Showing posts with label Brooch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brooch. Show all posts

Friday, September 21, 2012

Weekly Review - Crescent Transformation Brooch


Anime Episode 1
WikiMoon
 The Transformation Brooch (変身・ブローチ - Henshin Buroochi) also known as the Sailor Locket or simply Brooch is Usagi's first transformation item. It first appeared in manga Act 1 and anime Episode 1"Crybaby Usagi's Magnificent Transformation!" In both instances it was Luna who gave Usagi the brooch.

Uses: The brooch is used to transform Usagi (a.k.a. "Serena") into Sailor Moon by using the phrase: "Moon Prism Power, Make Up!"

 Merchandise:

SM Collectibles

1992 Bandai Japan:
This version is the most accurate to the anime style. There was also a European release.

Requires: No Batteries Required!

Operation: Opens up to allow for storage. Does not light or sound.

Price: The European version recently sold for $260 MIB on eBay.




Personal Image
1995 Irwin Sailor Locket:
This is the official North American release of the Brooch.
Requires: 2 AAA Batteries.

Operation: Lights and Sounds when you open it or press the button on the inside. See video.

Price: MIB $50-80. Loose $25-50, maybe a little more.

Fun fact: The inside is actually a replica of the Japanese released Crystal Star Compact. If you look closely at the images on the box, it is actually the Crystal Star Compact pictured (Look for the points of the star at the edges)!


msmaria @LJ
Irwin Secret Scents Sailor Locket
Incredibly rare, released in North America.

Requires: No Batteries Required!

Operation: It holds two "scents" which you can use like perfume.

Price: This item is quite rare, so it's hard to say but one did sell this year for about $97 MIP.





Ochibawolf
2000 Bandai World Version:
Comes with all the accessories you need to transform!

 Requires: No Batteries Required!

Operation: Does not light or sound.

Price: Last year the average was approximately $150. I have not seen one sell this year.



20th Anniversary Merchandise:

GE Animation
2012 GE Animation:
This version is an actual brooch made of metal! It is about 2" wide.

Requires: Clothing/Fabric to pin it on!

Operation: Functions as an actual brooch (if you wish).

Price: Retail is $16.99, but you can probably get it cheaper at places like Amazon or CircleRed.





GE Animation
2012 GE Animation Keychain:
 Made of PVC and ready to hook onto your belongings!

Requires: Something to clip it on to!

Operation: Looks cute and reels in fellow fans!

Price: Retail is $4.95, but do some searching online for deals!





GE Animation has also made a lot of other items which feature this brooch! Including: iPhone Lanyard, Binder, File Folder, PVC Bow Keychain, Belt, Hat, Keychain Mirror, Pin, Button, Bow Button, Patch, Temporary Tattoo, Several Bow Necklaces: Bow1, Bow2, Bow3, Bow4, Wallets: One and Two, and a Wristband. There may be more new items which I am missing, but I think that is the majority of it.

 Did I miss anything? Comments? Questions? Please let me know!


Thursday, August 9, 2012

Sailor Moon Collection 2012 Video #6

The final video I am sharing with you is of my RP Toys Collection. Now some of you know that I have more detailed photos and descriptions of my RP Items already on my blog here, but I talk a little more about some of these items in the video.

I hope you have enjoyed watching my videos! I'll admit, I was rather nervous about talking in them, but it wasn't too bad! I usually feel like I sound like a child in recordings!