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These Are The Best ‘Harry Potter’ Toys For Kids & They’re Perfect For Tiny Fans

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Whether you’re shopping for the perfect birthday or holiday gift, or you just want to stock your child’s toy box with a few items representative of your own obsession with the franchise, there are so many fantastic Harry Potter toys to choose from. Potterheads and their muggle offspring can let their imaginations run wild with the best Harry Potter toys on the market.

I will be the first to admit that my almost-9-year-old had quite a few Harry Potter toys before he ever showed any interest in the movies or was old enough to read the books. Did this perhaps inspire his adorable crush on Hermione and love of all things owl-related? I can’t say for sure, but the fan in me thinks that the baby toys shaped like Hedwig might have played more than just a small role in encouraging his own fandom.

From games that test your knowledge of the books and films to action figures that let you re-create your favorite scenes, there’s a toy on this list perfect for every fan regardless of their age. I mean, who doesn’t want to cast a spell or two with a toy wand? (Even if it isn’t actually going to spawn a Patronus because it’s made from plastic instead of enchanted wood.) Read on to see which Harry Potter toys can make your home a more magical place to play.

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1

A LEGO Set For Kids

Best suited for kids ages 7 and up, this 264-piece Harry Potter LEGO set includes everything kids need to build their very own interactive version of the first flying lesson at Hogwarts seen during Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone. Kids can re-create the iconic interaction between Draco Malfoy, Neville Longbottom, and Madam Hooch with their three included minifigures. They can build the broom storage room and then let Draco toss Neville’s Rememberall high above the set just like in the film. Best of all, the set can also be rearranged to create the Quiddich trophy hall for an epic post-flying celebration with their favorite characters.

2

A Plush Harry

For younger kids, having a plush Harry Potter toy to play with can help introduce them to all of the things you know and love about the franchise. Just look how cute plush Harry is — the scar, the glasses, and his robe! At 8-inches tall, this stuffed toy is perfectly-sized for little ones to snuggle up with while they dream sweet wizarding dreams. While I can’t guarantee that this will help them love the books and movies as much as you do when they get older, it definitely won’t hurt to try.

3

An Illuminating Toy Wand

Your kids can pretend to cast their all-time favorite spells with this 14-inch illuminating toy wand from The Noble Collection. Sold by Amazon, this fun toy is made to look just like the infamous wand that Harry uses in the movies. Thanks to the magic of two double A batteries, the wand lights up with a simple swish and flick of the wrist. Don’t worry about it staying on forever though — just wave the wand once more and it turns off. Get ready to hear chants of “wingardium leviosa” (Yes, it’s LeviOsa, not LeviosA.) throughout your home.

4

A Movie-Themed Hedbanz Game

If your family enjoys playing the original Hedbanz game together, you’re sure to love the Harry Potter version of the game even more. Place the colorful bands on your heads and take turns guessing characters and items from the movies on your cards by answering yes or no questions. Answer the questions correctly to earn chocolate frog tokens that look like the candy from the films. The first player to collect five tokens wins. Intended for two to six players ages 7 and up, this is a fun way for the entire Potter-loving family to enjoy a lively trivia game together.

5

A LEGO Set For The Family

While your kids will most definitely need plenty of help putting together this massive 1,673-piece Harry Potter LEGO set, the time, effort, and expense to build such epic replicas of Harry and Hermione’s characters is totally worth it for mega-fans of the franchise. Once fully assembled, each character stands over 10 inches tall and are approximately 6.5 inches wide. They’re also fully pose-able so your kids can recreate scenes from the movies with the characters, casting spells with their wands, strolling through the halls of Hogwarts together, and anything else they can imagine.

6

A Kid-Sized Nimbus 2000

Your kids can zip and zoom around the house on their very own replica version of Harry’s Nimbus 2000. Intended for ages 8 and up, the broomstick itself measures about 36 inches in length and it is made from sturdy foam, so your kids can really pretend like they’re riding it through the air. The fun toy broom also makes real sounds when swung through the air or when your kids crash land onto a pile of couch cushions while they recreate a game of Quiddich and try with all of their might to catch the Golden Snitch just like Harry.

7

Collectible Figures In Surprise Packs

My kids really love blind bags and similarly-packaged toys that they can’t see inside. There’s just something magical about watching them crack open a new toy’s package without knowing what’s hidden inside. These Harry Potter Magic Capsules from YuMe are incredibly fun. The packaging has hints about which characters are inside that can be revealed with heat or water at home. It’s a really exciting way for your kids to try to guess which figure from the movies and books they’ve scored before they rip it open to find one of 10 wizarding world characters inside.

8

Flexible Action Figures

If your kids don’t already love playing with BendyFigs action figures, the Harry Potter posable figurines are a great way to introduce them to this fun toy. Each 7-inch-tall figurine can be posed in various ways for interactive play and comes with a replica wand included that they can swish and flick over and over again. These action figures also make wonderful collectors items for fans who just want to display them on shelves thanks to the sturdy disc base that each figure stands on. Choose from all of your favorite Harry Potter characters including Dumbledore, Dobby, Hermione, Ron, and even Harry himself.

