Friday, May 18, 2012

Weekly Review - Crystal Star Compact

The Oracle
The Oracle
The Crystal Star Compact (クリスタル・スター Kurisutaru Sutaa), also called the Crystal Star Brooch is Sailor Moon's second transformation item.
It first appeared in manga Act 13, and in the anime it appeared in episode 51 "A New Transformation! Usagi Powers Up" when the Silver Crystal merged with Sailor Moon's original brooch.


Uses: The compact is used to transform Usagi (a.k.a. Serena) into Sailor Moon by saying "Moon Crystal Power, Make Up!"


Merchandise:

Spreadsheet Photo
1993 Bandai Japan:
This locket is very accurate to the anime style. It plays one tune when you open it, and a different one when you press the crystal on the inside, it also has a small mirror!

Requires: 2 R1 or N Size Batteries

Operation: Lights and plays sounds from the anime. See Video

Price: $100-160 Loose, $200-290 MIB depending on the version (and condition).

There is also a European version of the same year and make, but the box is different.

Collectibles & Bootlegs


1993 Bandai Japan Bow Set:

This set comes with a small crystal star brooch on its own bow. It also appears to come with a set of Sailor Moon's odangos.


Price: I have not watched one of these sell.








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1993(?) SMR Accessory Set: 

This set features a golden crystal star brooch on a red bow. It also comes with a miniature Cutie Moon Rod on a gold-colored hoop and chain.


Price: I have not watched one sell yet.





Personal Photo
2001 Bandai World:
This version is darker in color with a more "rounded" look to the star and stickers for the gems. The mirror on the inside is a bit larger than the 1993 version.

Requires: 2 AAA Batteries.


Operation: Lights and sounds like the 1993 version. See Video

Price: $60-110 loose or MIB in 2011. I actually have not seen one sell yet this year!


Thanks to Kelley!
Miniature World Version:

This version is a miniature size which comes with a small key to open it and a "silver crystal" ring hidden inside.

Price: I have not watched these sell so I don't know, sorry!

You can also see the pieces a little better with this photo.





Collectibles & Bootlegs
1993 Bandai Japan Communicator Watch Set:
This set is actually based on the set of communicators the girls used in the show, but the cover is also identical to the crystal star compact. The watch is digital and comes with 5 different covers to represent each of the 5 inner senshi. 


Requires: Digital watch batteries?? (a.k.a. "unknown")


Operation: It's a functional watch!

Price: ~$300 loose. $400+ MIB.



Did I miss any other versions? Please let me know! As always, comments, questions, and suggestions are always welcome! ^_^

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