SALE Nintendo Family Computer Art Clock (2006) $38.90/Each

    Originally imported from Japan in the summer of 2006.

Original Update: August 01, 2006
«©NCSX» A few years ago, NCS stocked a Spiderman Clock which featured the swinging webhead... literally. Good old Spidey served as a pendulum of sorts and swung dutifully 24/7. Since then, there hasn't been any other import wall clocks that attracted our interest. Until now. Banpresto has been producing merchandise based on Nintendo nostalgia for a few years now and the company releases three wall clocks inspired by retro Nintendo themes as follows:

» Red Famicom console + controller clock
» Blue Famicom logo clock on a dark blue background
» Donkey Kong title screen clock with leaping Mario at 9 'o clock

   We're partial to the Donkey Kong clock but the other two are retro chic as well. The stark design of the blue Famicom logo clock brings back fond memories of the early 80s when Nintendo dominated the market. The clocks are made of a single 1/16" thick PVC disc with a mounting bracket located on the back. Hammer a nail into a wall and then hook the clock onto it. DONE. The diameter of each clock measures 25cm or 9.84" and the hands on each timepiece are colored white for stark contrast against the background colors. A single AA battery (not included) keeps the clock ticking.

   We figure all three clocks would mesh well in our little Nintendo shrine where munchkin visitors may alight on the retro flavored Famicom cushions and fiddle around with Nintendo sound keychains. Pricing is set at US$38.90 each and all preorders ship today. New orders are welcome.

   Orders ship same-day if ordered before 4PM EDT.
 

SALE Viewtiful Joe Jo Jo Clock (2004) USA Release $30.98

 NCS Product Synopsis

 «©NCSX» We located the Viewtiful Joe Jo-Jo Clock in storage about a week ago and mistakenly assumed that they were a Japanese bonus item. We checked our invoice history and determined that they were actually released in the United States for the debut of Viewtiful Joe 2 on the Gamecube. The invoice for the game was originally printed in November 2004.
 
    The Viewtiful Joe clock is designed to sit on a desktop where a weighted base allows it to stand and wobble upright. The LCD on top of the clock tells time as well as the date. To adjust the settings for the time and date, you'll have to twist and remove the back of the clock to access two buttons. A small  battery powers the clock which is still running after four years in NCS warehouse storage. 

   Ships same-day (M-F) if ordered before 4PM EDT. 

 Sale Offering
    NCS' remaining inventory of the Viewtiful Joe Jo-Jo Clock is new, factory boxed, and in excellent condition. Please note this item requires an AG-13 button cell battery which is not included.

TOYS Disney Projector Clock (Sale, 2007) Offer $26.90/each

 NCS Product Synopsis

Original Update: August 7, 2007
«©NCSX» Ever fumble around in the dark in a futile attempt to locate your bedside clock? The one that's next to your bed (thus the bedside clock label)? That time you were in a drunken stupor? Nevermore.

   Feast your eyes on the Mickey Projector Clock which blazes out the time via laser-sharp light and plasters it on the ceiling. Simply tap the top of the clock and the light shines out like a beacon of hope. After a few seconds it'll blink off but if you need the time again, tap the clock again and the time appears once again. It's magic like that. During daytime, an LCD panel on the front of the clock tells time without having to tap. Runs on three AAA batteries which are not included.

Japanese Import Product
This item is a Japanese product that is not available in USA stores.

   Orders ship same-day (M-F) if placed before 4PM EDT. Please note that only the Minnie version remains in stock.
  

HOME Star Wars R2-D2 Metallic Desktop Clock Ver. 2 - Import Preorder $22.90

NCS Product Synopsis  
    The versatile and rascally R2-D2 droid from the original Star Wars movies is brought back and chiseled into a pair of shiny metallic desktop clocks that tell the time in quaint analog fashion. The clocks measure 8cm (3.14") tall and are made of PVC that's painted with metallic sheen.

    Preorders are welcome to ship in late February 2018. Please choose from the gold or silver versions when ordering. The R2-D2 Clocks are normally only available by playing UFO Catcher crane games in Japan where players attempt to snatch a prize by operating a mechanical crane. NCS is purchasing cases of the clocks for general sale.
 
