XL Nakayoshi Okinarako Plush Toy - Preorder Import

When a sea otter gets a yearning for some shellfish, it swims to the bottom of a body of water and nabs a hapless clam or mussel from its comfy resting spot. Once the rodent resurfaces, the otter flips over on its back and proceeds to pound the shellfish with a rock to break its guards.

Taito recreates an otter's mealtime with the XL Nakayoshi Okinarako plush which depicts a furry creature on its back while all of its appendages are used to grasp a clam. There's no rock to be seen but may these otters can pick open shellfish with their claws. Each plush measures 57cm or 22.40" in length. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late June 2008.

Indiana Jones Products - Preorder Imports

The adventures of Henry Jones Junior (they actually named the dog Indiana) resume this May when Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull bows on the silver screen. A merchandising barrage is scheduled to hit North America but Japan gets in on the hype as well. Taito has started preorders for four products which are shipping this summer as follows:

» Indiana Jones Towels $19.90 ea
Wipe away water with a thirsty towel which features the Indiana logo or art.
» Indiana Jones Room Light $19.90 ea
Light up the night with one of two oddly appointed artifacts.
» Indiana Jones Watch $19.90 ea
Old school style pocket watch which flips open to tell time.
» Indiana Jones Water Bottle $12.50 ea
Aluminum water bottle in three styles which are clipped with a carabiner.

Days of Memories [The Best] - Preorder Import

The ladies and lassies of various SNK properties are battle-hardened fighters capable of beating even the manliest of men. Tough and sometimes surly, the likes of Mai Shiranui and King suffer no fools. Until now. Explore the feminine side of SNK's stable of beauties in a romance game where conversation and interaction are the keys to a gal's heart.

SNK has started preorders for a re-release of the original Days of Memories game in a lower-priced reprinting which includes four bonus posters. Preorders are welcome to ship on April 24, 2008.

Japanese Import Outlook - Arrivals on Wed-Thurs

CD	Ryu Ga Gotoku Kenzan Original Soundtrack	Sega
NDS	Doraemon Nobita to Midori no Kyojinden DS	Sega
	Doraemon Waku Waku DS Lite Accessory Set	Hori
PS2	Nobunaga no Yabou: Kakushin with Power-Up Kit	Koei
PS3	Dual Shock 3 [Silver]	Sony
	Ryu Ga Gotoku Kenzan!	Sega
	Ryu Ga Gotoku PS3 40GB Bundle	Sega
Wii	Metroid Prime 3: Corruption	Nintendo

USA Release Outlook - Arrivals on Tues-Thurs

NDS	Let's Ride: Friends Forever	THQ
	Chicken Hunter	MJumbo
	Eco Creatures: Save the Forest	Majesco
	Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer	Sega
	Ninja Reflex	EA
PS2	Major League Baseball 2K8	2K Sports
	Silent Hill: Origins	Konami
PS3	Major League Baseball 2K8	2K Sports
	Army of Two	EA
	MLB 08: The Show	Sony
PSP	Major League Baseball 2K8	2K Sports
	God of War: Chains of Olympus	Sony
	MLB 08: The Show	Sony
Wii	Bully: Scholarship Edition	R*
	Ninja Reflex	EA
X360	Army of Two	EA
	Bully: Scholarship Edition	R*

Dead or Alive 4 Slipcase - Clearance

When the first production of Dead or Alive 4 shipped to the Japanese marketplace on January 5, 2006, the game was packaged in a laminated slipcase. The front of the case depicts a steely-eyed Kasumi while the back of the game shows off Ayane.

The DOA 4 slipcase on offer today is from surplus stock and the cases are in shiny and mint condition. If you have a copy of Dead or Alive 4 or any other DVD-size game, you can slip it into the case and use it as a sort of protective sheath. Since the surface of the cardboard is laminated and treated, it should last for a few decades without losing its shiny patina. NCS generally recommends storing collectible items in mylar, which is inert and won't react with whatever is stored in its protective confines..

NCS Sale Offering
Pricing per DOA4 slipcase is set at US$12.90 which includes free shipping by USPS Media Mail. Inventory is new and ships in a plastic wrapper which is then packed in a sturdy cardboard box. [Larger photos]