The new year has been quite busy here at Hobbie's House of Wizard Wear.
So busy in fact, that we failed to update delivery dates since December of last year.
During February 2012, we will be completing the phase out of the stand alone shopping cart we've referred to as the "Wizard Wear Store" since 2004. We are migrating all our knit products to product specific website pages at Hobbie's House of Wizard Wear. Moving from one shopping cart to another does not in any way affect orders received prior to February 2012. The existing production has not been altered.
Paypal remains our payment platform but with so few requests for money order purchases during the past two years, we are eliminating the money order payment option.
However, E-checks are still available through Paypal.
As we do at the beginning of every year, we determine which "wizard wear" items are to be removed from the store shelves altogether aka "discontinued", or gradually phased out due to lack of interest.
In some cases, our suppliers have phased out or discontinued the very materials we use in our knitwear.
In 2012, we will focus on those "wizard wear" products which remain popular with our customers as well as work on prototypes for other costuming designs we've had on the proverbial back burner.
The transfer between shopping carts is nearly complete.
Our Facebook page is still there but we are also taking advantage of Google + to post photos, make announcements and generally keep in touch with our friends and followers.
Socks
Orders for March 2012 delivery are coming on a regular basis. The production queue for the month is close to full.
As of 2/2/2012, the delivery date has been advanced to April 2012.
If you have questions about the changes, be sure to contact us or post your questions on the Google+ page.
Thank you,
Hobbie's House of Wizard Wear
Dec 7, 2011
Best Moments of My Life
I was a junior in high school. I had heard of Rent, watched the movie, loved it, but I was too scared to audition for a part in the upcoming school musical:
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Sep 14, 2011
Harry Potter Costume Set A Top Seller
Harry Potter® costumes are going to be big this Halloween and Christmas.
Wondering which Hogwarts® costume is the top seller?
According to our stats it is the Deluxe Kids Costume set. This set includes black robe with clasp, Harry Potter's eyeglasses, and wand.
So let the kids (and the adults) channel their inner wizard.
Wondering which "wizard wear" products were top sellers this past week?
Quidditch® styled sweaters with coordinating knee socks.
Harry Potter® lives on...
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Sep 3, 2011
New Delivery Date: December 2011
Wow...August never went by so quickly and September promises to pass by just as rapidly.
We received the very first order for October delivery in late July and the remainder of the production schedule was filled very quickly this past week.After all, Halloween is inching closer and Harry Potter® costuming is experiencing a definite "comeback".
What was the most popular product ordered for October delivery? The Quidditch® style Team sweater...with socks.
As a result, we advanced the delivery schedule to Christmas 2011 skipping the November altogether as a delivery option.
Why skip November? The month is entirely spoken for with a single large order, part of which is due mid-month. The remainder is due shortly thereafter.
Orders continue to be processed as they are received.
In other words, first come, first served. We do not hold back delivery if the item can be completed ahead of schedule.
If an order is ready to ship, we send it - even if it is way ahead of the scheduled delivery date.
Thank you.
Aug 20, 2011
Accidental Newsletter Mailout
To all our newsletter subscribers...
Apologies are in order.
Months ago, we scheduled a test mailout of the newsletter template - believing it was going out to a single address not every email address on the list.
Obviously we made a tactical and technical boo-boo.
Our sincere apologies.
Simply delete the email. Unsubscribing will remove your email from our white-list.
Thank you.
Aug 19, 2011
More Halloween Costume Ideas
Need Halloween costume ideas? Thanks to the Captain, we've found more!
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Aug 19, 2011
Is it safe to speak of Lord Voldemort?
Lord Voldemort is a fictional character from the Harry Potter series of books and movies. He is a dark wizard who will do anything to ensure his own immortality, including murder. Lord Voldemort is so feared by the other wizards that everyone calls him as he-who-must-not-be-named. He is Harry Potter's archenemy in the film.
Voldemort tried to kill Harry after he killed Harry's parents. Nevertheless, Harry survived and was labelled "the boy who lived". The explanation for Voldemort living while trying to kill Harry is quite complex. It basically involves the fact that only Harry or Voldemort may live at one time. Irritated and scared of the prediction Voldemort attempts, numerous times, to assassinate Harry.
In the first book Voldemort took over a teacher at the school. In the second book Voldemort or Tom Riddle came back through a book to try to kill Harry in the Chamber of Secrets with a huge snake. Voldemort is a bad wizard from the Slytherin house, who fears only Dumbledore and Harry.
Lord Voldemort has no feeling whatsoever and is 100% evil with one aim to control the entire wizarding and non-wizarding worlds. This makes Lord Voldemort one of the greatest Halloween Costumes for years to come!
Voldemort Outfits Consist of the Following Pieces
Voldemort costumes will consist of your best wizard clothes and a Voldemort mask. This usually involves getting a long black robe the longer the better. You will also want a Voldemort Mask to cover your face.
