Weekly Review - Cutie Moon Rod

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The Cutie Moon Rod (キューティ・ムーン・ロッド - Kyuti Muun Roddo) also known as the Moon Scepter (dubbed anime) or the Moon Rod (English manga) is Sailor Moon's second attack item. It first appeared in manga Act 14 where it was created by the love between Prince Endymion and Princess Serenity. In the anime, it first appeared in episode 51 (dub 45) "A New Transformation! Usagi Powers up!" where it was given to her by Queen Serenity.

Uses: The rod is used to perform the "Moon Princess Halation" attack. In the dub this attack was "Moon Scepter Elimination" and later on "Moon Scepter Activation"


Merchandise:

1993 Bandai Japan:
This version is the only version which has golden star buttons, all others have red ones. The light sequences for this wand are different from the others.


Requires: 2 AA Batteries


Operation: Each of the three star buttons plays a different tune and light sequence. See Video.

Price: $90-100+ MIB.


The Bandai Japan and Bandai Asia versions have boxes which look extremely similar. The main difference between the two rods is that the Japanese version has gold star buttons, but the Bandai Asia version has red ones. See this photo for reference, it seems that there may be a Bandai Asia 1993 AND 1995 release. Also, check out the European boxed version.

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1993 Bandai Japan Mini Version:
This version is much smaller than the RP ones, and comes with a collectible card and miniature tiara. 

Requires: No Batteries Required!

Operation: Does Nothing. It's cute.

Price: Unknown.

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1997 Dark Blue Box Irwin:
I don't know much about this version, but most likely it's exactly like the other Irwin releases in looks and function, just that the box is different!

Requires: 2 AA Batteries

Operation: Same as others I presume.

Price: One sold for $65 MIB (May '12).

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2000-2001(?) Light Blue and Yellow Boxed Irwin:
I decided to combine these two into one because they are essentially the same besides the color of their box, although I am guessing that the yellow boxed version *may* be 2001 release, but I have yet to confirm it.

Requires: 2 AA Batteries

Operation: Lights and sounds like all the others. See Video.

Price: $45-85 MIB.
 

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2001 Bandai World Version:
Incredibly Rare! It's hard to even find a photo of this item, especially with the box! From what I can gather, this version has a few more details added to the molding of the wand, and the golden wings *may* be longer than the other versions (unconfirmed).

Requires: 2 AA Batteries

Operation: Lights and plays the same as the others. But here's a video!

Price: If you find it for sale, it's incredibly expensive. I've never actually confirmed one selling at the prices they are listed for.


In general, loose versions of the Cutie Moon Rod sell for anywhere between $40-80.

I believe there are some miniature candy versions of this wand, but I did not include them in this post (for now). Also, if anyone has a photo of the yellow-boxed Irwin or a better one of the World version that you would allow me to use I would be very grateful!

Please feel free to leave comments/ask questions! ^_^