When my sons where younger we read the 1st two books together -- (bed time) -- I think it would be a great way to share them with your son. I was a movie first fan and the books make the movies even better.
I agree. I just finished PS and I'm starting CoS this weekend. My son likes the movies, but doesn't have the patience to sit through me reading to him. Thanks for watching.
I have just stumbled upon your channel. Just like you I'm a movie fan.. I've watched the movies a zillion times since I was a kid in the early 2000s, sometimes I would play them in the background like people would with music 😂 I tried to read the books but it was sooo hard to keep my mind focus and not to compare it with the scenes in the movies. The Jim Kay's illustration books were the antidotes the illustrations reset the images from the movies and I am able to read the books now, waiting for the rest of the Illustrated editions to come out.
I absolutely love the movies and each time I watch them it makes me feel like a kid. The illustrated versions of the books are great. It's a shame that the final ones won't be done by Jim Kay. Thanks for watching.
As to reading the Harry Potter books, you can download the audio books with Jim Dale as narrator and listen to it. I have read the books and borrowed the audio books from the library and both I recommend.
Welcome to the channel. I'm absolutely going to do that this year. I will get through all the books in 2023 so I can be more than just a movie fanatic. Thanks for watching.
Oh wow! You have definitely got a fabulous start to a wonderful HP collection!! Several nice pieces. The diadem is really beautiful. Love the wand collection too. Currently making my shopping list for my friend to pick up for me when she goes in December. Had to postpone our trip for my husband to have knee surgery. Thanks for the video!
I'm sorry you had to postpone your trip, but you definitely want two working knees when you go due to all the walking. It will be completely worth the wait when you finally go.
I also have quite a few of the items you purchased. I just hung the sword on my wall about a month ago. You should check out the Bradford Exchange. I purchased the levitating golden snitch and the lifesize Dobby from there. The levitating snitch is one of my favorite items in my collection.
Thanks for the suggestion. The Bradford Exchange definitely has some great stuff. I have a decent sized wish list of their HP products. The levitating snitch is definitely on there.
Love the books, but I don’t judge for not reading. I’m a reading teacher though. Jim Dale is a great voice actor and he reads the books. Listen to them on audible if you can. Great idea for car rides.
Its not that I don't enjoy reading it's just time. I've started the Jim Dale audio books, but I work from home and the kids are on summer break so I'm barely driving 5 minutes a day. I will finish them this year because I want all the extra details that the movies left out. Thanks for watching.
I'm a new potter fan and have started my collection really late, but in a way thats a great thing cuz there are just SO many things to collect and it's all new to me. Going through your videos and seeing some awesome stuff and making a kind of wishlist lol. I made my own wands which was really cool too..
It's never too late to start collecting. A friendly piece of advice. Having a list is great, but it will always grow and change as you find new things, but set a price for yourself on each item so you know what your limit is and then don't exceed it. Start with the things that are available in store and online because they will cost you the least. Create wishlists on eBay and Mercari for discontinued stuff. These are just a few tips I can give you. Buckle up, my friend, because it's a fun, but crazy ride. Enjoy. Thanks for watching.
@@The.Potter.Addict I'm more into the prop side of things. And thankfully I'm pretty good at 3D printing so I've made a few for myself which if cost me next to nothing. But thanks for the advice. I'm definitely staying away from pops. LOL that'll be a money pit.
@@bluedragon77 I'd love to see some of your DIY pieces and the wands you've made. Don't kid yourself. It's all a money pit, but if you enjoy it, then it's totally worth it.
Im a movie fan, i have never read the books either, but i just got the minalima editions of Harry Potter 1 and 2, so hope to read them as fast as i find time
On the cup, I agree. Plastic is wrong, metal and crystal and really Roddy and I own many pewter goblets and stainless steel so it'd be affordable and worth it. Also I agree on not wanting too many things looking similar so good call on a different pin than the shirt. LOL A Gryffindor with leanings to the dark, ah...Come to the dark side...Slytherins have more fun, don't you know? Bellatrix L
Welcome to the channel. I'm not sure why, but the Tri-wizard cup is the one item that no one has done good in making an accurate replica. As for houses, if I were to change, it would be for Slytherin, but I feel that Gryffindor is a more accurate fit for me. And I bring the fun with me wherever I go. Thanks for watching.
Welcome to the channel. There are so many great HP pieces put there that I find it impossible to pick a favorite. I'm also a Gryffindor even though my wife argues that I was wrongly sorted and should be a Slytherin.
When my sons where younger we read the 1st two books together -- (bed time) -- I think it would be a great way to share them with your son. I was a movie first fan and the books make the movies even better.
I agree. I just finished PS and I'm starting CoS this weekend. My son likes the movies, but doesn't have the patience to sit through me reading to him. Thanks for watching.
I have just stumbled upon your channel. Just like you I'm a movie fan.. I've watched the movies a zillion times since I was a kid in the early 2000s, sometimes I would play them in the background like people would with music 😂 I tried to read the books but it was sooo hard to keep my mind focus and not to compare it with the scenes in the movies. The Jim Kay's illustration books were the antidotes the illustrations reset the images from the movies and I am able to read the books now, waiting for the rest of the Illustrated editions to come out.
I absolutely love the movies and each time I watch them it makes me feel like a kid. The illustrated versions of the books are great. It's a shame that the final ones won't be done by Jim Kay. Thanks for watching.
