Light Up Prophecy will be sold exclusively at Suncoast Video and FYE Store
Locations. It will be limited to only 1,000 pieces, priced at $59.99.
Early reports are that the stores are only getting 4 to 8 per store. Some
managers have also said that they were only getting one shipment of them
and they won't be re-stocked, and others have said they won't get any. We
can not confirm if the allocation information is correct, but is is
confirmed as a FYE/Suncoast Exclusive and is limited to 1,000 and priced
$10 more than the normal Harry.
Harry Potter and the Order of the
Phoenix is just days away from its release in theatres. Here at Andrew’s
Toyz we are celebrating its upcoming release with a special for
Voldemort’s Vault readers. When you use promotion code VVAULTYEAR5
you will receive 10% off ANY and ALL Gentle Giant Harry Potter
collectibles. This offer is good through July 2007, while supplies last.
We have all the newest Harry
Potter mini busts in stock now and available for immediate shipment: Harry
Potter Year Five, Cho Chang, Voldemort, Draco Malfoy, Hagrid, Mad-Eye
Moody, Hermoine Granger and Ron Weasley.
The British-born "Harry Potter" author will give four
readings in the United States this fall, her first U.S. promotional tour
since 2000, when she was just becoming an international sensation and had
yet to give birth to her second and third children.
"What J.K. Rowling loves most is to talk with her
readers, and that is what she will be able to do on this very special U.S.
tour," Lisa Holton, president of Scholastic Trade and Book Fairs, said
Thursday in a statement.
Rowling's seventh and final Potter book, "Harry
Potter and the Deathly Hallows," comes out July 21, but will surely remain
deep in her fans' hearts when she arrives in the United States in October.
On Oct. 15, she will read at the Kodak Theater in Los
Angeles, followed three days later by an appearance at the Ernest N.
Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, then two readings Oct. 19 at New
York's Carnegie Hall. Rowling, 41, will take questions at each of the
readings and sign books.
Don't bother rushing for tickets. For three of the
readings, Scholastic will pick schools to send children. For the fourth
reading, at Carnegie Hall, 1,000 fans will be chosen from a Scholastic
sweepstakes, with each winner receiving two passes.
New Giveaway for a Gentle Giant Voldemort Mini Bust!
June is here and
we are happy to kick off a new giveaway sponsored by
RazorsEdgeCollectibles.com. The winner of this giveaway will win the
GG Mini Bust shipped anywhere in the world! Click the image below
for more info and be sure to check out
RazorsEdgeCollectibles for the latest in Harry Potter Collectibles
like the new NECA 3.75" and 7" figures as well and the 12"
Collectible Dolls and all the latest Gentle Giant Busts like Hagrid, Mad
Eye Moody , Voldemort, Ron, Death Eater and more in Stock as well as
pre-orders for Harry, Cho Chang, Draco and the Bust Ups!
Universal to Open Harry Potter Theme Park!
Source: Warner
Bros. Entertainment Inc
Warner Bros.
Entertainment Inc. and
Universal Orlando Resort are partnering to create the world's first fully
immersive Harry Potter themed environment based on the bestselling books
by J.K. Rowling and blockbuster feature films from Warner Bros. Envisioned
as a "theme park within a theme park" and titled "The Wizarding World of
Harry Potter" (see photos below!), the new environment will become part of
the experience within Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park at the
Universal Orlando Resort.
"Over the years we've received thousands of letters from fans around the
world wishing they could visit Hogwarts and the wonderful locations
described in each of J.K. Rowling's beloved stories," said Barry Meyer,
chairman and CEO, Warner Bros. Entertainment. "Working with Universal
Orlando Resort, we are confident that we'll be able to provide
Harry Potter fans
with an incredible experience that upholds the richness of J.K. Rowling's
books and delivers on the authentic detail portrayed in our films."
"We will rely on our company's rich movie heritage and expertise in
transforming film concepts into theme park entertainment experiences,"
said Ron Meyer, president and COO,
Universal Studios. "The
Harry Potter stories are among the most compelling of our time. The
millions of people who have read the books and seen the movies will now be
able to experience the world of Harry Potter in person."
