🧪FIRST LOOK🧪 HARRY POTTER THE CARAT SHOP POTIONS ADVENT CALENDAR 2023 UNBOXING

[@VictoriaMaclean]

More versatility would be better. Event something like Cufflinks or Tie clips. What do you think?

[@neelasharma204]

Again fully agree with everyone you pinpointed in this video

[@neelasharma204]

I think Emma Watson aka hermione as turned into such a beautiful young adult very humble feminist and genuine girl. I like the fact she did a what’s in my bag and it was a regular tote basket shopper one.

[@VictoriaMaclean]

@neelasharma204 she is so incredible isn’t she. They are all so handsome

[@neelasharma204]

@@VictoriaMaclean she from a little girl to a stunning young adults so graceful and real not full of herself as some can get that way. I don’t like the fact that Daniel, Rupert etc where heavy smokers though even though Daniel is just down to earth

[@neelasharma204]

@@VictoriaMaclean have you tried the wand combat at the tour with the audience and death eaters or maybe more one to one. When I’m doing dance etc my cordination left to right side to side is as also my brain is default there LOl 😂 I don’t therefore wish to try the practice and stuff even as I saw they had a girl in the front one to one with the interactors there were still people watching. So I’m more a visual of observing. I will be happy with the parade and death eater photo and seeing the combat. do they do anything else for eg interactors showing stuff I always seem to miss these aspects

[@carriemalizia6590]

I like the packaging way more than what they put in it. And the cost ! No way!

[@VictoriaMaclean]

That’s fair enough sweetheart 🪄✨

[@jodibreedlove2800]

Love this! Absolutely gorgeous and purchased it as soon as I saw this video ❤

[@VictoriaMaclean]

Awwwww I hope you enjoy it lovely 🤗

[@lilacchocolate]

Agreed, the key, locket and packaging makes this one! ✨😱👏😍 The other items not so much! they look too cheap in comparison (pencil, pens and plain hair elastic 😭). I think the pens could have been massively improved had they been metallic (like a golden snitch pen which writes in gold), or broom-shaped if plastic (like a brown Nimbus 2000). A beautiful quill or quill-shaped pen or pencil would have also been perfect. Like you, not a fan of the pin badges either, nor of charm bracelets. I would rather have lots of nice pendants/charms that I can interchange on one chain (they could do both a cord one and dainty chain one to suit all genders/tastes). They definitely should have continued down the ornament path because that diadem was exquisite and gender neutral. 🤔💕

[@VictoriaMaclean]

I absolutely love every single point you made honey. I couldn’t agree more. There was so much they should have done with this. Xx

[@williamdavies8286]

I would wear the padlock🎉

[@VictoriaMaclean]

It’s beautiful isn’t it xx

[@williamdavies8286]

@@VictoriaMaclean Definitely👍👍

[@LeviniaRuff]

I’m lusting over the little potion bottles with gifts in as I’m making potions.It’s a really nice box too.Although I’m a year out.Still fun.Thank you.From Snape obsessed Lev in Hassocks.xx❤😊

[@VictoriaMaclean]

They are so adorable arnt they ha ha. Such a lovely calendar 🤗

[@kimgrod]

Wow, many unique items. Agree that a balance between classical feminine & masculine items might be more appealing. Could the hair clips also be used as tie clips?

[@VictoriaMaclean]

Yes they could that’s a good idea. Thank you. They actually would look really good xx

[@ravenfaebowie]

Ooooh I would love to get this. Once I'd opened everything, I'd use it to keep other potter bits in.

[@VictoriaMaclean]

That’s such a good idea. X

[@SerKnightowl]

Hi Victoria, lovely to see you :) It's a nice calendar but for me the best bits are the boxes and drawers themselves, plus the winged key - it looks like it'd be great for displaying :) Hope all is well with you, only 103 days until Christmas now ^^ Kind regards, Adam

[@VictoriaMaclean]

OMG is it only that much till Christmas 😱 this year has absolutely flown. Yes I agree with you there the box and draws are so lovely and the winged key is to die for xx

[@srrfounder1]

I love the box with a lock and key concept, but is it worth $100 after customs and shipping fees? No, I don't think so, but I enjoy your unboxings, Victoria!

