Bandai is releasing a series of Sailor Moon jewelry to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Japanese anime. The premium line of pendants are made in the shape of the accessories the Sailor Scouts use to transform from normal schoolgirls into crime-fighting vigilantes.
As the fans who watched this series as kids have now grown up, these accessories have too. The gorgeous is luxurious and gold plated, retailing for about $130 each. Die-hard fans will be pleased to see that although Sailor Moon's accessories have been redesigned over its numerous seasons, these commemorative accessories take their original forms. Bandai's Sailor Moon jewelry is a must-have if you were a fan of the show as a kid, even if only for the nostalgia factor.
Manga-Inspired Pendants
This Sailor Moon Jewelry Celebrates the Anime's 20th Anniversary
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