You also have the hands to purchase for the costume as well. Voldemort as a dead entity must keep trying to come back from no form so his hands have long nails, bony structure, and his skin is a very pale color, almost white. You will also need a wand to complete the costume.
Robes-You'll need a large black robe. It buttons across to the right side, so what you wear underneath doesn't matter.
Face-There are some Voldemort masks out there. However , to have a more realistic look, use make-up. Use a sponge to cover the face in white to simulate Voldemort's pale skin. Add subtle hints of blue to tint the temples, jawline and a touch under the eyes.
Hair-If you are not bald try using a bald cap from your local costume shop. Or use gel to hold your hair back while you cover your head with the hood of your robes. You'll have the best Voldemort Costume if you follow those simple steps!
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Aug 4, 2011
Voldemort Robe
Loooking for a Voldemort robe? Why? Voldemort is evil personified. Whose side are you on anyway? But...If you feel like walking in the footsteps of
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Jul 30, 2011
RENT® is back in NYC
Do you subscribe to the "Friends of RENT" mailing list?
The Off-Broadway production of RENT® is back in New York City and officially opens August 11, 2011.
Now playing at New World Stages located at 340 W. 50th Street.
Tickets can be purchased as low as $62.50* if purchased by September 4, 2011.
Check out the information below to get your tickets now and save!
They're offering a ticket special...
$79.50 for orchestra and front mezzanine seats$62.50 for rear orchestra and rear mezzanine seats
if purchased online or by phone (212-947-8844 and mention code RNPITBULL5.) or in person (Bring a print-out of the email you received through your @friendsofrent subscription to the New World Stages Box Office, 340 W. 50th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues, in New York City.)
Also...Cast members from RENT® will perform at Broadway in Bryant Park on Thursday, August 4, 2011. This is a FREE event.
Jul 25, 2011
RENT - The Musical & Movie
A custom knit reproduction of the sweater worn by Mark Cohen in RENT©!
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Jul 10, 2011
Harry Potter Scrapbook Kits
No time for scrapbooking? Try ready made scrapbook kits - simply add your photos.
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Jul 10, 2011
Harry Potter® Removable Wall Art
Create your own Hogwarts® scene with life sized removable wall art.
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Jun 21, 2011
RENT© Returns To Broadway
RENT© is back...
Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize musical returns to the Broadway stage after a record-breaking 12 years run.
Based Puccini's opera, La Bohème, RENT follows a year in the lives of seven friends living in New York's East Village
This is a new production, directed by Michael Greif. It features a new cast as well as a new look at favorite characters.
There is nothing like RENT©!
Click for more info
Jun 10, 2011
Top 10 Famous Anime in Europe and America
When various votes about the most expectant and disappointing anime have been initiated by Japanese anime otaku, another poll is also launched by anime
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May 25, 2011
Top 10 Popular Pairs of Anime Lovers
Various votes have been held recently. But whether they are objective should be judged by ourselves. Recently, a Japanese blog named Sankakucomplex
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May 25, 2011
Japanese erasers - why we love collecting them.
People all over the world have fallen in love with Japanese erasers. As soon as you see one for yourself, you’ll understand why… they’re just so dang
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May 23, 2011
The relationship between anime and Japanese fashion
Japanese fashion is one of the most exciting forms of fashion there is. Not only is there a sense of innovation, but there’s also a very visible relationship
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May 20, 2011
School Cardigan Delivery Date
I would love to order one of your school cardigans to wear to the New Zealand midnight premiere of the last movie - I thought I was being ahead of time
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Mar 21, 2011
Aeternitas 2011
Aeternitas 2011 is a Harry Potter conference taking place from April 28, 2011 to May 1, 2011 at the Margate Resort in Laconia, NH. The event will feature:
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Feb 21, 2011
Custom Made Quidditch Robes
www.robes4wizards.com is now making custom Quidditch Robes. Be sure to Click here to read or post comments to view recent entries.
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Jan 24, 2011
OWL’s 3rd Annual Hogwarts Hoot-enanny
Going to the Hogwarts Hootenanny?
The Oklahoma Wizards League is holding the their 3rd Annual Hogwarts Hoot-enanny
When: February 5, 2011; 7:00pm
Where: Oklahoma City University
They are holding an auction too!
Click for more info
Jan 20, 2011
Copyright Infringement
Recently, we discovered that nearly all our website images had been copied without prior permission onto several "less than desirable" websites.
Although our website content and images are protected by a registered copyright in effect since 2002, all images will now be watermarked and - more importantly - tracked through a reporting service. Usage parameters have been set for unlicensed images.
Some will be replaced in their original positions while others will be moved to other locations throughout our website.
Please contact us with any questions. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you,Hobbie's House of Wizard Wear
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Dec 21, 2010
Holiday Closings
It's that time of year again...