Inspired by J.K. Rowling's compelling stories and characters - and
faithful to the visual landscapes of the
films - "The Wizarding World
of Harry Potter" will provide a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience
the magical world of Harry and his friends. The fully immersive, themed
land will enable guests to visit some of the most iconic locations found
in the books and the films including the village of Hogsmeade, the
mysterious Forbidden Forest, and even Hogwarts castle itself.
"The plans I've seen look incredibly exciting, and I don't think fans of
the
books or films will be
disappointed," said J.K. Rowling.
"We have a profound sense of responsibility for the Harry Potter franchise
at
Warner Bros. Bringing the
magic of J.K. Rowling's written word to the motion picture screen was the
first step in expanding this amazing and imaginative world. Working with
Universal Orlando Resort to bring it to life in a physical environment
that you can walk through, relax in and ride on is the natural next step
for fans to experience and enjoy," said Alan Horn, president and COO,
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Expected to open in late 2009, the new environment will feature immersive
rides and interactive attractions, as well as experiential shops and
restaurants that will enable guests to sample fare from the wizarding
world's best known establishments. Also debuting will be a
state-of-the-art attraction that will bring the magic, characters and
stories of Harry Potter to life in an exciting way that guests have never
before experienced.
"We are going to devote more time, more money, more expertise and more
executive talent from throughout our entire organization and creative team
- as well as from Warner Bros., our partners - to ensure that this entire
environment is second-to-none," said Tom Williams, chairman and CEO,
Universal Parks and Resorts.
Brad Globe, president of Warner Bros. Worldwide Consumer Products, added:
"In Universal, we found the right partner whose unparalleled commitment
will ensure that this is a world class destination. Their track record of
success and the consistently high level of entertainment at all of their
parks gave us the confidence to know that they will meet -- or exceed --
the extremely high expectations we all have for this project."
The Academy Award-winning production designer Stuart Craig, who has worked
to bring the world of Harry Potter to life in all of the feature films to
date, leads the creative design for the area to ensure it remains faithful
to the look and feel of the films.
"Our primary goal is to make sure this experience is an authentic
extension of Harry Potter's world as it is portrayed in the books and
films," said Craig. "I am very excited to be working closely with the
Universal Orlando team to bring the area to life."
This summer brings to the big screen the fifth
installment of the Harry Potter series; Harry Potter and the Order of
the Phoenix. In celebration of the movie, Gentle Giant will be releasing
its second series of Bust-Ups based on characters from the movie.
Harry Potter Bust-Ups: Order of the Phoenix
will include: Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy, Prof. Dumbledore, Neville
Longbottom, Ginny Weasley and a Thestral - Build-Up Figure.
Harry Potter Voldemort
Mini Bust First Look Snapshots!
Click any image below to view the
first look gallery!
Two New Order of the Phoenix Trailers Posted by TheLeakyLounge.com
Click below to
watch 2 new trailers, the International is first followed by the full
length US one.
Thank to
TheLeakyLounge.com for letting us know.
Also, here is a trailer for the new video game!
Harry Potter Mad Eye Moody
First Look Snapshots!
Click any image below to view the
first look gallery!
Horntail Statue Images from Gentle Giant Collectors.com
Gentle Giant Hagrid Bust First Look!
Click any image below to view the
first look gallery!
Sneak Peak Snape from Cards Inc!
HP Stamps!
From Variety.com:
France to get Harry Potter stamp!
Collection will feature Harry, Ron, Hermione
HOLLYWOOD -- Harry Potter is putting his stamp on Gaul.
The boy wizard will appear on a special set of 10 stamps
created by the French Postal Service and Warner Bros. Consumer Products.
The collection featuring Harry, Ron Weasley and Hermione
Granger, costs e6.18 ($8.10) and was unveiled at La Fete du Timbre et de
l'Ecrit 2007 (Stamp Festival) on Saturday in 115 cities in Gaul. The fest
continues throughout March.
"To be immortalized on a postal stamp ranks among the
highest of honors," said Brad Globe, prexy of WB Consumer Products.
According to GentleGiantLtd., the Hagrid mini bust and the Mad Eye
Moody mini
bust are on schedule to ship this month!
Daniel Signs!
LONDON (Reuters) - British actor Daniel Radcliffe has signed up for the
final two films in the seven-part Harry Potter series, his spokeswoman
said on Friday.
