BED Michael Jackson Sleep Mask - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Japanese manufacturer "Dive" purchased a license to create officially sanctioned Michael Jackson consumer products for the Japanese market and they unleashed a wave of preorder solicitations last night. One such product is the Michael Jackson Sleep Mask which is literally a Michael Jackson Sleep Mask where the visage of MJ peers out into the world from the front of a sleep mask.

Someone somewhere in the world probably just muttered, "What exactly is a sleep mask?" Well, it's a mask that you place over your eyes which blocks out light when you're prone on a bed and about to sleep. You can also wear the sleep mask when you're sitting upright but you're liable to topple over once the Sandman takes control. Preorders are welcome to ship in November 2009 at JPY1238 or US$15.90 from NCS.

ROOM Michael Jackson Air Freshener - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Japanese manufacturer "Dive" purchased a license to create officially sanctioned Michael Jackson consumer products for the Japanese market and they unleashed a wave of preorder solicitations last night. One such product is the Michael Jackson Air Freshener which is guaranteed to freshen up the air indoors with a positively refreshing scent.

The MJ Air Freshener uses the "Smooth Criminal" persona from the music video of the same name where Michael is decked out in natty white threads and a matching white hat. Michael raises both arms as smooth criminals are apt to do. The back of the freshener is colored black with licensing information from Ecbizz Japan. Preorders are welcome to ship in November 2009 at JPY571 or US$7.90 from NCS.

PACK Michael Jackson Packing Tape - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Japanese manufacturer "Dive" purchased a license to create officially sanctioned Michael Jackson consumer products for the Japanese market and they unleashed a wave of preorder solicitations last night. One such product is the Michael Jackson Packing Tape which may be used to seal cardboard boxes, mailing tubes, and other containers with a little bit of MJ Moon-walking magic.

Each roll of tape holds 50 meters of semi-transparent tape which shows Michael Jackson performing the Moonwalk on nine sequential panels. The first panel features the initial backward thrust followed by shuffle steps, a lean-to, the toe-hold, and concludes with a dip on the final panel. Preorders are welcome to ship in November 2009 at JPY571 or US$7.90 from NCS.

KEY Michael Jackson Rubber Keychain - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Japanese manufacturer "Dive" purchased a license to create officially sanctioned Michael Jackson consumer products for the Japanese market and they unleashed a wave of preorder solicitations last night. One such product is the Michael Jackson Rubber Keychain which features a rigid rubber representation of MJ which is attached to a keychain to hold your keys together so they jingle and chime.

Each rubber keychain measures 6cm or 2.36" in height and features a version of Michael's music video personas through the years. From the left of the product photo and moving right, they are: "HIStory," "Smooth Criminal," "Bad," and "Thriller." Preorders are welcome to ship in November 2009 at JPY650 or US$8.90 from NCS.

TOYS Professor Layton Plush Toys - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Sanei hit it big with the Pikmin and Mario plushes and they're sticking with Nintendo for their next big thing. Five Professor Layton plushes are available for preorder including a small-size Luke keychain plush which measures 4cm (1.57") at JPY700 (US$10.90) and a medium-size Professor Layton plush which measures 10cm (3.93") tall at JPY2200 (US$25.90). Preorders are welcome to ship in early December 2009.

TOYS Kingdom Hearts Avatar Mascot Strap Vol 2 - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Reservations are welcome for five Kingdom Hearts Avatar Mascot Straps which feature characters from the Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts franchises. From the left of the photo and swinging right:

Axel | Sephiroth | Sora (Halloween Town Ver) | Squall Leonhart | Vivi

Each figure is attached to a metallic Kingdom Hearts platelet and a length of keychain. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late January 2009 at JPY1000 or US$11.90 each.

TOYS Monster Hunter Tokotoko Pugi Plush - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The Pugi of Monster Hunter fame have been charming the pants off Japanese folk. How else to explain the rush of Pugi-related merchandise in the past few months? There's more on the way including today's Monster Hunter Tokotoko Pugi Plush which is available in two styles - (1) Memories Stripe version which features a pig wearing a blue-striped blanket and a (2) Gold Crown Pugi which wears a diaper. Must be a baby.
The special feature in the Tokotoko plushes is their mobility. As in their little stubby hooves paddle backwards and forwards so they'll walk when activated and placed on top of a flat surface. Each pig measures 15cm (5.90") in length and is made of soft plushy material. Preorders are welcome to ship in February 2010 at US$20.90 from NCS.

MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1089 - Annual Subscriptions

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The October 29, 2009 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage of the following games and events in the Japanese marketplace:

» New Super Mario Bros Wii preview which spans 3 pages and gives readers a preview of the story and roughly 20 screenshots.
» Gust is putting the finishing touches on PS3 Ar Tonelico III which is scheduled to ship on January 28, 2010.
» Famitsu's reviewers rank NDS Grand Trucker Aniki: Shigoto to Kenka to Koimoyou (4/6/6/5), PS3 Fifa 10 (9/9/9/9), Wii Fifa 10 (7/7/8/7), PS2 Fifa 10 (7/7/7/6), PSP Antiphona no Seikahime: Tenshi no Gakufu Op.A (7/7/7/6), and PS3 Forza Motorsport 3 (9/9/9/9).
» Continuing coverage from the recent Tokyo Game Show 2009 which looks at many games with more in-depth write-ups and impressions.
» Coin-op feature for Beatmania IIDX 17 Sirius and Tank! Tank! Tank!
» Covergirl Yuka photo spread and short interview.
» PICK UP FOOD scopes out some savory looking burgers. The burger from "Freshness Burger" looks like an alien spacecraft... made of dead cow.