Wednesday, May 29, 2013

 X360 DoDonPachi: SaiDaiouJou Kan - Import Update


NCS Product Synopsis  
   The bulk of this week's new import shipments are scheduled to arrive on Friday but please note that since we're importing DoDonPachi: SaiDaiouJou Kan inventory from multiple vendors who are receiving their stock of the limited and ultra limited editions at different times, some of our import packages may not arrive until next Monday or Tuesday based on normal transit times from Tokyo to New York.

   We'll process all preorders for the three versions of the game in the order that they were received from Friday of this week through Tuesday of next week as inventory arrives from overseas. If there are any shipment delays, we'll post another update. Due to the amount of preorders that we will be processing on Friday, we will begin submitting transactions for preorders on Thursday afternoon. 

   Although the normal limited edition of the game is currently marked 'Sold Out' on our shop, we expect to have surplus that is shipping from a new supplier on Friday of this week for new orders. Please wait for confirmation of availability but be advised that the price is expected to be higher. If you wish to be placed on a waiting list for the limited edition of the game, feel free to email us and we'll reserve a copy in your name as stock permits.

Region Free
  
DoDonPachi: SaiDaiouJou Kan is a region-free Xbox 360 release that is compatible with North American and European Xbox 360 consoles.

Product Specification
Publisher
: Cave
Territory/Language: Japan
JAN Code:
4988648914759, 4988648914773, 4988648914766
 
 

 3DS Shin Megami Tensei IV - New Import


NCS Product Synopsis  
   Preorders for the 3DS import Shin Megami Tensei IV are shipping today due to a flight delay last week and the Memorial Day holiday in the United States yesterday.

Region Lock-out
   Please note Japanese 3DS games will not boot on USA or European 3DS consoles due to the inherent region-lockout on Japanese 3DS games.


Product Specification
Publisher
: Atlus
Territory/Language: Japan
JAN Code: 4984995900858
 
 

 3DS Shin Megami Tensei IV Accessory Set - New Import


NCS Product Synopsis  
   The Shin Megami Tensei IV Accessory Set includes four items as follows:

» Nintendo 3DS LL carrying pouch
» 3DS game card carrying case
» Cleaning cloth decorated with the SMTIV game cover artwork
» SMTIV decal sheet

Product Specification
Publisher
: Hori
Territory/Language: Japan
JAN Code:
4974365702366
 
 

 3DS Shin Megami Tensei IV Limited Edition 3DS Bundle - New Import


NCS Product Synopsis  
   Preorders for the Shin Megami Tensei IV Limited Edition 3DS Bundle are shipping today and new orders are also welcome to ship this afternoon.

Product Specification
Publisher
: Nintendo
Territory/Language: Japan
JAN Code: 4984995900865
 
 
 

 TOY Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword figma Link (Reissue) - Import Preorder


NCS Product Synopsis  
   Shortly after Max Factory released the Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword figma Link figure in November 2012, speculators drove the price of the toy in the market to a little over US$200. Seeing such outright and rabid demand for the figure, Max Factory is re-releasing the figure once again to put a dent in the speculation and to slake the thirst for figma Link. Preorders for the reproduction of the figma Link are welcome to ship in September 2013 at JPY3,619 or US$45.90 from NCS.

Product Specification
Publisher
: Max Factory
Territory/Language: Japan
JAN Code: 4545784062432
 
 

 TOY Metroid Other M figma Samus Aran (Reissue) - Import Preorder


NCS Product Synopsis  
   Shortly after Max Factory released the Metroid Other M figma Samus Aran figure in July 2012, speculators drove the price of the toy in the market to a little over US$200. Seeing such outright and rabid demand for the figure, Max Factory is re-releasing the figure once again to put a dent in the speculation and to slake the thirst for figma Samus. Preorders for the reproduction of the figma Samus are welcome to ship in September 2013 at JPY3,619 or US$45.90 from NCS. We have a small quantity of the figure currently in stock for buyers who don't want to wait.

Product Specification
Publisher
: Max Factory
Territory/Language: Japan
JAN Code: 4545784062210
 
 

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

 TOY Metroid Other M Samus Aran Zero Suits Version (Reissue) - Import Preorder


NCS Product Synopsis  
   Max Factory presents the Samus Aran 'Suits' figure where the blonde space warrior is decked out in a skin-tight blue costume which accentuates her bosom. Samus carries a blaster and a little Metroid mounted on a stalk shadows her from behind. The fixed-pose figure measures 22cm or 8.66" tall and a circular display base is included in the package. Preorders are welcome to ship in late September 2013. We have a small quantity of the figure currently in stock at a higher price for buyers who want the figure now.

