Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone Rei Ayanami - Preorder

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A Kotobukiya Japanese Import! Evangelion 1.0: You Are (Not) Alone has just been released in theaters in Japan (Sept. 1), and now Kotobukiya brings you the first merchandise based on the Rebuild of Evangelion!

The mysterious and alluring Rei Ayanami is captured in her white plug suit, while perched on a statue of the EVA-00 prototype. Over 8 inches tall, this large 1/6 scale PVC statue is luxuriously detailed and rendered with the care that only sculptor Tsukuru Shirahige and Kotobukiya can attain. In addition, the tips of Rei's hair are cast in translucent material, permitting light to shine through, as well as reflecting her frail characteristics.
Look for more unique high-quality figures from REBUILD in the coming months!
Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late February 2008 and pricing is set at US$49 from NCS. Note that the exact height of the figure is 22.5cm or 8.85" tall from the base to the top of Rei's blue tresses.

Assassin's Creed: Altair PVC Statue - Preorder

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The Third Crusade, 1191 A.D - The Syrian city of Acre.

Shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness the Assassins intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict. Assuming the role of Altair players will have the power to throw their immediate environment into chaos and shape events during the pivotal moment of the war.

Based on Ubisoft's highly anticipated Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 video game, this PVC statue depicts Altair, the player character. The 12" tall figure is highly detailed, its sculpting based on original game data. Painted and ready to display.

Scheduled to ship in January 2008 at US$49 each.

Battlestar Galactica: Mark II Viper Statue - Preorder

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A Diamond Select Release! A Gentle Giant Sculpt!

Any viper-jockey can tell you that a pilot is only as good as their ship - something the crew of the Battlestar Galactica has learned first-hand! This eight-inch statue features the classic Mark II Viper design complete with display base and removable cockpit shield! Based on the original digital effects files taken right from the hit series, each interstellar ship is limited to 2,007 pieces and features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity.

Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late February 2008 at US$95 from NCS. We like the weathered outer coating of the ship for that grungy look.

FFVII Play Arts v2: Cloud Strife & Hardy Daytona

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A SquareEnix Japanese import! Produced by the SHINRA Motor Company for use by the SOLDIER division, the HARDY DAYTONA is the ultimate vehicle from the Final Fantasy universe! This deluxe box set includes the CLOUD STRIFE PLAY ARTS Action Figure in addition to the motorcycle itself. Developed with the full cooperation of original character designer Tetsuya Nomura, the Daytona is an incredible work of engineering, as no detail is missing from the bike - rotating tires, movable steering and forks, and even working shocks! The cycle measures approximately a foot long, and is perfectly in scale with the Cloud action figure (8” tall). You’ve waited for this set for ten years, and now it is finally a reality!

Lucius Malfoy Death Eater Mask - Preorder

Neca's metal Lucius Malfoy Death Eater Mask will be released stateside in December 2007 at a suggested retail price of US$80. Japanese distributors have also started preorders for the mask but the suggested retail price in Japan starts at a a lofty JPY33,334 which converts to roughly US$290. Similar to Monday's Princess Leia fiberglass statue price comparison, the Japanese retail price is nearly 3X what Americans pay. We attribute the pricing disparity to the "levels" that exist in the Japanese retail structure but we'll probably go more in depth on that aspect of the business in Japan at a later date.
Needless to say, NCS will stock the USA version of the Death Eater Mask which is expected to ship in mid-late December 2007 at US$75 each. Preorders are welcome today.

Spiderman 3 Pumpkin Bomb Replica - Preorder

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A Diamond Select Release! A Gentle Giant Sculpt!

The Green Goblin's trademark destructive pumpkin bombs will make the perfect addition to any Spider-Man fan's secret weapons cache! Based on the record-breaking Spider-Man 3, these signature explosives measure over five inches in diameter and feature a unique light-up design. Limited to 1,000 pieces and sculpted by Gentle Giant, each replica also features a display stand with an individually numbered base, box and Certificate of Authenticity as well as full care instructions for your new prop replica!
Each pumpkin bomb measures over 5" in diameter and features a unique light-up design. Pricing is set at US$95 and preorders ship in Feb 2008.

Disgaea 2 Palm Figures - In Stock

Due to continued delays with our Japanese shipment of Disgaea 2 Palm Figures, we have stocked the USA version today for our preorders. The toy figures are exactly the same as the Japanese versions but the packaging is in English. Each figure is packaged in a black plastic bag which is then encased in a transparent plastic container. We will honor the original pricing of US$65 per factory box of 12 for our preorders but we are raising the price for new orders to US$70/box.

Fire Mario 50cm Statue - Preorder

Earlier this year, NCS stocked a Super Mario statue in regulation-issue red and blue plumber's duds which measured 50cm (19.68") tall. NCS espoused about how Asian households and businesses would place a Maneki Neko aka Fortune Cat near their entryways to welcome fortune and prosperity into the premises. We then compared the Maneki Neko to the Super Mario statue and made our sales pitch. The Mario statue sold like gangbusters to shops and customers around the world who wanted to increase their level of prosperity. Sort of.
Following on the success of the first Mario statue, manufacturer Wecle Ats has started preorders for a Fire Mario variant which also measures 50cm and is decked out in a white and red plumber's suit. The new Mario shares the same sweeping pose as the original and mimes the same expression. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late November 2007 at JPY19800 or US$215 from NCS. Please note that the statue will ship in a dimensional weight carton of 23 lbs and NCS recommends only shipping by UPS Ground within the US or USPS Airmail to our international customers.