Hornby's Hogwarts Express train set is topping Christmas wish lists in toy shops, with Harry Potter expected to become the number one toy again thanks to the new HBO series.
The eight-part HBO adaptation of Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone is set to hit screens on Christmas Day, but a range of new wizard toys are already available. According to toy shops, the Hornby Hogwarts Express is at the top of wish lists, a train set designed to spark imagination and creativity for children aged six and above, as well as adult fans.
A Magical Train Set
The set captures the magic of the world-famous Hogwarts Express train with real steam, working lights, and authentic sound effects, making playtime a fully immersive wizarding world adventure. It allows fans to imagine they are Harry, Ron, and Hermione on the Hogwarts Castle Steam Locomotive, which comes with two coaches with magnetic couplings, an easy clip figure-of-8 track with a siding, Kings Cross Platform 9¾ Station, Hogsmeade Station buildings, and a hand controller for easy operation.
Additional trains, track, and buildings can be added to the set to create a bigger toy train set.
Scalextric and Corgi Additions
Scalextric fans can also get involved by racing the flying Ford Anglia 105E Harry Potter Edition in enchanting blue on their favourite playsets, reliving the moment Harry and Ron soared through the skies on their way to school on a faithfully recreated vehicle.
For those in need of help from the friendliest half-giant at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Hagrid's motorcycle and sidecar is the mode of transportation. This Corgi model of the vehicle, which once belonged to Harry's godfather Sirius Black, first appeared in the Philosopher's Stone when Hagrid used it to transport the infant Harry Potter to his new home at 4 Privet Drive, following the murder of his parents, Lily and James Potter, by Lord Voldemort.
