TOYS S. H. Figuarts Super Mario Figure - Import Preorder

Manufacturer Product Synopsis 
    At long last, Tamashii Nations is proud to introduce the world's first fully posable, adult collectible of Super Mario! Step into the world of Nintendo with the most recognizable video game mascot of all time. This highly advanced S.H. Figuarts articulation allows for precise posing to bring all the intense video game action directly to your fingertips. S.H.Figuarts Super Mario features': Hatena block, coin, coin pillar, and a super mushroom. Separately sold diorama playsets allow you to expand the Mario world. Don't flush your money down a warp pipe on inferior merchandise; this is the Mario to brawl with.

     Preorders ship in late May 2014.

 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: Bandai
 Figure height: 10cm
 Material: ABS, PVC
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Japanese Title: S.H.フィギュアーツ マリオ
 Jan Code: 4543112831590

TOYS Attack on Titan: Levi Real Action Heroes Figure - Import Preorder

Manufacturer Product Synopsis
    Levi from the anime 'Attack on Titan' is reproduced in RAH! 3 expression parts which can be replaced on PVC made head parts! 2 Front hair parts are also included which enables various posing! Costumes are made with realistic texture! Cloak of scouting legion is also included! The Three Dimensional Maneuver Gear is realistically reproduced! Swords can be placed inside! Each wrist parts included! Movable stand included! First Shipment exclusive bandanna, hood and 2 dusters included! NOTE: PENDING LICENSOR'S APPROVAL

    Preorders are welcome to ship in November 2014.
 
 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: Medicom
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Japanese Title: RAH 進撃の巨人 リヴァイ
 Jan Code: 4530956106625 

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TOYS Dragon Ball Z: Majin Buu Threat Capsule R Trading Figure - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis    The third edition of the Dorakapu R figure collection features seven Dragon Ball-themed diorama figures including two renditions of Majin Buu with the toy figures individually packaged in Dragon Ball capsules. In addition to the seven standard figures, an eighth bonus figure is included in the set. Preorders are welcome to ship in June 2014.
 
 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: Megahouse
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Official Website: http://www.megahobby.jp/products/item/1298/
 Japanese Title: ドラゴンボールカプセルR 驚愕の魔神 ブウ編
 Jan Code: 4535123816758 

PS3/PS4 Ryu ga Gotoku: Ishin! - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis 
   Step into the shoes of historical figure Sakamoto Ryoma (under the guise of series hero Kazuma Kiryu) during the Bakumatsu period of Japan's history when the Tokugawa shogunate came to an end. Billed as a side story to the Ryu Ga Gotoku canon, 'Ishin' shoots players back to the past similar to the 'Kenzan!' side story from 2008.
 
 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: Sega
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Japanese Title: 龍が如く 維新！
 Jan Code: 4974365836054 / BLJM-61149 (PS3)
 Jan Code: 4974365823009 / PLJM-80001 (PS4)

PS3 Strider Hiryu - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis 
    Strider runs and slashes again in a remake of the original Strider coin-op game where the blade-wielding interloper racers through the city of Kazakh to defeat the minions of Grandmaster Meio and the big man himself. In addition to the regular edition of Strider Hiryu, we are shipping the e-Capcom limited edition today.

 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: Capcom
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Japanese Title: ストライダー飛竜
 Jan Code: 4976219053518 / BLJM-61153

3DS Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis 
   Over 60 characters from the Final Fantasy franchise are rousted out of retirement for a rhythm action game which features 200 songs. In addition to the game, Square Enix is also releasing a bundle which includes a limited edition 3DS LL which sports a cast of heroes on the top lid. Please note that NCS is currently only accepting preorders for the game at this time. We'll open up preorders for the bundle at or around the release date in April.

 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: Square Enix
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Japanese Title: シアトリズム ファイナルファンタジー カーテンコール
 Jan Code: 4988601008389 / CTR-P-BTHJ 

PS3 Monster Hunter Frontier GG - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis 
    New adventures and new weapons await intrepid adventurer's in the upcoming 'Monster Hunter Frontier GG' which is bundled with 17 bonus in-game items in the first printing of the game. Preorders ship on April 24, 2014.

