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International Harry Potter Day 2024 will take place on Thursday, May 2, in honor of the battle of Hogwarts, which took place on the same day in 1998, according to the book series’ timeline. Potterheads around the world can honor the day by binge-watching the Harry Potter series on Max as well as stocking up on collectible merch.
Plush toy connoisseur the Original Squishmallows wants to help you celebrate and has restocked its popular collection inspired by the bestselling book and movie series in anticipation of the big day — and that includes the previously sold-out Hedwig Squishmallow.
Each one is around 10 inches in size and are priced starting at $16. You can pick up shapes inspired by the iconic trio of protagonists — Harry, Ron and Hermione — or show off your pride for your favorite Hogwarts house with a Hufflepuff, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw or Slytherin Squishmallow. The collectibles are available to shop on Amazon and Target (online only).
Keep reading to preorder the new Harry Potter Squishmallows, or click here to check out all of the available ones within the collection on Amazon.
Squishmallows Original Hedwig Plush
Harry’s trusty owl Hedwig has been transformed into a huggable toy that you can place on your bed for year-round cuddles. The design even features the owl’s wings with a fluffy faux feather material you’ll be tempted to pet all day.
Squishmallows Original Gryffindor Lion Plush
Don’t let this Gryffindor Squishamallow slip from your cart. Already, there have been more than 2,000 purchased in the past month on Amazon, and it previously sold out when it initially dropped, but now you have another shot at owning the lion-shaped plush toy.
Squishmallows Original Harry Potter Plush
Consider this Harry Potter-inspired plush your new stress-relieving tool, as it’s not only soft, but is so squishy you’ll be tempted to hug it whenever you’re feeling overwhelmed or happy. The design also comes with the character’s iconic glasses and legendary scar.
Squishmallows Original Ron Weasley Plush
Ron Weasley’s plushie will not only help complete your Harry Potter collection, but has all the lovable features of the character, including his famous red hair and Gryffindor robes.
Squishmallows Original Hermione Granger Plush
Don’t forget to add the book-smart Hermione Granger plushie to finish the trio of the world-saving wizards. This design even comes with the character’s wavy brown hair as well as her school robes as a nod the her Hogwarts house.
Fans of the books can score 55% off a the complete book set to relive the magic of the series or gift to the Potterhead-in-training in your life. It’s originally priced at $100, but for a limited time, you can get all seven books for only $44.
‘Harry Potter’ Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7)
You can read the book series that sparked the hit movie franchise and theme park in paperback form. The boxed set comes with original artwork on an exclusive box featuring all seven books safely tucked inside.
While the paperback edition was released in 2009, it’s still dominating Amazon’s charts as the No. 1 bestseller for children’s school issues, showcasing just how impactful the stories are even 15 years later.
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