We were hesitant to order this wand as some reviewers reported receiving a gold wand instead of the brownish green wand in the photo. So happy to report that we received exactly what is pictured! Feels solid in hand. Looks authentic like the original I bought from Ollivanders in Diagon Alley in 1905. Although unicorn hair might not be as strong as mine, my daughter still managed to play pranks with her wand. She will fit if she comes to Hogwarts by train. I love, I love, I love!