Caltoy SJ Kamonoha Plush - Preorder

The animals that Sega have inducted into the Caltoy plush parade has been diverse over the years. We're guessing they're looking to create enough plushes to fill a Noah's Ark of sorts eventually. The latest plush to join the Caltoy species rainbow is the "Kamonoha" which is known as a platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) in the American vernacular. Two color variants are on offer: a chocolate colored beastie and a flesh-colored version. Both types feature stubby appendages and a large duckbill. The plushes measure 60cm or 23.62" in length from bill to tail. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late February 2008 at US$49 each.

Dead or Alive X2 Venus on the Beach: Lei-Fang - Preorder

When Lei-Fang of Dead or Alive fame hits the beach, she wears a two-piece bikini and kicks it up on an inflated swim tube like a flailing seal trying to avoid the billowing surf. Or something like that.

Kotobukiya sculpts the attractive martial artist in a highly dynamic pose where Lei-Fang's seated but both legs are hiked upwards and parallel to the ground which leads to gratuitous views. The figure is set to 1/6 scale and measures 15cm or 5.90" tall from the bottom of the swim tube to the top of Lei-Fang's head. Two outfits are included - a rainbow colored number and a black 2-piece bikini. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late April 2008 at US$49 each.

Jan Code: 4934054778966 / UPC Code: 699788821961

Gotochi Heroes Collection: Chojin Neiger Figure - Preorder

Tokusatsu heroes such as Kikaider, Ultraman, and Kamen Rider have been a part of Japanese pop culture since the late 1950s. Maybe the attraction lies in the snazzy costumes or the otherworldly masks that hide the human hero behind them. Chojin Neiger defends Akita Prefecture in Japan with athletic moves, a sword, and fierce fighting skills. Japanese manufacturer West Kenji has started preorders for a 17cm tall PVC figure which may be posed in various action stances. Y'know, to scare the bad guys. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late January 2008 at US$39 per figure.

Pokemon Mini Kite & Candy Toy - Preorder

If you've ever had anyone mutter in your general direction the following words, "Go fly a kite," you now have a legitimate tool to follow those instructions to a tee. Unfurl the polyester Pokemon miniature kite from its plastic packaging and run like the dickens down the street to lift it into the heavens. The Pokemon Miniature Kite measures 35 x 30cm or 13.77 x 11.81" in area and features an image of Pokemon such as Pikachu or Dialga. Yellow streamers are another kite feature which will add to its visual impact as it flaps in the wind. Three varieties are on offer and preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late November 2007 at US$10 each.

Rocket Girls: Morita Yukari - Preorder

High school student Yukari Morita only wanted to find her father who's hiding somewhere in the Solomon Islands. While searching for clues and cues, Yukari bumps into the director of the Solomon Space Agency who offers to help her find poppy. Nasuda's not doing it out of the goodness of his heart however - the string that's attached is Nasuda wants Yukari to pilot Japan's first rocket ship into space.

Happinet Robin has started preorders for a 1/8 scale Yukari Morita PVC figure under their Chrono Gate series. Yukari measures 17cm or 6.69" tall and is decked out in her revealing silvery space suit whilst a not-to-scale rocket blasts off behind her. Preorders will ship in mid-late March 2008 at JPY7000 or US$68 from NCS.

Sanrio Character Fuwamaru Mascot Keychain - Preorder

The amount of Hello Kitty and other Sanrio critter products that is released each year in Japan and Asia staggers the mind. NCS generally dodges much of the Kitty barrage but every once in a while, we're tempted to import a series or production. This one captured our attention for some reason.

Sanrio collects eight of their mascots and tethers a link to each one and calls them keychains. The characters in the set include Hello Kitty, Monkichi, Keroppi, and more. Too bad Badzt-Maru and Chococat didn't make the cut. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late February 2008. Pricing is set at US$28 for a complete set of 8 keychains as shown in the photo.

Shakugan no Shana 2: Shana Candy Bikini Ver. - Preorder

Shana hails from the Shakugan no Shana novellas and despite looking like a ginger, Shana is actually a force of nature known as a Flame Haze. Despite her innate nature as a mighty force, Shana also exhibits human feelings such as love and anger. Shana also wields a katana and swings it in a human way.

NCS' most recent Shakugan no Shana ware was a beach towel that we originally sold in August 2007 but Kotobukiya's upcoming Shana product is a 1/8 scale PVC figure which measures 12cm or 4.72" tall. Shana wears a pastel-blue two piece and kneels on a circular patch of sand. When on a beach, one tends to catch some rays but Shana's katana is included in the toy just in case some slashing needs to be done. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late February 2008 at JPY5000 or US$50 from NCS.

