Eight, Uh, Unique Bits of Harry Potter Merchandise

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Movie franchises with notoriously devoted fanbases tend to share similar traits: seemingly endless sequels, at least one highly attractive up-and-coming star, and—most crucially—a vast collection of official and unofficial memorabilia that makes buying birthday gifts for fans an absolute no-brainer. While recent Twilight merchandise really takes the cake (you, too, can glitter like Edward!) the Harry Potter series certainly has its fair share of surprisingly functional, blatantly useless and otherwise head-scratching swag. Here are a few of the most, uh, unique items.

1. Harry Potter Cologne - $22 - PerfumeEmporium.com

No product description is given, so we can only assume that a spritz might leave you smelling like Harry himself. What would that scent be, exactly? We're guessing burnt feathers and butterbeer, with notes of ripe adolescent angst.

2. Levitating Wand Pen - $45 - WBShop.com

Harnessing the power of magnetism—I mean, magic!—this pen appears to suspend itself horizontally above its stand. If you'll be employing this utensil in hand-writing any fan-fiction epics, stock up: No refills are available.

3. Dreamgirl Women's Wizards Wanda Costume - $37-$68 - Amazon.com

Dodging copyright infringement charges like a miscast bat-bogey hex, this getup disassociates itself with the franchise in name and logo but is clearly aimed at Potter fans. Adult ones, we hope. This naughty Hermione-esque costume includes glasses, wand, cape and dress to make a complete (well, kinda) outfit.

4. Harry Potter Bertie Botts Every Flavored Beans - $7 - Store.OrderofMerlin.info

The notorious jelly beans in a wide variety of flavors like vomit, black pepper, rotten egg and sardine. Site description: "Great at parties. We love to watch the reactions. lol."

5. PlanetMonkey's Harry Potter Sock Monkey - $40 - Etsy.com

With trademark scarf, scar and spectacles, this sock monkey is unmistakably modeled after Harry, though the hair's a bit off.

6. Onesmugpug's Harry Pugger Retro Magnet - $4 - Etsy.com

Know a fan who also loves bad pugs—err, bad puns? Perfect!

7. Do-It-Yourself Chamber of Secrets Panties - The-Leaky-Cauldron.org

Look out, Victoria's Secret! For the cost of materials, you can give the dual gifts of mystery and wit in lingerie form.

8. Mattel Harry Potter Nimbus 2000 Vibrating Broom - out of print

This toy broomstick, designed for children 8-years-old and up, is probably the biggest head-scratcher on this list. Head-scratching is one of many things you could do with this vibrating plaything, but it was another unintended side-function that had parents up in arms a few years back.