Absolutely! Cherry is so passionate about the Wizarding world that her products would definitely be a hit. Well designed Playing cards, miniature replicas, rare to find replicas I could definitely see it and I’m sure Cherry would have loads of other great ideas to add to these 24 or 25 magical surprises. 🖤
The pen is the only object with an ounce of creativity in the calendar. It's like how the map is a blank parchment when not in use, the pen is an unassuming object with a hidden map.
I don't understand why the company still has not learnt its lesson from last years advent calendars. Surely they could create an amazing calendar if it contained a few of their replicas or miniature versions rather than what looks like cheap, tatty items.
It’s about money, they sell it for more than it’s worth and they profit a lot more. This whole box shouldn’t have been more than $5. And that’s the value of the items in this box and in most of the world, kids can make these themselves by just printing and getting the stuff and sticks the prints to the stuff.
Supply and demand. It still sells, so no need for thrm to invest anymore to sell. They honestly probably invest less each year and still charge more. 😑😬😮💨😵
Is it possible that these calendars are intended for young children? I mean, they'll probably be happy with these items, even though the presentation is lacking.
Regarding the pen with the 'sliding' map: in my country it was a huge thing to have a pen just like that in high school (15 years ago...), we called it the 'cheat pen' and you could write stuff to it (the canvas was plain) to cheat in a test 🤣 never actually used it but it was all the rage to have them
In my country (Argentina) it always came with the calendar for the present year on one side and on the other the one for the next year, it always felt quite fun to have those in school, seeing it in the video brought back that memory
As soon as you said "cinereplicas" I knew exactly what would be in that calendar. I totally agree with you. They just keep using the same cheap items and slapping a different picture on them. Thank you so much again for buying these calendars so we can get a good look at what's inside. I've actually bought quite a few after watching your videos. The giant Lush one, the harry potter potions one (which I'm still waiting to receive) and the Gingy Revolution one. I don't wait to open them either, I just dive right in, he he.
Don’t feel bad about being negative. We appreciate your honest reviews! If the company just isn’t producing quality advent calendars they should know so maybe next time they can up their game or like you said not offer them next time. Keep doing what you are doing, crushing it ❤
The more I watch these, the more I want a kid’s version and an adult version. The adult can have more quality collectibles while the kid version can be like this one, but with more fun items.
I actually have an idea for the thin canvas bag ! Fill with some potpourri and put it in your sock or underwear drawer. Or a reusable sandwich bag for a kid’s lunch , looks like you could launder it.
Compared to the other calendars, I mayyyybe appreciate this the best? Like even the things like the pen, it at least has novelty value, compared to the ones with a random spell charm attached to it, it has a cohesive theme that it mostly sticks with, and the price point is one where you could think buying it for a younger fan (unlike the 80£ ones) and the items are properly unisex (no hair scrunchies or heart earrings).
Firstly i love your advent calendar series every year. Personally as a parent I find any advent calender over £20 for kids is expensive and for me to pay over that it has to be special. Not only is this calender ridiculously over priced, I personally think even £10 is a push, in this more environmently aware world its horrendous.
I can not tell you how much I appreciate you always giving us your unbiased opinion! Whether it's a sponsored video or not you always tell us straight up what you think! 👏👏💜
Love the reactions. I think u could always put a pillow in the tot bag and use stuffing/fluffing in those small stack and use them as a very small decoration pillow ❤
The creaters think people will buy just one of the calenders so think they can get away with using the same items but putting a higher price on certain ones but it's thanks to creators on RU-vid like Cherry who expose the greedy sods.
I feel like those banner pens were quite a big thing in the 90s. Took me back! 😆 As terrible as these cinereplica calendars always seem to be I can't wait to see you do next year's! 😂
I kind of like the stationery products. You could use the little bag as a pencil case to carry the pen, highlighter, paper clip, etc. I actually use little bags like that for my sock knitting projects lol
They could have made the map so much cooler. Instead of using regular ink, use invisible ink that shows up with black light. And they could have used a replica of Remus or Sirius' wands with a built in black light.
I feel like I would get more satisfaction from a basic tea advent calendar (would be cheaper too) than I would from something like this 😅 Most of it is meh
I like the highlighter being map colored. the pen is interesting so i don't have to retrieve the full sized map from its coverings. the stamp can be reused for wax seals. Sirius pin, eraser, magnet and badge are nice too.
I really like the ink pen I think it's cool. This is the first year I've watched Advent calendar videos. I can't stop watching. I've watched all of your Advent unboxing so far. Can't wait for the rest.
