Domokun Sports Suruzo Plush - Preorder

When sizing up Domokun in a competitive event, our first inclination is to avoid the teeth. Other than those jagged pieces of ivory however, Domokun doesn't look like he's much of a threat.

Eikoh hopes to change this perception with the upcoming Domokun Sports Suruzo Plush toys where Big Brown dons assorted athletic garb and attempts to look sporty. Domokun wears swim trunks and wraps goggles around his forehead in one Sports Suruzo plush and in another, the beast throws on a natty karate outfit. Each plush measures 18cm or 7.08" in height and preorders are welcome to ship in late May 2008.

Doraemon WakuWaku DS Lite Accessory Kit - Preorder

Despite Doraemon's widespread appeal and related product saturation in Asia and Japan, he still hasn't been exploited enough. Hori makes sure that the robotic cat gets another dose of merchandising squeezed out of him by way of the Doraemon NDS Lite Accessory Kit.

Similar in theme to the Final Fantasy NDS Lite accessory packs, the Doraemon product includes a NDS skin which covers the entire unit, a retractable stylus, a puffy sticker strap, and a DS card carrying case which holds three game cards in its cozy confines. Preorders are welcome to ship on March 6, 2008 at US$23 per kit. Jan Code: 4961818009165 / HDL-171

Star Ocean Second Evolution Accessory Kit - Preorder

Hori dovetails with the upcoming Star Ocean Second Evolution game release by announcing a nifty accessory kit which includes the following items:

» PSP Star Ocean themed headphones with silver-metallic hue
» Face Cover accessory for PSP which is branded with the game logo
» A pair of UMD slide cases for storage of PSP software
» A Star Ocean cellphone strap with springy cord

The four items are packaged in a Star Ocean Second Evolution retail box and preorders are welcome to ship on March 27, 2008. Pricing is set at US$26 per accessory kit.

Jan Code: 4961818009196 / HPP-257

Caltoy Kids Cute Size Kujira Plush Doll - Preorder

The Caltoy whale plushes have been available from NCS since September 5, 2006 and sales have been satisfactory. Measuring a mighty 43cm (16.92") long and nearly as tall, the whales feature a round shape with a teardrop point that pinches off into the tail.

Sega follows up the original Caltoy whales with an encore which shrinks the whales down to a mere 15cm or 5.90" in length. Four color variants are available as follows: Navy Blue, Aqua Blue, Pink, and Gray. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late May 2008 at US$9.50 per plush.

Caltoy UJ Shachi Plush - Preorder

Sega's celebration of the animal kingdom continues in May when the company releases the Caltoy UJ Shachi (Orca) plush toy. With dimensions even larger than the Caltoy UJ Whale, the Shachi plush measures a staggering 70cm or 27.55" in length. That's over two feet of plush material. The Sega Toys solicitation doesn't mention the weight of each plush but we're guessing it'll weigh in at about 3 lbs. Two color styles are on offer: a standard black Orca plush and dark-blue Orca which looks regal. Preorders are welcome to ship in late May 2008 at US$49 per plush.

Choro Q High Grade Limited Edition - Stock Clearance

Similar to previous versions of Choro Q on the Playstation, Saturn, and Nintendo 64, gamers race on tracks around the world including exotic locales underwater, frozen terrain, and the tropics. Win a couple of competitions and you'll bag enough cash to pay for upgrades to enhance your vehicle's performance. Fans of the series will find more of the same here. Literally. The visual presentation has improved slightly but little else has changed from the PS originals. However, new blood in an old license should still supply enough electricity to make this a buy for Choro otaku.

The limited edition of Choro Q HG includes a mini model Choro car adorned with the "Mitsubishi" and "Ralli Art" marks. A supple plastic figure of a young race queen wearing a tight Choro Q outfit is the other bonus. She stands roughly 7" high with painted eyes and molded body.

The Legend of Kage 2 - Preorder, Ships on March 13, 2008

Ninja shenanigans resume this Spring when Taito revives The Legend of Kage for a new generation of gamers. Players control a bare-chested ninja who jumps across obstacles and throws stars at fiends to dispatch them. The game utilizes both NDS screens for an vertical aspect gaming experience where enemy ninjas attack from above and from the sides. Early screenshots for Kage 2 are reminiscent of a game known as Ninja Spirit from Irem back in the day. We'll post up a full game synopsis when we get a chance to check it out. Preorders are welcome today.

Kidou Senshi Gundam OO - Preorder, Ships on Mar 20, 2008

Sunrise launched a new animated series dubbed Gundam OO in Japan on October 6, 2007 and Bandai follows up with an NDS action game based on the new animation. Taking place in the year 2307 A.D., a quartet of mech handlers known as Gundam Meisters lead an initiative to end a war that's wrecking their planet.

The NDS game features 3D action where newtype Gundam mechs speed off into 3D environments and hack/slash/blast at enemy forces. A variety of missions which feature targeted objectives mix up the action so that it's not just run 'n gun. There's also "fight and find" and "escort and protect" missions to contend with.

According to the preorder solicitation, early reservations will ship with a bonus Gundam EXIA FG Color 1/144 scale PVC toy in 50% ratio. Preorders are welcome to ship on March 20, 2008 at JPY4800 or US$45.90 from NCS.