Product Specification
Publisher
: Max Factory
Territory/Language: Japan
JAN Code: 4545784041420

Friday, May 24, 2013

 BOOK Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex MAXIMIZED - Import Preorder


NCS Product Synopsis  
   Bandai Visual marks the 10th anniversary of Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex with a pair of book collections that capture the images, drama, and background of the landmark television series from Production IG.

»
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex MAXIMIZED
Book #1: Official Art Book (Settings and character illustrations) (350 pages, B4 size)
Book #2: Screenplay Book (530 pages, A5 size)
Book #3: Interview Book (300 pages, CD-Rom)


Product Specification
Publisher
: Bandai Visual
Territory/Language: Japan
ISBN Code:
9784894571020

»
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG MAXIMIZED
Book #1: Official Art Book (Settings and character illustrations) (350 pages, B4 size)
Book #2: Screenplay Book (530 pages, A5 size)
Book #3: Interview Book (300 pages, CD-Rom)


Product Specification
Publisher
: Bandai Visual
Territory/Language: Japan
ISBN Code: 9784894571037

   Each book collection is priced at JPY7,350 but the package weighs approximately 23 pounds to ship from overseas. Reservations are welcome to ship on or around September 26, 2013.
 

 

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

 TOY Pikmin Ba Mascot Plushes - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis  
   Japanese toy manufacturer Sanei has started preorders for a new collection of Pikmin mascot plush toys which are scheduled to ship in July 2013. The five standard Pikmin plushes (1-5) below measure 13cm or 5.11" in height and have keychains and straps attached on top which allow them to be tethered to keys or belt loops.

   In addition to the standard plushes, Sanei is also releasing three special Pikmin plush toys which measure 13cm tall as follows:

6) Red Flower Pikmin with rectangular storage box
7) Blue Leaf Pikmin with white storage cup
8) Yellow Bulb Pikmin with tan storage bin

   Reservations are welcome to ship in late July 2013.

Product Specification
Publisher
: Sanei
Territory/Language: Japan
JAN Code:
4905330193193, 4905330193247


Tuesday, May 21, 2013

 X360 Ginga Force & Eschatos Wonder Pack - Import Preorder


NCS Product Synopsis  
   Reservations are welcome for Qute's upcoming Ginga Force & Eschatos Wonder Pack which includes three discs as follows:

» Ginga Force DVD
» Eschatos DVD
» Ginga Force & Eschatos Best Selection Soundtrack CD (14 tracks)

   Preorders ship on June 13, 2013 at JPY8,715 or US$93.90 from NCS.

Product Specification
Publisher
: Qute
Territory/Language: Japan
JAN Code: 4910218850532
 
 

 PS3 Shin Sangoku Musou Online Z - Import Preorder


NCS Product Synopsis  
   Reservations are welcome for Koei Tecmo's Shin Sangoku Musou Online Z for the Playstation 3 which invites gamers to experience a new MMORPG set in the SSM Z universe.

   Preorders ship on July 17, 2013 at JPY7,150 or US$78.90 from NCS. In addition to the regular edition of the game, reservations are welcome for a Treasure Box edition at JPY14,800 or US$153.90 which includes a
Shin Sangoku Musou Online Z Original Sound Track, Shin Sangoku Musou Online Z Zensyuu Illustrations Booklet, Hand Fan decorated with character portraits, and a SSM 2013-2014 Calendar.

Product Specification
Publisher
: Koei Tecmo
Territory/Language: Japan
Japanese Title:
真・三國無双Online Z
JAN Code:
4988615051289 / BLJM-61062
 

Monday, May 20, 2013

 MAG Weekly Famitsu vol. 1276 - New Import


NCS Product Synopsis  
   The May 33, 2013 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage of the following games and events in the Japanese marketplace:

