Harry Potter Wands

Which wand should you choose?

Most wands in this collection are made by The Noble Collection, the company behind the long-running line of Harry Potter film replicas. The line grew from the main characters to wands for nearly every character in the films, and its distributor now lists more than 90 replica wands. With that many to choose from, it helps to decide first what you want the wand for.

If you want	Look at	What to know
A display piece	Character wands in an Ollivanders box	Hand-painted resin, film-accurate details, a box styled on the one Harry gets in Diagon Alley
A gift on a budget	Character wands in a standard windowed box	The same wand in a simpler box you can see through
Something to play with	Illuminating wands	The tip lights up when you wave the wand; needs two AAA batteries
Something useful	The remote control wand	A universal infrared remote that works TVs, Blu-ray players, speakers and other IR devices with a flick of the wand
A shelf centrepiece	Sets such as Dumbledore’s Army or the Triwizard Champions	Several wands together on a display stand

Character wands, box by box

A Noble Collection character wand is a hand-painted resin replica of the prop used on set. The length follows the film prop, which is why Snape’s wand is listed at 13½ inches while Voldemort’s and Draco’s run to about 15. Harry’s own wand changed design after the first two films, and the “first wand” replicas copy the earlier version from Philosopher’s Stone.

You will usually find each wand in one of two boxes. The Ollivanders box recreates the narrow shop box from the films, with a velvet lining and a ribbon. The standard windowed box costs less and shows the wand through a clear window, which makes it a good choice if you plan to keep the wand in its packaging. Some newer “Character Edition” wands come in a collector’s box with a nameplate for wall mounting instead.

Two pieces in this collection go beyond a single wand. Lucius Malfoy’s walking stick is 46½ inches long and hides his 18-inch wand inside the shaft. The Triwizard Champions set puts the wands of Harry, Cedric Diggory, Fleur Delacour and Viktor Krum in a wooden display case with a clear cover.

Wand lore worth knowing before you buy

Some fans would rather own a wand that matches their own than a favourite character’s. According to the official Wizarding World site, Ollivander used three cores: unicorn hair for the most consistent magic, dragon heartstring for the most power, and phoenix feather for the greatest range of magic. The site also repeats Ollivander’s rule that “the wand chooses the wizard”. Knowing the core and wood of a character’s wand makes a replica a more personal gift for the right fan.

Buying tips

• Check the listing names The Noble Collection as the maker if you want the film replica. Costume wands from other makers are a different, simpler product.
• Read the box type in the title: “Ollivanders box” and “windowed box” versions of the same character are different listings at different prices.
• For a young fan, an illuminating wand or a costume wand from the Harry Potter cosplay costumes collection is often a better fit than a fragile resin replica.
• Pair a wand with a creature figure from the Magical Creatures collection or browse more ideas in Harry Potter collectibles and gifts.

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