TOYS Metroid Prime 2 Echoes: Samus "Zero Suit" Statue Preorder

From the Manufacturer
First 4 Figures is extremely proud to present Samus Aran's Zero Suit, the third collectible statues in First 4 Figures highly anticipated suit series based on Retro Studios Metroid Prime game trilogy. This version is based on the Zero Suit seen at the end of Metroid Prime 2 Echoes. First 4 Figures has used the official game files in order to create an extremely accurate recreation of the Zero Suit. She comes armed with her signature pistol and has curves in all the right places!

The Zero Suit was first seen in Metroid: Zero Mission, ending sequences of Metroid Prime 2 and Metroid Prime Hunters, and is making an appearance in the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Cast in high quality poly-stone, the statue is hand finished and hand painted. Comes packed in a foam interior full colored box with a card of authenticity. The Zero Suit is limited at only 2,500 pieces worldwide online and local specialty stores.

Artist(s): Original Metroid game data with modification by Jiang Di.

Low numbers are given out on a first come first served basis so order quickly to secure a low number. Prototype shown and final product may vary slightly from the photos shown. Preorders ship in March 2010.

TOYS Metroid Prime 2 Echoes: Gunship Statue - Preorder

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First 4 Figures is proud to present a new collection of models based on the different gunships in the Metroid universe. The first ship in the line up is Samus Aran's gunship based on the version seen in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. Samus Aran's gunship plays an important role in the Metroid games, serving as a save point and a destination for many of the self destruct sequences. Her gunship in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes closely resembles the ship from the Metroid II and Super Metroid. The gunship is custom built for Samus on Aliehs III.

The model has been painstakingly recreated from original game files to bring about the most accurate representation of Samus Aran's gunship from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. There are over 50 LED lights throughout the model. On the actual gunship, the windscreen and the four engines at the back all light up. When you turn off the lights, the LEDs very slowly turn off with a fading light effect. On the base, there are LEDs that create a circle light movement. The point where the ship connects to the base has a swivel joint which lets you tilt and angle the ship to any angle that you want. Comes with a screwdriver to secure desired position. Please note, you cannot rotate the model on the joint or you will damage the internal wires. The LEDs are guaranteed to last for a minimum of 17 days of continuous use.

Comes in deluxe full color packaging, hand numbered base, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity which allows you to purchase the same number of the model next in the Gunship series. Limited to 750 pieces worldwide.

TOYS Marvel X Bishoujo Collection: Psylocke Statue - Preorder

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A Kotobukiya Japanese import! Following hot on the heels of the first three Marvel Comics Bishoujo Collection Statues (Rogue, Black Widow, and Scarlet Witch) comes the mysterious and beautiful telepathic ninja mutant Psylocke!

Once a British woman with minor mutant powers, Elizabeth “Betsy” Braddock’s mind was transferred into the body of a ninja giving her additional martial arts prowess. A long-time member of the X-Men, Psylocke now stars in her very own comic book series. Here, the mutant heroine is presented for the first time in the Japanese Bishoujo (pretty girl) style based on original character art by illustrator Shunya Yamashita.

Psylocke is a warrior woman to the core, striking a deadly pose with twin Japanese swords at the ready. The alluring curves of her body are accentuated by her skimpy, skin-tight costume that leaves little to the imagination and the high heeled boots that draw attention to her shapely legs. As Psylocke twists to face her foes her long hair fans out behind her, surrounding her beautiful Bishoujo-styled facial sculpt. The sexy mutant’s bright blue costume and purple hair nicely offset her pale skin.

Standing approximately 9 inches tall (in 1/8 scale with the other Marvel Bishoujo statues), Psylocke was sculpted by Yu Ishii. Packaged in an attractive window box, along with an exclusive X-Men logo base, the deadly mutant is constructed of high-quality pvc plastic.

Preorders for the Marvel X Bishoujo Collection: Psylocke Statue are welcome to ship in mid-late June 2010 at JPY5800 or US$59.90 from NCS.

TOY MGS Snake "Stealth Camo Version" VCD - Import Preorder

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Imported from Japan! Konami's Metal Gear Solid series of video games have been perennial best-sellers since their original release on the Nintendo Entertainment System over two decades ago, and the grizzled government operative Solid Snake is one of gaming's most recognized icons. Medicom takes the familiar hero and sculpts him as a Vinyl Collector Doll, depicting him in his Stealth Camo outfit from the most recent games in the series.
Preorders ship in March 2010 at JPY6800 or US$73.90 from NCS.

TOY Mobip #7: Strike Witches Yoshiko PVC Figure - Preorder

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Imported from Japan! A new concept in poseable figures, Aoshima's Mobip line of figures use multiple ball and swing joints and molded PVC, creating a soft, easily adjusted body that can adopt virtually any pose. Plus, the clothing is molded with flexibility in mind, so that costumes do not impede the posing of the figure while conveying a sense of texture. The lead character of the anime and light novel series Strike Witches, Yoshiko is the latest character to receive the Mobip treatment. Made of PVC, she stands roughly 5 1/8" tall and comes with replacement hands, feet, clothing, hair, and facial expressions, allowing you to create the pose and the look you want. Display stand included.
Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late May 2010 at JPY3800 or US$39.90 from NCS.

TOY Final Fantasy XIII Play Arts -Kai- Odin Action Figure Preorder

Imported from Japan! Square Enix's Play Arts -Kai- figures are an improved version of their popular Play Arts action figure series. With a larger scale, a greater attention to detail, more articulation points, and additional parts, these are their finest action figure yet. Based on Final Fantasy XIII, the highly-anticipated role-playing game coming to the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 in Spring 2010, this deluxe action figure recreates the Odin summons from the new game. The chief Norse god, Odin transforms from a human-like god into an impressive horse that can be summoned by Lightning, the game's primary character. Preorders ship in July.

TOYS Obama 8-inch Plush - Preorder

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Hug him, and squeeze him, but don't call him George! It's President Barack Obama, the leader of the free world, and he's now an 8" tall lovable plush, designed by Mark Hundly. Packaged in a cute happy-mean-style blue lunchbox, complete with the Presidential Seal, this is one President that everyone can agree on - he's cute! Limited to 500 pieces. Scheduled to ship in March 2010.

Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late March 2010 at US$25.90 each. Although the production of the Obama plush is limited to 500 pieces, NCS doesn't expect any shortages.

NEWS General Updates

SR Shooting Historica Vol. 4 Announced Yujin has started preorders for the fourth Shooting Historica gashapon toys and we'll open up our own reservations tomorrow. We were surprised to see the "Legend Silver Hawk Burst" ship from the recent Darius Burst in the set since we assumed Yujin would be releasing the toys in some sort of chronological order. At least the "Flint Lock" from Xexex is in there along with the "X-002" from X-Multiply.

Winds of Change in Japanese Wholesale Wholesalers in Japan have started changing the way they do business and credit appears to be in jeopardy. In the past 20 years that we've been buying from Japan, deposits were only required for big games such as Dragon Quest VII or Final Fantasy XIII but wholesalers are now asking for deposits on all releases. We're assuming a bunch of businesses went out of business in the past year which is forcing vendors to tighten their credit terms and/or eliminate them entirely. NCS won't be affected by the change but it's a signal that times aren't good in Japan.