Wii Tsumi to Batsu Uchu no Koukeisha - Japanese Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Nintendo's celebrating the ninth anniversary of Sin and Punishment with a sequel that's shipping on the Wii in November. S&P was an N64 game developed by Treasure which was an on-rails shooting action game where the protagonists did their shooting while running on land and flying through the air. The sequel takes place in a dystopian future where Earth has been wrecked and devastated so the heroes have to plan their escape from the ruined planet. Sin and Punishment 2 hews to the same type of game as the original where players control a heroine named Kachi or a hero known as Isa. The heroes flit around the foreground and shoot at installations, enemies, and objects in the background and the mid-ground. When an enemy wanders into the foreground, Kachi or Isa can swing a sword to destroy it. The Nunchuk is used to maneuver the hero around while the Wii Remote controls a targeting reticule that spots enemies for destruction. Preorders are welcome to ship on October 29, 2009 at JPY6800 or US$70.90 from NCS.

TOYS Portrait of Pirates Monkey D. Luffy "Strong Edition" Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Luffy leads the "Straw Hat Pirates" with a managerial style that's carefree and generally full of frivolity. Despite Luffy's clownish appearance and demeanor however, he's a young man that's full of determination and the means to reach his goals. The previous One Piece Portrait of Pirates Luffy figure was sort of clownish. Megahouse's new Luffy figure is a little more serious. Gone is the goofy smile from the original POP Luffy which has been replaced by Luffy looking gritty. He's also dressed in purple and black colored garb which is reminiscent of the somber Dracule Mihawk's ensemble. Luffy's also wearing a cape like Dracule and a massive firearm is included to ensure that everyone knows that this is the "Strong Edition" of Luffy. Not the supposedly weak edition of yesteryear.

Preorders for the Portrait of Pirates Monkey D. Luffy "Strong Edition" are welcome to ship in mid-late December 2009 at JPY5985 or US$73.90 from NCS. Due to the size of the Luffy figure, NCS recommends only shipping by UPS Ground within the continental United States.

TOYS Namco Classics Pac-Man Card Case - Japanese Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The Japanese have a unique tradition when exchanging business cards (which are called meishi) that shows respect and honor where the card is held and examined almost like a sacred object. We've witnessed solemn ceremonies in offices where the exchange of cards prior to conducting formal business were ritualistic, serious, and slightly amusing. Namco strives to break the business card tradition with unconventional business card holders which are designed with Pac-Man themes. Instead of a solemn exchange of cards, maybe the Pac-Man card holders will lighten things up a tad. Two cases are on offer:

» Pac-Man Card Case (Table Type) - The front of the case features the full Pac-Man game screen and two side panels.
» Pac-Man Card Case (Game Type) - The front of the case shows a game of Pac-Man in progress but the screen is tilted slightly askew.

Preorders are welcome to ship in late November 2009 at JPY980 ($13.90).

TOYS Super Mario Plush Toys - Japanese Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Sanei is readying a large assortment of Mario plushes which are scheduled to ship in November which is pretty much perfect for holiday sales. A total of 17 plushes are available for preorder with 15 that are labeled "small" size and two that are "medium" size. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late November 2009 at US$12.90-28.90 per small plush and US$30.90 per medium plush.

PSP Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha A's Portable: The Battle of Aces

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The limited edition of the Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha A's Portable: The Battle of Aces [Limited Edition] fighting game includes the following bonus items:

» Exclusive Figma figure
» Poster Set (3 posters)
» Towel
» Keychain
» Sticker Set
» Visual Illustrations Booklet
» Downloadable Content Card

Preorders for the Japanese PSP import Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha A's Portable: The Battle of Aces [Limited Edition] ship on January 21, 2010 at JPY13629 or US$159.90 from NCS.

NEWS Japanese Import Outlook - Arrivals on Thursday-Friday

Please note that the new Pokemon games are pre-sold out and new orders placed now will not ship until next Thursday (Sept 17, 2009).
NDS	Pokemon HeartGold	Nintendo
	Pokemon SoulSilver	Nintendo
	Arabians Lost	Prototype
PSP	Maplus Portable Navi 3	Edia
360	The Last Remnant - Platinum Collection	Square

TOYS Mickey Mouse HQ USB Kikashiki Kaonki - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Summer's just about over and autumn's right around the corner. Soon after the leaves on the trees change colors and start falling, the icy grip of winter will be upon us. NCS is assuming that the winter of 2009 will be a fierce one with bone-chilling winds and lots of snow. To combat the cold and drafts that are bound to make it indoors, Sega has started preorders for a USB-powered heater that bears a "Mickey Mouse" design with a black and red color scheme. The heater measures 15cm (5.90") tall and 10cm (3.93") in width, plugs into any USB port, and contains a heating element and a little fan which blows out warm air. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late December 2009 at US$23.90 each.

NEWS USA Release Outlook - Arrivals on Monday-Wednesday

NDS	DIRT 2	Codemas
	IL 2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey	505
	Imagine: Detective	Ubisoft
	Mini Ninjas	Eidos
PS3	Beatles: Rockband	EA
	DIRT 2	Codemas
	Mini Ninjas	Eidos
PSP	DIRT 2	Codemas
	IL 2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey	505
	Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days	NISA
Wii	Beatles: Rockband	EA
	DIRT 2	Codemas
	Mini Ninjas	Eidos
360	Beatles: Rockband	EA
	Darkest of Days	Valcon
	DIRT 2	Codemas
	Mini Ninjas	Eidos
	Raiden IV	UFO