BOOK Evangelion Anima Visual Book - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The characters and mechs of the Evangelion animation series have a distinctive appearance. Give credit to illustrator Yoshiyuki Sadamoto and mechanical designer Ikuto Yamashita for creating the likes of Rei Ayanami, Asuka Langley, EVA-01, and Shamshel the Fourth Angel. The new Evangelion Anima Visual Book from publisher Hobby Books focuses on the mechs of Evangelion but there's 8 pages dedicated to the characters as well. The table of contents breakdown looks like this:

» Mechanism [p06-28] - Features illustrations of EVA mechs in living color
» Character [p30-37] - Rei, Asuka, Shinji, et al make an appearance
» Model [p38-48] - Photos of Evangelion toy models and kits
» Novel [p50-70] - An original Evangelion story accompanied by artwork
» Rough Sketch [p72-81] - "Material before the illustration completion."

The pages of the book are smooth and somewhat glossy which helps to convey the vivid color of the photographs and artwork. All preorders have shipped as of yesterday afternoon and new orders are welcome.

BOOK Queens Gate Kakusei Tsurugi-hime Jubei Yagyu - Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Before modern pop culture took hold in Japan, the name "Jubei Yagyu" invoked images of a legendary samurai who lived and killed in the years between 1607-1650. After the Hyakka Ryouran Samurai Girls property debuted, "Jubei Yagyu" became the name associated with a fiery ginger who had a voluptuous figure, attitude, and slicing weapons. Ever since the launch of the Samurai Girls franchise, Jubei's become a popular girl and she's going places to further her career. She was recently inducted into the Queens Gate brand and she's the focus in a new book based on her Queens Blade appearances.

The book is B5 size (25.70 x 18.20 x 1cm) and features full-color illustrations of Jubei in various scenarios and action-packed situations that should catch the attention of discerning fans. Although Jubei wears clothing, the illustrations will display Jubei's attributes in revealing poses and ribald action stances that may best be described as "fan service" theatrics.
Preorders are welcome to ship on September 30, 2010 at JPY1500 or US$26.90 from NCS. Orders for books will ship flat in a cardboard mailer with adequate protection to prevent potential damage while in transit.

TOYS Portrait of Pirates Neo-DX Monkey D. Luffy - Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Previous plastic realizations of Luffy and the crew of the Straw Hat Pirates have rendered them in boring poses where they stood upright like they were proper gentlemen. They're nothing of the sort since they're rowdier than most brigands who sail the open seas and the word "decorum" isn't part of their everyday vernacular. To make up for the lack of rowdiness in the previous Portrait of Pirates figures, Megahouse is sculpting Luffy in a new kind of pose. He's a brawler this time around where he stands with legs wide apart and his right fist is coiled back like a cobra. A toothy and gritty sneer flashes across Luffy's face because he's bad and possibly dangerous. He might even be off the wall now that he's seemingly unhinged in his new Portrait of Pirates Neo-DX incarnation.

Preorders for the new Luffy Neo-DX figure are welcome to ship in late December 2010 at JPY6300 or US$73.90 from NCS.

TOYS Portrait of Pirates Neo-DX Portgas D. Ace - Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Megahouse's previous plastic realization of Portgas D. Ace in the "Portrait of Pirates Neo-2" release rendered him upright like he was some kind of Southern gentlemen. Sure, there was a blazing flame emanating from his right hand but he had proper posture (for the most part) and he looked civil. Portgas is no gentleman. To make up for the lack of rowdiness in his previous P.O.P. figure, Megahouse is sculpting Portgas in a new kind of pose. He's a brawler this time around where he stands with legs wide apart and his left fist is coiled back like a cobra. A toothy and gritty sneer flashes across Portgas' face because he's bad and possibly dangerous. He might even be off the wall now that he's seemingly unhinged in his Portrait of Pirates Neo-DX incarnation.

Preorders for the new Portgas Neo-DX figure are welcome to ship in late December 2010 at JPY6300 or US$73.90 from NCS.

NEWS S.W.C - Day 08 - P's Card "maybe"

NCS Product Synopsis
Original Update: March 23, 2004
«©NCSX» This product listing is for a new and factory sealed P's Card Digital Photograph CD-Rom "maybe" which contains the following items:

1) Plastic trading card which bears the image of girl group "maybe" in revealing street wear.
2) The back of the plastic card holds a square-shaped 8cm CD-Rom which contains photos, a short movie, and wallpaper files featuring the three members of "maybe."

The card and CD are packaged in a cardboard holder with a cellophane protector located on the front. The CD-Rom can be played on a Windows (98, ME, XP, Vista) PC and contains images that measure 800x600 in size. The P's Cards were originally released in 2004 and featured gravure idols and actresses but they're no longer being produced. The manufacturer's website used to be at http://www.psworld.org but they went out of business so the P's Cards are somewhat difficult to find nowadays.

NCS Sale Update: August 13, 2010
Pricing for NCS' remaining P's Card "maybe" is US$12.90 each which includes free UPS Media Mail shipping within the continental U.S.