HERMIONE GRANGER TIME TURNER PENDANT

My daughter has become quite a Potterhead this summer reading through J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels during the break from school. So she was delighted when The Noble Collection sent her a Time Turner pendant from their collection of Harry Potter jewelry. Wearing this Hermione Granger Time Turner Pendant while reading these stories makes her feel a connection with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter feeling as if she could be a part of the fantasy.

This Hermione Granger necklace is an authentic recreation of the movie prop featured in Warner Bros. Pictures' Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Hermione Granger's Time Turner Pendant is plated in 24 karat gold with a chain the measures 18 inches. The center of the pendant features a working hour glass and rotating rings so that its wearers can imagine they can go back in time like Hermione does in the Prisoner of Azkaban book and movie.

It also comes with a nice display case to show off this impressive piece of Harry Potter jewelry when not being worn. The Noble Collection has a variety of jewelry replicating those worn by Emma Watson who played Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies including her red crystal necklace from Deathly Hallows Part 1, the Horcrux Locket from Deathly Hallows Part 2, and the earings she wore at the Yule Ball in The Goblet of Fire. Replica props like these are such a great way to have fun immersing yourself in the fantasy of a favorite movie.

My daughter loves her movie replica pendant from The Noble Collection Harry Potter jewelry collection! It is sturdy enough to stand up to her spinning around its rotating pieces playing around with it while also looking like an attractive piece of jewelry. We really appreciate The Noble Collection sending us ageekdaddy.com a complimentary one for a review. It has earned a Geek Daddy nod of approval for how much she adores it.

I was stunned to find out that they are only charging $49 for a Hermione Granger Time Turner Pendant. That seems a bargain for such a quality piece of jewelry that is also an officially licensed product from such a popular and prominent brand. Plus it comes with a decent display case for showing it off. My daughter keeps it right on her reading desk. I'm sure she'll be trying to use it to alter time to avoid doing her homework when the school year begins. Sorry honey it really is just a movie prop!

For more information about magical items that Potterheads are sure to find FAN-tastic, head over to noblecollection.com.

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Enchanting BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Doll

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Provide the Beauty in your life with an incredibly detailed Hot Toys Disney Belle Disney Sixth Scale Figure from Sideshow Collectibles.  This enchanting doll is expertly crafted based upon Emma Watson's appearance in Disney's live action adaption of Beauty and the Beast as Belle.  It features a meticulously tailored and intricate multi-layered costume based upon her elegant ball gown along with a variety of accessories and a specially designed marble-patterned figure stand.  This doll is sure to delight any Disney Princess fan!

Disney Belle Disney Sixth Scale Figure is approximately 26 cm tall and has 26 points of articulation for imaginative play and poising.  It includes 6 interchangeable hands including relaxed hands, gesturing hands, and ones that can hold the included enchanted rose.  The doll's head sculpt is specially hand-painted with a highly-accurate facial expression.

The figurine's dress is a slim-fitting lacy yellow bodice delicately woven from multiple layers of fabric.  It also includes a bell-shaped yellow satin full skirt.  Plus the doll wears high heeled dancing shoes and the necklace Belle wore in the movie.

Belle comes complete with an enchanted rose, a transparent bell jar to hold it and display stand for the doll covered in patterns modeled after the ballroom's marble dance floor.  Her enchanted friends, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Plumette, Mrs. Potts and Chip also come along with this incredible Disney Belle Disney Sixth Scale Figure.

Don't miss out on getting one of these dolls before they sell out.  Pre-order now to ensure you can get your hands on one when they arrive from the manufacturer.  If your daughter, wife, or another lady in your life loves Beauty and the Beast as much as my little princess does, invest in a high quality toy that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.  I know someone who will be wishing for one of these Disney Belle Disney Sixth Scale Figure!

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Thanks Disney for giving me a Belle Costume set for my daughter along with the BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Blu-ray.  All opinions are my own.

