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Gryffindor Hermione

Hermione Figure
2001 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Blister display pack with a backing of colour printed card and a clear plastic bubble shaped around a card scene containing plastic figures and pieces. The back of the card has a picture of the contents of the pack with an information listing in nine languages and beneath this, pictures of all the figures that can be collected. The front of the card has a photograph of the film character of Harry Potter and the title in nine languages. The blister bubble is basically semi-cylindrical in shape with squared edges to the sides and bottom. Within this is a plastic figure of a girl, Hermione, dressed in school uniform and a long black cloak, with movable arms the right hand of which holds a magic wand and the left an open book; two further books; a grey plastic casting stone with a paper emblem; an envelope containing a magic trick; two card pillars which fit into an archway scene behind; a colour photograph of the film character and a card scroll with the title "Gryffindor™ Hermione" in seven languages. Information about manufacture in printed on card at the base of the pack.


Object details

Object type
TitleGryffindor Hermione (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Colour printed card, moulded and shaped plastic
Brief description
Blister pack containing Hermione figure made in China For Mattel in 2001
Physical description
Blister display pack with a backing of colour printed card and a clear plastic bubble shaped around a card scene containing plastic figures and pieces. The back of the card has a picture of the contents of the pack with an information listing in nine languages and beneath this, pictures of all the figures that can be collected. The front of the card has a photograph of the film character of Harry Potter and the title in nine languages. The blister bubble is basically semi-cylindrical in shape with squared edges to the sides and bottom. Within this is a plastic figure of a girl, Hermione, dressed in school uniform and a long black cloak, with movable arms the right hand of which holds a magic wand and the left an open book; two further books; a grey plastic casting stone with a paper emblem; an envelope containing a magic trick; two card pillars which fit into an archway scene behind; a colour photograph of the film character and a card scroll with the title "Gryffindor™ Hermione" in seven languages. Information about manufacture in printed on card at the base of the pack.
Dimensions
  • Height: 31cm
  • Width: 17.7cm
  • Maximum of blister packaging depth: 6.5cm
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Diane Lees
Object history
Historical significance: Original character merchandise from the first film in what is set to become one of the most famous and successful series of films ever
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Collection
Accession number
B.17-2001

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Record createdNovember 22, 2001
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