That pen design I got from the Red Cross when I did my first aid training and it gave you the guidelines on how to do c.p.r , still have it and luckily have never needed to use it put still question if I was put in that situation would I be able to find the pen to get the guidance 😂
I feel like a lot of these harry potter advent calendars are geared towards kids. It would be nice to have one with items that adults would enjoy. Thats why I haven't gotten any of them.
i really like the pen i remember having a pen like this in primary school but with a calender on it back then when have a pen like this one you the cool kid
OMG!!! Cherry I am so delighted to see you .... wearing a sweater/jumper that is the exact same knitted design of the Afghan my Momma knitted for me in my childhood. Seeing this has brought me such warm and wonderful memories and feelings. Funny how small things like that can bring so much joy. Thank You.
I would love! To see a designated calendar by you, that would be so interesting. This calendar is so ridiculous funny and bad😅 (You forgot to say that door number 4 was your favorite number 😂)
your apprehension to open these cinareplica advents is so visible. I've had nothing but bad experience with them sadly. I feel your frustration and pain.
I really like how honest you are about these calanders. Have seen this one on another channel and it was al fun and joy on that one so I kind of prefer this.
I mean i think this compony can do a very expensive calendar that they do small replicas of the most wanted items. Like even if it would cost 100-150+ there are so many people that would want to get something like that instead of these kinda calendars
Some of the other calendars you have opened this year you have been so excited that you said you didn’t want it to end. With this one you said you can’t wait to get to the end. That’s says enough really.
When first looking upon this advent calendar on Amazon I first thought “Wow what an interesting looking HP advent calendar!” And now watching Cherry open it up I’m glad I didn’t buy it. But I do like the socks 🧦 Dobby😂
An idea for the little drawstring bags is, I would stuff them with cotton batting and use them as room decor. They are cute and would look pretty nice grouped together like that I would bet on a shelf or table top. Love your videos so much.
I think the fact that it would be hard to neatly open the doors so you could close them to have a nice looking display out in a family room until the final day is questionable. If I got it for a kid I would unbox it to remove that secondary paper and put it back before they got it.
I feel like the new it was hard to open as they put the doors close together with the numbers 1 was next to two so when you rip it you didn’t ruin surprise as much. Seemed very cheap.
Thank you cherry for saving me so much money on HP Advent calendars! The outside of the show so much promise but most of the stuff is just junk that would clutter my apartment
I don't understand how a company built on its fans can take advantage of them like this. I would never spend £30 on an advent calendar, and if I had, I would be so excited for it. This would have ruined Christmas for me. Absolutely shocking quality. Thank you for alway being brutally honest
So many of the products remind me of the freebies we get from drug companies in work with just a marauders map sticker on it. I've seen those pens with the pull out sheets with prescribing information printed on them for the advertised drug and that tape measure I've seen with various drug name branding on them. They clearly manufacture none of these items they pick a selection of random cheap items from a catalogue from some manufacturer and then slap their Harry Potter themed design branding on it.
It looks like they just found a load of cheap bits to put in calendars and let’s see how many things you can stick a Harry Potter logo on. I mean If someone gave me £35 I feel you could get so much more for your money elsewhere 😊
Thank you for your honesty!! I always appreciate how you are direct with your opinion on these things. I feel very similarly about not liking the chibi stuff, not wanting a cheap thing with a hp sticker on it, etc. so it is great to see your input. I always want my hp merch to look like it belongs in the world, not like it just has hp slapped onto it. Anyway, thanks again!
I think that I would be ok with this calendar but I understand what your saying like I wouldn’t get excited when opening most of this calendar with the cost. And I love this series because last year I bought one of my favourite Harry Potter calendars because of you!
the little canvas drawstring pouches might be useful if you shop where there are bulk bins, for like, beans or rice or something, as an environmentally friendly option instead of plastic bags?
I'm hoping this one means you got the Luna one as well! 😊 Also, I agree with you about the canvas bags. I might put in some potpourri and hang it in a closet or use it in a drawer.
Love your sweater. It looks festive and cozy. I wish there was more marauders stuff like more pictures of the characters and an anamagus set (rat, black dog, stag, and werewolf, just so Lupin can be included). I can picture more of their wands. Ooh a wand light that can find the invisible ink on the marauder’s map. For any kind of box, I would love to see items representing the different statues and passageways. I think one company dod the angel statue, but forgot which one.
I just finished watching last year’s advent calendar from this company that you featured in this video and I find it funny and sad that your FAVORITE ITEM FROM BOTH PRODUCTS WAS A TAPE MEASURER!!! 🤣🤣😂😂😭😭