The 17-year-old, who has just won rave reviews for his performance in
Peter Shaffer's controversial play "Equus," will start filming the sixth
movie based on the bestselling books by J.K. Rowling in September, she
added. Radcliffe shot to fame in 2001 when he appeared as the boy wizard
in the first Harry Potter film. The hit franchise, which continues with
the fifth installment called "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"
later this year, has amassed around $3.5 billion globally at the box
office and turned the teenager into a multi-millionaire. Rowling recently
announced that the seventh and final book in the series, called "Harry
Potter and the Deathly Hallows" will be published on July 21, but it is
not clear when the film version will be made. The first six books have
sold in excess of 325 million copies worldwide. Movie commentators had
wondered if Radcliffe could sustain the role of Potter throughout the film
franchise, and whether the raunchy publicity shots of Radcliffe for "Equus"
would alienate him from his core fan base.
Click any Images Below to check out what Tonner had displayed at NYCC!
NECAs HP Line!
Check out our sister site's,
Yodasnews.com, coverage
of Toy Fair 2007. NECA had some "Two-Ups" on display for the new
line of Harry Potter Figures. Click
here
to check out the latest incarnations of Harry, Hermione, Ron, Professor
Snape, and Sirius Black
Exclusive Merperson & Grindylow Set!!
Action
Figure Express has just released an exclusive mini bust and statue
combo, a Merperson with Grindylow statue from Harry Potter and the Goblet
of Fire. This exclusive set is limited to 500 pieces, so get yours while
they last,
here!
Date Is Set!
" Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," the last of seven installments of
the boy wizard's adventures, will be published July 21, author J.K.
Rowling said Thursday on her official site
http://www.jkrowling.com/
Harry Potter Bust Ups!
The New Gentle Giant Ltd. website has several
new updates in the last few days.
Most of them have already been reported
earlier in the week but make sure you drop over and read all the
official news as well as some product delays (only a month or so for
most), some items at 15% off as well as some new images of the debut
edition of the Harry Potter Bust Ups!
Click any below for the High Resolution Images, these are going to be
Amazing!
Sneak Peak Dumbledore from Card Inc!
From CardsInc.com: Be the first to view this stunning Harry Pottor Action
Figure line.
Now Featuring Professor Dumbledore. Click Below to see
this AMAZING Figure!
Sirius Black has been spotted!!!
Some of our readers have reported finding the Sirius Black Gentle Giant
Bust in Suncoast Video and F.Y.E. stores. Sirius Black, Sirius Black (SDCC
version) and even Harry himself, have been spotted for the original retail
price of $49.99. Go check your local stores!!!
Final 'Harry Potter' Title Announced
The Associated Press announced that we now have a title for Book VII:
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows." Rowling's U.S. publisher,
Scholastic, Inc.,
released a brief statement Thursday announcing the name of the world's
most
anticipated children's book, the finale to her phenomenally popular
fantasy series.
No publication date or other details were offered. Rowling is still
working on the book,
she wrote on her Web site in an entry posted early Thursday. "I'm now
writing scenes
that have been planned, in some cases, for a dozen years or even more,"
she wrote.
"I don't think anyone who has not been in a similar situation can
possibly know how
this feels: I am alternately elated and overwrought. I both want, and
don't want, to
finish this book (don't worry, I will.)" Meanwhile, she set up a little
game for her
Potter fans. If you go to her home page, click on the eraser and you
will be
taken to a room — you'll see a window, a door and a mirror. In the
mirror, you'll
see a hallway. Click on the farthest doorknob and look for the
Christmas tree. They
click on the center of the door next to the mirror and a reef appears.
Then click on the
top of the mirror and you'll see a garland. Look for a cobweb
next to the door. Click
on it, and it will disappear. Now, look at the chimes in the window.
Click on the second
chime to the right, and hold it down. The chime will turn into the key,
which opens the
door. Click on the wrapped gift behind the door, then click on it again
and figure out
the title yourself by playing a game of hangman. Or you can just
take
Scholastic's word for it.
Some great new Image Guides from GGC!