» Coverage on Monster Hunter 4 which is scheduled to be released on the Nintendo 3DS sometime in 2013. New lands and new monsters await intrepid adventurers.
» 3DS Donkey Kong Returns 3D ships on June 13, 2013.
» Reviews for 3DS Shin Megami Tensei IV (9/9/10/9), 3DS Tamagotchi no Doki Doki Dream Omisecchi (8/7/8/8), PSV Valhalla Knights 3 (8/7/7/8), PSP e-ji no Kane to Cinderella: Halloween Wedding (7/7/7/8), PSP Rakuen Danshi (7/7/7/7), WiiU BioHazard: Revelations - Unveiled Edition (9/9/10/8), PS3 BioHazard: Revelations - Unveiled Edition (9/9/10/8), X360 BioHazard: Revelations - Unveiled Edition (9/9/10/8), PS3 Kamen Rider: Battride War (9/8/8/8), PS3 Z/X: Zillions of enemy X (8/8/8/7), and PS3 Terraria (8/7/7/6).
» Famitsu checks out the market for downloadable content and specific DLC for games including Halo 4, Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus, Soul Sacrifice, Super Robot Wars UX, Pro Yakyu Spirits 2013 and more from the Japanese console and handheld realm.
» Continuing coverage on Gundam Breaker which ships on the PSV and PS3 next month.
» A Dragon's Crown postcard is sandwiched between pages 58-59.
» DLC for PhotoKano Kiss and Animal Crossing New Leaf is included between pages 66-67.
» Preview for PSV Valhalla Knights 3 which is scheduled to be released on May 23, 2013.

Product Specification
Publisher
: Enterbrain
Territory/Language: Japan
JAN Code: 4910218850532
 
 

Import outlook


 NEWS Import outlook
3DS Shin Megami Tensei IV Atlus
3DS Shin Megami Tensei IV Accessory Pack Hori
3DS Shin Megami Tensei IV Limited Edition 3DS Bundle Nintendo
PSV Valhalla Knights 3 Marvelous
PS3 Z/X Zillions of Enemy X Nippon Ichi

Friday, May 17, 2013

PSP Summon Night 5 - New Import


NCS Product Synopsis  
    Preorders for Summon Night 5 are shipping today. Early reservations will ship with a bonus illustrations booklet featuring artwork by Iizuka Takeshi which was given away by the publisher in 50% ratio.

Product Specifications
Japanese Product Title: サモンナイト5
Publisher: Banpresto
Territory / Language: Japan
Jan Code: 4582224495580
 
 

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

 TOY Wanko (Dog) Earphone Jack Cover - Import Preorder


NCS Product Synopsis  
 Japanese manufacturer Pink Company is expanding their line of animal-themed earphone jack covers with six dogs which slide into any standard 3.5mm audio jack. The dog jack covers are compatible with iPhones, Android phones, Blackberries, and any other audio device or tablet with a standard audio jack. NCS is supplying the dog earphone jack covers in two sets as follows:

» Set A: Shiba, Jack White, Miniature Dachshund (Top photo)
» Set B: Pug, Toy Poodle, Chihuahua (Bottom photo)

   All preorders have shipped as of yesterday and new orders are welcome to ship today.

Product Specifications
Japanese Product Title: わんこ型イヤフォンジャックセット
Manufacturer
: Pink Company
Territory / Language: Japan
Jan Code: 4541228601434, 4541228601441, 4541228601458 (Set A)
Jan Code: 4541228601465, 4541228601472, 4541228601489 (Set B)
 

 

GEAR Super Mario Bros Hatena Block Pocket Watch part 1&2 - Import Restock

NCS Product Synopsis
 
    Japanese manufacturer AM Keihin ships a new production of the 'Super Mario Bros Hatena Block Pocket Watch' which were released earlier this month. Eight types of watches are packed inside individual padded tins which open up to reveal the blocky flip pocket watch. The face of each watch is decorated with a Mario-themed scene including a leaping Fire Mario, Star Mario, and Bowser. New orders for all eight types are welcome to ship today.

  List of pocket watches
  
A - Mario & Mushroom
  B - Mario & Coins
  C - Fire Mario
  D - Mario & Luigi
  E - Fire Mario & 1 UP
  F - Mario & Piranha Plant
  G - Star Mario
  H - Koopa (Bowser)


Tuesday, May 14, 2013

 TOY Nendoroid Shizue (Isabelle) - Import Preorder


Manufacturer's Product Synopsis  
   Nice job! You're a great village major!

   From the popular 3DS game 'Animal Crossing: New Leaf' comes a Nendoroid of the village major's personal secretary, Shizue (Isabelle)! Her trademark hair accessory even includes a real bell, allowing fans to enjoy the iconic sound from the game even from the Nendoroid!

   She also comes with optional parts such as musical notes to to recreate popular scenes from the game, as well as a clipboard and pen to display her in the lovely pose from the official Twitter account! A question mark part is also included allowing you to pose her in the cute "Do you need something?" pose from the game! It's time to take up some village building with Nendoroid Shizue!