[@VictoriaMaclean]

You’ve got a point there honey. I didn’t think about that xx

[@carolinetomkinson760]

That is a gorgeous calendar. Thank you for review, I would so love this. ❤

[@VictoriaMaclean]

You are most welcome sweetheart 🥰

[@michellebailey1953]

I really love this advent calendar, it's so unique compared to original advent calendars, they did a beautiful job. 🖤🖤 thanks for sharing love

[@VictoriaMaclean]

I couldn’t agree more lovely. They did an amazing job xx

[@magicalpensieve]

Hi Victoria, thank you for being a new subscriber to the channel. The Harry Potter Fan Family is so great. I think it's great to watch videos rather then shorts❤. More time to get the magic into our lives.

[@VictoriaMaclean]

Hey lovely. You are truly welcome and I couldn’t agree more sweetheart 🤗

[@neelasharma204]

@@VictoriaMacleanfully agree with both of you full videos are much more occupying and fun when I see a short it’s AHH I wanted more from it. Too short and also too fast to process for me

[@McFlyTwilight]

I have this on my wish list on Amazon. It cost so much I might have to wait to it go on sale fingers crossed

[@VictoriaMaclean]

That’s fair enough lovely. There’s an Amazon sale coming up in October so hopefully it will be on sale then xx

[@Vanessa-pm6qw]

Victoria, it is good to see you and I love the advent calendar.

[@VictoriaMaclean]

Thank you lovely 🤗🥰😘

[@judis6224]

Like the box victoria😊

[@VictoriaMaclean]

Thank you lovely me too 🤗

[@louisebriggs5593]

Love how it was presented but not sure about the pens and pencils love the jewellery inside don't think would pay that much for it though xxxxx

[@VictoriaMaclean]

That’s fair enough my lovely 🤗

[@AnotherEmmaLouise]

I was looking for an unboxing of this calendar and found you, hi 👋 Thanks for a great review. My sisters and I are buying this for our 85yr old Nanna as her xmas present this year - she's the BIGGEST HP fan and we love the idea of her having a months worth of enjoyment from it. We got the the page a day story book last year and she reads it to my grandad every day 😍 We wanted to make sure it was worth the money and it looks like it really is so thankyou 😊

[@VictoriaMaclean]

OMG please say hello to your Grandma for me lovely. What amazing gift this will make 🤩

[@bizouille2237]

I would love to see your updated HP jewelry collection 🤩 Thank you for this honest review !

[@VictoriaMaclean]

I do need to do a video don’t I ha ha. Your truly welcome sweetheart 🤗

[@laytonjames6418]

While I loved the calendar originality and the ravenclaw diadem ornament, that was absolutley beautiful! A whole calendar with ornaments just like that would be amazing! In my opinion it's not worth the cost, it's going for $200 NZD here in Nz ( so around 97 British pounds) I personally just can't justify it! & I feel like we just get the same repeat items yearly or bi yearly! I'll just stick to my $2 square choccy calendar this year as it'll be a tight one!

[@grandmasmagic3858]

I'm with you on that..as an Aussie it would be way to expensive, especially with the postage costs..I did love the box though..the craftyness in me thinks I could make my own version of this and find some Harry Potter merchandise cheaper and local to fill it..

[@VictoriaMaclean]

Yes I think you’re right there lovely. It is so much money. At least with unique, individual, never before seen items, it wouldn’t be so bad I guess but that is a lot of money xx

[@karenclifford1212]

I’d say 50 pounds was for the packaging and 30 for the items didn’t like the badges, pens bookmarks or thin bracelets all cheap and garish x they could have made classier items 💖

[@VictoriaMaclean]

That’s fair enough my lovely. It’s not for everyone

[@empressbat]

I love the pacakging - in Australia it sells for $180 - no way can I pay that much for the things in the box, don't think the items are worth that. Glad you unboxed it saved me buying it!

