NEWS Import outlook

The new releases from Saturday (February 22, 2014) are scheduled to arrive tomorrow. The new 'Ishin' game was released to coincide with the launch of the Playstation 4 in Japan.
PS3	Ryu ga Gotoku: Ishin!	Sega
PS3	Strider Hiryu	Capcom
PS3	Strider Hiryu e-Capcom Limited Edition	Capcom
PS4	Ryu ga Gotoku: Ishin!	Sega
The new releases from Saturday (February 22, 2014) are scheduled to arrive tomorrow. The new 'Ishin' game was released to coincide with the launch of the Playstation 4 in Japan.
3DS	Bokujou Monogatari: Tsunagaru Shin Tenchi	Marvelous AQL
PS3	Infinite Stratos 2: Ignition Hearts	5pb
PS3	Kagero: Darkside Princess	Koei Tecmo
PS3	Sakigake!! Otokojuku - Nihon yo, Kore ga Otoko Dearu!	Bandai Namco
PS3	Sengoku Hime 4: Souha Hyakkei, Hanamoru Chikai	SystemSoft
PSV	Infinite Stratos 2: Ignition Hearts	5pb
PSV	Kagero: Darkside Princess	Koei Tecmo
PSV	Valhalla Knights 3 Gold	Marvelous AQL

DRINK Dragon Quest Dot Melamine Cup - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
    Quaff a beverage from Square Enix's upcoming 'Dragon Quest Dot Melamine Cup' which is available in three variations as follows:

 » Black cup featuring dot-pixel monster medley
 » Blue cup featuring dot-pixel creatures including a Blue Slime
 » Red cup featuring dot pixel menagerie

    Each melamine resin cup measures D87mm x H90mm and holds 8 ounces of liquid. Preorders are welcome to ship on or around March 28, 2014.

 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: Square Enix
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Japanese Title: ドラゴンクエスト ドットメラミンコップ I,II,III
 Jan Code: 4988601223454 / 4988601223461 / 4988601223478

Overseas transportation delay

Update: February 20, 2014
   Due to a transportation delay overseas, please note that this week's import shipments are scheduled to arrive on Monday of next week. We did get a shipment in yesterday that was shipped earlier in the week so Vita Slims in Khaki Black, Light-Blue, and Lime-Green are in stock again.

TOYS High School DxD Rias Gremory Sunburn Ver. - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis 
    The ginger-haired devil named Rias Gremory gets sculpted into a 1/4.5 scale PVC figure where tan-lines are apparent on her big-bosomed frame. Gremory measures 34 x 21 x 23cm in dimension and is packaged with an additional outfit as shown in the photo below. Preorders are welcome to ship in late May 2014.
 
 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: A+
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Japanese Title: エイプラス リアス・グレモリー 日焼けver.　1/4.5 PVC
 Jan Code: 4571382170460 

 

TOYS Batman: Arkham City - Batman ArtFX 1/10 Scale Figure - Import Preorder

From the manufacturer
    In the critically acclaimed BATMAN ARKHAM CITY from Warner Bros Games and Rocksteady studios, Arkham Asylum's inmates and hardened criminals from Gotham City's maximum security prison have been set loose in a in a heavily fortified, walled-off district of Gotham City. Left to their own devices, Arkham City has been divided up into territories under control of some of Batman's most formidable foes.

     Kotobukiya's ARTFX+ line of Super Heroes and Villains from DC Comics expands with the all new BATMAN ARKHAM CITY ARTFX+ STATUE! This new sculpture accurately re-creates Batman's iconic costume from the popular game! Batman is ready to leap into action, perched atop a stone cornice. Two display option with the exchangeable weapons. Beautifully sculpted in 1/10 scale, Batman stands 6.3" tall.
 
 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Japanese Title: ARTFX＋ バットマン アーカム・シティ 1/10 完成品フィギュア
 Jan Code: 4934054902033 / 603259046111

PS3 Dai-3-Ji Super Robot Taisen Z Jigoku-hen - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis 
   Preorders for Dai-3-Ji Super Robot Taisen Z: Jigoku Hen for PS3 which marks the 3rd and final 'Z' release in the series are welcome to ship to preorders on April 10, 2014. Robots from 32 animated franchises are featured in the game as follows:

• Aquarion EVOL
• Armored Trooper Votoms
• Armored Trooper Votoms: Big Battle
• Armored Trooper Votoms: The Brilliant Heretic
• Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch
• Dai-Guard
• Evangelion Shin Gekijou-ban Ha
• Evangelion Shin Gekijou-ban Jo
• Full Metal Panic!
• Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu
• Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid
• Getter Robo Armageddon
• Gundam W Endless Waltz
• Gundam SEED Destiny
• Gundam 00 A Wakening of the Trailblazer
• Gundam Unicorn
• Gunbuster
• Gurren Lagann
• Gurren Lagann The Movie: The Lights in the Sky are Stars
• Juso Kiko Dancouga Nova
• Macross 7
• Macross Dynamite 7
• Macross Frontier: Itsuwari no Utahime
• Macross Frontier: Sayonara no Tsubasa
• Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack
• Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z Hen
• Six God Combination Godmars
• Super Dimension Century Orguss
• Tetsujin 28-Go
• The Big O
• Trider G7
• Z Gundam

   In addition to the Playstation 3 version of Dai-3-Ji Super Robot Taisen Z: Jigoku Hen, preorders are also welcome for the Playstation Vita edition which also ships on April 10, 2014.

Product Specification
Manufacturer: Bandai Namco Games
Territory/Language: Japan
Japanese Title: 第3次スーパーロボット大戦Z 時獄篇
Jan Code: 4560467043386 / BLJS-10256 | 4560467043478 / VLJS-05038

TOYS Star Wars Light-Up Chopsticks - Import Update #3

NCS Product Synopsis 
    The Star Wars Light-Up Chopsticks arrived today and we'll need about three days to process and ship all the preorders that we've received over the past year and a half since the initial announcement, recall, and reproduction. All preorders and any new orders should be dispatched by Thursday of this week and the bulk will be done today and tomorrow. Thanks.

 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Japanese Title: スター・ウォーズ ライトセーバーチョップスティック ルーク・スカイウォーカー ライトアップVer.
 Jan Code: 4934054895410

Snow in Tokyo

   Record snowfall in western Tokyo is hampering transportation and delivery of goods and vendors in the city alerted us of possible delays in their shipments later this week. If there are flight delays out of Tokyo, we'll post an update by Thursday.

 Photo credit: EPA / JAPAN GROUND SELF-DEFENSE FORCE