GEAR Space Invaders iPhone 3G, 3GS Cover - Import Preorder US$30.90

NCS Product Synopsis
Update: December 2, 2010
«©NCSX» Forego the plain iPhone covers that have invaded the market because they're dull and boring. Taito knows this. To liven up the iPhone case space, Taito enters the market with a set of three Space Invaders cover that are special. When you whip out your iPhone which is enclosed in a Space Invaders design, at least one thieving passerby will likely exclaim, "That iPhone is bawlin'" and then attempt to relieve you of it.

   Please note that the Space Invaders covers are a limited distribution item from Taito that are only being released in Japan. Update: Please further note that these covers only fit the iPhone 3G and 3GS. Since those phones are a few generations ago and released nearly a decade ago, we'd consider these covers to be more collectible items than for any functional purpose.

   Orders ship same-day (M-F) if placed before 4PM EDT. 
 
Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Taito
Territory/Language: Japanese
JAN Code: Prize Item

GEAR Space Invaders X KanColle T-Shirt Vol. 2 - Import Preorder US$26.90/each

Product Synopsis
   Taito mixes the Space Invaders franchise with the KanColle girls for a pair of t-shirts which showcase both properties in fashionable demeanor.

   Preorders are welcome to ship in August 2016.

 Product Specs
 Manufacturer: Furyu
 Dimensions: L30cm (11.81")
 Material: Plush
 Product SKU: AMU-PRZ7487
 Territory/Language: Japan

HOME Vocaloid Hatsune Miku X Space Invaders Coffee Mug - New Import $13.90 each, In Stock

Product Synopsis
    Taito revives the original Space Invaders and mashes it with Vocaloid Hatsune Miku for a pair of mugs in black or white with Space Invaders and Vocaloid character designs which hold 8 ounces of liquid.

    All preorders have shipped last week and new orders are welcome for dispatch today.

 Product Specs
 Manufacturer: Taito
 Territory/Language: Japan

PS2 Space Invaders Anniversary - Sale $38.90 Free shipping within USA

NCS Product Synopsis
Update: July 30, 2003
«©NCSX» Twenty five years ago, invaders from space threatened the world and a lone cannon stood against the horde. Arrayed across the heavens, the marauders marched downwards - slowly at first but as their numbers dwindled due to the unerring marksmanship of the defender below, the deliberate march would ramp up to a fervent staccato. When the battle came down to one-on-one, the last invader would perform a maniac's march in an attempt to stamp out resistance. It would fail... but the waves would replenish themselves anew, leaving the lone cannon in an unenviable position... 

     Back in the day, Taito probably never envisioned a future in which their game would endure the decades to dawn again on new masses but here it is. Along with the original Space Invaders game, Space Invaders 2 is included along with the Tabletop version, a 2-Player Versus variant (very cool) and a 3-D update where players view the action from below the cannon. Watch as your shots rocket off into the distance at marching armies of invaders which dot the horizon. The following versions are all included: 

Space Invaders - Original
Monochrome version
Cellophane version
Full Color version
Cocktail cabinet version

Space Invaders 2
Standard version
Cocktail cabinet version

Space Invaders Variants
2-player cooperative mode
2-player head-to-head mode
VS COM head-to-head mode
3-D isometric mode

   To round out the Space Invaders fun, a Taito Arcade Game database and historical archive is included for retro fans to revisit the past.

 

Region Lock-out
   Please note Japanese Playstation 2 games will not boot on USA or European PS2 consoles due to the inherent region-lockout on Playstation 2 game discs.

 

   Ships same-day if ordered before 4PM EST. Brand new and factory sealed inventory from original NCS stock.

