Hogsmeade Village: Buy & Collect Harry Potter Products

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For Muggles, the world of Harry Potter is overloaded with brand products. It can be overwhelming to know where to start, both for those new to the phenomenon and for serious collectors looking for reliable places to make their purchases. This lens should help you to find the Harry Potter products you want.

Just looking for the books or movies (or soundtracks)? Then check out my other lens; this one is about the large amount of sideline items.

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Elsewhere on the Web 

The focus of this lens is intentionally narrow so if you don't find what you want here, maybe something else I've published will be helpful.
The Floo Network on Squidoo
A lens directing readers to the best Harry Potter websites.
Hogs Head on Squidoo
A lens guiding readers to analyze Harry Potter more closely.
Keeper of the Books
My blog about books in general with some more in-depth thoughts on Harry.

Advice for Collectors 

JK's Army on Mugglenet
Before even starting your collection search, start with this guide, hosted by Mugglenet. It will point you in the right direction and help you to avoid known scams and pitfalls.
JK Rowling's Site
JK Rowling occassionally posts on her website about rumors and scams going on in the world she created. For instance, she decried eBay for not being stricter on their selling standards. So, when considering collecting, check here first to see what she may have to say.

Fan Made Superstores 

Two of the largest and most well-regarded Harry Potter fansites have affiliate stores. If the product exists - and is good enough to be endorsed - they will have it in their store. Other places for collectors to shop are the WB store (official producers of Harry Potter merchandise) and Alivan's, maker of wands and other magical goodies.
Leaky Cauldron Shop
The shop affiliated with the Leaky Cauldron has books, candy, costumes, and more.
MuggleShop
Mugglenet, perhaps the most popular Harry Potter fansite, has just unleashed its new affiliate store.
WB Harry Potter Store
Warner Brothers officially holds the Harry Potter brand, so their merchandise is maybe the most collectable. However, there merchandise must tie in to the most recently released film so it is limited. Still, there's some cool stuff to be found in the store and at least you'll know it is officially approved.
Alivans
Want to own a wand just like Harry's or wear the Hogwarts uniform? Alivans is the place for all your Hogwarts costuming needs - whether or not you got your letter from the school or not.

The First Book 

Of course, the first place to start is with the books. The first one in America is Sorcerer's Stone (as if you didn't know that already).

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1)

The paperback version.

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1)

The hardcover version.

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1)

The leather-bound, fairly rare, special edition. With each new title's publication, more special editions are released. They are quite neat and a must for collectors.

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1)

Listen to Jim Dale's award winning reading on the audio book version. Again, serious fans tend to own the audio and paper versions.

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The Second Book 

Chamber of Secrets became much more important in light of the Half-Blood Prince revelations. (As of last check, the special edition wasn't being sold on Amazon.)

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2)

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2)

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2)

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The Third Book 

By the release of Prisoner of Azkaban, the world was harkening on to the phenomenon and therefore this book was released much more widely than the previous two. (Again, as of last check, the special edition is not available on Amazon.)

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3)

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3)

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3)

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The Fourth Book 

Considered by many to be their favorite, Goblet of Fire is the crux of the series. (Alas, again, Amazon does not have the special edition!)

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4)

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4)

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4)

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The Fifth Book 

Order of the Phoenix is the longest book in the series (so far).

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5)

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5)

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5)

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5)

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The Sixth Book 

Half-Blood Prince begins to wrap up the series.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6)

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6)

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6)

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6)

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Harry Potter on eBay 

eBay is a great way to find signed and first editions of Harry Potter as long as you're particularly wary about authenticity. Signed first editions are more expensive (they should be at least $100 dollars if they're in any type of acceptable condition) and the older the book, the rarer it is (few first editions of Sorcerer's Stone were printed, for instance). More tips: Scholastic doen't publish many first editions of any book, making them rarer but JKR doesn't do signings in America often either, so a signed first American should be particularly expensive. Also, there are many "signed" special editions of "Half-Blood Prince" available, but some only bear a photocopy of JKR's signature, so again, be wary. When bidding, keep in mind the adage: if it seems too good to be true. . .

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Harry Potter Movies 

A big apect of the Harry Potter brand are the movies. Fanatic fans (myself included) usually hold strong hatred for the director of at least one existing movie, but own all of them anyway.

Harry Potter Music 

With each movie, comes a soundtrack. John Williams produced the music for the first three movies and his "Hedwig's Theme" is undoubtedly linked forever to the Harry Potter brand - and in fact, the notion of magic - in the heads of every hearing person in the Western world.

The "Prisoner of Azkaban" CD is filled with wonderfully different tracks and really could be enjoyed by non-Harry fans alike. And every serious fan should own the fourth movie's soundtrack - produced by Patrick Doyle - if only to have Jarvis Cocker's Yule Ball rock song "Do the Hippogriff."

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 12/21/2009) Buy Now

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

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Harry Potter Collectibles 

Yeah, I know, this whole lens is about collectibles. But some Harry Potter products are particularly produced to be collected by rabid fans. For instance, there was an iPod with the Hogwarts seal on the back, that is rare and special (and, if anyone wants to send me one as a gift, I'd graciously accept.)

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PotterApparel 

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Call me Gilderoy Lockhart, but here are some of my Harry Potter designs on CafePress.

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Fan-Made Designs 

When official merchandise isn't produced quickly enough, fans turn to CafePress where they can make what they want. While unofficial, it is a way to wear what you wish the WB sold.
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E. Goldman is a voracious reader and a wee bit fanatical when it comes to Harry Potter. She grew up on Cape Ann, Massachusetts (where the Perfect Stor... (more)

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