Editorial Reviews:
Editorial Review
This sword, measuring 2 feet (including the handle) is a decent replica of the sword seen in the Harry Potter movie, complete with "Gryffindor" inscribed on the plastic "blade" in pseudo-Celtic lettering and griffins, unicorns, and other fancy doo-dads on the handle. The top selling point though is that the sword makes crashing, clanking sounds at the push of a button, so young magicians in training can more vividly imagine they are engaged in a real sword battle. There are six fun, realistic sounds in all--making this a weapon that's, well, magical. --David Stoesz
Customer Reviews:
Review #1: Harry Potter the true Gryffindor
2003-10-18 
This is a great item that will inspire all ages! I should know i am 13 and i own one. it is great collecter's item for huge Harry Potter fans. It's almost as good as Harry Potter himself because it is what came to him in the time of need. i know anyone would love it!
Review #2: Harry Potter Sword of Gryffindor
2003-08-29
You have to hand it to Mattel. They could have just shipped an empty box labeled "Harry Potter Thingey" and millions of people would probably have bought it. Instead they come out with great toys like this, that actually have play value.The Harry Potter sword includes multiple sound effects, and is highly durable and safe to play with. (I know, having been hit by it alot!) Unfortunately, the batteries are hard to replace, and the multiple sound effects get "old" after enough uses. What I mean is, they lose some of their quality over time. What was once metal on metal clanging, now sounds like radio static! However, compared to other toys like this, it has a LOOONG lifespan! If you just want a plastic sword, get a plastic sword...But if you want a Harry Potter Sword Of Gryffindor, get the Harry Potter Sword Of Gryffindor.
Review #3: Great toy for all ages
2003-07-30
This toy is great for all ages, im 12 and i got it for my birthday and its great for playing with or displaying it in a room. the sound effects are great also.
Review #4: Where can I buy the batteries?
2003-06-24
I bought these swords for my 8 year old daughter and 3 year old son. They have been watching a certain movie at home that has sword fighting so I thought they could pretend play along with the movie. The moment we got in the car they had to open them, they loved the sound effects. They have been playing with them for 1 week straight. Now one of the swords isn't making the sound effects and I realized the batteries died. I read a previous review that said they searched for the batteries, please tell me where to buy them!! These swords are so realistic looking and sounding, great for pretend play and hours of enjoyment. We love it!!!
Review #5: My kid loves it!
2003-05-10
My four year-old loves this sword! It makes sounds like "clanking swords" and "swiping air"...cool, but it NEEDS BATTERIES - the small kind like hearing aide batteries. Shortly after we received the sword, the batteries died and the search for replacements began (they should have designed this toy to use AAA batteries). Three stores and three dollars later - done. My kid also bent the sword and it has never really returned to its original shape (it did not break though). |
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