» Product Name Nendoroid Shizue (Isabelle)
» Series Animal Crossing: New Leaf
» Manufacturer Good Smile Company
» Category Nendoroid
» Price 3500Y (including tax)
» Release Date 2013/10
» Specifications Painted ABS & PVC non-scale articulated figure with stand included. Approximately 100mm in height.
» Sculptor Yuuta Matsuzawa
» Cooperation Nendoron
» Please note that the photos shown may differ from the final product.
» Paintwork is done partially by hand and therefore each product may differ slightly.

   Reservations for the Nendoroid Shizue toy are welcome to ship in late October 2013

Product Specification
Manufacturer
: Good Smile Company
Territory/Language: Japan
JAN Code: 4571368443199
 
 

 TOY Lineage 2 Dark Elf - Import Preorder


Manufacturer's Product Synopsis  
   The cursed race that serves the Goddess of Death!

   From the popular online RPG 'Lineage II' comes a 1/7th scale figure of the Dark Elf to contrast against the previously announced Elf figure. She is posed equipped with the Daimon Crystal, in a pose based on a one of the main illustrations from the game. Every part of the figure has been sculpted down to the finest of details, including her outstanding outfit and compelling expression.

   Fans will be able to enjoy the charming Dark Elf from any angle they please!

   Preorders are welcome to ship in late September 2013 for a standard figure and a ' Kashoku Ver.' as seen in the second photograph.


Product Specification
Manufacturer
: Max Factory
Territory/Language: Japan
JAN Code: 4545784041642, 4545784041659
 
 

Monday, May 13, 2013

 MAG Weekly Famitsu vol. 1275 - New Import

   The May 23, 2013 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage of the following games and events in the Japanese marketplace:

 » Preview of Super Robot Taisen Masou Kishin III: Pride Of Justice which ships on the Playstation Vita and PS3 on August 22, 2013.
 » PS3/X360 Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate ships later this year.
 » Reviews for PSP Summon Night 5 (8/8/8/8), PS3 MuvLuv Alternative: Total Eclipse (7/8/7/8), and X360 MuvLuv Alternative: Total Eclipse (7/8/7/8).
 » Update on the Playstation Vita, the different handheld colors available thus far, social media on the Vita, and a look at upcoming games for Sony's portable contender.
 » Look back at PSV Monster Monpiece which was released on January 24, 2013.
 » Details on Compile Heart's upcoming Fairy Fencer F which ships on the PS3 sometime in 2013. The heroine is a blue-haired waif named 'Tiara' and her cohorts are 'Fang' and 'Alyn.'
 » A postcard accompanies the Dragon Crown preview on pages 86-87 which ships on the Playstation Vita and PS3 this July 25, 2013.
 » Preview for PSV Valhalla Knights 3 which is scheduled to be released on May 23, 2013.
 » Idol Studio photo spread on Japanese actress Chiaki Kuriyama.
 
» Square Enix is releasing Final Fantasy X | X-2 HS Remaster on the Vita and PS3 later this year.
 » Continuing coverage on Biohazard Revelations Unveiled Edition which ships on the Wii U, PS3, and X360 next week.
 

 
Product Specification
 
Publisher
: Enterbrain
 Territory/Language: Japan
 JAN Code: 4910218840533


Thursday, May 09, 2013

 TOYS Real Action Heroes: Hatsune Miku Project Diva F - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis  
   Good Smile Company, Sega, and Medicom are collaborating on the upcoming Real Action Heroes: Hatsune Miku Project Diva F which features a 12" posable figure accompanied by a DC-7 keyboard prop and a mounting stand. Reservations are welcome to ship on or around January 23, 2014 at JPY23,900 or US$249.90.

Product Specification
Manufacturer
: Medicom
Height: 295mm
Planning and Cooperation: Good Smile Company
Head Sculpted by: · Dekomasu production: Scarlet Road
Sculpted parts: PERFECT-STUDIO
Costume production: Mieko
Akimoto
Japanese Title: REAL ACTION HEROES 初音ミク -Project DIVA- F
Territory/Language: Japan
SKU/JAN Code:
4974365703493
 
 

Tuesday, May 07, 2013

 PS3 Ketsui ~ Kizuna Shigokutachi Extra Regular / Limited Edition - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis  
   Japanese publisher 5pb ports the popular Ketsui ~ Kizuna Jigoku Tachi shooter from Cave to the Playstation 3 and keeps the EXTRA mode from the X360 version. Fans who've already purchased the NDS and X360 versions might not have much impetus to pick the game up for a third time but the U.S. economy is improving and that gush of money has to go somewhere, right?

   In addition to the regular edition of the game, 5pb is also releasing a limited edition of the game which includes a Super Play Blu-Ray and a two CD soundtrack containing tracks from Ketsui and the EXTRA mode of the game.
   Preorders for the regular and limited edition are welcome to ship on June 25, 2013.

