Harry Potter Wizards Collection [Blu-ray + DVD Combo + Digital Copy]

The box itself is amazing! There are lots of compartments holding the various discs & items. The two small comparments could have been used more efficiently though. For example, some exclusive pins or a replica of the time turner could have been included. It's not as if there wasn't any room left in these compartments.

Most of the discs are fine, except for The Philosopher's Stone. The first disc, which is supposed to have the theatrical AND extended versions of the movie, ONLY HAS THE THEATRICAL VERSION. Also, instead of a digital copy disc of The Philosopher's Stone/The Chamber of Secrets, my set had 2 copies of The Prisoner of Azkaban/The Goblet of Fire.

These disc issues have tarnished my enjoyment of this set. I have the extended version on DVD (from the UCE set), but that's not the point. It was supposed to be included in this set, and it's not. For the price I paid, I expect all the discs to be present and to have the content as advertised.

*** UPDATE - Sep 25, 2012 ***

I received a replacement set from Amazon with all of the correct digital copy discs.

As for the first disc of The Philosopher's Stone which only has the theatrical version...there IS hope. Warners has acknowledged that there IS an issue and are working on creating new discs. Contact Heather.Borg@warnerbros.com for details on how to receive a new disc.

All in all, this box set is pretty amazing. It's just annoying that there were issues with the discs.

*** UPDATE - Oct 26, 2012 ***

I received a replacement disc from Warner Brothers for The Philosopher's Stone. This new disc has BOTH versions of the movie, plus the In-Movie experience.

If you've purchased this set and disc 1 of The Philosopher's Stone only has the theatrical version, just send an e-mail to the address mentioned above, and you should get a replacement disc within a month or so.

All is right with the world again...

EDIT FOR SEPTEMBER 25th, 2012
Good news! Warner Canada is fixing the issue and the correct disc will be made available.
Contact customer service at warnerbros.com
ORIGINAL REVIEW: I received my set last week. This set is heavy and I was a bit worried about potential damage during shipping. But it is really well packed and arrived in perfect condition.
The set itself is beautifull. The quality of the materials used for this, is way above average. I was not expecting this type of quality. It is sturdy and well built.

But like the other reviewers, the blu-ray disc of The Philosopher's Stone is the wrong version. The specs and, the description on the packaging, says that it should contain the Theatrical and Extended versions of the movie as well as the Picture-in-Picture experience. It only has the Theatrical version.

From what I read on various forums, it appears that all Canadian sets are affected.
What is the most frustrating thing about this is that Amazon and Warner bros have not acknowledged this problem.
I contacted Warner Bros twice via email and called their Toronto office as well. They never replied to my emails and my phone call was never returned.
And as for Amazon, after three attempts to get them to acknowledge that there is problem with the sets, the only solution they provided me was to return the set for a full refund. That doesn't solve the problem.
Come on Amazon, help us out on this issue!

So buyer beware. Until this issue is resolved I would hesitate to buy this set.

This box set, containing the DVD, Blu-ray, and Digital copy (and 3D versions of movie 7 and 8) of EVERY Harry Potter movie is a real collector's treat. Presented in a sturdy matte pressed-board box, decorated in raised print and emblems, it opens up in a style based on the Weasley twins' Skiving Snackboxes!

Upon opening the top lid, a magnetized flap on the front of the box lowers to expose the little shelves within. The side panels then open up left and right, allowing you to examine the little drawers and attain not only the movies, but a replica locket horcrux, concept art sketches, a booklet of intricate labels and candy designs from the movies, and a gorgeous certificate of authenticity adorned with a number unique to your set. A secret compartment at the top of the box also contains a lovely cloth colored map of Hogwarts grounds, a blueprint of the Castle, and a lovely hardcover book of artefacts from the movies.

Another, VERY secretive compartment (only accessible at the back, when the entire box is open fully) contains a "bonus DVD" revealing movie secrets, stunt doubles, an extended version of "When Harry Left Hogwarts", "Designing the World of Harry Potter" and "50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments- Definitive Version".

The movies themselves are lovingly contained in board-book cases, each of which has it's own distinct art style on the front and pictures inside. The documentary "Creating the World of Harry Potter" is included, with a different part contained in each film case. Commentaries and special features galore (including new content as well as the charming features found with original versions of the movies) will keep you entertained for hours.

PROBLEMS: Although the blu-ray copy of The Philosopher's Stone movie is supposed to contain an in-movie experience feature, it does not. The movie begins to play immediatley after being placed in the player, and returning the the menu reveals a dissapointing layout of special features that does NOT include an in-movie commmentary experience, and does NOT include the extended version of the film, as advertised.