Unboxing: LitJoy Magical Edition Year 6!

This is a review/unboxing of LitJoy's Magical Edition year 6; an amazing subscription box based on the Harry Potter series. This one revolves around Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Beware: spoilers ahead!

I've never known what to think about subscription boxes. While I've never been able to resist the pull of a magic surprise, I've also been hesistant. Worried that a subscription box with items I haven't chosen for myself wouldn't measure up to the money spent; and worried that I'd be taking part of creating unnessecary waste, buying items I don't really need.

But after watching earlier unboxings of LitJoy's Magical Editions, my hesitance disappeared. Their boxes are beautifully curated, filled to the brim with wonders and enchantments. They're worth their price. 

My box arrived at the end of last week. And it didn't disappoint at all. 

The attention to detail in every item is incredible. This is clearly a box made for fans by other fans. Not only is this Slytherin locket perfectly book accurate; it also came with a tiny note by R.A.B. I absolutely adored it.

Like many items in this book, the locket is a LitJoy exclusive. 

When I opened the box I was met by a tiny flicker of pink. Packed in a gorgeous box was a fluffy pygmy puff in a pink cage. It looked exactly like something from the bright shelves of Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes; and it even came with a colourful certificate of adoption. And while I do already own a pygmy puff, this is nothing alike. I'm happy to adopt yet another pink fluffball! The pygmy puff is a LitJoy exclusive. 

The box also contained another pink item. Something that scented the air with notes of roses and orange blossoms; an Amortentia candle made by Say Anything Studio. I love the fact that it isn't just a  decorative potion bottle, but an useful item. With a gorgeous smell at that. 

Carefully wrapped in an anonymous brown box, I found this item. A tiny music box with carefully carved illustrations of soaring phoenixes and a lid with an unforgettable quote. I turned the silvery handle and heard a tune that almost made me cry; the soft sound of nostalgia and iconic movie moments. It was so beautifully done. And perhaps my favourite item of them all.

Beautifully carved art by Maggie Rose.

Every subscription box comes with pins; and I have no idea of what to do with them. I'm not a pin collector though there's quite a few wonderful ones. In this box there was a Pensive pin by Dust & Pages. Though I consider it a bit useless, it's very beautiful. The middle spins and everything!

LitJoy also delighted their subscribers with a phone stand in the shape of Gaunt's ring with the resurrection stone glinting in the middle. This is such a creative and fun idea, though I almost can't bring myself to use it ... The phone stand is a LitJoy exclusive.

I giggled when I opened yet another brown box and saw this tiny shot glass. Designed in the shape of a butterbeer mug and with a very cute engraving of Aragog, this is such a fun item. A perfect way to remember the great spider by. The shotglas is designed by Catarina Book Designs.

Another item I fell absolutely in love with is this book sleve. With a detailed, purple-toned illustration of the Room of Requirement, it was an instant favourite – and my first book sleeve too. Now I have the perfect way to protect my books. The book sleeve is designed by Yessi Draws.

Ever since I was a child I've wanted an overflowing bookcase that opens up to a hidden room; empty book covers hiding old mysteries, and secret notes stuck in-between pages. There's something oddly poetic about using other people's stories to cover up your own ... 

And so, I gasped when I saw this hollow book designed by Holly Dunn. And when I opened the book up I was greeted by the unmistaken glimmer of Felix Felicis. Or, at least an interpretation of it. The idea is simple, but the presentation is stunning. Especially as the potion bottle comes with a stand for display purposes. 

The potion bottle and stand are LitJoy exclusives. 

Just when I thought the box was empty, more items showed up. Including this silver envelope with an invitation to Slughorn's Christmas Party! It's one of my absolute favourite items and looks like something straight out of the books. I almost feel like framing it. 

The Christmas Party invitation is a  LitJoy exclusive. 

On the photo beneath you can see a beautiful collection of trading cards. They're always included in LitJoy boxes, and while they may not be strictly useful they're certainly beautiful. I especially adore  Gabriella Bujdosó's untraditional take on Slughorn.

The box also contained a wooden bookmark designed by Nan Fe; an oddly alluring depiction of Bellatrix Lestrange. It's art on a bookmark.

One can never get too many tote bags, right? This colourful tote bag shows off products from Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes on one side and Fred and George on another side. It's so detailed and in a lovely leathery material. It's designed by Melody Howe.

As seen on the photo below, there were more bookmarks in the books. These three are magnetic bookmarks and they're LitJoy exclusives. I absolutely adore the Slughorn one – and I love that Lavender Brown is represented as well. 

Lastly, the box contained a beautiful print by Rob Bruno. It's a portrait of Dumbledore; looking strangely peaceful and completely accurate. I love this milder depiction of Dumbledore, showing his gentleness instead of the movie's fierceness. 

The spoiler card is quite photogenic and is presented as a security folder on how to avoid Death Eaters. Could it be any more magical?