Harry Potter is expected to become the No1 toy again thanks to the new HBO series and Hornby already has a range of playsets that kids and adults want in their stocking
Harry Potter is taking over Christmas again, and it’s not just thanks to the new TV series.
HBO’s eight part Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone hits screens of Christmas Day but a raft of new wizard toys are already getting muggles feeling magical.
Top of wish-lists according to toy shops is Hornby’s Hogwarts Express, a toy train set designed to spark imagination and creativity for children aged 6+ and a few big kids too.
This beautifully crafted set captures the magic of the world-famous Hogwarts Express train from the Harry Potter with real steam, working lights, and authentic sound effects, playtime becomes a fully immersive wizarding world adventure.
You get to imagine you are Harry Ron and Hermione on the Hogwarts Castle Steam Locomotive aboard two coaches with magnetic couplings, an easy clip figure-of-8 track with a siding, Kings Cross Platform 9¾ Station, Hogsmeade Station buildings, and a hand controller for easy, intuitive operation.
Extra trains, track and buildings can be added to this set to create a bigger toy train set.
Scalextric fans can get involved too by racing the flying Ford Anglia 105E Harry Potter Edition in enchanting blue on their favourite playsets. Relive the moment Harry and Ron soared through the skies on their way to school on a faithfully recreated vehicle with pro-level craftsmanship.
Or if you’re in need of a helping hand from the friendliest half-giant to reside at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry then Hagrid’s motorcycle and sidecar is the mode of transportation for you.
This Corgi model of the vehicle which once belonged to Harry’s godfather Sirius Black first made an appearance in the Philosopher’s Stone, when Hagrid uses the motorcycle and sidecar to transport the infant Harry Potter to his new home of 4 Privet Drive, following the murder of his parents, Lily and James Potter at the hands of the vile Lord Voldemort.
It’s better than wand and pint of butterbeer.
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