[@VictoriaMaclean]

OMG that’s so expensive mum so sorry lovely xx

[@neelasharma204]

I keep some boxes and discard others dependent on if I think is worth it

[@VictoriaMaclean]

Yes that’s a really good idea xx

[@neelasharma204]

@@VictoriaMaclean do they sell the dobby pin at the studio Watford tour

[@neelasharma204]

@@VictoriaMaclean do your family understand your autism I mean when I say this truly and fully I find ire those with similar struggles or the condition in itself that will ever truly truly get you and a lot of you need to change you need to adjust and it’s no that’s not just I’m not the only one with issues right we’re perceived as the issue I find this world very baffling and I’m called weird and odd but I find the neurotypical rowdy. In my so called world our world is deemed not the expected norm but I say why what makes what we do and they do correct there is no to me right or wrong or social protocols. Yes be respectful yes be civil but why do we have to act in a particular way expect to do what others want from us. Right

[@neelasharma204]

@@VictoriaMaclean the Hogwarts bridge at the studio so luminous right next time I need to do a mid afternoon slot so I can capture the fountain ⛲️ in the dark which I bet looks stunning 😍 right

[@neelasharma204]

@@VictoriaMaclean I wonder when the yumi sale finishes may still be at the studio in October. Please please 🙏 I can’t order more as I’m going studio October

[@neelasharma204]

The 44 per cent of books is running end of this month so I got the Tom Felton in paperback ad being on the spectrum I stick to same methods. So it’s reduced right now to £5 also from the Dobby it was on that then saw again went and there was one left at 44 so I’m getting it at the right time. I was lucky with getting the last dobby at that I think the yumi will run out end of this month I’m tempted with the Severus cup. maybe it will still be in the Christmas shop. Can’t do more though on there Your top is SO shiny and glitz

[@VictoriaMaclean]

Ha ha ah thank you. I love the sparkle so much. Toms book is incredible. I love it all. He’s so amazing 🤩

[@candyscott489]

It looks great !! But I wouldn’t buy anything in the box if it was for sale individually 😊

[@VictoriaMaclean]

That is absolutely fair enough sweetheart xx

[@originalmollyrook]

Amazing video! The calander is so cool but I am, not sure if I like all the items or not

[@VictoriaMaclean]

That’s fair enough lovely. Your truly welcome sweetheart 😘

[@karenguu]

where is your sweater from? I need oneeee!!!

[@VictoriaMaclean]

Ha ha ha it’s lush isn’t it. It was a top released years ago by Loot Crate sadly. You made find one of eBay though xx

[@karenguu]

@@VictoriaMaclean it’s so beautiful, looks amazing on you!!!

[@Dianaran1972]

I watsing gosipp girl also again 😂🥰

[@VictoriaMaclean]

It is so good isn’t it. I have almost finished season 3 🤩

[@tripleRranch1]

Do we know if their jewelry is hypoallergenic or does the box state what type of metals are used? I just love allergies 😅

[@VictoriaMaclean]

I’m afraid you would have to email them on that my lovely xx

[@tripleRranch1]

Thank you. I did find some notes in the description of the box that they are made with metal Alloys. I’m going to call my doctor and ask them if this is a kayak close to the metals I’m allergic to. Hope not. Pretty cool stuff.

[@laylabeth22]

Loved the lock and key and christmas ornaments! (hope they sell them separately later 🤞🏻), everything else... eh 🤷🏼‍♀️ Could I ask is the jumper you are wearing the 'hogwarts is my home' spirit jersey?

[@VictoriaMaclean]

Hey lovely. Sadly a lot of the items that are in the calendar are only exclusively sold with the calendar including as I’ve been informed, so is the lock and key set xx

[@laylabeth22]

@VictoriaMaclean ahh I thought that might be the case, never mind! I'm more in love with your jumper at the moment hehe do you have the link for it?

[@gaynorandrews1684]

Hi Victoria Try a new hp calendar from Am..... Tap in wizarding world harry potter minis advent. Numbers on doors are hidden and only visible by using a uv light in the wand Very cool and fun but 40 quid Love your regular reviews always

[@VictoriaMaclean]

Ha ha ha ha OMG that’s genius 😱

[@wendyjones3586]

its a nice Box . I love the lock and Key necklace .. but for that price point I would not want pens , or button badges or a scrunchies .. Would not mind a single pen if its a really nice quality ..but Plastic ... not so much.. the presentation is wonderful.. .the jewelry is lovely . I am thinking a smaller number of days and a bit of a smaller price.. with just the jewelry in it .. Lovely video as always honey.. Your looking wonderful.