Product Specification
Publisher
: 5pb
Japanese Title: ケツイ ~絆地獄たち~ EXTRA
Territory/Language: Japan
SKU/JAN Code: FVGK-0087 / 4582325378492



Monday, May 06, 2013

 TOY Tobidase Animal Crossing Ouchi To Okagu Collection - Import Preorder


NCS Product Synopsis  
   Takara Tomy has started preorders for another set of Animal Crossing 'house' gashapon which follows in the footsteps of previous AXing house toys as follows:

» Shizue character figure and red-roofed house with interlocking foundation
» Spark character figure and blue-roofed house with interlocking foundation
» Doremi character figure and furniture set A
» Hamsuke character figure and furniture set B
» Lisa character figure and furniture set C

   Each house measures roughly 7cm square (2.75") and each figure measures roughly ¼ of that size. Preorders for the complete set of five figures are welcome to ship in August 2013.

Product Specification
Manufacturer
: Takara Tomy
Territory/Language: Japan
JAN Code: 4904790811364
 
 

Friday, May 03, 2013

 TOY Jojo's Bizarres Adventures Miniature Art Collection Vol. 2 - Import Preorder


NCS Product Synopsis  
   Portraits of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure characters are mounted on miniature frames and mounted on a pedestal in Bandai's upcoming 'Jojo's Bizarres Adventures Miniature Art Collection Vol. 2' toys which feature six characters as follows:

» Joseph & Caesar
» Joseph
» Caesar
»
Esidisi
» Kars
» Wamuu

   Each pedestal measures 6.5cm or 2.55" in height. The gashapon toys are normally sold in dispensers where JPY200 and the turn of a knob lands you one random toy. Theoretically, a buyer could end up with 3 Caesars, 2 Esidisu's, and 5 Kars in ten turns of the knob but NCS will gather up the toys into complete sets of six. Preorders for the complete set of six Jojo's artworks are welcome to ship in late August 2013 at JPY1,800 or US$28.90 from NCS.


Product Specification
Manufacturer
: Bandai
Territory/Language: Japan
JAN Code: 4533564008268

 TOY Jojo's Bizarres Adventures Key Cover - Import Preorder


NCS Product Synopsis  
   Slide a Jojo's Bizarre Adventures key cover over your house key and instantly give it a bit of character and a jangling pendant to boot. Each rubber cover is tethered to a plastic block which contains a piece of Jojo's character artwork measuring 5.5cm or 2.16" in length. Preorders for the complete set of six covers are welcome to ship in late August 2013 at JPY1200 or US$20.90 from NCS.

Product Specification
Manufacturer
: Bandai
Territory/Language: Japan
JAN Code: 4533564008251
 
 

 TOY SAN-X All Stars Touch Pen Collection 2 - Import Preorder


NCS Product Synopsis  
   Tether a touch pen to your touch-screen smartphone with Bandai's upcoming 'SAN-X All Stars Touch Pen Collection 2' which features six styluses imprinted with the images of SAN-X characters including Rilakkuma, Pigu & Mamo, and more. Preorders for the complete set of six touch pens are welcome to ship in late August 2013 at JPY1200 or US$20.90 from NCS.

Product Specification
Manufacturer
: Takara Tomy
Territory/Language: Japan
JAN Code: 4533564008237
 
 

Wednesday, May 01, 2013

 TOY SR Nintendo History Collection Family Computer - Import Preorder


NCS Product Synopsis  
   Takara Tomy Arts has started preorders for a new collection of Family Computer gashapon toys which ship in late July 2013. The five miniature representations of Famicom hardware in the collection are as follows:

» Family Computer (Famicom) console Model (HVC-001) at 1/6 scale with cartridge and attached two controllers
» Nintendo Family Computer (Famicom) Keyboard (HVC-007)
» Nintendo Family Computer (Famicom) Disk System (HVC-022)
» Nintendo AV Family Computer (AV Famicom)
(HVC-101)
» Nintendo Famicom Light Gun with holster and three cartridges (HVC-005, HVC-006)

   The gashapon toys are normally sold in dispensers where JPY200 and the turn of a knob lands you one random toy. Theoretically, a buyer could end up with 6 Famicom consoles, 1 Keyboard, and 3 Famicom Light Guns in ten turns of the knob but NCS will gather up the toys into complete sets of five. Preorders are welcome at US$26.90 per complete set and reservations ship in late July 2013.

Product Specification
Manufacturer
: Takara Tomy
Territory/Language: Japan
JAN Code:
4904790811531