ToraDora Portable Premium Edition - New Import, Sold Out

«©NCSX» All preorders for ToraDora Portable! Choudokyuu Premium Box have shipped as of yesterday. New orders that were placed before 5PM on Monday have also shipped out already. Every copy of the game includes an exclusive Aisaka Taiga Nendoroid Petit figure which was produced by Good Smile Company only for the Premium Box. It won't ever be sold in any other capacity so it's a good bet that the special Nendoroid Petit will be sought by collectors. The bonuses inside the Premium Box include a special DVD, a strap, a Tiger-shaped pouch, a PSP stand, and a booklet.

NCS is sold out of the Toradora Premium bundle as of this morning but if we're able to restock any additional quantities, we'll update our shop listings accordingly. Pricing is set at JPY9800 or US$100.90. View photo gallery.

Metal Gear Solid Kubrick Collector's Edition 2 - Preorder

«©NCSX» The original collection of MGS Kubricks sold like gangbusters and NCS eventually sold out of complete cases despite the lofty price. When September 2009 rolls around, Medicom will release a new MGS Kubrick Collection that'll likely find eager buyers since they're so collectible and lovely to look at. The characters in the new collection are (Left to Right):

Top Row: Old Snake in Octocamo Facemask, Solidus Snake, Liquid Ocelot
Low Row: Liquid Snake, Iroquois Pliskin, PMC Soldier

Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late September 2009 at JPY23520 or US$229.90 per factory sealed box of 24 figures.

Metal Gear Solid Ultra Detail Figure 2 - Import Preorder

«©NCSX» Preorders are welcome for the second series of MGS Ultra Detail Figures which feature five figures as follows:

1) Solid Snake "Ready" (MGS4) [Jan Code: 4530956150505]
2) Raiden (MGS4) [Jan Code: 4530956150512]
3) Vamp (MGS4) [Jan Code: 4530956150529]
4) Naked Snake "Tiger Camo" (MGS3) [Jan Code: 4530956150536]
5) The Boss (MGS3) [Jan Code: 4530956150543]

Preorders are welcome to ship in late September 2009 at JPY3500 or US$38.90 each from NCS.

Tron Mickey Mouse Vinyl Collectible Doll - Import Preorder

«©NCSX» Disney debuted the original Tron movie in 1982 and it eventually scored box office sales of roughly $30 million. Tron engendered a number of video games including a coin-op from Midway which featured a funky joystick controller. Although Tron isn't really a part of popular culture nowadays, Disney is planning a sequel to the original movie that's slated to bow in 2011 which is one year shy of the film's 30th anniversary. This year is as good as any to start peppering the marketplace with Tron merchandise and Medicom gets things started in Japan with a Mickey Mouse Tron figure.

The Mickster is garbed in the blue-lit outfit that the good guys in Tron wear and his pose indicates that he might be ready to engage in some serious disc hurling antics. The figure measures 12.50cm or roughly 4.90" tall. Preorders are welcome to ship in late September 2009 at JPY6090 or US$60.90 from NCS.

Fate Unlimited Codes Extended Edition e-Capcom - Preorder

«©NCSX» Preorders are welcome for the e-Capcom exclusive version of Fate Unlimited Codes Portable which includes a bonus 32-page art booklet (B5 size) titled "Fate Unlimited Codes Artworks" which features artwork of Saber, Rin, and assorted friends from the Fate Stay franchise.

The PS2 conversion of Fate Unlimited Codes from last year included a Tutorial Mode, a Practice Mode with CPU modifiers, a Mission Mode, and an Extra Mode which contains a visual collection and movies. The upcoming PSP port of the game features all of the PS2 modes along with new game system elements such as the Reflect Dash move for additional strategic considerations that rejiggers the balance of the game, multi-player ad hoc mode, and new costumes. Preorders ship on June 18, 2009.

Supercell Featuring Hatsune Miku: World is Mine - Preorder

«©NCSX» Miku Hatsune is a Princess nonpareil. A proper Princess lies on purple and black satiny sheets that are decorated like a chessboard. She also stares out at the world with self-satisfied contempt for those who would worship her. Miku wears a white slip, a miniskirt, and thigh high boots that are glossy and reflective with a mirror-like finish. That's royalty. Sort of.

From humble beginnings in the Vocaloid2 software, Miku has become a merchandising superstar in Japan. Popular characters tend to experience a snowball effect where their fame keeps rolling onwards. It's unclear if Miku will reach mythic status in a few years but we think she has a good chance and all the toys being released now might be sought after by future generations. The latest Miku Hatsune product is a Supercell which features a 3D figure that's mounted within a picture frame. It's like 3D artwork that protrudes from flat canvas into the world at large with form and substance. Preorders are welcome to ship in late Sep 2009 at JPY8381 or US$90.90.

My Effin' Einstein - Import Preorder

«©NCSX» First of all, it's not really "My Effin' Einstein" and the real product title from the manufacturer uses the "F" word. We're reluctant to use profanity on the website so we're substituting a close approximation. In any case, the Einstein toy from glamsenses Crowds of Hoods is sculpted by an artist dubbed "Lucky Rudy" and is made of PVC.
For a bit of background, there's a photo of Albert Einstein where the famous physicist sticks his tongue out and gives a photographer named Arthur Sasse the proverbial literal raspberry. Einstein's expression in that photograph is sculpted into the MEE figure but there's something more. Einstein pulls a Van Gogh or maybe a Yakuza move where he severs his pinky finger from his left hand. A tourniquet is also applied on the finger to stem the flow of blood while specks of blood are splattered on Einstein's hand. Nice. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late June 2009 at JPY6500 or US$69.90 from NCS.

Hyakka Ryoran Samurai Girls: Yagyu Jubei 1/8 Scale Figure

«©NCSX» Yagyuu Jubei Mitsuyoshi is a legendary samurai whose life and times have been chronicled and fictionalized by numerous written works, manga, and television series. Jubei is a male figure (trust us, we checked) from Japanese history but in a few months, you'll be able to check him out in the persona of a girl. Not just any girl though - Jubei has become a ginger with an attractive figure and a sassy attitude. She also has a thick length of braided white rope attached to her back.

The upcoming Hyakka Ryoran Samurai Girls: Yagyu Jubei 1/8 Scale Figure is the result of a partnership between Hobby Japan Magazine and Alter. The design for Jubei is by Niθ （にしー）who's employed by Nitro+ and has worked on Jingai Makyo, DemonBane, and Moon Phase among others. The figure is made of PVC and is sculpted to 1/8 scale and measures 22cm or 8.66" tall. Preorders are welcome to ship in late August 2009 at JPY7800 or US$78.90 from NCS.