In the future when folks look back at HP they’ll remember those beans.ģ) Harry Potter and Ron Weasley Flying Car – it’s fun, there haven’t been many spotted about, and it’s relatively inexpensive. They are relatively inexpensive, easy to tuck away, and are an integral part of the HP series. These beans, well known from Book I – “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,”were featured on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno while he was interviewing Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint).
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Here’s a good article on how to know a Harry Potter first edition.Ģ) Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans. How lucky we are to live in a time where you can see all of this happening first hand. You may disagree with this statement, and time will tell, but I think it’s safe to say that the whole HP phenomenon will be long lived since these are classically written superlative gems that will be forever enjoyed by young and old alike. as one of the most important authors in history. Rowling’s success is unheralded in the history of publishing, and folks will look back on J.K. Rowling’s signature stamped in gold, gilt edge pages, and a sewn in bookmark. The Deluxe Editions are also prized and feature the same inside text, but have cloth covers with J.K. If you can find a 1st edition of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”, grab it – only 300 were printed. The first editions of the first three books are already highly collectible in the marketplace. If you are collecting toys to make money then we personally don't think that's a good idea - do it because you enjoy it, not for the money.įor the true collector here’s what we like and why:ġ) Any of the 1st Editions of the Harry Potter books, particularly “Chamber of Secrets”, “The Philosopher’s Stone”, or the “final” book. Nobody can ever tell you what will eventually be collectible unless they have a magic crystal ball. That way you’ll enjoy it more and the impetus of collecting just for making money is reduced. 56 figures, ink stamps, magnets, mouse pads, puzzles, tea sets, plate covers (light switches), scarves, beach towels, fabric (crests of all the Hogwart's houses as well as general artwork), light-up desk, binders, playing cards, magic tricks, keychains, phone cards, pajamas, trinket boxes, book lights, story scopes, globes, amulets, stained glass, desk clocks, Wedgwood, and even Harry Potter UNO.ĭisclaimer: Cardinal Rule = Always collect what you like. acid pops), flags, computer/video games, Dept. Watches, Christmas collectibles, bookmarks, action figures, pins, bumper stickers, lithographs, collectible tins, books, toys, photos, stones, crepe/wrapping paper, puzzles, lego, pencils/pens, beans (jelly beans), party goods, magazines, dice, posters, teddy bears (celebrity bears), shirts, patches, hats, chess sets, duffel bags, calendars, glasses (yes replicas of Harry’s glasses), decals, stickers, candles, coins, stuffed figures, plastic models, piggy banks, stickers/tattoos, cups/mugs, plates, golden snitch balls, candy (e.g. Here are just a few of the Harry Potter items currently being sold: As with any type of collectible the rarity of the item and the demand can quickly work for or against you. Rowling currently being auctioned on eBay. Harry Potter collectibles come in many forms these days, from the more common items that you’ll find at your local Toys-R-Us/Amazon such as the Harry Potter Levitating Challenge Game which my two young sons relish, to the more uncommon collectible such a one-of-a-kind “ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” hand signed by J.K. Of course, you could be a little bit of both. Are you a true Harry Potter fan or is your objective to be able to deduce what the hot Harry collectible will be so that you can make a few pence. So what does all of this mean for us collectors? Well, first of all you’ll have to decide just what kind of collector you are. Harry Potter mania has been in the air for the past several weeks, and hard core fans have been waiting with great anticipation since the book’s release was announced back in November of 2000.
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Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock somewhere you know that this coming Saturday book V - “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” of the wildly successful Harry Potter series will be released. Harry Potter Collectibles - What's Worth Collecting?
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