Harry Potter Hogwarts Collection (Blu-ray + DVD)

Assuming that most people ready to spend over $100 on a "Harry Potter" box set already know and appreciate what a great film series it is, I'm going to confine my review to the Hogwarts Collection 31-disc box set, which is equally excellent, and in my opinion an essential buy for any true Potter fan As a committed "Potter" fan since 2002, I of course already own films 1-8 on both DVD and Blu-ray. But as someone who finds the special features of films equally as interesting as the films themselves, I was so excited to find this set, as it is essentially a more affordable repackage of 2011's now-discontinued "Ultimate Editions," and features an embarassment of riches special-feature-wise. Unlike the $40 Harry Potter Blu-ray box set, this set includes both the DVD, Blu-ray, and digital versions of each film, the latter of which I was able to redeem via MoviesAnywhere even after the supposed expiration date of December 31, 2019. Films 1 and 2 include the Extended versions with the deleted scenes added back in, while 7 and 8 have 3D Blu-ray versions as well. The sound and video quality of the Blu-rays are excellent, and are a vast improvement over the original DVDs and single-disc Blu-rays. But it's the special features that really make this set. Along with the original bonus features ported over from the initial DVD releases, each film comes with a bonus disc packed with several excellent behind-the-scenes television documentaries from both Britain and America that were aired to promote the films and to my knowledge have never been shown again. Each bonus disc also includes one part of the fantastic exclusive 8-part documentary,"Creating the World of Harry Potter," which covers a specific topic such as creature effects, music, characters, etc., using behind-the-scenes archive footage from all eight fims, and really gives you an appreciation for all the work that went into bringing the Wizarding World to life. Now, for the packaging. As the owner of three now-discontinued "Ultimate Editions" of the Potter films, I have to say this Hogwarts Collection is a lot more compact. Unlike those bulky, heavy boxes, the discs are held in what is essentially an album that reminds me of the photo album Hagrid gives to Harry at the end of "Sorcerer's Stone." While I don't usually like cardboard sleeves, in this case, it's a great way to store 31 discs in a relatively secure package that doesn't require a shelf of its own! I also like that the album fits into a sturdy cardboard slipcase, which I think will really keep the discs safe in the long-run. While most Potter fans probably own several editions of each film, the exclusive bonus features and compact presentation make this a great set to add to your collection, and one that I highly recommend.

We’re big Harry Potter fans, so we were excited to see the full Blu-ray box set. The picture quality is great, and it’s awesome having the whole series in one collection. We especially enjoyed the extended scenes included on some of the films which added a little extra magic to movies we’ve already watched multiple times.

This review refers to the Hogwarts Collection (31 DVD's, Blu Ray discs, and 3D Blu Ray discs in a long flat book with a photograph of an older Daniel Radcliffe surrounded by the Battle of Hogwarts in the back. We've been Potter-heads at home for a few years (though more the movies than the books so far). For the moment, this is the definitive super-genius edition of the 8-film series. The Blu Ray editions of the movies are all stunning and in good sound. The first two movies offer the option of viewing the movie as an extended cut, with deleted scenes restored into the sequence of the film. For those who have been wondering, the ABC Family network acquired broadcast rights to the movies, and have offered all the movies with deleted scenes put back into the sequence. Unfortunately, those extended cuts cannot be recreated on these Blu Ray discs. You can see the deleted scenes separately, but not as a single continuity. Which is a shame, because I've found those scenes do add all manner of shading and nuance to a story that gets more and more compactly told as Rowling's books got bigger and bigger. The extras are extraordinary. A multi-hour documentary series called "Creating the World of Harry Potter" broadcast on Bravo once or twice, and every episode is available in this set. And on top of that, there are also other featurettes (some of which do also recycle similar interview and clip bits) and separate making of and extra DVD's. So for someone like me, who tends to get super-genius editions of my favorite movies, this was the only choice. Until, of course, somebody issues the extended cuts (reminding me of a favorite line from "Men in Black:" "Now I have to buy the White Album all over again.")

