TOYS Brandish Ziska Miwaku no Haku Akuma Figure - Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
   Orchid Seed originally released the Brandish Ziska figure in regulation colors back in March of this year and the toy sold out to eager fans. Ziska's pose mimics strippers and perhaps adult performers where her limber right leg points towards the heavens while her left leg is bent beneath her. If she was in a strip club, Ziska would have earned at least $300 within 5 minutes of achieving that pose. That's what we've heard.

   The original Brandish Ziska figure is sold out and gone but latecomers to the party can always opt for the upcoming "Akuma" rendition of the figure which dresses the succubus in which stockings, white gloves, and a white bodice that's too flimsy to do what it's supposed to do - give Ziska some semblance of modesty. Preorders for the 1/7 scale Brandish Ziska "Akuma" figure are welcome to ship in late November 2011 at JPY8256 or US$123.90 from NCS. 

TOYS Super One Piece Styling Shindan - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
   Reservations are welcome for Bandai's Super One Piece Styling Shindan which feature four characters from the One Piece franchise along with two secret heroes. Each figure is packaged in a blind cardboard box along with a piece of soda candy to feast on. Pricing is set at JPY4500 or US$58.90 for a factory sealed box of 10 toys. Reservations are welcome to ship in late October 2011.

ETC Labyrinth Aquarium

NCS Product Synopsis
   Pet hamsters have Habitrails to scurry along in and scoot through tunnels but fish have had to make do with rectangular aquariums, bow fronts, bowls, and other conventional designs that offered little hope for hamster-like tunnel scurrying. That is, until now. Bear witness to the Labyrinth Aquarium which features interconnected fish bowls so that your finned friends can travel to and fro from vessel to vessel. Sort of like a hamster in his Habitrail. Price? US$6,500 from Opulent Items.

   - Made of Lucite acrylic aquarium bowls, powder coated aluminum legs
- Height  ( 54″)
- Width   ( 51″)
- Depth   ( 42″)

   Custom-made to order. Allow 12 weeks for delivery.

PS3 Arcana Heart 3 - Delayed to August 19, 2011

From the Publisher
   Chaos and disorder are threatening to rip apart the very fabric of Japanese society as planar rifts appear throughout the country. It is suspected that the Drexler Institute, the instigator of the Great War many years ago and creator of the Divine Celestial Weapon, is somehow involved.
   In the midst of this confusion, a mysterious rumor arises, claiming the existence of wish-granting "Celestial Stones" within the chaotic planar rifts. As a result of these rumors, a number of individuals have converged on Japan in the hopes of obtaining one of these fabled stones - either to seal them away or to see for themselves if rumor is true. Each person has their own reasons for seeking these rare and valuable stones, and they won't let anyone stand in their way, be they foe...or friend.

Arcana Heart 3 for PS3 features:

• 3 Newcomers To Arcana Heart 3, For A Total Of 23 Fighters! Enter Weiss, the main character in Arcana Heart 3; Eko, a young girl who can bring her drawings to life; and Scharlachrot, a mysterious figure lurking in the shadows with the power to summon chains from out of nowhere.
   
• 23 Unique Arcana Types; Create A Fighting Style To Match Your Individual Style Of Play! Pair your favorite character with one of the 23 available spirits for an incredible range of different fighting styles.
   
• Deep Single Player Experience! With an extensive arcade-style story mode, score attack mode, and training mode available, Arcana Heart 3 offers players a myriad of ways to sharpen and polish their fighting skills when not facing off against friends and rivals.
   
• Introducing "Simple Mode"!Simple mode is a new control scheme designed with beginning and casual fighting fans in mind. Unleash powerful attacks and extended combos without having to practice complicated input commands!
   
• Full-Featured Online Multiplayer! Arcana Heart 3 online system was developed by Arc System Works, creators of the critically acclaimed BlazBlue games, a series known for its superior network code. In addition to online lobbies and ranked matches, Arcana Heart 3 also includes a comprehensive ranking system and online replays.

NEWS Japanese Release Outlook - Arrivals on Thursday

3DS	Doctor Lautrec to Boukyaku no Kishidan	Konami
	Ken to Mahou to Gakuen Mono. 3D x 3D	Acquire
PS3	Angel Love Online	Sony
	Angel War	Sony
	Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon	D3
PSP	Musketeer: Le Sang des Chevaliers	IFactory
	Musketeer: Le Sang des Chevaliers Limited	IFactory
	Suzumiya Haruhi-Chan no Mahjong	Kadokawa
	Suzumiya Haruhi-Chan no Mahjong DX Pack	Kadokawa
360	Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon	D3
	Knights Contract	Bandai

MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1178 - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The July 14-21, 2011 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage on the following games and events in the Japanese marketplace:

» Interview with Yasumi Matsuno and Akihiro Hino of Level-5.
» Reports from this year's E3 with a look at the Playstation Vita, the Wii U, Final Fantasy XIII-2, and upcoming wares for the Xbox 360 Kinect. 
» Preview for Kidou Senshi Gundam: Shin Gihren no Yabou which introduces the cast of characters and the backdrop in the game. 
» Continuing coverage on 3DS Kid Icarus Uprising. 
» Reviews for PSP Suzumiya Haruhi-Chan no Mahjong (6/6/5/6), 3DS Ken to Mahou to Gakuen Mono. 3D x 3D (7/8/7/7), 3DS Doctor Lautrec to Boukyaku no Kishidan (8/8/8/8), Wii  
» Continuing coverage on PS3/X360 Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Ed.
» Beverages such as Pepsi Energy Cola, Sweet & Zero Tea Cocktails, Lipton Orange Refresher, and Mello Yello are featured in PICK UP FOOD.
» L.A. Noire character info and background details on the adventure. 

NDS Ohanaya-San Monogatari - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Induct yourself into the role of a proprietor/clerk who toils in a small flower shop in Columbia's Florist Stories. Players buy flowers at the local nursery, care for them, and provide service to potential customers. In-game conversations with NPCs feature hints and tips on flower care and decoration. The goal is to turn a profit in order to continue operating the shop and in turn, making a living.
   Flower arrangements of various types made from 531 kinds of flowers and materials may be assembled for customers to purchase. Along with the main game mode, a Flower Encyclopedia is also included in the software which tutors players on flower classifications, florist terminology, and popular kinds of arrangements.

NEWS Independence Day on Monday

   Monday's a holiday in the USA and NCS is going to be on hiatus. All orders that are placed over the coming weekend and Monday will ship on Tuesday (July 5, 2011). 

   The exodus out of New York City began last night with traffic snarled on the roads to JFK and LaGuardia airports. As such, the roads were fairly barren on this morning's commute but another wave of outbound travelers should be hitting the roads later this afternoon.