TOYS Star Wars R2-D2 Seikai no Post Collection - Import Sale $35.90 each Free Shipping in USA

NCS Product Synopsis
 Update: June 23, 2010
 «©NCSX» Back in the Spring of 2007, the US Postal Service planted a few hundred R2-D2 mailboxes across the USA in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Star Wars. There was one in front of the big JAF Post Office in Manhattan which we were tempted to "uproot" from the sidewalk but the local constabulary would've probably given chase. Besides, we weren't inclined to spend time incarcerated with bunkmates not of our own choosing.

    As summer rolls around, we get an R2-D2 mailbox of our very own. Except it's miniature and serves double duty as a Star Wars themed piggy droid bank which holds coins. There's no coin-slot on the bank but currency may be dropped inside R2-D2 by pulling on the mailbox door and slipping in dimes, pennies, and nickels. The mailbox measures 16cm (6.29") tall and is made of sturdy PVC with four spindly supporting legs.

    Orders ship same-day (M-F) if placed before 4PM EST.
 
 Product Specs
 Manufacturer: Heart Art Collection
 Material: PVC
 Japanese Product Name: R2-D2型 郵便ポスト 貯金箱
 Jan Code: 4528696931362

Datacenter still down, UPS working

The datacenter that colocates our ncsx.com server in Battery Park is still flooded but things appear to slowly be getting back to normal. We anticipate they'll be back online tomorrow. Our shop at www.shopncsx.com is hosted elsewhere so it wasn't affected by the outage. JFK airport has re-opened although Laguardia is still closed because of extensive flooding and damage. This week's import shipments should arrive on time (Thursday/Friday) since the flights are routed through JFK. Photo credit: kaitstalyn

Datacenter down, UPS down

The data center in downtown Manhattan's Battery Park where our server is located was affected by the Con Edison power shutdown last night so www.ncsx.com is down. There's no timetable as to when power will be restored but we're guessing Thursday.

Please note that UPS is not operating in our area today and the Postal Service is also shut down so packages will probably go out on Wednesday. Photo credit: jesseanggreg

NEWS Hurricane Sandy

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 «©NCSX» We're in the offices today but depending on how the day goes, we'll probably have to shut down early if the lights go out. Mass transit in New York City has been shut down and schools are closed. UPS and the USPS might also shut down early in the afternoon so all of their people are off the roads as the hurricane nears NYC. Due to the expected shut downs, NCS expects shipments for orders placed over the weekend to go out on Tuesday.

TOYS Star Wars R2-D2 Sekai no Post Collection - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Back in the Spring of 2007, the US Postal Service planted a few hundred R2-D2 mailboxes across the USA in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Star Wars. There was one in front of the big JAF Post Office in Manhattan which we were tempted to "uproot" from the sidewalk but the local constabulary would've probably given chase. Besides, we weren't inclined to spend time incarcerated with bunkmates not of our own choosing.

When March 2010 rolls around, we'll get an R2-D2 mailbox of our very own. Except it's miniature and serves double duty as a Star Wars themed piggy droid bank which holds coins. There's no coin-slot on the bank but currency may be dropped inside R2-D2 by pulling on the mailbox door and slipping in dimes, pennies, and nickels. The mailbox measures 16cm (6.29") tall and is made of sturdy PVC with four spindly supporting legs.

Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late May 2010 at JPY2940 or US$38.90 from NCS.