Weekly Review - Crescent Transformation Brooch

Anime Episode 1

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 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.

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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)!

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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.

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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!

Sailor Moon 2012 Collection Video #1

I have finally made some collection videos! I'll be sharing them over the next week or two, so be sure to stop by and check them out!

We'll start with my dresser and closet areas, along with some storage items. So you can see some of the newer merchandise I have gotten.

Sailor Moon Collection 2012 - Dresser and Closet Areas

I hope you will enjoy the videos as I post them. Hopefully I can take some nice photos soon and get back to the review posts as well.

Weekly Review - Starry Sky Orgel (Sakky's Version)

OK, so again I've been very busy with work and college so I have not made a Weekly Review post (yet). In fact, I woke up this morning and suddenly realized "Wait, it's Friday?!?"

Also, I'm proud to say that my second nephew may be born today! As of 3:30am my oldest brother and his wife were headed to the hospital! No news on the name yet, they have kept it a secret until the baby's birth. I have materials to make a blanket for him to match his brother's, but I have not gotten that done yet, either!

So, please forgive me, I will try to get back on track soon, but in the meantime I'd like to highlight this awesome collector's blog post about the "Starry Sky Orgel" AKA "Star Locket" it is incredibly well researched and has lovely photos. She even features a photo of my Korean Star Locket!

Starry Sky Locket Comparison Guide


Also, if anyone knows anything about the Spanish version of this locket, we'd love to get more information/photos of it.

As a final note, GE Animation is set to release a Star Locket Necklace this year!

New shirts online at Hot Topic

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 Hot Topic just added three new Sailor Moon shirts today, this time with individuals of some of the Outer Senshi.

Pluto

Saturn

Neptune

Sadly no Uranus to go with these, and still no individual Inner Senshi T-shirts! Also lacking are the shirts for men. My favorite is the Sailor Saturn one. I like the design for it the best, but I love the color for Neptune.

Also recently added was this metal case, as well as this SMS Shirt.

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In Italy there are several pairs of Sailor Moon Shoes that were released!


I really hope we get some shoes in the U.S. as well.

Sadly my budget can't handle all of these new adds! I'm having to pick and choose what merchandise I want to purchase as I go on, even though I would really love to have everything!




Lastly, GE Animation has been adding new items to their site as well such as Sailor Moon Messenger bags. So far they have only listed Moon, Mercury, and Jupiter bags, but I am sure the other (Inner) Senshi will follow. I also hope that they will release some Outer Senshi items as well!

Weekly Review - New Hot Topic and GE Merchandise

I recently bought some of the new Merchandise from Hot Topic and GE Animation. So this week's review is going to be a look at some of the newest merchandise!


From Hot Topic:

Sailor Moon T-shirts:
Shirts at my local store: Raglan Shirt, Purple Moon and ChibiUsa, Sailor Moon White, Sailor Moon Black, White Bow Shirt (No longer online), Group Shirt.
Sizes generally range from XS-2XL
Retail: $24.50 - $26.50
Many cute designs are available. However, like many HT shirts these are made with a very thin material. It seems like these might be easy to wear out or tear. Junior sizes only, so be careful choosing a size if you are an adult.
My favorites are the Group shirt and the Tuxedo Mask shirt. The Tuxedo one seems to be made with a little bit heavier material, but it is no longer in my local store or online.


This shirt was added yesterday to their online store!


Sailor Moon Hoodie:
Sizes range from XS-3XL
Retail Price: $49.98  Currently on Clearance: $23.98

I LOVE this hoodie, I think the image is really cute and the hoodie is comfortable to wear. It is not very heavy but warm enough and very soft on the inside. Some fans are saying the sleeves are too long but I don't think they are too bad. 

Seat-belt Belt:
Retail Price: $26.00 
This belt is really cute, featuring the girls' faces and a seat belt buckle! Seems pretty sturdy/durable, also the size is widely adjustable! The price seems a bit high, but I just could not resist. I had bought a similar belt years ago and it still works very well so I'd say that this should last a long time!

Lanyard:
Retail Price: $8.00
This lanyard comes with an ID protector and extra rubber charm! This is some of the GE Animation Merchandise which HT is carrying. GE has recently added a few more lanyard designs to their website.

Other items which my local HT had include: Blue Rubber Bracelet $7, Blue Sailor Moon Wallet $18.50, Button $2.99, Sticker (Not online). Also note there are a few other items online which I did not see in my local store, so you may want to check their website: HotTopic.com

I also visited my local FYE store and they currently have two of their own shirt designs.

Recently I participated in a Group Auction (GA) with some other collectors and we won a large lot of the new GE Merchandise which we split up. I'll review the items which I received from the lot.


Sailor Moon Sticker: (Left, same as HT's)
A lovely group image sticker. It is actually quite large, about 3-4" tall and 2-3" wide!
Retail: $2.99 +


Sailor Moon Phone Charm: (Right)
There are many phone charms and keychains being released,
Retail: $6.00 (price sticker)


Sailor Moon Magnets: 
Set of five magnets each a design including one of the inner senshi.
Retail: $7.00 (price sticker)



Tuxedo Kamen Wallet:
A pink wallet featuring Tuxedo Kamen (Mask) it unfolds and has quite a few slots for cards and a clear ID slot. On the back is a zipper pocket with the new Sailor Moon logo for coins, when unfolded there is an area for bills also.
Retail: $18.00 (price sticker)

Tuxedo Kamen Tote:
Not too big or too small! This tote is large enough to hold a spiral notebook standing up with a little room to spare, it features a smaller inside zipper pocket and can close with a zipper at the top. I like to carry a few of my text and notebooks around in it to class!
Retail: $18.00 (price sticker)