Starbucks drops Harry Potter-inspired drinks and merchandise

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International beverage chain Starbucks is launching a limited-edition collection inspired by the children’s fantasy series Harry Potter.

The drop comprises more than 20 drinkware and lifestyle accessories. A likely hot-ticket item is the dark green 148ml snow globe mug ($69.90), which has a mini snow globe on the lid and a base that resembles a magical cauldron. Also look out for the dark green 355ml mug with lid ($39.90), which resembles a potion flask. 

There will also be limited-edition drinks: the Iced Honeydukes Bursting Bonbons Latte (from $7.90), also available as an ice-blended Frappuccino (from $8.50), and the Honeydukes Bursting Bonbons Frozen Tea (from $8.50).

Info: The collection will be available from March 24 in stores, as well as on Starbucks.com and LazMall at 10am, while stocks last. Purchase is limited to two of the same item for each customer. Drinks will also be available on food delivery platforms

Omnigym, an outdoor gym company from Finland, has installed a free outdoor gym at Sea Shell Park in Pasir Ris. This is the brand’s first Singapore installation and features the following equipment: Lat Pulldown, Squat, Bench Press, Biceps Curl and Core Rack. Other than the core rack, which includes dip bars and a back extension set-up, all of the equipment have adjustable weight resistance.

According to the company, the made-in-Finland equipment is designed for year-round use and durability in all weather conditions, including Singapore’s wet, hot and humid climate.