Harry Potter

Why is Harry Potter so popular?

The Harry Potter series introduced the world to the brave boy wizard who must fight the forces of evil alongside doing his homework. Tapping into universal themes of love, loss and the battle of good and evil, the stories brought magical elements together with relatable issues, showing children that adults weren’t always right and the power of friendship can often overcome the greatest hurdles.

Since the books were adapted into a film series, the franchise went stratospheric and now encompasses toys, games, videogames, LEGO and much, much more. The fantastical elements have made for many wonderful toys and accessories to bring fans closer to a world filled with wonder and intrigue, while the grounding in real world issues has allowed children and adults alike to feel seen.

What age is Harry Potter suitable for?

The Harry Potter franchise has made such a cultural impact that you can find everything from children’s character costumes to toys for grown-ups and all points in between! With the first two novels being aimed at children between 7 and 8 years old, it’s perhaps no surprise that there are products also for this age range, but as the book series progresses, the stories became darker and better suited to readers of 11+, growing with their original reader base. The final few are probably more appropriate for young adults of 13+.

Similarly, the films progress in tone and maturity so there’s a broad appeal across all age ranges. Given that the generation who first grew up with Harry Potter are now becoming parents and introducing the Wizarding World to their children, there’s a massive amount of book, tv and film memorabilia from the series that appeals to children and adults alike.

The books have been published in several forms, with illustrated versions, collector’s editions, different covers to appeal to different readerships, and printed in over 80 different languages.

What are the best Harry Potter gifts you can buy?

Finding the best Harry Potter gifts really depends on who you are buying for. However, stand out gifts include the LEGO Harry Potter range that captures iconic moments from the films and allow you to build your own playsets where you can become part of the magic and create your own scenes of sorcery.

For those who prefer to flaunt their fandom, Funko are cutesy vinyl figures that bring an air of cartoonish fun to characters from the series, making them great for dioramas and displays. There are also plenty of dress-up options for those who want to really immerse themselves in the action, or themed controllers and accessories for the gamers who like virtually cast spells and mix potions.