9

A 150-Piece Puzzle

While there are plenty of fun Harry Potter puzzles on the market, many of them are collectible jigsaw puzzles with thousands of pieces and are geared more toward adult fans of the franchise than they are to children who also can’t get enough of the magic. This 150-piece mini puzzle from Target is available in the theme of each of the four Hogwarts houses — Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Slytherin, and Hufflepuff — so every fan can enjoy a puzzle from the house they identify with the most. It comes in a fun carrying tube, so it’s perfect for on-the-go play and last-minute gift-giving.

10

An Interactive Hedwig Toy

I know that this interactive Hedwig toy is meant for kids ages 4 and up, but I would not hesitate to buy one for myself because it is just that cool. The toy stands approximately 10 inches tall and Hedwigs head actually moves and rotates a full 180 degrees as it responds to sounds. Whether to talk to it, clap, shout spells, or whistle, this interactive Hedwig will respond with one of 12 unique owl sounds thanks to a “magical” sensor hidden in its chest operated by two triple-A batteries.

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Gryffindor Dress-Up Robes

I don’t know a single kid who doesn’t go through a phase where they love to dress up like their favorite characters. You can enhance your child’s love of playing with their Harry Potter toys with a set of Gryffindor robes to dress up in during playtime. Each robe has a Gryffindor crest printed on the chest and features a hood lined in the crimson color that the house is known for. The shirt, tie, and Harry’s glasses are all sold separately. Not a Gryffindor fan? There are also options for the other houses as well, so your kid can dress up like the characters from the house they want to be affiliated with the most. (Yes, even Slytherin.)

12

A Wooden Sorting Hat Model Figure

For kids who love to build, this wooden sorting hat model figure is a fun way for older kids to play with a Harry Potter-themed toy. Kids can enjoy this collectible book, complete with instructions to put together a replica of the infamous sorting hat made from wooden interlocking pieces. They can even paint it brown once it’s all put together. The model set is best suited for kids ages 10 and up, but that doesn’t mean parents of younger kids can’t help them put this together and enjoy having a collectible figure from the movie for years to come.

13

A Large Hedwig Plush

I really want to snuggle up with this 12-inch Hedwig stuffed animal every night. His sparkling eyes and soft fur make him the most enchanting toy for kids, especially younger ones who don’t even understand the magic of the series yet. Your little ones can play pretend with Hedwig all day and then cuddle with him in the evenings to encourage magical dreams every night. Also available from Kohl’s are stuffed versions of several of the other Harry Potter pets including Fawkes, Fang, Crookshanks, and Pygmy.

14

A Harry Potter Perler Bead Set

If your crafty kid loves to make their own creations from Perler beads, this Harry Potter fuse bead kit is perfect for fans of the books and movies. Your kids can choose from 19 Harry Potter-themed bead designs and included instructions for making house crests, characters like Ron and Hermione, the Hogwarts logo, creatures from the Forbidden Forest, and so much more. With 4,503 included beads, there are plenty of options for endless fun and creations from the Wizarding World. Your kids may need some help ironing the beads into place, but the magical designs will be totally worth the effort.

15

Harry Potter Baby Rattles

For the absolute littlest fans, these Harry Potter baby rattles are an adorable way to start your little one’s magical toy collection. Choose from knit versions of Hedwig, Dobby, or Harry, all made from yarn and attached to a wooden rattle ring. Each rattle from the Etsy seller KnitEmma is made with cotton and acrylic yarns knit onto a wooden teething ring and filled with hypoallergenic polyester fiber filling. Though the eyes of the characters are knit safely in place, it is still recommended to closely supervise babies who play with these rattle toys. The 100% handmade rattles make a wonderful keepsake gift for babies whose parents are mega fans of the franchise.

16

Magical Minis Hogwarts Playset

Part of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Magical Minis collection, this replica of the Hogwarts castle stands nearly 2-feet tall and is the perfect place for your kids to play with all of their favorite Magical Minis characters. The playlet features real lights and sounds and includes several of the most famous parts of the castle including the Great Hall, Gryffindor common room, Moaning Myrtle’s bathroom, and a moving staircase. Also included is a Magical Mini Hermione doll. This set can also be connected to other Wizarding World sets like the Care of Magical Creatures playset or replicas of the Charms of Potions classrooms for even more playtime fun.

17

A Magical Pictionary Game

Make family game night even more magical when you play this version of Pictionary Air with a ‘Harry Potter’ theme. To begin the game, split up into teams and choose which Hogwarts house each team will represent. Then, open the collector’s box to reveal a Pictionary Air pen in the shape of Harry’s wand and use it to draw clues from one of 112 double-sided cards filled with references to things from the movie. Players take turns wielding the included wand to draw clues and see them magically displayed on the TV screen using a special app compatible with most smart devices.

18

A Golden Snitch Game

Looking for the perfect game or toy for the Harry Potter-loving kid who has everything? Look no further than this Perplexus Snitch Go game. This handheld puzzle game is such a fun way for fans of the films and books to explore the Wizarding World in a whole new way. It’s basically a 3D obstacle course build right inside of a Snitch-shaped container where fans can work to move a smaller ball through 30 different obstacles to reach the end of the maze. The handheld size makes this the perfect puzzle toy to use on the go and keep kids, teens, and even adults entertained.