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 ==== Set Notes ====
-None.
+This set had both soft and hard prisms.  PP Packs only contained soft prisms.  It is not clear how the hard prisms were sold.
-  * Release date: 1993
+  * Release date: 1993.01
-  * 1 box: ?? packs
+  * 1 PP Pack: 33 envelopes + 1 prism on front
-  * 1 box: ?? yen
+  * 1 PP Pack: ?? yen
-  * 1 pack: ?? cards
+  * 1 envelope: 1 card
-  * 1 pack: ?? yen
+  * 1 envelope: 20 yen
   * Card size: 8.6cm×5.9cm
   * Corner type: Rounded
+== About PP Packs generally ==
+  * A PP pack is a “Pull Pack.”  A pull pack is a set of envelopes tied together with a string.  One pack or taba (束) typically had 33 envelopes, and 1 card (usually a prism) taped to the front.  In early sets, the front card was attached to the Pack directly with tape.  Out of the 33 envelopes, 30 contained regular cards, while 3 contained special cards, usually prisms or foils.  3 envelopes contained a small piece of paper that said atari (winner/lucky ticket) あたり.
+  * Although most collectors buy the entire PP pack, PP cards were designed to be sold by the individual envelope.  A buyer pulled a single envelope from the pack at the store.  If the envelope contained an winner (atari) slip, then the buyer could pull another envelope for free.
+== About Soft vs. Hard Prisms ==
+Sailor Moon PP packs only contained soft prisms, prisms with a soft, flexible feel.  However, PP cards sold in other formats contained "hard" or "cardboard" prisms, more like typical trading cards.
+{{:list7:sm:soft-hard_prisms.jpg?direct&200|}}
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