Posted by Randy at the
NECA Blog (Thanks to Ryan for the tip):
Harry Potter Images and Details Coming Soon
One the most talked about lines or licenses we have
ever acquired is Harry Potter. I am happy to say that the veil of secrecy
is about to be lifted. In the next issue of ToyFare magazine ..115 - due
out in early January you will get your first look at our initial Harry
Potter series. We will have 2 different Potter series running
concurrently, ..Harry Potter.. which will include figures from
movies/years 1-4 and then our ..Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix..
figures which will focus on the fifth film, Order of the Phoenix
exclusively.
The feature in ToyFare will give you a first look at "Harry Potter" Series
1. Get ready for figures of Death Eaters, Lord Voldemort, and Harry of
course. I'm really proud of this first set of figures and I can't wait to
see/read/hear your thoughts on them.
We are well into development for Order of the Phoenix and more classic
characters for future installments of the "Harry Potter" line.
Thanks for your patience and in a few weeks your wait will be rewarded as
you see and hear more about what we have in store from the world of Harry
Potter.
A New HP
Mini Bust?
GGC and VoldemortsVault.com
reader Ryan reported in that he found
this article on-line about Gentle Giant Studios and in it they mention
a Harry Potter Grindylow Mini Bust and have
several prototype pictures posted as well.
According to the article Scott from Gentle Giant Studios says, "I did a
Grindylow a character from Harry Potter which is now a figure from Gentle
Giant Ltd. The whole idea was for me to show that ZBrush was an effective
sculpting tool for creating recognizable characters from concepts or
photos. The guys were so thrilled with the results of this test it became
a product.". It looks great but no word yet if this ever made it to the
final table for production. You can
read the article here and view some pictures below! Big Thanks to Ryan
for the report!
Cards Inc. and Corgi unveil their first figure for the International
market from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
movie...
Ron PROMO Giveaway!
For your chance to win a Harry Potter Ron
Weasley PROMO Edition Mini-Bust sponsored by Gentle Giant Ltd all
you need to do is stop by GentleGiantCollectors.com for all the info
or just click the Image below for more details!
More New GG Product Images!
New GG Product Images!
Our Friends at Slave1.jp sent over these great galleries
of both Ron and Hermione! Click any of the images below to see more!
New GG Mini Busts!
The next 3 Mini-Busts for Harry Potter are rumored to be
Cho Chang, Draco Malfoy and a new Harry Potter (5th
Year)! More info as it comes in!
Added: 11/13/2006: HP Ornaments and More!
Reader Submitted by Ryan:
Well, I strolled down to my Kmart today and Found 6 New Harry Potter
Ornaments. There are Pics at
www.sylvanlaneshoppe.com Harry in robe -Ron in robe -Hermione in Robe
-Harry in Quidditch Robe -Harry in 3rd Task Clothes -Harry in 1st task
robe (Falling)
Also NECA has New Items on their news portion of the site. -Platform 9
3/4 Wooden Sign -Hogwarts Mug -SS Lunchbox -COS Lunchbox -POA Lunchbox -GOF
Lunchbox -GIANT Hogwarts Mural -Triwizard Cup Lamp
Hallmark has released thier Ornament for 2006, entitled "Creeping
through the Cooridors"
Gentle Giant Will Release Harry Potter Bust Ups in May/June 2007
NECA will debut Thier First and Second Series of HP Figures In the next
2-3 weeks.
Added: 11/13/2006: New Noble Wands!
The Noble Collection now has new wands available!!! The Neville Longbottom
and the Professor Lupin wands are available now. The Professor McGonagall
wand will be available on December 6, 2006.
Check them out here!
Added: 10/29/2006: Some great new Image Guides from GGC!
Added: 10/28/2006: Prisoner of Azkaban in HD!
ABC and ABC-HD will be airing Prisoner of Azkaban tonight at 8 PM EST,
check local
listing for your area and HD channels!
Added: 10/28/2006: GGC (GentleGiantCollectors.com) Registry is Live!
After 2 weeks in Beta Test, the Gentle Giant Collectors registry is now
on-line and ready for you
to add your collection! The registry has evolved in the last few weeks
from a simple tool to keep
track of your collection to a custom built automated database with fan
input every step of the
way, just a few of the features that are ready to go are:
Easy to use Log-In Feature only requires a name and e-mail
Simple Interface to add your collection with drop down boxes and
all the products already added, just pick your item, add your number and
click add!