[@VictoriaMaclean]

No your right there honey, for that price, things like pens, pencils and so on shouldn’t be included xx

[@marykay8587]

I need my wand so i can get one in Canada ...we dont have them in Canada......i like your sparkles :)......i guess ill get a Harry Potter chocolate calendar :(

[@VictoriaMaclean]

Awwwwww honey I’m so so so sorry 😢😢😢😢

[@gaynorandrews1684]

Thanks for such an honest review. I love the whole concept of this advent. Very inventive and very original. I love the jewellery. I love the idea of the pens in the test tube but saddened they used such cheap penny pens. I too feel 60 / 40 about the items. I would have liked to see some more versatility. Or create advents for each boys as well as girls. Great review as always Victoria. From Welsh lass

[@VictoriaMaclean]

Oh bless you sweetheart thank you so much. Exactly , they are very flimsy and cheaply made so they could do more with that hopefully for next year. Xxx

[@davidcov90]

Which Harry Potter advent calendar would you recommend for men?

[@VictoriaMaclean]

That’s a very good question. I have a new Harry Potter Knight Bus advent calendar by Insight Editions, that might be good honey 🤩

[@neelasharma204]

I know this is been random too I don’t know what’s going on mum went for a trim hair hadn’t really grown and I do want to go again but for some reason still isn’t growing where as the moustache and other parts not wanted will grow. I don’t like it too short either so it’s what’s happening …..

[@VictoriaMaclean]

You need to have to hair trimmed at least once every 6 to 8 weeks my lovely. Then it will encourage the hair to grow but you have to keep having it trimmed regularly xx

[@carriebowden8076]

I was thinking guys could use the hair clip for a tie clip?

[@VictoriaMaclean]

I absolutely love that idea xx

[@piricarroll]

Hi Victoria, the word on the first charm is obliviate 🙂

[@VictoriaMaclean]

Oh wow thank you for tell me lovely ha ha ha. That’s perfect 🤗

[@astridmulkens6635]

Amazing adventcalendar❤❤

[@VictoriaMaclean]

Isn’t it just honey xx

[@Dianaran1972]

Wauw beautyful 😍🥰

[@VictoriaMaclean]

I couldn’t agree more 🤗

[@phillipsilver2452]

Lock flying key box its beautiful I love it the necklasses love it it looks like a real smaĺl😊😊pens were okay all in all it is stunning hi to your family Janice Monica etc you looks awsome love yoursparkly sweater your friend phil. Hi to kittie cats

[@VictoriaMaclean]

Hey Phil sweetheart. Yes I agree with you there lovely. Awwww thank you honey that’s so sweet 🤗

[@charitystockstell2542]

Love Luna Lovegood land yard

[@VictoriaMaclean]

It’s a lovely item isn’t it xx

[@neelasharma204]

I would get it just for the scrunchie LOl a bit too steep but pretty 😍 also I have never been into glitz and glam more smart casual as long as I’m matching. I need these scrunchies due to my hair type which is waves small ones therefore don’t hold it upright at all and fall out. So I prefer these versions by the way amazon do silk ones there so soft on the hair you should get some the one in lilac is So lush. Thanks for showing us earlier so we know then what to go for . Or not as stated I would go again for the pop funko if they brought in the other secret characters and misunderstood and also change it about we don’t need three Harry’s right but just a few really good ones for what is being paid that’s why I held off last year and griphook was amazing 😻 though but not for what your paying overall for triplicates. Sorry for the tangent.. this I’m hoping to watch tomorrow evening otherwise Friday evening as we have people coming we’re usually anti social LOl 😂 some unknown family trying to become known LOl

[@VictoriaMaclean]

It is so expensive isn’t it. I loved it though but the price, WOW! Xx

[@neelasharma204]

@@VictoriaMaclean it is … would ruin my galleons

[@moodchanger3470]

i think they could have designed that keychain better to make it more of a day 24 surprise. i have seen much worse in advent calendars so it wouldn't make me sad to get this one lol.

