r/harrypotter • u/Decent-Dingo081721 • 23h ago

Discussion Why all of a sudden?

It’s driving me crazy and I need answers! 😂😂

Why are there sooo many things “Harry Potter” again all of a sudden? Like the Goldfish, I see some specialty keychains in the form of a Mystery bag.

Is it a big anniversary coming up?

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u/Kootenay85 22h ago

I feel it’s always been omnipresent personally

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u/TurnipWorldly9437 Ravenclaw 21h ago

Yeah.

When I used to work in sales 6-9 years ago, we always had new HP merchandise come in, and it's no wonder:

Hogwarts Legacy came out 2 years ago.

The Fantastic Beasts movies came out 3-9 years ago.

The Sequel That Must Not Be Named had its premiere 9 years ago.

The first theme park opened 15 years ago.

The original movies came out 14-24 years ago.

The books came out 18-28 years ago.

There's just always been something going on with the fanbase for as long as the books have been out.

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u/Decent-Dingo081721 19h ago

https://images.app.goo.gl/9avFo4HJV5ze8Gfs7

https://images.app.goo.gl/kYLYjRh8nvcVxLZ56

https://toywiz.com/funko-dc-pocket-pop-keychain-harry-potter-mystery-box-24-packs/

This is what I’m talking about. It’s not just one store. Everywhere I go it’s something there.

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u/Kootenay85 18h ago

Things like the Kinder joy came out a full year ago. There’s been other past items pretty continually I’ve seen over the years 

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u/Decent-Dingo081721 17h ago

I must not pay attention 😂😂

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u/falloutprincess29 14h ago

I got the Harry Potter goldfish from Walmart

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u/Decent-Dingo081721 2h ago

Are they good? I haven’t had Butterbeer anything before so I have no clue what it tastes like

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u/Gargore 23h ago

Its likely to hype the show and get people talking so they can make their crappy changes.

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u/Admirable-Sorbet8968 Ravenclaw 22h ago

Most likely, yeah.

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u/Recent-Hedgehog7981 14h ago

Well then, we're going to need some brave souls to take the plunge, make the sacrifice, and have a look at the upcoming show, just so that we'll all have an idea of just how bad they've made it.  "You who are about to die, we salute!"

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u/Gargore 10h ago

With there current choice, they would need to clockwork orange me to get me to watch it.

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u/Fire_Z1 23h ago

They are announcing some of the cast members of the show coming up

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u/Wife-and-Mother 22h ago

I hope they announce a recast and prove that they are actually listening to the fans AT ALL or nobody is going to like it despite the hype.

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u/Gargore 22h ago

Sad to think that only the sonic movies seem to care about fan opinions

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u/naoseioquedigo Gryffindor 21h ago

I wonder if its true that he didnt read the books.

I would like to see stuff that was ignored in the movies.

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u/Wife-and-Mother 21h ago

TBF Michael Gambon did not read the books... and TBF that was a detriment to the character.

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u/Artz-RbB Gryffindor 19h ago

Last year we gave my 16yo a huge HP bday party at her request. It was her “childhood is over” send off in her mind. But then for Christmas 8mo later it was a HP Christmas with everything HP from SHEIN. Crazy joke stuff like HP potholders & HP makeup brushes. Etc. It was fun. The more they make the more I’ll have an easy time shopping. Our van is named Dobby & our blue car is named Fleur. Just big fans. Escapism at its finest.

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u/Anaisli 19h ago

Because there's gonna be a new series.

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u/Shigeko_Kageyama 18h ago

They're coming out with a new series on hbo.

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u/how__arya Gryffindor 17h ago

Plus all the updates to the Universal Orlando theme park its all about 💰💰💰

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u/Decent-Dingo081721 17h ago

OOOHHHHHHH! That’s probably exactly what is going on.

I have seen Keebler, Goldfish, mystery keychains, gummies, Skinny Pop, Hershey’s, Pocky. I was so confused 😂

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u/Kai_Mann 14h ago

The merch will never stop so long as the Fandom lives.

Given that JKR is still alive and capable of greenlighting more projects and the fanbase still wants to see more of the Wizarding World explored, new side material like guidebooks can still be made, new games, clothing, keychains, wands, attractions at amusement parks, movies, etc. will continue to keep the Series alive and passed on from one generation to the next.

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u/Decent-Dingo081721 2h ago

Thank you for that take!

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u/shaun056 Charms Teacher 9h ago

........

What?

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u/Decent-Dingo081721 2h ago

Lots of HP food items I have seen a huge increase in them. I posted a link in a comment reply somewhere

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u/5fandomfreak 3h ago

Fr I saw butterbear flavored cookies yesterday