Finally received a large lot of items today (much more than I have pictured here actually) which I won at the end of July.

The items pictured are basically everything I decided to keep. The cards are still undetermined whether I will ultimately keep them or send them off to another home, but I already have a LOT of cards in binders in my collection, so for now they can stay until I decide what to do with them.

 These three items were my main reason for buying this lot, I actually may already have the patch, but not on it's original backing. The ring was a huge bonus as I've always kind of wanted one (more about that item in a bit).
The wand set was the main thing though, basically the price I paid for the lot was maybe $20 more (with shipping) than just these wands go for! So overall I think the lot was worth it, (even if a lot of it I didn't exactly want). I don't know if I'll ever get the Venus and Jupiter set, they are always so expensive!

For those who don't recognize/know the significance of this ring: In the StarS season/arc of the anime and manga, Mamoru gives Usagi a ring which looks more or less exactly like this one, as a sign of his love. It is often referred to as Usagi's "Engagement Ring" in the manga, they are actually shown getting married with this ring on her finger!

The listing stated that the center stone was real, though I couldn't tell you for sure myself. The box also says Kay's Jewelers but I don't know yet if this is actually where this ring came from. In any case, I'm very happy to own it and to find that it actually fits on my finger! What luck!

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! ^_^