A Rube Goldberg machine is a specially created series of devices that is designed to generate a chain reaction once triggered. For this Harry Potter-themed challenge, the makers of the machine used the likes of Quidditch balls travelling down ramps, rotating brooms and flying Fawkes figures to make the machine truly come to life.

Many of the references during the Rube Goldberg machine’s journey are taken from the first film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Some of those standout moments includes a Wizard’s Chess set which emulates the moves Ron takes in the film’s pivotal chess scene, a Hogwarts House Cup on pulleys that generates the actual number of house points won at the film’s climax - and an Invisibility Cloak from WOW! Stuff that floats down to enrobe an 18’ Funko Pop! figure of Harry.

You can take a look at just how the build team created the finished piece in this exclusive behind-the-scenes video here – as you can see, it’s not an easy feat!

There are over 75 products from our global Wizarding World partners, some of which are listed here. Can you spot them in the video?

Featured Wizarding World products from: LEGO, Funko, Qposket, Good Smile Company, Pottery Barn Teen, WOW! Stuff, Mattel, Insight Editions, POP MART and more.

And there you have it. A veritable smorgasbord of Harry Potter products brought to life – not with magic – but with the help of a very talented build team.

Keep an eye out for future surprises to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first Harry Potter film throughout this year!