Sailor Neptune Deep Aqua Mirror on Premium Bandai
OMG IT’S HAPPENING!!!! Premium Bandai is releasing Sailor Neptune’s Deep Aqua Mirror!!!! It is a gorgeous full size replica. This hand mirror even comes with a Sailor Neptune stand so you can easily display it! It’s made with shiny gold paint matched with a vivid emerald green. The mirror measures 28cm x 13.5cm, the stand measures 4cm x 3cm. Both parts are made in plastic. The retail price is 9,720 yen and it’s scheduled for release in September 2015. You can preorder it on Premium Bandai.
Do you think we’ll see Sailor Uranus and Sailor Pluto’s talismans next?!
UPDATE: As expected, Premium Bandai is aware and have fixed the spelling mistake of “Sailer”.
38 Comments
Bec
Honestly I expected a LOT more detail, considering the price. The details on the front of the mirror are so flat it looks like on old coin that was rubbed until the carvings fade. Very.. blob-ish????? And the back is very plain as well, I know they are trying to keep it as accurate as possible using plastic, but come on, at least make it worth the money. If anything I was hoping for MORE detail around the mirror than in the manga.
Erica Love
I missed out on the preorder through bandai but ordered one from a japanese seller for an affordable price but not inexpensive price. I really hope it comes in visible packaging! Did they just come out with this preorder or did they reveal a prototype first? I want to be prepared when Uranus’ space sword comes out (If it does!)
smcollectibles
The announcement was the preorder unfortunately!
Amyranth
Interesting that they did such a limited run. I have absolutely no hope that there will be proplica versions of anything BUT Sailor Moon’s items, so I’m trying to snap this stuff up where I can.
Sam
This is a great idea, I just think how they’ve done it leaves a lot to be desired. It looks bulky and childish, I’d expect it to look a little more elegant. I certainly don’t think it’s worth the price. It’s a shame.
Josh
They fixed the “Sailer” issue! That’s a relief.
Sailor Mercury
yes they always fix glitches 😀 I have all the proplicas and they are amazing. and I have the most of the 90s toys.
the other moonies might not like ‘ princess neptune mirror ‘because it is not correct with her gem … but I think it is beautifull and I want this one so badly ..
Tito
Me too!
Sailor Mercury
I get this one in october november I think . next proplica will be the star locket again. I want a nice replica of uranus sword and plutos one too
Tito
Anyone have a picture or video of the original 90s release of this? I would love to see it in order to compare the two of them
Nyxity
http://www.plutomoment.com/toys/moontoys/Season3/aquamirror.jpg
https://36.media.tumblr.com/6d9f761c19880a96b3d6426435c79449/tumblr_mzh10fr1fU1rma68xo1_500.jpg
Basically, I’d say the mold is identical in looks.
Kate
Wow yea. Really does just look like an upgraded version of the 90s toy. Meh.
Josh
It’s probably just polished up left-overs. ha
Tito
Thank you so much!
makoto kino
ok now,i won’t buy this because of 1.everything is plastic 2.its just a mirror no sounds it doesn’t light up or anything 3.they even mistyped “sailor “on the stand so now its called “sailer”.i think ill just wait till proplica will make one or if they’ll ever do 🙁
Leenie
It’s beautiful, but I’m going to pass. I’d rather get a Proplica.
Now, if a Space Sword is released, I’ll die. That would be too awesome to handle.
InvadeHerKim
Looks super plasticy and cheap. 🙁
Astrid
I really want a version of her mirror but this one looks so gaudy/ugly to me. I wouldn’t pay more than half that price for this.
KelvenaSkyewind
I bought a custom made one from Etsy by a seller =/ looks better than this one, kinda disappointed lol oh well
Emily
This looks nicely made, but I do hope they fix the ‘Sailer’ part.
http://emilymaiko.blogspot.com/
Tito
I really do hope that as well
Ami
Eh ? Why didn’t they make an Aqua Mirror that is actually true to the anime this time around ? This Aqua Mirror doesn’t look like the real Aqua Mirror, which bothers be considering the price :/.
Purincess Neptune
I thought it’s pretty similar to the anime version, they just added few flowers and this rhinestone… The flowers are in the manga version, but I don’t undersand why they put that gem…
http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/sailormoon/images/e/ee/Deep_aqua_mirror_2.gif/revision/latest?cb=20120228033940
Nyxity
+ Tea, Ami
The design is based on the original release of the three talismans in toy form back int he mid 90s. The Aqua mirror from that line has the same details from the added green gemstone to the flower decor. The Neptune design on the stand even is the same design as a small pendant that came with it. Major difference with this though is that it is the actual size of a hand held mirror.
Ami
Yes I know, that’s why I wrote “this time around”. Why make the same faulty toy-like mirror they already did 20 years ago but bigger ? Makes no sense ! Bandai is being lazy again. For the price you would expect to get a propoer replica and not some upgraded toy version with wrong details. I just want a proper Aqua Mirror, sigh.
Nyxity
Probably for the “nostalgia” thing. They really have that theme going on lately when it comes to their releases… “Moonlight Memory” and all of that. This would likely highly appeal to those who actually got those toys as kids but are now adults who lost or broke them in their childhood.
Hopefully, as many have noted, Proplica will release versions more faithful to the anime designs. Bandai will likely continue to “recycle” designs from their previous releases for the nostalgia angle.
Dano
I don’t understand the gem either, and the stand is actually sort of ugly. I had hopes that they could do a Proplica of the talismas, it would be amazing and they would sell like freshly baked bread. The design is a mixture of both anime and manga versions (which is really weird) those waves around the neptune symbol were just added out of nowhere, they shouldn’t be there.
Overall it’s very pretty, but if they are doing it they should’ve done it right. Maybe i’ll end up getting one, but i still think they could do so much more with the proplica line, if they weren’t releasing just one or two per year.
Ami
Couldn’t agree more ! The gem just looks tacky. I am not a fan of those details added that aren’t on the real version wheter manga or anime. It just doesn’t fit. It looks more like a fan-version of the mirror than a replica by professional producers. I wish you good luck getting one but I am not sure if it’s wise if they make a Proplica one in the end too.
Tea
For roughly $78 USD, I would expect it to do something more than just be a mirror. They could have done so much more, like having something play under the mirror.
Sarah Ann
Omg… This is amazing!i can’t wait to see more and collect them all! Awesome!
Cherry
Did anyone else notice they misspelled “Sailor” in the “Sailor Neptune” text on the stand?
Juniverse
I cannot unsee. This solidifies that I should not buy it.
Trance
I can understand proplicas being a bit on the expensive side because they have electronics, but this… All plastic. Not worth the price to be honest.
Premium Bandai rips people off so much, especially with that crown. Fake jewels and everything.
Cherry
Right? For a ~$4K tiara, I’d expect those pearls to be real.
Tito
I understand the complaints about the electronic parts but the plastic?… Like every proplica is made of those materials as well. I guess this has this price because it’s a Premium Bandai Item and will be a rare one. Not because of anything more.
Heather
Just noticed it says “Sailer” Neptune on the stand. bwhahahaha!
smcollectibles
I hope they fix it! They’re usually pretty good about fixing mistakes from their prototypes before release ^^
Josh
I’ll scream.