Realistic Harry Potter sword replicas recalled in Japan

By Agence France-Presse

Dec 06, 2024 12:09 am

(UPDATE) TOKYO — Harry Potter sword replicas sold at a theme park in Japan have been recalled for being too authentic, potentially violating the country's anti-weapons law, Warner Bros. Studios Japan and media said.

Subject to the recall is an 'authentic recreation' of the Godric Gryffindor Sword, named after one of the four founders of the Hogwarts wizardry school.

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