 Product Specs
 Manufacturer: Sega
 Material: PVC/ABS
 Dimension: H80mm (3.14")
 JAN Code: 115-1024467 / D101093
 Territory/Language: Japan

HOME Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Voice Alarm Clock - New Import US$23.90

NCS Product Synopsis
   The officially licensed Metal Gear Solid V The Phantom Pain Alarm Clock from Taito features four voice samples and radio chatter from the upcoming video game. The samples pay randomly when the alarm is triggered and two design variants are available for preorder:

» Snake design which features a profile image of Venom Snake (Character Voice: Akio Ōtsuka)
» Kazuhira which features the Diamond Dogs logo image (Character Voice: Tomokazu Sugita)

   The clocks are powered by USB connection. Preorders are shipping and new orders are welcome.

Product Specs
Manufacturer: Taito
Material: PVC
Dimension: L12cm (4.72")
Japan Title: メタルギアソリッドV ファントムペイン 音声アラームクロック / METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN 音声アラームクロック
Territory/Language: Japan

TOYS Avengers Age Of Ultron Premium Diecast Clock Iron Mark 43 - Import Preorder $20.90

Product Synopsis
    Busts of Iron Man Mark 43 from the upcoming Avengers Age of Ultron are fitted with clocks in Sega's diecast clocks which are available in blue, gold, and silver models. Each clock measures 8cm x 4.5 cm (3.14 x 1.77") and is made of diecast metal.

    Preorders are welcome to ship in late April 2015.
 
 Product Specs
 Manufacturer: Sega
 JAN Code: 6950-15-02
 Territory/Language: Japan

HOME Animal Crossing Alarm Clock - Sale US$13.90 Free shipping within USA

NCS Product Synopsis
Update: January 2, 2007
«©NCSX» Throw away your Snoopy or Flintstones alarm clock and replace it with a stylish Animal Crossing timepiece featuring the kitty named Bouquet on a pink clock.

   Each clock measures 8cm or 3.14" in diameter and stubby legs keep it stable on a table or night stand. Two hands tell time while a third hand runs down the seconds. A fourth hand may be set to trigger the alarm. A single AA battery (not included) keeps the clock ticking. 

 

   Orders ship same-day (M-F) if placed before 4PM EST. Brand new and factory sealed inventory from original NCS stock.

TOY Final Fantasy XI Online Vana'Diel Clock USA Version - Sale US$36.90

NCS Product Synopsis
Update: March 17, 2005
«©NCSX» Elegantly designed with a slender back and a delicate footprint, the FFXI Vana'diel Clock would look good on any nightstand, mantle, or hearth. With a bright backlit LCD screen and large digital numbers, it's fairly easy to tell time from a distance or when your eyes are still blurred by cobwebs from deep sleep. The clock runs on three "AA" batteries (included in the box).

 

Features of the clock
-Tells time/date in Earth time (regular) as well as Vana'diel time (fantasy)
-The Lunar phases of Vana'diel are shown (very useful function)
-Alarm function with a choice of four possible chimes (Bastok, Jeuno, San d'Oria, Windurst)
-Blue backlight which allows for night time viewing of the digits
-Different time zone settings allow for use around the world

 

Please note that this is the USA version of the clock.

This item is also known as the Final Fantasy XI Vana'diel Clock.

UPC Code: 873124000023

 

 

ETC Megaman Clock

NCS Synopsis
«©NCSX» The blue knight known as Megaman (or Rockman over in Japan) has been Capcom’s consistent earner for over two decades with over 50 games under his belt. Megaman made his gaming debut all the way back in December 1987 on the 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System (Famicom, in Japan) console. Back then, games were delivered to consumers on game cartridges instead of discs or download and in the case of the NES, the game carts were grey and had ribbing. That’s right, ribbing on the face which made it easier to grip and insert into the Nintendo console.

Megaman’s coming back but this time in a limited edition (only 10 units produced) Megaman Clock from Kali Meadows. The clock is built into an old school game cartridge case and the decal on front shows Rockman pointing his blaster at anyone viewing the timepiece. Price: US$40.

Shop Description
Artist Edition NES Clock: The Rokku

Power up and blast away at the beautiful rendition of Rockman (Megaman) by Kali Meadows.