My daughter and I enjoyed a spot of tea out in the garden before heading inside to watch Disney's live action adaption of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.  The movie, a great addition to any home's video library, is now available on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD.  My daughter was delighted by the film when we saw it together at the movie theater and is thrilled she can watch it anytime she wants now.

In this fairy tale fantasy, Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent woman with a love of reading books, discovers that her father has been imprisoned in the dungeon of a cursed castle for trespassing upon the property.  She is able to get him set free by promising the Beast that is lord of the manor to take her father's place as a prisoner in the castle.  My daughter adores Emma Watson from her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films and loved the actresses performance in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST as Belle.  For some of our past Harry Potter movie nights she has had fun dressing up as Watson's Hermione character and was so excited to put on a Belle gown to wear for our first viewing of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on home video.

The Disney Store provided us with a Belle Costume for Kids which included replicas of the dress, shoes, and jewelry worn by Watson in the movie.  My daughter especially loves the finally crafted costume jewelry that came along with the outfit that included fancy clip-on earrings, an elegant hair comb, and a beautiful necklace which features a snap together oval bead clasp for the fine link chain.  The jewelry set came in a very nice storage box which contains an ivory satin bed for the items to rest on and a carrying strap so little girls can take it along with them on their own fantastic journeys.

The dress has some elegant touches to it as well.  Glittering floral filigree and golden hem stitching grace the front and back of the gown.  It is make from satin with a bodice that has ruffled organza overlays and trims.  Rounding out the ensemble are the shoes which have embroidered feathers and decorative bows outlined in glittering gold.

Belle is terrified of the Beast and turned off by his bad behavior as she lives in the castle.  As time goes by she befriends its enchanted staff and starts to become at home there.  With some help from these bewitched furnishings both Belle and the Beast make an effort to get to know one another. She learns to look beyond the Beast's hideous exterior and realize there is the kind heart within it.  This is where the adventure really begins! What happens next?  You'll have to pick up BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on Blu-ray, DVD or Digital HD to find out!

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is rated PG for some action violence, peril and frightening images that overall is a very family friendly movie.  Alan Menken, who won two Academy Awards (Best Original Score and Best Song) for the animated version of Beauty and the Beast, also provides the score for the live action film which includes new recordings of some of the musical performances from the animated movie along with three new songs he has written in collaboration with Tim Rice.  Celine Dion who has performed several very memorable musical numbers in motion pictures also contributes to the soundtrack for this movie performing one of the new songs "How Does a Moment Last Forever."  BEAUTY AND THE BEAST also boasts an excellent cast that in addition to Watson as Belle includes Dan Stevens (The Ticket, Night at the Museum) as the Beast, Luke Evans (Fast & Furious, The Hobbit) as Gaston, Kevin Kline (A Fish Called Wanda, Dave) as Belle's father Maurice, Josh Gad (A Dog's Purpose, FROZEN) as LaFou, Ewan McGregor (Star Wars Episodes I - III) as Lumie, Audra McDonald (Annie, A Raisin in the Sun) as Madame De Garderobe, Ian McKellen (Lord of the Rings, X-Men) as Cogsworth and Emma Thompson (Love Actually, Brave) as the teapot Mrs. Potts.

In addition to deleted scenes there are also a variety of extra features included with the movie on home video.  These include watching an elaborately staged table read that took place before the movie began filming, a documentary on transforming the popular animated film into a live action movie that will be a classic in its own right, a featurette on the making of the musical sequences and a "Beauty and the Beast" music video.  Also you'll want to watch the extended song segment about "Days in the Sun" which provides viewers some details about the Beast's childhood within an alternate version of the song from the movie.

Add BEAUTY AND THE BEAST to your Disney Movies Anywhere digital library or on Blu-ray or DVD as part of your home video collection.  While it may be a tale as old as time this movie is a delightful fresh approach when it comes to telling this wonderful story.  BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is a great movie night selection that your family will want to watch over and over again!