Product Specs
Publisher: Taito
JAN/SKU: 4988611203026 / TCPS-10069
Japanese Title: スペースインベーダー　アニバーサリー
Territory/Language: Japanese

TOY Space Invaders Magnet Collection - Sale US$39.90 Free Shipping

NCS Product Synopsis
Update: June 27, 2011
«©NCSX»Taito celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Space Invaders franchise in 2008 and the company released an assortment of merchandise to fete the occasion. It was all the way back in 1978 when Tomohiro Nishikado designed the game which featured a contingent of invading aliens opposed by a single cannon. Arrayed across the heavens, the marauders marched downwards in slow and deliberate fashion. However, as their numbers dwindled due to the unerring marksmanship of the defender below, the march would ramp up to a fervent staccato. When the battle came down to one-on-one, the last invader would perform a maniac's march in an attempt to stamp out resistance. It would fail... but the waves would replenish themselves anew, leaving the lone cannon in an unenviable position...

 

   One of the products that Taito released in 2008 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Space Invaders was a collection of refrigerator magnets. Each factory case contains a total of 20 magnets which feature five types (UFO, three aliens, and the cannon) in four color variations. Each magnet measures approximately 3cm square and adheres to metallic surfaces such as refrigerators, PC cases, stoves, and more.

» Cannon (White, Clear, Red, Black)
» Space Invader 10-points (White, Clear, Red, Black)
» Space Invader 20-points (White, Clear, Red, Black)
» Space Invader 30-points (White, Clear, Red, Black)
» UFO Mystery (White, Clear, Red, Black)
 

   New orders are welcome to ship today at US$49.90 per factory sealed box of 20 magnets.  

 

Product Specifications
Publisher: Yujin
Japanese Product Title: スペースインベーダー　マグネットコレクション
Territory/Language: Japanese
Original Date of Release: June 30, 2008
Jan Code: 4904790974908

 

View the larger photos on the main NCSX website.

 

   Orders ship same-day (M-F) if placed before 4PM EST.

   New, mint condition inventory

TOYS Kan-Colle X Space Invaders Tote Bag - Import Preorder $18.90

NCS Product Synopsis 
    Characters from the Kantai Collection (Kan-Colle) franchise mix it up with Space Invaders in a new tote bag from Taito which measures 40cm (15.74") tall and is made of canvas material. Preorders are welcome to ship in August 2014.
 
 Product Specifications
 Manufacturer: Sega
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Jan Code: 14650-14-459841100

TOYS Dokodemo Issyo X Space Invaders Tote Bag - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis 
   Taito presents a new Dokodemo Issyo X Space Invaders Tote Bag which measures 40cm or 15.74" in height and would be suitable for carrying groceries, beverages, or other daily goods. Two variants are available for sale - a black bag with Space Invaders and Toro on the lower left corner and a goldenrod-colored bag peppered with a Space Invaders and Toro pattern. Preorders are welcome to ship in February 2014 at JPY20.90 per tote.
 

Product Specification
Manufacturer: Taito
Territory/Language: Japan
Jan Code: 459795100

 

 

TOYS Space Invaders X Hello Kitty Square Pouch - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis  

   Back in 2007, Japanese manufacturer Gotochi mashed Space Invaders and Hello Kitty together to create consumer products (keychains, straps, towels) for the Japanese market. Fast forward six years and Taito takes up the Invaders X Kitty torch with a pair of storage pouches which bear the unmistakable aliens of Space Invaders and the wide-eyed feline of Kitty fame. Preorders ship in late October 2013.

Product Specification
Manufacturer: Taito
Territory/Language: Japan

 

 

Space Invaders Chessboard

NCS Synopsis  

   Tommy Hills of NMI Laser envisions a chessboard of the retro-gaming variety where the pawns are cone-headed Space Invaders and the court is made up of shields and invaders. The King is a gun turret (sensible) whilst the Queen is the UFO that passes overhead during the heat of battle. The Space Invaders chessmen are made of laser-cut fluorescent red and yellow acrylic carved into shape with an Epilog laser. Get yours at NMI Laser's Kickstarter project for US$65.00.

 

 

iPad iNVADERCADE U.K.

A campy commercial released by Square Enix UK on September 22, 2011 without any information may indicate that the iNVADERCADE cabinet for use with the iPad may be headed to the European marketplace. It'll probably be just as expensive as the exorbitant Japanese version which NCS started preorders for last week.

iPad iNVADERCADE for iPad - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
 «©NCSX»  The September 29, 2011 issue of Weekly Famitsu features a sneak peek at the iNVADERCADE from Taito which transforms an iPAD or iPAD2 into a desktop Space Invaders arcade cabinet. A ball-top joystick is located on the left side of the cab while a single button near the middle of the control console ensures that the cabinet won’t have much utility outside of playing Space Invaders.