Each clock is labeled on the back with its number of authenticity
Only 10 clocks are produced
Mounts on a wall via nail or screw
Runs on one AA battery (not included)

You can see more of Kali’s work at www.biteyourthumb.com

TOYS Sony Playstation SL Wall Clock - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» If it's always time for Playstation at your house, you might as well go all out and make it official. Taito's upcoming Sony Playstation SL Wall Clock tells the time, Playstation style, and features analog movement and one of two snazzy designs as follows:

» Black clock with a stencil-image of a Dual Shock 3 in the background.
» White clock with the Playstation controller button symbols strewn across the face in two pathways from left to right.

   Each clock measures 33cm or 12.99" in diameter. Please note that a single AA battery is required to operate the clock (not included).

TOYS Sony Playstation SL Wall Clock - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» If it's always time for Playstation at your house, you might as well go all out and make it official. Taito's upcoming Sony Playstation SL Wall Clock tells the time, Playstation style, and features analog movement and one of two snazzy designs as follows:

» Black clock with a stencil-image of a Dual Shock 3 in the background
» White clock with the Playstation controller button symbols strewn across

   Each clock measures 33cm or 12.99" in diameter and preorders are welcome to ship in April 2011. Please note that 2 AA batteries are required.

TOYS One Piece Swing Clock Battle Mode - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Chopper's the mascot and physician for the Straw Hat Pirates and we'd consider him to be a supporting player rather than a central hero in the One Piece series. That changes when Japanese manufacturer Morinaga Sangyou releases the One Piece Swing Clock Battle Mode which features Chopper in the central role or more precisely, the swinging pendulum in the desktop clock.
As the seconds tick down, Chopper swings to and fro in a highly monotonous fashion. Sort of like clockwork. The One Piece Swing Clock measures 24cm or 9.44" in height. Preorders are welcome to ship in late August 2010 at JPY1800 or US$36.90 from NCS. Please note this item will incur dimensional weight and NCS recommends only shipping by UPS Ground within the U.S. and USPS Airmail for international customers.

TOYS One Piece Chopperman Moving Clock Battle Mode - Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Chopper is a literal swinger in Morinaga Sangyou's One Piece Chopperman Moving Clock Battle Mode where the entire breadth and width of Chopper's animal-personage serves as a very odd-looking pendulum. The face of the clock features the cast of the Straw Hats but it's Chopper who gets the most face time. Since Chopper is so big, the arc of his movement isn't too wide but the swing-motion is discernible even from a distance. Each Chopperman Moving Clock measures 33cm or 12.99" in diameter and is designed to be affixed to a wall.

Preorders are welcome to ship in late August 2010 at JPY1800 or US$36.90 from NCS. Please note this item will incur dimensional weight and NCS recommends only shipping by UPS Ground within the U.S.

TOYS One Piece Character Wall Clock - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Manufacturers in Japan release a few dozen clocks every year which bear the images of manga/animation characters. NCS avoids most of them since we have conviction in their innate inability to sell. Occasionally, a manufacturer announces a clock that probably won't sell too well but we'll get them anyway because we want them for our own use regardless of general market conditions.

Morimoto's One Piece Character Wall Clocks feature the Straw Hat Pirates in three different scenes. Maybe the word "scenes" isn't the correct term to use since the pirates are just standing there as if posing for a photographer. From the top of the product placard, the clocks are:

A) Chopper stands in the center and is flanked by Luffy, Zoro, and others
B) Luffy cracks his knuckles whilst Dracule and Zoro watch
C) Luffy hangs out with past and present Warlords of the Sea

Each clock measures 20 x 13.5cm (7.87 x 5.315") in area and is powered by two AA batteries (not included). Preorders are welcome to ship in late August 2010 at US$23.90 each.

TOY Gintama Clock - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Clocks with missing numbers aren't user-friendly because when it's 9:45AM and you're in a mad dash to get to your place of gainful employment, quickly glancing at the number-missing-clock might leave you guessing. The dialogue in your head might go something like this:

Self: "Did I see 9:45AM or was it 10:45AM?"
Self: "If it's the latter, I may be bidding adieu to my job"

Cospa's Gintama Clock hides numbers. It's user-unfriendly. The only redeeming quality about the clock is the artwork of the white-haired Gintama grasping a cup of concoction that looks like some kind of frozen treat. Each clock measures 25cm (9.84") in diameter and its face is covered by a hard plastic shell. A single "AA" battery powers the clock. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late March 2010 at JPY2500 (US$35.90).

