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.

PS2 BeatMania IIDX 16 Empress Konamistyle - All GONE

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Preorders for the three different Konamistyle versions of Beatmania IIDX 16 Empress are shipping today. Please note that Konamistyle versions of games are not packaged in special containers or holders. We receive separate cardboard boxes which hold the different bonus items and NCS assembles the components of the bundle together. The most popular preorder bundle was the Complete Edition which includes the following items:

» PS2 Beatmania IIDX 16 Empress + Premium Best (2 DVDs)
» Beatmania IIDX CS Collection-GOLD, DJ TROOPERS, EMPRESS OST
» Beatmania IIDX Visual Emotions Vol. 8 DVD
» Ryu☆ "starmine" Limited Edition First Album (SKU: LC1799-1801)
» Beatmania IIDX Spin-off Drama ROOTS26 S[suite] Vol.1 (SKU: LC1704)
» Beatmania IIDX Storage case
» Beatmania IIDX 16 Empress poster
» Set of 7 Empress metal pinbadges mounted on cardboard (Bonus)
» Beatmania IIDX Konamistyle cell phone strap (Second Bonus)

Please note that NCS is sold out of all three versions of the BMIIDX 16 Konamistyle bundles but we'll post an update if we're able to restock them.

PSP Undead Knights - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» A single zombie isn't much of a threat. Bash its head in with a Dualit toaster and the beast is down for the count. A gang of five zombies is more formidable however. You might be able to knock off two of them before the other three are gnawing at your liver and getting acquainted with your spleen. Things get downright dangerous when a group of 20 slavering zombies are on the attack and mowing down the opposition. In pop culture instances where zombies are a factor in the screenplay or plot, they're generally the fearsome and unstoppable enemy of god fearing folk. Zombies are bad news and to be avoided whenever possible.

In Tecmo's Undead Knights, the tables are turned completely askew. Instead of serving their usual role as cannon fodder, the zombies are now your subservient soldiers and work together as a fighting force that battles on your behalf. Command them into theaters of conflict where they'll use zombie creativity (well, what passes for creativity among the undead isn't really that impressive) and fighting chops to overcome obstacles, eviscerate the opposition, and terrorize villagers. For an added bonus, a small group of zombies can turn legions of their enemies into more zombies so in that respect, zombies are replenish their fallen brothers with fresh new victims. Of course, the protagonist in charge of the undead will be in the thick of battle also, chopping and slicing enemies with sword strokes and spinning motion that's evocative of Shin Sangoku Musou. Lovely.

Wii Okami - New Import, In Stock

From the Publisher
The multiple award-winning Okami returns for a glorious encore on the Wii! Amaterasu, the wolf-embodied sun god must breathe color and life into a world made dismal by the tyrannical and destructive monster Orochi. Amaterasu travels through various regions of the world to regain "Celestial Brush" powers, all the while revitalizing all life. Featuring a re-imagined control scheme built around the intuitive Wii Remote, Okami for the Wii offers players an unparalleled level of control and an opportunity to rediscover a critically-acclaimed and beautifully crafted adventure. Using the Wii Remote, players can directly manipulate the in-game "Celestial Brush."
Players utilize the brush to literally draw upon the game world, thereby altering its physical properties. Whether it's creating pathways, chopping down trees or turning night into day, Okami changes the world into a virtual canvas. Featuring a visually stunning art style, Okami comes alive through beautiful scenic 3D levels that have the appearance and texture of paper scrolls brushed with watercolor-like calligraphy art. Throughout the vibrant and distinctive surroundings, interact with a dynamic cast of characters and build their faith to uncover clues and hints. The blend of stylized graphics and unique gameplay results in a rich and dynamic experience.

PSP Darius Burst - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Taito gave birth to Darius back in 1986 with a coin-op shoot 'em up that used three television screens to seamlessly portray the expansive scrolling action. It was a really wide screen. Twenty three years later, Taito's owned by Square Enix and they're giving the Darius franchise another go with Darius Burst on the widescreen aspect of the PSP.
Darius Burst is a brand new shooter which stays true to the conventions of the series with pick-up power-ups, large end-level bosses, and the familiar stage selection tree. A new ultimate attack dubbed "Burst" is also featured in the game which can be used to confront mega-mighty blasts from bosses. Preorders are welcome to ship on December 24, 2009.