I really love this collection. Does it come with EVERYTHING that a hardcore Potter fan wants? No. It's still missing extended editions of movies 3-8. There are lines that I've seen in trailers and BTS footage that are nowhere to be found in the deleted scenes. There's probably still unseen BTS stuff that Warner Bros. hasn't released. However, this is a really awesome collection. Prior to purchasing this, I had just bought each DVD individually when they were released, so all the bonus features in this are incredible to me. Some of them are the same things that were on my versions of the DVDs, but there's a ton of new stuff as well. Like many Potter fans, I'm sure, I was considering buying the Wizard's Collection, but it was just so expensive that I held back. This, from my research on the collections, is the same thing as the Wizard's Collection without all the collectibles. For $150 less (give or take depending on Amazon price fluctuation), this is just what I was looking for. The "Creating the World of Harry Potter" segments are amazing and very long. There are bits and pieces of interviews that overlap in various special feature segments, but for the most part, it's all different footage and interviews. The book that Hagrid gives Harry with pictures of his parents is exactly what the book this comes in reminds me of. The DVDs have their own sleeves within the book and I think they're well placed to not be damaged. The only semi-bad thing I've found is that the number of DVDs might mislead you into thinking there's more special features in this than there actually is. There's actually only one or two DVDs per movie with special features. Two of the DVDs for each film are dedicated almost exclusively to the movie itself (Blu-Ray and regular version each get their own disc). That said, there's still a ton of special features in this collection and, in my opinion, is worth the buy.

I found that a lot of the other reviews for this product were a little confusing. I am writing this review because of that reason. I was terrified of ordering this and it not being what I thought it was. I am sooo glad I did order it! This is a product for the hard core Harry Potter fan!!! This is going to, hopefully, be a short, sweet, and to the point review. The review is also of the product itself; not a review of all the movies and special features like so many people of put on here. To clarify, this product is the "Harry Potter Hogwarts Collection DVD+Blu-Ray" Amazon option "Multi-format" version (I think it is selling for around $150 right now...I got it for $90 as a Black Friday, or was is Cyber Monday?, special!) Included in this Box set: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: 1. Theatrical and Extended Version on Blu-Ray 2. Theatrical Version on DVD 3. Special Features on DVD 4. Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 1: The Magic Begins on Blu-Ray Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: 5. Theatrical and Extended Version on Blu-Ray 6. Theatrical Version on DVD 7. Special Features on DVD 8. Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 2: Characters on Blu-Ray Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: 9. Theatrical/Only Version on Blu-Ray 10. Theatrical/Only Version on DVD 11. Special Features on DVD 12. Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 3: Creatures on Blu-Ray Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: 13. Theatrical/Only Version on Blu-Ray 14. Theatrical/Only Version on DVD 15. Special Features on DVD 16. Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 4: Sound and Music on Blu-Ray Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: 17. Theatrical/Only Version on Blu-Ray 18. Theatrical/Only Version on DVD 19. Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 5: Evolution on Blu-Ray Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: 20. Theatrical/Only Version on Blu-Ray 21. Theatrical/Only Version on DVD 22. Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 6: Magical Effects on Blu-Ray Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow - Part 1: 23. Theatrical/Only Version on Blu-Ray 24. Theatrical/Only Version on DVD 25. Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 7: Story on Blu-Ray 26: Theatrical/Only Version on Blu-Ray 3D Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2: 27. Theatrical/Only Version on Blu-Ray 28. Theatrical/Only Version on DVD 29. Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 8: Growing Up on Blu-Ray 30. Theatrical/Only Version on Blu-Ray 3D Bonus Disc: 31. Bonus Disc on Blu-Ray (Includes "When Harry Left Hogwarts - Extended Version," "50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments - Definitive Version," "Designing the World of Harry Potter," and more! Along with this Box Set, you get the UltraViolet version of, supposedly, the entire box set! (I haven't downloaded my copy yet.) This offer is valid until March 4, 2016. So hurry up and buy this set! Conclusion: With this box set, you get the Blu-Ray, DVD, and (until 3/4/16) digital copy of all 8 movies! As a bonus, you get the 3D Blu-Ray version of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow Part 1 & 2, if you have a 3D Blu-Ray player, unlike me...but as I stated before I am a hardcore Harry Potter fan and would like to have those version if ever I do buy a 3D Blu-Ray player and appropriate equipment. This box set pretty much includes every single thing you could get on DVD about Harry Potter! If you are NOT a hardcore "Pott Head" (get it!?), and just enjoy the movies, I would suggest just getting the 8 disc Blu-Ray or DVD set that only includes the movies and not all the nifty special features and bonus disc!

