Why no Hogworts?

**rockhopper** · #1 08-31-2017, 05:23 AM

After a recent visit to the making of Harry Potter, i started to look for a paper model of Hogworts.
I cannot find one anywhere, which surprises me.
HP is a huge franchise and the 1:24 model at the exhibition is easy to photograph from all angles, so why no paper model?
Is there a reason for this?
Thanks
RH

**Wulf111** · #2 08-31-2017, 05:38 AM

there is a paper model of Hogwarts on amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Build-Hogwart...ts+paper+model

**rockhopper** · #3 08-31-2017, 06:41 AM

I suppose what i should have said is accurate paper model of Hogworts.
The amazon one doesn't look much like what i saw at the exhibition!
RH

**Diderick A. den Bakker** · #4 08-31-2017, 07:35 AM

Of course the real name 'Hogwarts Castle' is heavily protected by copyright. This is also why you will not find a model of the train. However, if you look for 'Wizard's Castle' or 'Olton Hall steam engine' you will find what you are looking for.
The best model available is on Wiltshire County - 1 : 160

You will have to download 44 separate pages, and buy Schreiber's Maria Laach Abbey as well (for the church part) - but you will have a great model!
(However, I think I saw a remark somewhere that the maker has now also designed his own church - look out for that)

**Vermin_King** · #5 08-31-2017, 07:39 AM

I was going to mention the Witshire County one

I was hoping Ray Keim's would get licensed, Haunted Dimensions by Ray Keim: Hogwarts Paper Model Prospectus

**Mike1158** · #6 08-31-2017, 07:41 AM

I may be wrong but my understanding is that regardless of name, a likeness is still copyright protected. Even though the sets are all for different properties rather than one site.

**Vermin_King** · #7 08-31-2017, 08:47 AM

which is why Ray Keim is struggling with licensing

**ARMORMAN** · #8 09-01-2017, 01:45 PM

There were 3 different sets that i know of...two are listed above. The third was an exclusive only available at theaters in Japan playing "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

**rockhopper** · #9 09-01-2017, 02:02 PM

The Japan only one looks interesting, anyone know where i can get a copy?

**JohnM** · #10 09-01-2017, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rockhopper

The Japan only one looks interesting, anyone know where i can get a copy?

Hee hee, you'll be lucky. It's taken me four years and no small expense to figure out a way of getting my hands on some KeiCraft models that are openly on sale in Japan. Something like this 'Special edition' Hogwarts is gonna be like Hens teeth to find, and if you succeed I dread to think what the asking price wil be.

Let me know if you locate one and I'll put you onto a Japanese 'Agent' who would enable the purchase for you. He does charge a commission fee though.