[@VictoriaMaclean]

I can understand that lovely xx

[@susannegyllengard9250]

Nice video

[@VictoriaMaclean]

Thank you 🤗

[@jo-annedeklerk8089]

I love the presentation of the calendar. ❤ but some of the items I am not too sure about? And for me to add shipping and South African Customs fees to the price… just makes it not very feasible for me 😢😢 The Lego advent is more my speed 😘

[@VictoriaMaclean]

That is very true lovely. That would end up expensive xx

[@zoemills242]

I may be slightly mad but I've just bought this ❤

[@VictoriaMaclean]

Ha ha ha I don’t blame you lovely. It is stunning xx

[@zoemills242]

@@VictoriaMaclean Is it bad I bought it cause the packaging is stunning? 😂 that padlock and key sold me! X

[@emmawashington]

If it had more jewellery and no pencil pens scrunchie badges and lanyard (which would be cheap items) its would be closer to being worth it. But its $180 here in Australia and it is in no way worth that.

[@VictoriaMaclean]

OMG $180 😱 that is shocking 😱😱😱

[@emmawashington]

@VictoriaMaclean exactly! I'm glad you liked it tho

[@Christineovison]

Beautiful calendar but far too expensive for me. The string bracelets are cute but I guess you could take the charms off and add them to the charm bracelet.

[@VictoriaMaclean]

That’s very true. I hadn’t though about that xx

[@neelasharma204]

Do you like pearl necklaces

[@VictoriaMaclean]

Fresh water pearls yes. I have a stunning set that Adam bought me years ago xx

[@neelasharma204]

@@VictoriaMaclean haven’t heard of the term fresh water pearls

[@neelasharma204]

@@VictoriaMaclean I’m lazy with brows the growth is so rapid so have to thread 🧵 but if I have say holidays so not on my routine and have meaning I don’t do it for a while then it grows thick. So now the school has been rearranged need to sort out this mess I’ve created along the hols. My mental health So So maybe the going back to the routine will improve also dynamics at the time at home dan affect me but always I find the holidays were I have no purpose ….. it’s not that bad between

[@neelasharma204]

@@VictoriaMaclean not long now Halloween tour. I want a photo with the death eater. Also it’s a shame they stopped the robes when your on the broom so I’m dressing up presentable I want to do the Halloween as also fits in with the theme Right just doing my bugging warnor Bros so I’m aware as we also need to know being on the spectrum what to expect I’ve also been told several times the interactors will be very informative. By the way when they do the parade in the main room how long before they do it by the 9 3/4

[@neelasharma204]

I’m so excited also to see the new outside features …. Just hope I don’t get scared 😱 LoL

[@elizabethclover2230]

I like the pack aging and the fact that most of the stuff are actually things I would use. I also like that you can reuse the bottles and the ball charm for storing things or sweet treats and giving them away as separate presents. Indeed, making it more gender-neutral would have been fine, plus the prices is too expensive for the things they offer, especially if you consider taxes, shipping and delivery prices. For my country it gets as high as 200-250. Still, I do like it and might still get it nonetheless. Thank you for the review.

[@VictoriaMaclean]

It works out quite expensive in total doesn’t it xx

[@gaynorandrews1684]

Think they are really missing a trick not supplying for boys thinking on it. A slight design change to the hairclips could easily make them tieclips. But not as they currently are. Lots of boys wear headbands these days and wrist bands, so they could also be for both. The pens n pencils could easily have been much higher quality. 80 quid though, I must admit, I would want higher quality everything in there. This review was great though. 80 quid is a lot for anyone to fork out❤

[@VictoriaMaclean]

OMG absolutely honey. Maybe next year now they will have a change. I know there are more suitable calendars for younger children that have items for all genders but not for more expensive items I think. Xx

[@RobertBallMagician]

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[@VictoriaMaclean]

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[@lenaa.9454]

The packagging is veeery nice ❤ but for me its to much money... 40 or 50 would be ok...

