Reliving The Magic Of Harry Potter Through Muggle Merchandise
Posted by Josh Ragnor in Uncategorized, tags: computer games, gaming, general, Harry Potter Legos Game, kids and teens, misc, Miscellaneous, news, UncategorizedHarry Potter is one of the most successful franchises in recent years. The term “muggle” from the Potter franchise has been added to Oxford dictionary’s compendium of popular culture neologisms. This shows the cultural impact of the franchise. Movies, spoofs, and the sheer number of goods that take inspiration from the novel available nowadays are further proof of how sought-after the brand is.
Movie houses and bookstores suddenly become jam packed with aficionados whenever a new Harry Potter film or novel is launched. The franchise has such a huge following that spans several age brackets. It would also seem that the franchise is just as popular among men, as it is among women.
Collectible items from toys, trinkets, posters and other tie-in merchandise sell like hotcake the moment they are put on the shelves. Nowadays it has become somewhat commonplace to see individuals wearing outfits inspired by those seen in the Harry Potter films during themed soirees. In fact, at present with all of the merchandise that originated from the Harry Potter franchise, the brand is now worth beyond fifteen billion dollars.
Even gaming software giants recognize the profitability of tying up with the brand. There are currently 10 video game based on the movie and novel. These games provide you the opportunity to relive the magic of Hogwarts. Harry Potter on Wii is a very immersive game. Instead of pointing and clicking or playing it with a two-handed controller, you will be casting spells with your very own wand - the Wii Remote.
Harry Potter on Wii is produced by Electronic Arts, and the latest release coincided with the release date of the film’s last installment last July 2011. There are also Harry Potter Lego Games created by Traveller’s Tales which can be played on the PC and on different consoles. Apart from Harry Potter Lego Games for gaming systems, you can also find actual Lego assemblies which depict certain scenes in the film and novel.
Harry Potter aficionados will find Harry Potter Wii and Harry Potter Lego Game exceptionally engrossing. You will feel more like a young wizard yourself using the Harry Potter WII Nunchuk. Click here for additional details on these amazing games.
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