Harry Potter Wizard's Collection [Blu-ray] [US Import]

Before I go on to say how impressive this item is, may I recommend that Amazon block people from reviewing before the product is even released because anybody who left a negative review obviously had no idea what this box set was going to be like.

Now thats out of the way,the box set is stunningly presented in a faux leather case which is huge (seriously finding a place for it is difficult!). When you open it up it is the inside detail is phenomenal, the creators have really thought about what Harry Potter fans would like and it looks and feels like an actual prop from the film with its Hogwarts and House Team emblems right down to the handles to each draw which are metal.

Now to the actual content, spread across 4 separate draws, each film comes in a fantastically presented in a hard back photo album type case consisting of 4 or 3 disks (DVD, Blu Ray and Special Features disks for each film) depending on the film (see list contents for full breakdown), and each 'album' has full colour pics and info from the respective film. Towards the top of the box are two 'pop-out' draws which contain your Ultra-Violet code which is present in the form of a scroll tied with ribbon (this will never be opened by me as I have no idea what Ultra Violet is! But it looks good :)and the Horcrux necklace (RRP £30-40 in Harry Potter world and this one looks even better).

In the other draws are a map of Hogwarts and its grounds as well as a blue print of the castle as well as a several books about the films (again see full list of contents). The best touches though are the 'hidden disk' which is especially made for this box set and contains hours and hours of never before seen special features and the 'hidden compartment' within the case (again it shows just how big this thing is and also what detail and effort they've gone into with thing.

I can say hand on heart it is the greatest film box set I have ever seen, let alone purchased and it is honestly a snip at £180, especially considering each box comes with a numbered certificate as they're limited edition. I'm a huge HP fan but as resisted the tempation to buy any of them on DVD because I wanted them in a box set but even after over 10 years of waiting this surpasses any expectations!! If you love Harry Potter you must own this.

Thought I would let other customers know but received an email from Amazon UK tonight advising there has been a quality issue with would you believe as many as 5 discs in this set. The email is copied below. This is the 4th issue this year I know of, we had issues with Universal's David Lynch box set in June, wrong disc enclosed with Arrow's House By The Cemetery Blu-Ray combo in May and also delays with StudioCanal's Dracula Prince of Darkness and Plague Of The Zombie Blu-Ray combos which were delayed several months due to production errors. Just wish these companies would have better quality control before they put out product for final release. Anyway, email below:

Hello,

We have been advised by the manufacturer that due to a production issue, the following product which you recently ordered from Amazon.co.uk has been despatched with some incorrect discs inside.

The product that is affected is the "Harry Potter Wizard's Collection box set", and the discs that are affected are as follows:

Year 4. The Blu-ray movie disc is missing the In-Movie Experience & DTS-HD Master Audio
Year 5. The Blu-ray movie disc is missing the In-Movie Experience & DTS-HD Master Audio
Year 6. The Blu-ray movie disc is missing DTS-HD Master Audio
Year 7 part 1. The 3D movie disc displays the artwork for Year 7 part 2
Year 7 part 2. The 3D movie disc displays the artwork for Year 7 part 1

I'm pleased to tell you that if you contact the manufacturer directly using the details below they will supply you with the correct discs free of charge.

The discs will be available from Wednesday 26th September and you can contact the manufacturer directly using either this email address:

wizardscollection@technicolor.com

Or by writing to them at this address:

Warner Bros Customer Services
Wizard Collection
c/o Technicolor Distribution Services
Cosford Lane
Swift Valley Industrial Estate
Rugby
Warwickshire, CV21 1QN

Please quote your Amazon order number in any correspondence.

We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused you and hope to see you again soon.

Kind regards,

Customer Service Department
Amazon.co.uk

Let me be clear up front, i am a huge harry potter fan, and i like many others was eagerly awaiting the definitive box set release we all knew was coming. It was worth the wait, to all of you who think a better box set is coming, I'm afraid you will be disappointed. Warner home video have confirmed this is as good as its going to get. However they also confirmed that a more cost effective set, minus the memorabilia and extravagant packaging would be released following the sale of all 63,000 sets.

For anyone complaining about the price, i believe this future set is for you. This set is purely for the die hard fans, like myself. It is also worth noting that the 63,000 copy limitation applies to the entire planet, and so only a fraction of that will be sold within the uk. Also, all 8 pieces of memorabilia are exclusive to this set. Another horcrux locket was available for purchase through the noble collection, but the one in this set is different and of higher quality.

I also urge all of you saying that the set looks flimsy to view the unboxing video of the set, which shows the cast exploring the contents. It is quite honestly the most impressive, highest quality release i have ever seen on home video, justifying its hefty price tag.

I also find it absurd that several people have given a one star review on a product that is still weeks away from release! These reviews are done by bitter consumers complaining about the price, and are bad mouthing it for that reason alone. If you cannot afford this set, several other releases exist for you to choose from, be it the standard box set or the ultimate edition releases. Or you could wait for the future, more simple set.

Unless you are a huge, die hard potter fan, this set simply isn't aimed at you, so please stop complaining. Giving the product a one star review isn't going to make warner re-evaluate their pricing or marketing strategy, all it does is make this set look bad to possible buyers, which is entirely unfair. I am thrilled with this set, and am willing to pay the high but reasonable price for it.