 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: Capcom
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Japanese Title: モンスターハンターフロンティアGG プレミアムパッケージ
 Jan Code: 4976219054225 / BLJM-61177 (PS3)
 Jan Code: 4976219054805 / WUP-P-APPJ  (WiU)
 Jan Code: 4976219054812 / JES1-00348  (360)

NEWS Import outlook

The new releases from Saturday (February 22, 2014) are scheduled to arrive tomorrow. The new 'Ishin' game was released to coincide with the launch of the Playstation 4 in Japan.
PS3	Ryu ga Gotoku: Ishin!	Sega
PS3	Strider Hiryu	Capcom
PS3	Strider Hiryu e-Capcom Limited Edition	Capcom
PS4	Ryu ga Gotoku: Ishin!	Sega
The new releases from Saturday (February 22, 2014) are scheduled to arrive tomorrow. The new 'Ishin' game was released to coincide with the launch of the Playstation 4 in Japan.
3DS	Bokujou Monogatari: Tsunagaru Shin Tenchi	Marvelous AQL
PS3	Infinite Stratos 2: Ignition Hearts	5pb
PS3	Kagero: Darkside Princess	Koei Tecmo
PS3	Sakigake!! Otokojuku - Nihon yo, Kore ga Otoko Dearu!	Bandai Namco
PS3	Sengoku Hime 4: Souha Hyakkei, Hanamoru Chikai	SystemSoft
PSV	Infinite Stratos 2: Ignition Hearts	5pb
PSV	Kagero: Darkside Princess	Koei Tecmo
PSV	Valhalla Knights 3 Gold	Marvelous AQL

DRINK Dragon Quest Dot Melamine Cup - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
    Quaff a beverage from Square Enix's upcoming 'Dragon Quest Dot Melamine Cup' which is available in three variations as follows:

 » Black cup featuring dot-pixel monster medley
 » Blue cup featuring dot-pixel creatures including a Blue Slime
 » Red cup featuring dot pixel menagerie

    Each melamine resin cup measures D87mm x H90mm and holds 8 ounces of liquid. Preorders are welcome to ship on or around March 28, 2014.

 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: Square Enix
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Japanese Title: ドラゴンクエスト ドットメラミンコップ I,II,III
 Jan Code: 4988601223454 / 4988601223461 / 4988601223478

Overseas transportation delay

Update: February 20, 2014
   Due to a transportation delay overseas, please note that this week's import shipments are scheduled to arrive on Monday of next week. We did get a shipment in yesterday that was shipped earlier in the week so Vita Slims in Khaki Black, Light-Blue, and Lime-Green are in stock again.

TOYS High School DxD Rias Gremory Sunburn Ver. - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis 
    The ginger-haired devil named Rias Gremory gets sculpted into a 1/4.5 scale PVC figure where tan-lines are apparent on her big-bosomed frame. Gremory measures 34 x 21 x 23cm in dimension and is packaged with an additional outfit as shown in the photo below. Preorders are welcome to ship in late May 2014.
 
 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: A+
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Japanese Title: エイプラス リアス・グレモリー 日焼けver.　1/4.5 PVC
 Jan Code: 4571382170460 

 

TOYS Batman: Arkham City - Batman ArtFX 1/10 Scale Figure - Import Preorder

From the manufacturer
    In the critically acclaimed BATMAN ARKHAM CITY from Warner Bros Games and Rocksteady studios, Arkham Asylum's inmates and hardened criminals from Gotham City's maximum security prison have been set loose in a in a heavily fortified, walled-off district of Gotham City. Left to their own devices, Arkham City has been divided up into territories under control of some of Batman's most formidable foes.

     Kotobukiya's ARTFX+ line of Super Heroes and Villains from DC Comics expands with the all new BATMAN ARKHAM CITY ARTFX+ STATUE! This new sculpture accurately re-creates Batman's iconic costume from the popular game! Batman is ready to leap into action, perched atop a stone cornice. Two display option with the exchangeable weapons. Beautifully sculpted in 1/10 scale, Batman stands 6.3" tall.
 
 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Japanese Title: ARTFX＋ バットマン アーカム・シティ 1/10 完成品フィギュア
 Jan Code: 4934054902033 / 603259046111

PS3 Dai-3-Ji Super Robot Taisen Z Jigoku-hen - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis 
   Preorders for Dai-3-Ji Super Robot Taisen Z: Jigoku Hen for PS3 which marks the 3rd and final 'Z' release in the series are welcome to ship to preorders on April 10, 2014. Robots from 32 animated franchises are featured in the game as follows:

• Aquarion EVOL
• Armored Trooper Votoms
• Armored Trooper Votoms: Big Battle
• Armored Trooper Votoms: The Brilliant Heretic
• Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch
• Dai-Guard
• Evangelion Shin Gekijou-ban Ha
• Evangelion Shin Gekijou-ban Jo
• Full Metal Panic!
• Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu
• Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid
• Getter Robo Armageddon
• Gundam W Endless Waltz
• Gundam SEED Destiny
• Gundam 00 A Wakening of the Trailblazer
• Gundam Unicorn
• Gunbuster
• Gurren Lagann
• Gurren Lagann The Movie: The Lights in the Sky are Stars
• Juso Kiko Dancouga Nova
• Macross 7
• Macross Dynamite 7
• Macross Frontier: Itsuwari no Utahime
• Macross Frontier: Sayonara no Tsubasa
• Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack
• Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z Hen
• Six God Combination Godmars
• Super Dimension Century Orguss
• Tetsujin 28-Go
• The Big O
• Trider G7
• Z Gundam

   In addition to the Playstation 3 version of Dai-3-Ji Super Robot Taisen Z: Jigoku Hen, preorders are also welcome for the Playstation Vita edition which also ships on April 10, 2014.