Every year in late December, after the last order due for December delivery has been shipped, we close for the Christmas and New Year's holidays and a year-end inventory.
Customer Service will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as well as New Year's Eve and New Years Day.
Hobbies' House of Wizard Wear Store processes orders automatically, even when our websiteservices and offices are closed.
Our current delivery date for all new orders is February 2011. Outstanding orders for February currently push delivery to mid-February.
Thank you for your business throughout 2010.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year...from everyone at Hobbie's House of Wizard Wear!
Nov 4, 2010
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Soundtrack
WBshop.com has the perfect gift for the Harry Potter fans on your holiday lists.
It's a complete Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part I Soundtrack Limited Edition Collector's Set.
Oct 31, 2010
RENT© - The musical that changed my life!
My first experience with RENT© came when I was in college. I was like many students at the time, just out of high school, on my own for the very first
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Oct 23, 2010
OPEN - A New Wizard Wear Store
Although new orders came through without skipping a beat, we've been testing and testing again just to make sure everything is ready.
And it is!
The Shopping Cart operates exactly as the original one did. Only the color scheme and the style are new.
Thank you.Hobbie's House of Wizard Wear
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Oct 3, 2010
Wizard Theme Parties
The best wizard theme parties - Did you host a party? Share your ideas with everyone!
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Oct 1, 2010
We're opening a NEW Wizard Wear Store
Just a quick note to all our visitors...
We are currently migrating our Wizard Wear Store to another server.
The Store will be down for a short time (perhaps as long as a few days) while we dust off the shelves and re-arrange the merchandise.
We appreciate your patience during this process.
If you should need to order (the current delivery date is December 2010), please contact us. While the Store is being "re-built" we will send out PayPal invoices for any orders.
Thank you,Hobbie's House of Wizard Wear
Sep 5, 2010
Halloween Costume Ideas
As only Martha Stewart can deliver..
Great and easy ideas for no-sew, homemade, family, and baby costumes!
Includes crafting information and if you can't decide what to be this Halloween, she'll help you there as well.
Click for more info
Aug 27, 2010
DragonCon 2010
Need a place to stay for DragonCon?
Skip the hotel! Why not book a vacation rental?
MetroFlats.com: Your Atlanta, GA Vacation Rental Source
Aug 11, 2010
Happy Birthday Ginny Weasley!
Happy Birthday Ginny Weasley! Receive a FREE Gringotts Coin Collection with any purchase over $50 of Harry Potter Official Merchandise.
Jul 19, 2010
Model 883294S Deluxe Wizard Robe
Model 883294S Deluxe Wizard Robe is an officially licensed, children's Harry Potter robe. 3 sizes.
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Jul 18, 2010
Model 889785 Deluxe Wizard Robe
Model 889785 Deluxe Wizard Robe is an officially licensed, adult Harry Potter robe. Perfect for men and women.
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Jul 12, 2010
We've Updated the Delivery Schedule...
It's barely mid July but our production schedule for August deliveries was fully booked as of July 10, 2010.
Hobbie's House is closed for a full week during August so advancing the delivery date to September 2010 will allow us to maintain our minimum turn around time.
"Monthly" delivery dates are not date specific. Orders are delivered throughout the month, according to the numerical sequence in which the orders were submitted.
Thank you.
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Jul 12, 2010
RENT Sweater Sizing and Measurements
Looking for a custome fit? Review measurements and detailed RENT sweater sizing information.
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Jun 24, 2010
AOL.com email addresses
We tried...
At 11:12 this morning, we received an email inquiry through our Customer Service form related to the purchase of 2 RENT sweaters. The sender had an aol.com email address.
We responded at 11:36 and as expected, AOL rejected our email.
AOL is notorious for automatically rejecting incoming email which it does not recognize.
Best bet is to white list OUR domain in your AOL account prior to sending us an email. Otherwise, you'll wonder why we did not respond.
"Ma...", we'll be happy to re-send our respond to your email inquiry regarding your interest in ordering 2 RENT sweaters. Be sure to white-list OUR domain, then send us an email to let us know.
Jun 11, 2010
Harry's Wizarding World...
Will you be among the first to visit Orlando's newest Universal Studios park?
May 30, 2010
Hobbie's Knitting Notebook
In response to a question related to a possible error in the measurement chart for our "Wizard Wear" in children's sizes, we posted a response in the Knitting Notebook.
To read our response to this or any other question, be sure to click on the
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May 30, 2010
Finished Measurements - Childs Size 6
We happen to be drafting a knitting pattern for a character sweater in a Child's size 6. This sweater has an average fit...not too loose but not close
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Apr 3, 2010
Frequently Asked Questions for Hobbie's House of Wizard Wear
Answers to frequently asked questions from our customers...
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Mar 22, 2010
OPEN THREAD - COS School Sweater
Would you like to see this high quality, 100% acrylic imported yarn replaced with...
www.wizardknits.com 