Lists ordered in number fashion, Promo and AP Supported.
Ability to edit, change and update your collection at anytime!
One click "View my Collection" for a complete list of everything
you own (great for insurance, printable)
Added: 10/6/2006: Collector's Unite!
Whether you're a Jedi, an Uruk-hai or a plain muggle..whether you collect
mini-busts, maquettes or bust-ups...as long as you love Gentle Giant this
is the place to be!
GentleGiantCollectors.com was spawned to give worldwide enthusiasts of
the entire spectrum of products manufactured by Gentle Giant, Ltd. a place
to convene, converse and enjoy their passion. The website will be focused
on member interaction in the form of chat, debate and group forums.
While the website will post occasional updates on Gentle Giant, Ltd.
products and current events, its main function will not be to report news.
With its singular focus, the website is meant to work in conjunction with
the myriad of other large pop culture collectibles websites that exist –
not to replace them.
GentleGiantCollectors.com
will also maintain resources such as checklists, ownership registries and
photo archives to help all levels of enthusiasts stay informed and
maintain their collections.
Added: 10/6/2006: Free Shipping at WB Store!
Free Shipping on New Exclusive Harry Potter T-shirts, Costumes, and more!
Free Shipping offer expires October 20th. Free Shipping applies to US
Domestic Ground service only. Only one offer per order; offers and coupons
may not be combined. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. To receive this
discount, you must spend the specified amount for merchandise, not
including shipping, tax, or gift boxing.
Added: 9/15/2006: Gentle Giant Debuts Voldemort and Riddle Grave!
Voldemort Mini Bust
Possibly the greatest Dark Wizard of all time, Voldemort is
extremely powerful, using his power to commit atrocities so horrible most
witches and wizards are afraid to even speak his name. Voldemort lost his
body when he failed to kill Harry Potter and his Avada Kedavra curse
rebounded on him. Nearly fourteen years later, he regained a permanent
physical form through a complex ritual including a lot of dark magic.
In Stores: April 2007 Designed in 1/6 scale - Stands 7 inches
tall
The Riddle Grave Statue
The Riddle Grave is the final resting place of Lord Voldemort’s father and
paternal grandparents. They were killed by Voldemort using the Killing
Curse.
In Stores: April 2007 Stands 7 inches tall
Added: 9/6/2006:Gentle Giant Dumbledore Mini Bust 360
Added: 8/31/2006:Gentle Giant Snape Mini Bust 360
Added 8/31/2006: Razor's Edge Sleepers!
Razor's Edge Sleeper Sales are now on and you can now grab a Dobby Mini
Bust for $34.99, Dementor for $34.99 and the Hungarian Horn Tail Statue
for $124.99! These only last for 48 hours so don't wait. These are getting
harder and harder to find so act now!
Added 8/25/2006: Andrew's Toyz Harry Potter Pre-orders!
Andrew's Toyz.com has both of the great new Harry Potter Gentle Giant
Mini-Bust for Pre-Order for only $41.95! Pick up Hagrid and Moody today
and pay later! Also, many other in stock and for pre-order as well! Check
out
Andrew's Toyz.com HP section today!
Added 8/23/2006:Michael Crawford's Reviews
Voldemort's Vault Friend and Toy Reviewer Master Michael Crawford's (www.mwctoys.com)
reviews the Nearly Headless Nick, Malfoy and Deatheater Gentle Giant
Mini-busts over at
Quickstopentertainment.com! Click the image below to read Michael's
review!
Added 8/22/2006:
New Contest: 8-21-2006 and end 9-15-2006
PRIZE: Gentle Giant Harry Potter
Hungarian Horntail Dragon Statue.
To complete the first task of the Triwizard
Tournament, Harry needs to grab the golden egg - but he must get past the
angry Hungarian Horntail dragon first! Using the charm Accio Firebolt
Harry summons his broom. After a long duel with the Hungarian Horntail
Dragon he manages to get the golden egg. Designed in 1/6 scale.
Stands over 16 inches tall with a wing span of 21 inches. Limited edition
of only 1500 pieces made.
