GEAR Rebuild of Evangelion Ankle Socks - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Socks are a kind of commodity. Sort of like coffee, copper, and potash. Commodities are generally taken for granted and prices don't fluctuate very much.. at least until recent times when the commodity bubble took some prices for a rocket ride. A pair of no-nonsense white tube socks will set you back about $1.00 in a department store. Buy them in bulk and the price goes down by 30-60%.

The Rebuild of Evangelion socks should probably cost about $2.00/pair but licensing, marketing, and profiteering ratchets the price up to about $7.50/pair. In defense of the socks, they're somewhat unique since we've never seen green, blue, and yellow colors all on the same sock. The NERV logo also adds value for at least 3 people who'll appreciate it. The manufacturer lists them as "Free Size" (25cm-27cm) which means they'll fit most feet of average size. Preorders are welcome to ship in July 2010 at US$22.90 for a pack of three.

Toppo Character Socks - Import Preorder

«©NCSX» Pocky is a type of tube-shaped biscuit which is coated with a sugar-based flavoring that's a popular snack product in Japan. If you turn Pocky inside out, you might get something that's similar to Toppo. Instead of a flavored coating, Toppo contains the flavored substance inside so it's like a thin cannoli that's packaged 26 sticks per box. Toppo gets into the merchandising business with yellow character socks that are designed for the ladies. Guys can wear them too but they'd probably regret it 3 seconds later. Preorders are welcome to ship in August 2009 at US$6.90 per pair. Four varieties are available - please choose from the dropdown menu.