The cab also serves double duty as a charging dock and is equipped with stereo speakers and a headphone jack located on the right side of the control console. The price of the iNVADERCADE is set at JPY15800 or US$259.90 from NCS. Delivery in Japan is expected on October 11, 2011 and preorders are welcome.

RRJ-Romain Jerome: Space Invaders shake up the watchmaking world!

Psst !… Don’t spread the news, but they are already among us: since first landing on our planet in 1978, the SPACE INVADERS® have colonised our world to the point of imposing their subliminal image on the collective unconscious of millions of human beings – many of them cured from their youthful game addiction only by the fact of reaching a more mature age…

RJ-Romain Jerome, in connivance with TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is becoming an accomplice of this incursion by agreeing to create two 78-piece limited series in honour of these SPACE INVADERS. Reality at last surpasses fiction.

Manuel Emch, CEO of RJ-Romain Jerome, freely admits to belonging to the generation of former SPACE INVADERS junkies. The game has become a legend for all those who grew up in the 80s, since it was the first « Killer app » for video game consoles installed in gaming arcades. The SPACE INVADERS craze even led to a shortage of 100-yen coins when it was first released in Japan. SPACE INVADERS with its pixelated figures was the first ever « iconic » form of entertainment: thousands of hours of TV programs and hundreds of cultural exhibitions have been devoted to this generational « legend ».

So why a SPACE INVADERS limited series from RJ-Romain Jerome ? One possible response – although the truth doubtless lies elsewhere – is that no other brand could have risked such a daring evocation of this epoch-making video legend. By agreement with TAITO Corporation (TAITO), RJ-Romain Jerome is paying tribute to late-20th century pop culture by launching a double limited-edition of SPACE INVADERS watches, designed like generational totems. By allowing the SPACE INVADERS to proliferate on the dial of these watches, Manuel Emch is proudly proclaiming the brand’s resolutely standout mission within the fine arts of contemporary watchmaking.

Inheriting the highly distinctive case of the Moon Invader series (a round shape within a cambered 46 mm square, with a round front and an almost rectangular back), the SPACE INVADERS have also kept the same steel coalesced with fragments from the Apollo 11 capsule. It is no coincidence that this case is designed like a strongbox, or even like a space vessel capable of travelling great distances, since that kind of vehicle is exactly what is needed to facilitate the SPACE INVADERS colonisation of our daily lives.

The four functional ball-and-socket joints of this rounded squares are cut like the pivoting « feet » of the lunar landing modules of the American lunar missions. These extremely sophisticated components mounted on axles anchored in the case hold the lugs of the rubber straps and enable the watch to adjust to all kinds of wrist sizes.

The RJ security screws (stamped with four cup marks), representing the SPACE INVADERS signature feature, are echoed on the functional movement-locking screw on the case-back. They confirm both the legendary universe and the distinctive RJ design codes.

Embodying another tangible token of the space age symbolised by this new SPACE INVADERS collection, a dedicated plate made of Moon SilverRJ– a silver alloy with an extremely low oxidisation rate incorporating moon rocks – appears on the stellar-patterned back of the watch. This engraved plate reproduces the lunar surface, of which the mineral particles interact on an infra-molecular level with the wearer of the watch. The veined pattern and grainy texture also extend along the rubber strap.