Product Specification
Manufacturer: Bandai Namco Games
Territory/Language: Japan
Japanese Title: 第3次スーパーロボット大戦Z 時獄篇
Jan Code: 4560467043386 / BLJS-10256 | 4560467043478 / VLJS-05038

TOYS Star Wars Light-Up Chopsticks - Import Update #3

NCS Product Synopsis 
    The Star Wars Light-Up Chopsticks arrived today and we'll need about three days to process and ship all the preorders that we've received over the past year and a half since the initial announcement, recall, and reproduction. All preorders and any new orders should be dispatched by Thursday of this week and the bulk will be done today and tomorrow. Thanks.

 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Japanese Title: スター・ウォーズ ライトセーバーチョップスティック ルーク・スカイウォーカー ライトアップVer.
 Jan Code: 4934054895410

Snow in Tokyo

   Record snowfall in western Tokyo is hampering transportation and delivery of goods and vendors in the city alerted us of possible delays in their shipments later this week. If there are flight delays out of Tokyo, we'll post an update by Thursday.

 Photo credit: EPA / JAPAN GROUND SELF-DEFENSE FORCE

TOYS Star Wars Light-Up Chopsticks - Import Update #2

NCS Product Synopsis 
    The Star Wars Light-Up Chopsticks have arrived at UPS' warehouse in Maspeth, New York City, this morning but since today is President's Day, they marked our building as closed even though this building we toil inside is open 364 days a year including Christmas and New Year's. We've told UPS time and again that the building is always open but it seems that it's standard procedure to mark commercial buildings as closed during holidays. Due to this delay, NCS will begin shipping the chopsticks tomorrow and we expect all shipments to be dispatched by Thursday.

    We noticed a lot of customers have moved since they placed their preorders in 2012 so we've sent out emails over the past weekend to re-check addresses. Thanks to everyone who has already replied with their updated addresses including one who moved from the United States to Australia and another who's now in Japan since their preorder purchases.

 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Japanese Title: スター・ウォーズ ライトセーバーチョップスティック ルーク・スカイウォーカー ライトアップVer.
 Jan Code: 4934054895410

NEWS Import outlook

The Japanese Playstation 4 launches in Japan this coming Sunday but vendors are expected to take delivery of the consoles by Wednesday-Thursday of this week in preparation for the weekend. We're unsure of the initial allocations and prices but we should have more details by mid-week.
PS3	Ryu ga Gotoku: Ishin! Strider Hiryu	Sega
PS3	Strider Hiryu	Capcom
PS3	Strider Hiryu e-Capcom Limited Edition	Capcom
PS4	Ryu ga Gotoku: Ishin! Strider Hiryu	Sega

NEWS Office Construction Work

NCS Product Synopsis 
   There's a jackhammer destroying concrete in the office above ours so we'll be in and out of the office today in an effort to escape the bone-rattling tremors reverberating throughout the building. How is this allowed during a business day? No one knows but according to the grunt jackhammer operator, "They told me to do this today. The building inspector is coming next week. Gotta do it today." Calls to the building management weren't returned.

   In other news, the crack maintenance staff in the building didn't shovel the ramp to the second floor garage properly and two vans were stuck for over an hour as snow was cleared. Comedy.

TOYS Super Sonico SoniComi Ver. Berry! - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis 
    Nitro+ mascot and musician Super Sonico gets sculpted into a 1/5 scale figure by Satoshi Ishiyama where the headphone-clad idol wears a pair of headphones, a raspberry-colored bikini, pearl-tinted stockings, and black lace-up boots. Upon viewing the figure head-on, one might find that Super Sonico shares two similarities with model Kate Upton. Just two.

    Preorders for the Super Sonico SoniComi Ver. Berry! are welcome to ship in late June 2014. 

 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: Orchid Seed
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Japanese Title: 塗装済み完成品 1/5 すーぱーそに子 ソニコミパッケージver. Berry！
 Jan Code: 4582292601333

Snowbound

Update: February 13, 2014
   Due to a nor'easter that's currently in progress in New York City, please note that USPS and UPS shipments may not be shipped today in the event that trucks aren't able to navigate through the snow-laden roads this afternoon. If there are shipment issues this afternoon, please note that normal shipping should resume by tomorrow.

