Sailor Moon Makeup Compact: 2nd Batch Preorders & Kodansha Artbook Update
If you haven’t heard, the new Sailor Moon makeup compact was so popular it sold out in less than 12 hours after preorders started! But this also means a lot of people missed out since it was basically announced an hour before it went on sale. Not to worry though because Bandai has announced they will be making a second batch and preorders start June 12, 10am Japan time. This batch will ship in November instead of October. You can find the new preorder page here.
There are a few ways you can preorder if you’re not in Japan:
- go through a deputy to buy directly from Bandai, you can find my recommended deputy on the left sidebar
- CD Japan: they had preorders up for the first batch briefly but sold out really fast. I’m not sure if they’ll restock but doesn’t hurt to check back!
- Big in Japan: they are already selling preorders for the 2nd batch that Bandai hasn’t even started selling yet, which is kind of strange but I’ve heard from collectors they are legit
Make your plans now because they will most likely sell out fast!! This is also great news for us collectors because Osabu mentioned if sales went well for this, we may see more items in the future!!
Canadian #SailorMoon fans: I’ve confirmed that y’all are getting the US artbook. 🙂
— Kodansha Comics (@KodanshaUSA) June 5, 2013
Now onto the small Kodansha Artbook update..they have set a final release date! It’s not publicly announced yet but they will soon, probably at a convention. When they announce it they should have cover art as well as more design specifics. Also to the surprise of no one, Kodansha confirmed Canada will be getting the US artbook and not our own.
That’s it for the updates! As soon as I hear anything or see another place to preorder, I’ll post about it here. The fastest way to get my updates is from my twitter or facebook! Stay tuned!! ^__^
17 Comments
Sabrina
Some random thought: Is the pouder contaminated because of his position?
Becky
I was hoping to grab one off the main site via the proxy buyer but I’ve been checking periodically all day and it seems I missed whatever window they had for selling. (Maybe because all the Big in Japan orders went through at once? Who knows.) I’m hoping they will make more!
Sailor V
Awww! SO SAD I missed out on this, only found out about it today and the second batch of pre-orders are already sold out 🙁 I really hope they make more!
Angelica
I think I missed out the pre-orders in Big in Japan. I enter the site and couldn’t find the ordering link. Or is it that the pre-orders start exactly tomorrow? I’m so confused! Please let me know!
smcollectibles
They’re no longer accepting orders since Bandai placed an order quantity limit of 2. I’m unsure if they can even fulfill all those orders they took in advance!
Mel
I noticed on CD Japan site there is a Pre-Order Deadline: 07/05/2013, Do you think that means it’ll be released then? In between? So confusing!!
Jenni
hi there! i missed out on the preorders for the 2nd batch ;~; does this mean i won’t have another shot at ordering it online since i am not in japan?
also, i am going to japan in november until the end of december… will i be able to buy it in store?
thanks for any help! <3
smcollectibles
As stated in the post, preorders for the 2nd batch don’t start until the 12th. It’s only the 10th now, so you haven’t missed out. You can order it using one of the listed methods once preorder starts. No one can say for certain if it’ll still be in stock in Nov/Dec, if the preorder sales are any indication I think it’ll sell out quick.
Sushi
With the second batch of preorders will we only be able to order it from that site? Is there any way CDJapan might have the second batch? I would rather go through them. Thanks!
smcollectibles
I don’t work for CDJapan so I can’t tell you what they will or will not stock. You’ll just have to check when the time comes, I’ll update the links if they do.
MissJ
And it looks like the second set of pre orders have sold out! How exciting! Hopefully this means that they continue on and create more items from the show!
Liz
With the pre orders does it take money from your account immediately or is it like Amazon pre-orders where they wait until the day it ships to take out the money ?
smcollectibles
Depends on which site, each one is different and also payment method matters.
ShindoW
Big In Japan requires full deposit on the locket, probably to reassure that people won’t cancel down the road for such a limited item.
I really wanted to order 2, but it was around $70 shipped via EMS for just one. :3 May go back and get another, though.
Kelsey
I just bought one through Big in Japan as well! I was a little hesitate just because it seems strange that they’re letting people order it before the actual presale date, but I really want it so I ordered anyway. The compact is just too adorable to pass up! Thanks for posting this information <3
loretta
OMG I LOVE YOU! i was asking my friend in japan to help me buy when bandai releases the second batch but since “BIG IN JAPAN” has it i was able to purchase two for myself! SERIOUSLY THANK YOU!! I’d much rather not bug others but i wanted it sOOOO BAD! And luckily I grab two. thank you so much!!
smcollectibles
haha no problem!! ^^ glad I could help!!!