Free Shipping*on orders of $50 or more at Warner Bros.' Official
HarryPotter Shop! Now available for Back to School - Limited Edition
Triwizard Watches, Durmstrang Dark Arts Messenger Bags, Gryffindor Crest
Wallets, Exclusive "'I Solemnly Swear" Adult T-Shirts, "Knight Bus" Kids'
T-Shirts, "S.P.E.W" Woman's T-Shirts, Hermione Dolls, Ron Weasley Dolls,
Harry Potter Dolls!
Added 8/13/2006: Half Blood Prince 11/21/08
Warner Bros. has confirmed for HPANA.com that Harry Potter and the
Half-Blood Prince will be released on November 21, 2008, 16 months after
Order of the Phoenix.
Added 8/6/2006:
WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS AWARDS
THE CARDS INC. GROUP MASTER EUROPEAN TOY LICENSE FOR
THE HARRY POTTER SERIES
Burbank, Calif., July 31st, 2006
-- Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced today a
multi-year licensing agreement that has named The Cards Inc. Group master
toy licensee for the Harry Potter property throughout all of Europe. The
Cards Inc. Group is a leading distributor and manufacturer of trading
cards, games, toys and collectables in the UK and throughout Europe.
The Cards Inc. Group will create toys and collectables inspired by the
creatures, characters and themes from the Harry Potter stories. The first
range of product is based on Warner Bros. Pictures’ latest Harry Potter
feature film installment, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,
which is set to hit theatres beginning in July 2007. The product will
launch in conjunction with the film.
“We are thrilled to be able to bring one of our most important franchises
together with a leading manufacturer like The Cards Inc. Group,” says
Pilar Zulueta,
Senior Vice President and General Manager
of Warner Bros. Consumer Products’ Europe, Middle East and Africa.“The
enormous popularity of Harry Potter
combined with the high quality of Cards Inc. products is certain to
translate into a highly successful merchandising relationship.”
“The Harry Potter film series has been a phenomenal success and we are
delighted to be working with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to create an
exciting toy range that brings the magic of these stories to life for fans
of all ages,” said Darren Epstein, MD of The Cards Inc. Group. “The Cards
Inc. Group is well known for innovation in the creation of licensed
products, ensuring that the products reflect the licence and audience
perfectly.”
As the Harry Potter series has matured with each subsequent film, so has
its audience. The assortment of products being created by The Cards Inc.
Group will therefore be geared not only to appeal to younger fans who are
new to the series, but to older, loyal fans who have followed the stories
over the years.
The Cards Inc. Group’s range of product offerings inspired by the world of
Harry Potter will include a wide selection of role-play action figures,
action figure collector and box sets, Magical Creatures collector action
figures, electronic role play sets, die cast and remote controlled
vehicles and playsets. Product will be in store from June 2007 onwards.
Harry Potter
and the Order of the Phoenix
In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry returns for his
fifth year of study at Hogwarts and discovers that much of the wizarding
community is in denial about the teenager’s recent encounter with the evil
Lord Voldemort, preferring to turn a blind eye to the news that Voldemort
has returned. Fearing that Hogwarts’ venerable Headmaster, Albus
Dumbledore, is lying about Voldemort’s return in order to undermine his
power and take his job, the Minister for Magic, Cornelius Fudge, appoints
a new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher to keep watch over Dumbledore
and the Hogwarts students. But Professor Dolores Umbridge’s
Ministry-approved course of defensive magic leaves the young wizards
woefully unprepared to defend themselves against the dark forces
threatening them and the entire wizarding community. So, at the prompting
of his friends Hermione and Ron, Harry takes matters into his own hands.
Meeting secretly with a small group of students who name themselves
“Dumbledore’s Army,” Harry teaches them how to defend themselves against
the Dark Arts, preparing the courageous young wizards for the
extraordinary battle that lies ahead.
About Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is
one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the
world.
About Cards Inc.
The Cards Inc. Group is a leading distributor and
manufacturer of trading cards, toys, games and collectables in the UK and throughout Europe.
The company’s innovation for design and far-reaching, groundbreaking
distribution channels have fuelled spectacular growth.