The two 78-piece limited series are distinguished by their dial. The latter is composed of three layers of pixelated and shotpeened dies featuring hand-drawn file strokes. The 3.5 mm-sized SPACE INVADERS are lacquered in different colours (« day » version) or coated with Superluminova (« night » version), each individually machined and hand-applied. These invaders are a playful nod that transforms these watches into inspired talking pieces capable of creating ties based on natural affinities between the people wearing them – and who in doing so consciously adopt this humorous and original way of thumbing their noses at classic watchmaking conventions. A new contemporary and generational legend is born…

ABOUT TAITO CORPORATION
TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, TAITO operates core businesses such as game arcade operations, coin-operated game machines, and mobile phone content services. A seminal part of gaming history, TAITO caused a worldwide sensation with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERS®, and developed such fan favorites as PUZZLE BOBBLE® (BUST-A-MOVE®) and ARKANOID®. Today, TAITO continues to thrill game lovers of all generations by offering both classic and new family-oriented titles on the latest gaming platforms. TAITO delivers a wide range of entertainment experiences with the goal of providing consumers with fresh surprises and new discoveries. More information on TAITO can be found on the Internet at http://www.taito.com/.

ABOUT SPACE INVADERS®
Planned, developed, and released by TAITO Corporation (TAITO), the 1978 arcade game SPACE INVADERS® became an instant global phenomenon. Today, its iconic characters frequently appear both in licensed projects worldwide and as TAITO’s corporate mascots.
TAITO is the exclusive owner of the global intellectual property rights, including copyrights and trademarks, for SPACE INVADERS and its characters, and takes an active role regarding new SPACE INVADERS-related enterprises.

©TAITO CORPORATION 1978, 2011 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

TOYS Space Invaders 30th Anniversay Magnets - In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Taito celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Space Invaders franchise in 2008 and the company released an assortment of merchandise to fete the occasion. It was all the way back in 1978 when Tomohiro Nishikado designed the game which featured a contingent of invading aliens opposed by a single cannon. Arrayed across the heavens, the marauders marched downwards in slow and deliberate fashion. However, as their numbers dwindled due to the unerring marksmanship of the defender below, the march would ramp up to a fervent staccato. When the battle came down to one-on-one, the last invader would perform a maniac's march in an attempt to stamp out resistance. It would fail... but the waves would replenish themselves anew, leaving the lone cannon in an unenviable position...

   One of the products that Taito released in 2008 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Space Invaders was a collection of refrigerator magnets. Each factory case contains a total of 20 magnets which feature five types (UFO, three aliens, and the cannon) in four color variations. Each magnet measures approximately 3cm square and adheres to metallic surfaces such as refrigerators, PC cases, stoves, and more.

» Cannon (White, Clear, Red, Black)
» Space Invader 10-points (White, Clear, Red, Black)
» Space Invader 20-points (White, Clear, Red, Black)
» Space Invader 30-points (White, Clear, Red, Black)
» UFO Mystery (White, Clear, Red, Black)

   New orders are welcome to ship today at US$49.90 per factory sealed box of 20 magnets.  

NEWS General Updates

Delayed Shipment    A shipment that was delayed in transit from Tokyo has been rescheduled for delivery tomorrow. Preorders for PS3 Bleach Soul Ignition and others will be processed and shipped on Friday.

Space Invaders Magnets    We received a shipment of individually boxed Space Invaders Magnets which were originally released in 2008 to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Space Invaders. We'll post up photos and offer them for sale tomorrow in factory boxes of 20 magnets each.

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Space Invaders Fruit Juice Packaging

   Design firm New Movement has created a series of fruit juice cartons that were inspired by Taito's Space Invaders game. Rows of fruit serve as the "invaders" whilst a lone cannon sits at the bottom in defense of the planet. Three cartons for apple, plum, and pear were fabricated - when was the last time you had plum juice? The gallery may be viewed at http://www.gorgeousgamers.com/GGNews/albums/9482.

iPhone Space Invaders iPhone 3G, 3GS Cover - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Forego the plain iPhone covers that have invaded the market because they're dull and boring. Taito knows this. To liven up the iPhone case space, Taito enters the market with a set of three Space Invaders cover that are special. When you whip out your iPhone which is enclosed in a Space Invaders design, at least one passerby will likely exclaim, "That iPhone is bawlin'" and then attempt to relieve you of it.
   Please note that the Space Invaders covers are a limited distribution item from Taito that are only being released in Japan.  

iPhone Space Invaders iPhone 3G/3GS Case - Japanese Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Forego the plain iPhone cases that have invaded the market because they're dull and boring. Taito knows this. To liven up the iPhone case space, Taito enters the market with a set of three Space Invaders cases that are special. When you whip out your iPhone which is enclosed in a Space Invaders case, at least one passerby will likely exclaim, "That iPhone is bawlin'" and then attempt to relieve you of it.