First off great collection. All the bonus features are great. Do you have a 3D player? If not consider getting a 3D converter box and 3D Blu-Ray player. Both for about $100. I haven't done this yet but will after month beginning and update then. Reason movies 7 & 8 have a 3D version on top of DVD and Blu-Ray. I purchased this when it was an Amazon special and got a great price for it so I won't compare US vs UK and only talk about this package Okay, now that you heard that lets get in more details. As stated there are 31 disks a regular blu-ray, regular DVD, Ultraviolet and as well as a special 3D of each movie 7 & 8. The bonus features most I had seen but a lot I hadn't. Little tidbits like how they choose Richard Harris as Dumbledore. Did you know there is a godchild/godfather relation between Harris and the producer? I don't recall seeing that in any other behind the scenes to which there are hours and hours of material. I loved that the first two movies you got to see the theater release or the extended/ABC Family version. I always prefer extended or director cuts even if they slow the movie for a moment or two. I would have liked to have seen the deleted scenes restored and an extended version of all the rest of the movies made available in this set. This is my first of only two digs I have with this set. The second is the packaging. Although they make it appear like a travel photo album the packaging is cardboard sleeves holding three or four disks per movie per page. The graphics are nice but I prefer a more traditional pop release feature for my DVDs. Unless they come out with extended versions of all 8 movies I suggest getting this for any Potter fan.

This is a fantastic harry potter set. The Hogwarts Collection is the definitive version of harry potter and a MUST have for any harry potter fans. Note that there are several different versions of this set. The first one being the basic dvd 8 film set, which is old and will tend to have scratches. The second one is being the basic blu ray 8 film set which is also old so the case for it isn't the best I hear. The thrid one is the 16 disk blue ray collection with an ultraviolet digital code. The fourth one being the ultimate set aka the Hogwarts Collection It includes 31 disks in total, both in blue ray and dvd. The only extended editions are year 1 and 2 though on blu ray. Also the extra disk which is exlusive to this set is also only on blu ray. I just love that it also has those classic dvd games that were included on the first releases of harry potter movies. They don't put the mini games on the dvds anymore these days so it was nice to see that again here. The ultraviolet digital code YES STILL WORKS. To redeem go to the OFFICAL ultraviolet site, once you put it your code it will re-direct you to vudu were you can log in and just like magic, it's been added to your vudu account! If you threw away the code because you were dumb enough to go to vudu directly, thats your problem not mine.

I am very happy with this Harry Potter set. I didn't own any of the movies nor had I yet installed a Blu-ray player, so it was perfect to get. I wanted something with all the movies, tons of special features, and packaging that I can put on my movie shelf. The packaging itself is great and contains beautiful artwork. The book that contains the discs does look like it will wear and tear with age and use, but I don't really mind this. I also don't mind that movies 3-8 don't have extended editions. I have tried a majority of the discs on my new Blu-ray player, and they have all worked. I haven't tried the Ultraviolet service yet though since I don't really care too much for it. One thing that I did notice when looking at the discs is that a few of them had small scratches right when I took them out. This hasn't affected their use, however. At first I wanted to purchase the Wizard's Collection, but the price was too much. I also missed out on the $150 Costco deal for it last winter. However, even if I did buy it, I wouldn't know where to put it since the box is huge. I bought this set for around $170, which I think is a good deal. The Hogwarts Collection in my opinion is a great, cheaper alternative to the Wizard's Collection if you can live without all the supplemental memorabilia. It's more practical too since it's not too big or bulky, and it can be placed on a shelf alongside one's other movies. This one fits right in with my Blu-ray collection.

Entrega rápida todo al 100% la caja intacta me encanto esta edición está súper genial viendo las versiones extendidas y con los discos de como se hizo el mundo de Harry Potter recomdable!!!

Estoy fascinado con la colección, el material, el diseño, todo es perfecto.

Excelente calidad, muy bien cuidado llego antes de lo esperado, un paquete muy especial

Es lo que esperaba. Llego puntual