Cards Inc.’s extensive portfolio includes many exclusive distribution
licenses for almost every major collectables manufacturer in the United
States, Europe and the Far East. In addition, the company has worked
closely with most of the major licensors during the past five years, and
is currently working with Lucasfilm (Star Wars), Warner Bros. Consumer
Products (Harry Potter, Superman Returns) Disney (Pirates of the
Caribbean), Aardman (Wallace and Gromit) and Hasbro (Transformers the
movie) to develop high quality, innovative products across the toy, gift
and collectable markets.
Added 7/29/2006: NECA to produce Action Figures - Update-
Burbank, Calif., July 26, 2006 -- Warner Bros. Consumer Products
announced today a multi-year licensing agreement that names NECA, Inc. the
master toy, gift and specialty product licensee for the magical Harry
Potter series throughout North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.
New product is set to roll out in conjunction with Warner Bros. Pictures’
latest Harry Potter feature film installment, Harry Potter and the
Order of the Phoenix, scheduled to hit theaters beginning in July
2007.
The company will develop a range of gifts, toys and specialty products
including collectible action figures, plush, mugs, wall décor and more,
all inspired by the characters, creatures and themes from the Harry Potter
stories.
As the Harry Potter series has matured with each subsequent film, so has
its audience. The assortment of products being created by NECA will
therefore be geared to appeal to older, loyal fans that have followed the
stories over the years, while still offering something for younger fans
that are new to the series.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry returns for his fifth
year of study at Hogwarts and discovers that much of the wizarding
community is in denial about the teenager’s recent encounter with the evil
Lord Voldemort, preferring to turn a blind eye to the news that Voldemort
has returned. Fearing that Hogwarts’ venerable Headmaster, Albus
Dumbledore, is lying about Voldemort’s return in order to undermine his
power and take his job, the Minister for Magic, Cornelius Fudge, appoints
a new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher to keep watch over Dumbledore
and the Hogwarts students.
But Professor Dolores Umbridge’s Ministry-approved course of defensive
magic leaves the young wizards woefully unprepared to defend themselves
against the dark forces threatening them and the entire wizarding
community. So, at the prompting of his friends Hermione and Ron, Harry
takes matters into his own hands. Meeting secretly with a small group of
students who name themselves “Dumbledore’s Army,” Harry teaches them how
to defend themselves against the Dark Arts, preparing the courageous young
wizards for the extraordinary battle that lies ahead.
Ron Weasley Mini bust – 2000
Hermione Granger mini bust– 2500
Updated: 7/25/2006: Harry Potter DVD News!
Warner Home Video’s Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire two-disc
special-edition DVD won DVD Extras of the Year and Sellthrough Title of
the Year from a Major Studio. Also, Sorcerer's Stone, Chamber of Secrets
and Prisoner of Azkaban will become unavailable on DVD after December 29,
2006. Goblet of Fire will follow suit on February 9, 2007.
Congrats to forum member Perenelle Flamel for winning
the Dobby Giveaway! Look for a new contest to kick off August 6th, I think
most of you will love it! And if you have yet to jump in out message
boards now is the time, with the new GG offerings, Neca's new line and a
new film less than a year away, now is the time to talk Potter!
According to
ActionFigs.com NECA is set to produce the next line of Harry
Potter
Action Figures. Fell free to join the discussion
here!
Added 7/20/2006: SDCC Coverage, Gentle Giant!
Hagrid, Voldemort and Moody! Oh My!
Added 7/17/2006: SDCC Coverage!
Along with out partner site, Yodasnews.com, we will be giving you full
coverage of the 2006 San
Diego Comic Con this week! Starting on July 19th look for updates live
from the showroom floor!
We hope to see a great lineup of Harry Potter Collectibles!
Added 7/17/2006: Top Sidekicks, Ron and Hermione!
Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger are # 11 on the Greatest sidekicks by
Entertainment Weekly.
When you're a teenage wizard pursued by an evil warlock who killed your
parents, it helps to
have friends like these. Without Hermione's brains, Harry would never
know which herb or incantation to use. And Ron? Well, he and the Weasley
clan have provided Harry with the
one thing he needs the most — family. Also, Ron and Hermione are
totally going to
hook up — that is, if they survive J.K. Rowling's seventh volume of the
series.