   Preorders are welcome to ship in late November 2010 at US$25.90 each. Please note that the Space Invaders cases are a limited distribution item from Taito that will only be released in Japan.  

Space Invaders Game Bank - New Import, In Stock

«©NCSX» Back in 2003, Taito celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Space Invaders by releasing a replica of the Space Invaders tabletop game which was really a controller container which held a Dual Shock 2. It was highly collectible and NCS eventually sold out after keeping original inventory for 6 years. Taito shipped a boatload of Space Invaders products last year to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the franchise. This year, the 31st Anniversary of Space Invaders doesn't have the same cachet but that's not stopping Taito from keeping the Invaders merchandising train rolling.

Most piggy banks don't reward savers with entertainment. The Space Invaders Game Bank rewards coin-droppers with a thrilling (sorta) shoot 'em up. Players who insert a 100-yen coin in the coin slot will get to play a round of Space Invaders that's fairly faithful to the original from the sounds to the shields to the included color cellophane overlay. The game bank measures W200 x H105 x D95mm (7.87 x 4.13 x 3.74") in area and is listed as 1/6 scale on Takara's product sheet.

A 100-yen coin measures 2.26cm in diameter so the closest approximation that we have here in the USA is a nickel which spans 2.12cm. The nickel is slightly thicker at 1.95mm versus 1.75mm for the 100-yen coin but it's perfectly sized for the coin slot. Note that a quarter is too large but dimes and pennies may also be inserted into the slot for your personal savings. A little red trigger in the coin slot is activated whenever a nickel passes through. All preorders have shipped as of yesterday; new orders welcome.

Space Invaders Extreme 2 - New Import, Restock Soon

«©NCSX» Taito's classic Space Invaders game gets extreme once again with new features that bring the retro franchise up to speed with the Joneses. Game elements in Space Invaders Extreme 2 include:

» Bingo System: Taito throws in the classic game of Bingo where a 3x3 grid is lit up during the course of a stage as invaders are shot. To win at Bingo, key spots on the grid must light up horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
» Multiplayer WiFi Mode: Compete against another player via wireless Wi-Fi connection with new strategic considerations.

The weapons are the same as the original SIE with the blue laser cleaving through waves of enemies, the bomb-shot causing multiple explosions, and the broad shot hitting multiple enemies at once. Both screens of the NDS are used where the top screen features Bingo or UFOs and boss invaders alternately while the touch screen contains the waves of invader forces.

Space Invaders Game Bank - Import Preorder

«©NCSX» Back in 2003, Taito celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Space Invaders by releasing a replica of the Space Invaders tabletop game which was really a controller container which held a Dual Shock 2. It was highly collectible and NCS eventually sold out after keeping original inventory for 6 years. Taito shipped a boatload of Space Invaders products last year to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the franchise. This year, the 31st Anniversary of Space Invaders doesn't have the same cachet but that's not stopping Taito from keeping the Invaders merchandising train rolling.

NCS will stock the Space Invaders Game Bank next week which is an official product from Takara Tomy. Players who insert a 100-yen coin in the coin slot will get to play a round of Space Invaders that's fairly faithful to the original from the sounds to the shields to the included color cellophane overlay. The game bank measures W200 x H105 x D95mm (7.87 x 4.13 x 3.74") in area and is listed as 1/6 scale on Takara's preorder sheet.

A 100-yen coin measures 2.26cm in diameter so the closest approximation that we have here in the USA is a nickel which spans 2.12cm. The nickel is slightly thicker at 1.95mm versus 1.75mm for the 100-yen coin but if there's an issue with coin thickness, we'll import a bag of 100-yen coins for our customers who purchase the game bank and include one with every order at no extra charge. We'll throw up a proper review and photos once we get a chance to check the bank out. Preorders are welcome to ship on March 26 at JPY5800 or US$70.90 from NCS.