Togainu no Chi: Arubitoro Limited Edition Figure - Preorder

In the future dystopia known as Japan, convicts may escape from prison by performing well in a game of death known as Igura. The main character of Togainu no Chi is named Akira but this isn't about him. This is about the head of the drug cartel named Arubitoro (Arbitro) who's a blonde masked man in pink drapery and a natty white suit. Arubitoro oversees the Igura tournament and rules it with a iron kung-fu grip.

Since the Togainu no Chi game is being ported over to the Playstation 2 on November 29, Kotobukiya has announced an Arubitoro tie-in product which is limited to only 2500 units in Japan. The Arubitoro figure measures 13cm or 5.11" tall and is sculpted by Youpon. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late February 2008 at JPY3000 or US$20 from NCS.

Japanese Import Outlook

DVD	Tougeki DVD Vol 1 Guilty Gear Accent Core	Enterbrain
	Tougeki DVD Vol 2 Melty Blood Act Cadenza Ver B	Enterbrain
NDS	Final Fantasy Tactics A2 Fuuketsu no Grimoire	Square
	Frogman Show DS	Compile
	Illust Logic DS + Colorful Logic	Hudson
	Jinsei Game Q DS: Shouwa no Dekigoto	Takara
	Simple DS Series Vol. 25: The Koushounin	D3
	Sugar Bunnies DS: Yume no Sweets Koubou	Takara
	Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann	Konami
	World Soccer Winning Eleven DS Goal x Goal!	Konami
PS2	Ar tonelico II: Sekai ni Hibiku Shoujo Tachi	Banpresto
	Baldr Bullet Equilibrium	Alchemist
	Baldr Bullet Equilibrium Limited Edition	Alchemist
	God of War II: The End Begins	Capcom
	Itsuka, Todoku, Ano Sora ni	Russel
	Kateikyoushi Hitman Reborn!! Let's Ansatsu!?	Takara
	Nettai Teikiatsu Otome	Nines Fox
	Nettai Teikiatsu Otome Limited Edition	Nines Fox
	Sega Ages 2500 Vol. 31 Dennou Senki Virtual On	Sega
	Volleyball World Cup Venus Evolution	Spike
	Bleach Blade Battles [BEST]	Sony
	Bleach Erabareshi Tamashi [BEST]	Sony
	Bleach Hanatareshi Yabou [BEST]	Sony
	Monster Hunter [BEST]	Capcom
PS3	Eye of Judgment	Sony
	Imabi Kisou	Sega
X36	Blade Storm: the Hundred Years War	Koei
	Blade Storm: the Hundred Years War LE	Koei
Wii	Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party	Konami
	Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party Bundle	Konami
	Gintama: Banji Oku Chuubu	Namco
	Ghost Squad	Sega
	Ghost Squad + Wii Zapper Bundle	Sega
	Simple Wii Series Vol. 1: The Minna de Kart Race	D3
	Simple Wii Series Vol. 2: The Minna de Bass Tsuri	D3
	Takarjima Z Barbaros no Hihou	Capcom

USA Release Outlook

GBA	Nicktoons: Attack of the Toybots	THQ
NDS	Chessmaster: The Art of Learning	Ubisoft
	Playground	EA
	Ed, Edd & Eddy: Scam of the Century	D3P
	Front Mission	Square
	Hannah Montana: Music Jam	Disney
	Imagine Animal Doctor	Ubisoft
	Imagine Babyz	Ubisoft
	Imagine Fashion Designer	Ubisoft
	Mega Man ZX Advent	Capcom
	Naruto: Path of the Ninja	Tomy
	Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribs	Capcom
	The Sims 2: Castaway	EA
	Spanish for Everyone	Activision
	SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantis	THQ
	Zoo Hospital	Majesco
PS2	Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey	Disney
	The King of Fighters XI	SNK
	MotoGP '07	Capcom
	Nicktoons: Attack of the Toybots	THQ
	The Sims 2: Castaway	EA
PS3	Clive Barker's Jericho	Codemast.
	Conan	THQ
	The Eye of Judgment	Sony
	Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights	THQ
	Ratatouille	THQ
PSP	Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles	Konami
	The Sims 2: Castaway	EA
Wii	Playground	EA
	Namco Museum Remix	Namco
	Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution	Tomy
	Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure	Capcom
X36	Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation	Namco
	Clive Barker's Jericho	Codemast.
	Conan	THQ