Hello Kitty 35th Anniv. Design Chronicle Clock - Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Kitty's been making her way into the heart and soul of humanity for over three decades. To celebrate Kitty's pervasiveness and endurance, Eikoh has announced preorders for a Hello Kitty Design Chronicle Clock that's square-shaped and features placeholders for 12 little Kitty illustrations which are printed on square wafers. Two clock styles are available for preorder which differ in the face and the types of illustrations that are printed on the wafers. Preorders ship in late November 2009.

Viewtiful Joe Jo-Jo Clock - Clearance

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» NCS located the Viewtiful Joe Jo-Jo Clock in storage about a week ago and mistakenly assumed that they were a Japanese bonus item. We checked our invoice history and determined that they were actually released in the United States for the debut of Viewtiful Joe 2 on the Gamecube. The invoice for the game was originally printed in Oct 2004.

The Viewtiful Joe clock is designed to sit on a desktop where a weighted base allows it to stand and wobble upright. The LCD on top of the clock tells time as well as the date. To adjust the settings for the time and date, you'll have to twist and remove the back of the clock to access two buttons. A small battery powers the clock which is still running after four years in NCS warehouse storage.

Sale Offering: NCS' remaining inventory of the Viewtiful Joe Jo-Jo Clock is new, factory boxed, and in excellent condition. Pricing is set at US$9.90 per unit which includes "free" shipping by USPS Media Mail within the continental United States. Media Mail normally delivers within 2-3 weeks.

Search Engine Observation

Just an observation regarding the "duck clock" and Google's efficacy... since we have time to spare with the main shop down.

Last Friday at about 12:00PM EST, we threw up a product description and preorder for the GA-KO Alarm Clock. About an hour later, Google had already indexed the page. By Friday evening, typing in the search term of "GA-KO Alarm Clock" in Google brought up our preorder shop's product listing as the first search result. As of this morning it's third under IGN.

Searching Yahoo for the same search terms on Friday evening brought up our original posting from this website (www.ncsx.com) for the first result. However, querying Microsoft's Live search engine for the GA-KO Alarm Clock only brought up a brief mention from our www.ncsxshop.com site that we made on Friday. It was only on Sunday afternoon that Live picked up the blog post we made on Wordpress and positioned it first in the search results.

GA-KO Alarm Clock - Preorder, Ships on July 31

In the upcoming Metal Gear Solid 4 game, there's a scene where Naomi Hunter and Sunny Gurlukovich cook three sunny-side up eggs on a frying pan. The tender sequence is punctuated by a cooking timer in the shape of a no-nonsense duck. To get the cooking time for the eggs proper, Sunny sets the GA-KO Timer so that it'll shake and sing out "Dah-Dah" when the eggs are ready.

Konami brings the GA-KO Timer home this summer but the company transitions the product into a more useful GA-KO Alarm Clock which tells time and gets you out of your slumber with insistent "singing" sounds. Note that the duck's wings are on its hips which means you better get up when the alarm sounds off.

The product measurements are H:160mm x W:102mm x D:107mm and the clock runs on two AAA batteries. The clock is constructed of ABS but the timepiece face cover is polycarbonate. The distributor's solicitation notes that only 2000 units will be produced and preorders are welcome today.

Piyo-chan Mezamashi Tokei - Preorder

In Japanese pop culture, animals are invariably round and devoid of jagged edges. The eyes must also be beady and appendages are nearly non-existent. The Piyo-chan duckling character from Sanrio fits the animal template guideline perfectly. Piyo-chan is basically a golden-colored puff with a beak.

For fans of Piyo-chan, Eikoh presents an alarm clock in two styles which features an old-school bell mechanism on top. Say you set the alarm to ring at 6:30AM because... those donuts aren't going to make themselves. When the clock strikes 6:30AM, a little metal hammer on top will strike both bells for a piercing wake-up experience. Preorders are welcome to ship in late September 2008 at US$15.90 each.