NEWS General Updates

Import Delay    Due to a transit delay from overseas, the remainder of this week's new import shipments are scheduled to arrive tomorrow. Due to the delay, reservations for PSP Dissidia 012 Duodecim Final Fantasy and PS3 Samurai Dou 4 are scheduled to ship tomorrow.

Dissidia Duodecim PSP    Suppliers were able to confirm availability of the limited edition Dissidia Duodecim PSP Bundle  last night but it was too late to have them shipped for this week. Reservations are welcome for fulfillment next week at US$369.90 - each bundle includes a specially stenciled PSP-3000 and a copy of Dissidia Duodecim 012 Final Fantasy.

Nintendo 3DS    All remaining reservations for the Nintendo 3DS have shipped earlier in the week. A new batch of handhelds is expected next week along with restock of the 3DS software.

NDS Tobidase! Kagaku-kun Chikyuu Daitanken! - New

NCS Product Synopsis

«©NCSX» The biodiversity on Mother Earth is amazing. From paramecium to the blue whale, Earth's partner in crime - Mother Nature, has created a vast number of species to populate the planet. To catalogue and nab exotic creatures across the Earth, the hosts of the Tobidase! Kagaku-kun (Travel! Science Boy) television variety show are inducted into a game where they travel to the four corners of the world. Hosts Naoki Tanaka and Shoko Nakagawa are joined by a skinless humanoid named Kagaku-kun who looks like he's ready for the barbecue pit (as the fodder). We would have preferred the third host to be Yuichi from the show but whatever. 
   The aim of the game is collecting all manner of creatures for a museum that's a tribute to Mother Nature's animal kingdom.

TOYS Nendoroid Riella - Import Preorder

From the Manufacturer
The kind-hearted Valkyrian.

   From the popular PSP game 'Valkyria Chronicles 3' comes a Nendoroid of Riela Marceris, the young girl who is sent into the 'Nameless' squad because she is known as the 'Grimreaper' - everyone believes that she brings misfortune and death to anyone who fights alongside her.

   She comes with weapons such as her memento knife as well as her Valkyrian spear and shield. She also comes with the Nendoroid original weapon which looks something like a crowbar. This weapon can be unlocked within the game by using the special product code found with the Nendoroid!

Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late June 2011.

TOYS SCI-FI Revoltech Series No. 026 Gamera [1967] - Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis

«©NCSX» In the 1967 movie Gamera vs Gyaos, the big turtle from under the sea went to war again a flying pteradactyl-like creature named Gyaos. The two giants battled near Mount Fuji, Nagoya, and back to Mount Fuji where Gamera ended Gyaos' career in wreaking mass destruction.

   Kaiyodo's upcoming SCI-FI Revoltech Series No. 026 Gamera [1967] toy features Gamera as he appeared in the 1967 film. The big galoot can stand upright and breath a massive burst of flame from his gaping maw. Gamera can also be shifted into a disc-like shell with four blue jets shooting from where its appendages used to be. In addition to the Gamera toy, Kaiyodo throws in a stand and a nameplate. Gamera measures 13cm or 5.11" tall and features 20 points of articulation. Preorders are welcome to ship in May 2011 at JPY3300 or US$43.90 from NCS.

TEE Final Fantasy 7 A.C. Fenrir/Delivery T-Shirt - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis

«©NCSX» Even though FFVII AC is a pretty old property at this time, Square Enix has started preorders for two Final Fantasy VII Advent Children T-Shirts as follows:

» Fenrir - Cloud's motorbike is named Fenrir and it's skidding on this tee
» Delivery - Cloud Strife worked as a messenger and this shirt proves it

   The shirts are woven from 100% cotton and colored black with a unique design on front. Each shirt is available for men or ladies and in sizes Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late April 2011 at JPY3300 or US$42.90 from NCS.

TOYS Jingai Makyo 1/6 Ignis Polystone Figure - Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The redhead named Ignis had her heyday in the 2006-2008 frame when toy manufacturers released a spate of figure in her honor. The fire for Ignis has cooled in the past couple of years but Kaitendoh is stoking the flames once again with a brand new Ignis polystone figure.

   Ignis hails from the Jingai Makyo eroge where she plays the part of a sword-swinging warrior-maiden. In Kaitendoh's rendition of Ignis, she's still carrying a sword but instead of going on the attack, Ignis gets into a lazy lounging position. She's wearing a bikini and skivvies which are imprinted with a bat symbol. Ignis lounges on a black shag carpet to enhance her sexiness. The figure is sculpted to 1/6 scale and preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late June 2011 at JPY14,800 or US$189.90 from NCS.   

TOYS New Super Mario Bros Wii Soundbank - Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» With global interest rates at historic lows, savers are at a disadvantage. The FED doesn't care a rat's patootie. Since banks aren't rewarding diligent savers, NCS recommends piling all spare cash under your mattress. Faililng that, there's the option of Media Factory's officially licensed New Super Mario Bros Wii Soundbank.

   Each Soundbank measures W37 x H37 X L37mm or 1.45 x 1.45 x 1.45 in dimension and six standard styles are on offer including a Golden Question Block and a Brown Brick Block. When a coin is dropped into the Soundbank, a jingle plays to register the offering. In addition to the six standard Soundbanks, a seventh secret bank is randomly scattered inside each factory sealed box of 9 Soundbanks. Preorders are welcome to ship in May 2011 at JPY3800 or US$58.90 for a factory sealed box of 9 banks.

TOYS Final Fantasy VII AC Handfan Sephiroth - Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Spring's right around the corner in the Northeast and when it arrives, Summer will be hot on its feels. The operative word being "hot." When the temperature reaches the 90s, liquid refreshment and a cool breeze are handy things to have. NCS can't help you with the refreshment since shipping liquids across state lines cost an arm and a leg. We can however help with the cool breeze thanks to Square Enix's FFVIIAC Folding Handfan which features a One Winged Angel motif signifying Sephiroth.

   The handfan measures 36cm wide when it's splayed out in its full glory but when closed, it only takes up W2.2 x H22cm. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late April 2011 at JPY2980 or US$38.90 from NCS.