[@VictoriaMaclean]

I think you might be right lovely xx

[@athenaspencer4684]

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[@VictoriaMaclean]

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[@neelasharma204]

How your mental health been a bit better I hope. Hugs 🤗 always I get it I go through bouts mainly holiday periods when less occupied which for us a must right, your first day one on the calendar I was reminiscing so I use to have a pink baby pink jewellery box when I use to go through temporary as people are just baffled and quizzical about me find myself the golden you showed here I had that exact colour as a lock and key duo. Just thought of that time.. baby good key but giant box.. Hey you want to wear two necklaces wear it who cares I say do what you want to do. Your nails 💅🏼 didn’t look that bad honestly just a few scraps here and there but SO. I love longer videos I’m breaking it down for today and then tomorrow. Though which sometimes I do we don’t get a tree so no bauble to hang I could I could put it on my bed 🛏️ heh heh 😼 I like your Welsh accent. I’m so fussy I love pen collecting too whatever people think don’t care I’m completely away from the so called norm entirely. I don’t like the pens with the on top parts either ballpoint also when I had issues writing the bic pens worked better for me grip wise as it was a wreck for ages and ages so had to do handwriting practice which now is so much better. But I have to have to write properly specific pen they said with me for holding and grip which I find it’s true certain ones it’s just all over but I find have to have lined notebook non lined writing slops down like a hill. So with me nothing on top like that or my grasp will be awkward I remember the honeydukes scrunchie loved that one They need to do fancy hairbands on there online shop come ON they which I have just the house ones. I remember ordering one though which k just accepted online it was light green when it came dark green which is ok but a little deceptive then I took a look at 9 3/4 didn’t have the light one . But it was ok I just accepted it and it was fine actually but still want the light green one right Seriously though you like these scrunchies go to amazon I got quite a few silk one and you can feel the lightness and bounce of the fabric I want to get one next in a red. And you can stretch it you should really hand wash it but that’s long as that’s the only thing I hand wash so what’s the point so I just do a delicate 30 wash, Good catch in like Rachel in friends when there playing rugby 🏉 more a dropper so I say never throw me anything straight to the floor I’m not one for Athletics’s school therefore I don’t want her. We went through it all right, Lunas radish earrings were just so on point I use the daisy lanyard at the studio tour one thing I find though you mainly have to approach to rather then using initiative and automatically asking. You ok. I use the daisy at the tour that way when they see that and you asking there automatic only place I’ve see studio wise willing to help ….. far Remember those really really ginormous pencils they did but as it’s too big as they didn’t have a ginormous sharpner when it went blunt that’s it it was was blunt nothing could be done So didn’t see the point …. Men can be into jewellery also men with long hair can use the clip if they like Makes sense needs to be varied When you watch a series I mainly don’t have patience as i can’t keep still at all very very very rare And prefer you tuber such as yourself By the way please watch small light on disney to do with MIEP lady that helped the franks it’s so sad. But the actors right which can be a pain when there not alike They look exactly like the real characters which they show at the end Do you when seeing series binge watch so another one then you say tha enough but can’t find the stop button ⏹️ my mum is guilty of this where as I’m more disciplined and like to stretch it out. Also another series this time Netflix The glory. I’m not into those long bookmarks 19:50 recently I’m like the mini magnetic ones so want the hufflepuff duo ar the tour when I go should be there But I actually order when I went the first time the thick one tassel they need to do more of these at I really liked it they should give us a suggestion box where we can give ideas and stuff Suggestion box at reception. I feel. I have so many going off in my head. I did also like the house bookmarks in the case from 9 3/4 those type bookmarks. Just for my period so preference don’t like the long windy slope type. But it’s just preference really

[@VictoriaMaclean]

Hey lovely. Oh bless you thank you so much for asking. Yes my mental health has been amazing to be fair. I’m definitely my old self again and plan on staying that way 🤗

[@neelasharma204]

@@VictoriaMaclean please do bless you I like the lively contagious full of energy YOU

[@christinaotter]

There good things in there I wouldn’t pay over 100 Canadian dollars for it. In my opinion its not worth it for me. Expecally being on low income

[@VictoriaMaclean]

That’s fair enough my lovely xxx

[@КИСАС-б9л]

МОЛОДЕЦ ТЫ КРАСИВАЯ

[@VictoriaMaclean]

That’s very kind of you thank you

[@jaymacgregor94]

I definitely think the quality of the products in this box make it worth the price, most advent calendar items at very flimsy but if I could I definitely would purchase this calendar 🪄

[@VictoriaMaclean]

Yes I do agree with you there lovely. They have done a fantastic job haven’t they xx

[@Direksys]

well, all the budget goes to the beautiful box, not the presents...

[@VictoriaMaclean]

That’s very true honey xx