TOYS Rockman Badge Collection - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis 
    Capcom presents a collection of Rockman pin-badges which one may attach to a lapel, a shirt, or a tie to show one's affection for the little blue 8-bit hero. The four variations in the set are:

 » Rockman Damage
 » Rockman Special Weapon Selection
 » Rockman 1UP
 » Rockman E-Tank

    The badges measure 7.5cm in diameter and are made of tinplate steel. Although Capcom is selling the pins separately in Japan, NCS is gathering them all up and supplying them in a set for US$20.90. Preorders are welcome to ship on or around March 27, 2014.

 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: Capcom
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Japanese Title: ロックマン バッジコレクション
 Jan Code: 4976219054508, 4976219054515, 4976219054522, 4976219054508 / A10004561

TOYS Star Wars Light-Up Chopsticks - Import Update

NCS Product Synopsis 
    After being delayed for over a year after a recall in Japan, Kotobukiya is re-releasing the Star Wars Light-Up Chopsticks this week and we should receive the shipments by Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. All preorders are on file, invoices have been printed, and shipping labels will be prepared over the weekend for quick and efficient dispatch once the packages arrive. 

 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Japanese Title: スター・ウォーズ ライトセーバーチョップスティック ルーク・スカイウォーカー ライトアップVer.
 Jan Code: 4934054895410

PS3 Puyo Puyo Tetris - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis 
    Tetris gets a Puyo Puyo makeover in Sega's 'Puyo Puyo Tetris' which adds yelping audio sound effects, animated characters, and Puyo-style attacks to the classic stacking puzzle game. In addition to the Story Mode, players may engage up to three other players in online matches.

 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: Sega
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Japanese Title: ぷよぷよテトリス
 Jan Code: 4974365836030

PS3 Super Heroine Chronicle: Chou Heroine Senki - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis 
    Super heroines of the moe ilk from properties including Di Gi Charat, Dream Hunter Rem, Super Sonico, Hidan no Aria, Zero no Tsukaima, and more partake of an S-RPG.
 
 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: Bandai Namco
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Japanese Title: 超ヒロイン戦記
 Jan Code: 4560467042754

TOYS Star Wars Stereo Earphones - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis 
    Japanese manufacturer Gourmandise is re-releasing a trio of Star Wars-themed earphones from 2012 which feature Darth Vader, R2-D2, or a Storm Trooper design on the side of the bud. Preorders for the earphones are welcome to ship in March 2014 at JPY1900 or US$23.90 per pair.

 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: Gourmandise
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Jan Code: 4200-14-058-01

TOYS Star Wars Shell/Soft Jacket for iPhone 5/5s - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis 
    Slap a hard Shell Jacket featuring a TIE pilot or a Storm Trooper on your iPhone 5/5s and imbue it with 'Empire' flair. Similarly, iPhone 5 owners can wrap a Darth Vader or R2-D2 Soft Jacket on their phones for quick and easy Star Wars styling without much muss or fuss. Preorders are welcome to ship in March 2014.

 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: Gourmandise
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Jan Code: 4200-14-058-04

NEWS Imports pending

The shipments containing the following imports are scheduled to arrive today and we'll process/ship preorders this afternoon.
3DS	Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru to Ruka no Fushigi na Kagi	Square Enix
3DS	Puyo Puyo Tetris	Sega
PS3	Puyo Puyo Tetris	Sega
PS3	Super Heroine Chronicle: Chou Heroine Senki	Bandai Namco
PSV	Puyo Puyo Tetris	Sega
PSV	Super Heroine Chronicle: Chou Heroine Senki	Bandai Namco

Import outlook

3DS	A-Ressha de Ikou 3D	Artdink
3DS	Magi: Aratanaru Sekai	Bandai Namco

PS3 Natural Doctrine - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis 
    A soldier named Jeff and two cohorts Anca and Vasilisa venture out of the confines of the city of Feste to destroy goblins, orcs, and minotaurs who would invade the human city with offensive campaigns in a strategy-rpg from Kadokawa Games. Players may enjoy solo play and engage others online in cooperative or match games.

    Natural Doctrine will be released on the Playstation 3 along with Playstation Vita and Playstation 4 versions on March 19, 2014.
 
 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: Kadokawa Games
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Website: http://n-doctrine.com/index.html
 Japan Title: NAtURAL DOCtRINE PS3版
 Jan Code: 4582350660135 / BLJS-10268

TOYS Zelda no Densetsu: Kamigami no Triforce 2 Mascot Swing Figure - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis 
    Zelda and Link are back again in the Japanese toy market with another collection of figures but this time, they're hanging from chains. Five figures measuring 3.5cm (1.37") are in the set as follows:

 » Link
 » Zelda
 » Tri-Force
 » Master Sword
 » Link Mural

    The figures are packaged in plastic capsules and NCS will collect all five and supply them in complete sets. Reservations are welcome to ship in May 2014.
 
 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: Bandai
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Japan Title:  ゼルダの伝説 神々のトライフォース2 マスコットスイング
 Jan Code: 4543112872852