As to reading the Harry Potter books, you can download the audio books with Jim Dale as narrator and listen to it. I have read the books and borrowed the audio books from the library and both I recommend.
Welcome to the channel. I'm absolutely going to do that this year. I will get through all the books in 2023 so I can be more than just a movie fanatic. Thanks for watching.
Oh wow! You have definitely got a fabulous start to a wonderful HP collection!! Several nice pieces. The diadem is really beautiful. Love the wand collection too. Currently making my shopping list for my friend to pick up for me when she goes in December. Had to postpone our trip for my husband to have knee surgery. Thanks for the video!
I'm sorry you had to postpone your trip, but you definitely want two working knees when you go due to all the walking. It will be completely worth the wait when you finally go.
I also have quite a few of the items you purchased. I just hung the sword on my wall about a month ago. You should check out the Bradford Exchange. I purchased the levitating golden snitch and the lifesize Dobby from there. The levitating snitch is one of my favorite items in my collection.
Thanks for the suggestion. The Bradford Exchange definitely has some great stuff. I have a decent sized wish list of their HP products. The levitating snitch is definitely on there.
Love the Haul also, great video :)
My favorite item is Hagrids wand
Thanks and welcome to the channel. I'll try and film Hagrid's wand soon.
@@The.Potter.Addict thank you can't wait 😁
Love the books, but I don’t judge for not reading. I’m a reading teacher though. Jim Dale is a great voice actor and he reads the books. Listen to them on audible if you can. Great idea for car rides.
Its not that I don't enjoy reading it's just time. I've started the Jim Dale audio books, but I work from home and the kids are on summer break so I'm barely driving 5 minutes a day. I will finish them this year because I want all the extra details that the movies left out. Thanks for watching.
I'm a new potter fan and have started my collection really late, but in a way thats a great thing cuz there are just SO many things to collect and it's all new to me. Going through your videos and seeing some awesome stuff and making a kind of wishlist lol. I made my own wands which was really cool too..
It's never too late to start collecting. A friendly piece of advice. Having a list is great, but it will always grow and change as you find new things, but set a price for yourself on each item so you know what your limit is and then don't exceed it. Start with the things that are available in store and online because they will cost you the least. Create wishlists on eBay and Mercari for discontinued stuff. These are just a few tips I can give you. Buckle up, my friend, because it's a fun, but crazy ride. Enjoy. Thanks for watching.
@@The.Potter.Addict I'm more into the prop side of things. And thankfully I'm pretty good at 3D printing so I've made a few for myself which if cost me next to nothing. But thanks for the advice. I'm definitely staying away from pops. LOL that'll be a money pit.
@@bluedragon77 I'd love to see some of your DIY pieces and the wands you've made. Don't kid yourself. It's all a money pit, but if you enjoy it, then it's totally worth it.
@@The.Potter.Addict is there a way to message you? youtube keeps blocking my reply to give you info where to see..
You can email me at thepotteraddict@gmail.com or message me through Instagram.
You will love the diadem......its gorgeous
Welcome to the channel. I'm already loving the diadem. Look for the review video on my channel.
Im a movie fan, i have never read the books either, but i just got the minalima editions of Harry Potter 1 and 2, so hope to read them as fast as i find time
I'm currently on CoS and I love getting to see the difference between the two. Thanks for watching.
Omg I saw you walking around a couple weeks ago at universal! My friend and I were eating behind the Three Broomsticks when you walked by!
That's my family's favorite spot to hang out. I hope you guys had a great time.
Hello 👋🏻 fellow Potter Collector! Nice haul!!
Welcome to the channel and hello. Thank you. Stay tuned for much, much more and follow me on Instagram #the.potter.addict.
Looking forward to seeing you unbox the sword and hadgrid wand .
That's the second request for Hagrid's wand so it will be the next review I do from the Universal haul. Sword will follow shortly.
On the cup, I agree. Plastic is wrong, metal and crystal and really Roddy and I own many pewter goblets and stainless steel so it'd be affordable and worth it.
Also I agree on not wanting too many things looking similar so good call on a different pin than the shirt.
LOL A Gryffindor with leanings to the dark, ah...Come to the dark side...Slytherins have more fun, don't you know?
Bellatrix L
Welcome to the channel. I'm not sure why, but the Tri-wizard cup is the one item that no one has done good in making an accurate replica. As for houses, if I were to change, it would be for Slytherin, but I feel that Gryffindor is a more accurate fit for me. And I bring the fun with me wherever I go. Thanks for watching.
Soy mucho más fan de los libros, pero también me gustan las películas. Ya quiero ver la varita de Hagrid (😢) y la espada de Gryffindor.
Check my other videos because reviews of both are posted.
I am a new subscriber. Your haul is epic, my favourite item is the triwizard cup. My hogwarts house is Gryffindor
Welcome to the channel. There are so many great HP pieces put there that I find it impossible to pick a favorite. I'm also a Gryffindor even though my wife argues that I was wrongly sorted and should be a Slytherin.
Movie 🎬 fan but love book
I'm currently reading them, and I'm on CoS. Love them. Thanks for watching.
I Love the movies and books.....consider getting the audio books, so you ca listen as your doing other things.
I never thought about getting the audio books. Genius.
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Welcome to the channel.
what house r u in
Welcome to the channel. GRYFFINDOR!!! Thanks for watching.
am in gryffindor too
You most definitely aren’t a Gryffindor.
The sorting hat would beg to differ.