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Tour of Strike’s London Ahead of ‘Lethal White’ Release

Sep 13, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Book Reviews, Books, Books - Release Dates, Burke, Contests, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Cormoran Strike TV Series, Cuckoo's Calling, Events, Fan Sites, Lethal White, News

UPDATE: We’re three days out from the unveiling of the fourth Cormoran Strike novel, Lethal White, and the Guardian has published an exclusive excerpt from the book. Take a look below and see if you’re as excited to pick up your copy on September 18 as well we are: “Panting, his right knee aching, Strike used the …read more!

Newt Scamander Bow Tie & Hogwarts House Hair Accessories Now Available at Cinereplicas (Review)

Sep 08, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Products, Review

At the back of any Potterhead’s mind is the desire to wear Hogwarts robes all day, every day, but seeing as this more often than not is seen as ‘odd’ in the Muggle world, opting for more subtle ways of showing your House pride is usually the best way forward. Thankfully, Cinereplicas have produced a …read more!

REVIEW: Loot Crate’s ‘Hogwarts House Pride 2018’ Box

Jun 25, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Exclusives, News, Products, Review

It’s time for another look inside the latest Loot Crate box, and this month’s loot brought with it various ways to show off Hogwarts house pride, because there are never too many ways to do this. Personally, I identify with Luna’s level of dedication in fashioning a lion hat just to support Gryffindor! I received a …read more!

REVIEW: ‘Harry Potter’ Temporary Tattoo Set By Cinereplicas

Jun 08, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Exclusives, Fun, News, Products, Review

Remember going to fairs, theme parks and events as a kid, and temporary tattoos being a highlight? Cinereplicas are making sure Potter fans of all ages can enjoy the fun, with their new set of 35 Harry Potter themed temporary tattoos. I was lucky enough to receive a set to review, and honestly had to stop myself using the whole …read more!

GIVEAWAY: ‘Strike: Career of Evil’ DVD Sneak Peak (& Featurette with J.K. Rowling!)

Apr 16, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Burke, Career of Evil, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Cormoran Strike TV Series, Cuckoo's Calling, Grainger, J.K. Rowling, JKR Interviews, Lethal White, News, Review

As previously reported on Leaky, Strike – Career of Evil, based on J.K. Rowling’s third Cormoran Strike novel, will be available to own on DVD from 16th April 2018, as well as a box set of the entire Strike series so far.  What’s more, we’re giving away one copy of the Career of Evil DVD to a lucky U.K. based …read more!

REVIEW: “Enchanting Essentials” Loot Crate

Apr 07, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Leaky, MinaLima, Movie Art, News, Products, Review

It’s that time again! March’s Enchanting Essentials Loot Crate brought another box of magical pick-me-ups, with goodies ranging from the wearable to the readable. Without further ado, let’s take a look inside this month’s Loot: Regrettably, a subscription box committed to creating colorful and intricate box designs – as Loot Crate is – can’t use Hogwarts on …read more!

REVIEW: ‘The Ties That Bind’ Wizarding World Loot Crate

Mar 13, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Exclusives, MinaLima, News, Products, Review

The latest Loot Crate box had plenty of brilliant surprises for Harry Potter fans, bringing together a collection of items which explore ties to family in the wizarding world. The Ties That Bind box – true to its name – offered a glimpse into the world of tradition and family, through heirlooms, house pride, the Black family …read more!

REVIEW: ‘Secrets Of The Wizarding World’ Lootcrate

Dec 30, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Products, Review

The latest Lootcrate came with plenty of surprises for eager Potter fans, celebrating ‘mysteries small and large’ in the wizarding world with an especially magical loot: 1) I Am Lord Voldemort Magnet Set These magnets are inspired by the huge Chamber of Secrets reveal that Tom Marvolo Riddle actually had another, more sinister meaning. They make …read more!

REVIEW: “Yearbook” Makes Magic Fun for Muggles

Dec 04, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Book Reviews, Books, Books - Release Dates, Companion Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fun, Games, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, J.K. Rowling, Movie Art, Review, Scholastic

The latest edition to the Wizarding World library, A Magical Yearbook: A Cinematic Journey: Imagine, Draw, Create has arrived just in time for the holiday season. After a year of a few celebrated companion books and new editions from J.K. Rowling, such as the illustrated versions Prisoner of Azkaban and Fantastic Beasts and Where to …read more!

REVIEW: Chocolate Frog Molds By CineReplicas!

Dec 01, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Exclusives, Fun, News, Products, Review, Warner Bros.

The holiday season just got started, and we were lucky enough to try out new chocolate frog molds by Cinereplias, which have proven to be a perfect holiday treat! Even the least Potter-savvy of my friends and family appreciate the magic of a chocolate frog when they see one, so I’d say this family-friendly creation was …read more!



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