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August 17, 2024
- Posted by: Professor Penelope Presto
- Categories: Book Week, Products
Our Quick Guide to Dressing Up as Luna Lovegood
Book Week, Halloween, a Harry Potter themed birthday party? Let’s face it, even Tuesday is a good reason to dress up as Luna Lovegood, one of the most beloved and unique characters from the Harry Potter series. Her whimsical charm, distinctive style, and deep connection to the magical world make Luna an insanely good choice for any occassion that requires a costume or just any old normal, extraordinary day, like a Tuesday! It’s time to explore why Luna Lovegood is a standout character and how you can bring her magical persona to life with the help of Quizzic Alley. The
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August 16, 2024
- Posted by: Professor Penelope Presto
- Categories: NEW!, Products, Shop news
Four New Harry Potter Squishmallows Coming in September!
Prepare for extra cuteness and coziness because four brand-new Harry Potter Squishmallows are due for release this September. Mark your calendars and get ready to squish and snuggle with Fawkes the Phoenix, the Sorting Hat, Dobby, and the Mandrake. Let’s delve into the enchanting world of Squishmallows and what makes these new additions so spellbinding. The Squishmallow Phenomenon Squishmallows have taken the world by storm with their irresistible combination of soft, plush texture and charming designs. Introduced by Kellytoy in 2017, these squishy plush toys quickly became a global sensation. The concept behind Squishmallows was simple yet brilliant: create a
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August 16, 2024
- Posted by: Professor Penelope Presto
- Categories: Book Week, Products
A Quick Guide to Dressing Up as Ron Weasley Playing Quidditch
So, Book Week is here, and true Harry Potter fans know that dressing up as Ron Weasley playing Quidditch is a spellbinding choice! Let’s dive into how to create a look that’s both magical and Quidditch-approved using a couple of key props you may already have at home. Get the 'Ron on the Quidditch Pitch' Look First off, let’s talk about the heart of Ron’s Quidditch outfit: the iconic Gryffindor Quidditch uniform. For starters, you’ll need a Gryffindor Quidditch jumper. Head to Quizzic Alley, where you can grab an authentic-looking red jersey with golden stripes. Don’t forget to look for
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August 10, 2024
- Posted by: Professor Penelope Presto
- Categories: Book Week, Products
Hermione Granger – The Smart Choice for the Book Week Parade
PHOTO: WARNER BROS At Book Week parades all over Australia every year, one character stands out as a perennial favorite for costumes: Hermione Granger from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Celebrated for her intelligence, bravery, and strong moral compass, Hermione is a shining example of a role model, particularly for young girls. Her popularity during Book Week parades is a testament to her impact on readers worldwide, and dressing up as Hermione allows fans to embody the essence of one of literature’s most admired characters. Why Hermione is a Top Choice Hermione Granger is much more than just a beloved
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November 30, 2020
- Posted by: Professor Penelope Presto
- Categories: Books and reading, NEW!, Products, Shop news
Who or what is MinaLima?
Did you get your copy of the recently released new imagining of Harry Potter and the Phisopher’s Stone? It is adorned with paper craft features and special fold-out pages, artistically recreating the likes of Diagon Alley and, naturally, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You can even immerse yourself in a pop-out Great Hall feast and (almost) join the festivities yourself. This amazing and beautiful book is yet another graphic masterpiece from MinaLima, the design team behind the Harry Potter film series. They’re currently putting the finishing touches to The Chamber of Secrets, due to hit our shelves in November.
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May 13, 2020
- Posted by: Professor Penelope Presto
- Category: Products
I built the first ever Quizzic Alley Book Nook! A review by Bonkers Beth.
Quizzic Alley team member, Bonkers Beth is our go-to witch for all things creative so she was the obvious choice to assemble the Quizzic Alley book nook prototype. Here’s her review. I love art and craft and consider myself a bit of an artist so I was a little hesitant when I was asked to assemble Quizzic Alley’s prototype book nook. For the uninitiated, a book nook is a diorama in a box that fits in between your books on a bookshelf. They are super cool and look really effective. The Quizzic Alley prototype is a magical alley complete with
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