Movic continues their assault on the wallets of the Tachikoma fan base with a 2008 calendar which is bundled with three exclusive figures. The monthly pages of the desktop calendar feature the Tachikoma in various situations that are somewhat interesting to look at. If they're not to your liking, you can make colorful origami with the pages.
In addition to the monthly calendar action, three PVC renditions of Tachikoma are included in the package - a blue regulation issue model, a rare yellow Tachikoma with racing stripes, and a cherry red model which looks like a piece of malformed jellybean sculpture. All preorders have shipped yesterday and new orders are welcome to ship this afternoon.
Jan Code: 4961524364879. View photo gallery.
The limited edition (1000 units only) Fantasia wristwatch celebrates the groundbreaking Disney movie from 1942. The center of the watch features Mickey in his Sorcerer's Apprentice incarnation and two glow-in-the-dark hands tell the time. Pressing a button located at the 2 'o clock position activates a colorful light show where red, green, and blue lights shine and blink for about 10 seconds. There are a number of LEDs ringed around the face of the watch which provide the illumination for the dazzling lights.
The band is made of transparent plastic and extra watch bezels are included which change its appearance. Every watch is packaged in a little blue-tinted chest along with a certificate of authenticity, a warranty guarantee card, a user operation sheet, and a packet of silica gel.
Celebrate 80 years of Pooh with one of Disney's limited edition (1000 units only) watches which commemorate the honey-golden bear. Two variants are on offer: a golden Pooh watch and a platinum Pooh version which share the same functions and the only difference is the color of Pooh's smiling face.
The band is made of stainless steel, the watch canopy itself is water proof, and two natural diamonds are mounted on the face of the watch which are located above the image of Pooh. Every watch is packaged in a little yellow-tinted chest along with a certificate of authenticity, a warranty guarantee card, and a packet of silica gel.
Sora Aoi (aka Sola Aoi) made her JAV debut in 2002 and quickly took the adult video scene by storm. With her fresh face and voluptuous bosom, Sora starred in over 50 movies for the production houses Alice Japan and Samantha between her debut and her contract expiration in late 2004. Sora went on to star in a dozen or so movies for the S1 production company between 2005 and 2007.
In Japan, adult actresses are generally accepted by the mainstream public and some of the more popular JAV idols gain an entry into acting on television shows thanks to their appeal. Sora made this transition although she still performs in JAV movies released in 2007. She also models for photobooks and of course, the Juicy Honey series. The first Juicy Honey SE Sora Aoi Collection was released on March 25, 2006 and sold out quickly. The second Sora Aoi Collection shipped from Japan on November 23, 2007 and our slow boat finally came ashore today.
According to the product solicitation, every factory box includes at least 1 special card such as a bra hook card, an underwear card, or an autograph cards. Some boxes will contain 2 special cards. The new collection contains a standard set of 72 cards and 118 special cards which are scattered throughout the boxes in random assortments for fans to ferret out. Each factory box contains 12 packs and each pack holds 7 cards for a total of 96 cards per box. Preorders will ship today but unfortunately, we are not able to accept new orders. Due to the way our Japanese suppliers handle this product, please be advised that any "special" box cards will probably not be included since we've never received them in our other Juicy Honey TRC shipments. «View 13 card samples from the set»
For many years, Chocobo was a bit player in the Final Fantasy games. Relegated to the supporting cast with the likes of Sabotender and Mog, Chocobo's star became ascendant on December 23, 1997. That was when Square gave the yellow bird its own vehicle on the Playstation with an adventure game titled Chocobo no Fushigi Dungeon. Sales were good which guaranteed a sequel and other games featuring Chocobo as the main character.
Along with its success in video games, Chocobo became a merchandising superstar and was imprinted onto t-shirts, mugs, keychains, and of course plushes. Lots of plushes. Three more couldn't hurt so the following Chocobo plushes are in stock and shipping today:
Chocobo Santa
Tis the season for glad tidings so Chocobo puts on a red outfit and spreads the holiday cheer. Note that a little sprig of mistletoe is mounted directly on Chocobo's cap so feel free to kiss the little beast whenever you feel like it. Stare at Chocobo's stomach to check out its outie bellybutton.
Chocobo White Mage
Pimpin' ain't easy and neither is being a White Mage. Fellow party members look to a White Mage for healing spells and if he's a little too slow on the draw, someone could expire.
Chocobo Black Mage
Black Mages use magic that attacks folks with hurricane force. Chocobo looks like he couldn't hurt a fly but that boy can't hurl offensive spells with the best of them. Fear him.
In the original Japanese Final Fight game, three heroes named Cody, Guy, and Haggar went on a mission to rescue Haggar's daughter Jessica from the Mad Gear gang. There were memorable enemy bosses and underlings in the game including Rolento, Sodom, and of course, Poison and Roxy. P&R were biker chicks who wore short shorts and bikinis... in the hood. Poison was memorable for her hot pink hair and acrobatic kicks where she somersaulted and smacked Cody and company around. Despite having the face of an angel, Poison was lethal.
Masauzi Yoshizawa of REFLECT apparently remembers Poison well because she was available as a garage kit earlier this year but a finished PVC figure version of Poison makes it in today at JPY7140 or US$68 from NCS. The figure is set at 1/6 scale and measures 28cm (11.02") tall from her spiky heels to the top of her removable cap. A pair of handcuffs is included in the product packaging to serve as a nifty accessory.
All preorders are shipping today and new orders are welcome to also ship this afternoon. If we sell out this week, another batch is expected in mid-late January 2008.
Link has been a hero since 1986 when he starred in The Hyrule Fantasy. In his debut, Link battled the forces of Ganon and rescued Princess Zelda from Ganon's clutches. Since the early years of the franchise, Link has gone on to feature in over 20 sequels, adjuncts, and related games. Link's up there with the likes of Sonic and Mario for the most recognizable characters in gaming.
Japanese manufacturer Sanei started preorders for two Link plushes earlier this year which were originally scheduled to ship in September 2007. They were delayed to early December but we have them in our grips now. The "Large" Link plush measures 32cm or 12.59" tall while the "Small" plush measures 18cm or 7.08" in height. Both plushes feature the same design however where Link seemingly looks to the heavens and his arms are lifted to the side. Sort of like a bird about to take flight. The photo shows Link seated but his legs aren't fixed in that position and they may be dangled if he's propped up in some manner.
In the early minutes of the Pikmin 2 video game, Captain Olimar found his employer in financial distress. Hocotate Freight was deep in the red and nearing ruin. With little prospects for a turnaround without emergency intervention, Olimar was asked to return to the world of Pikmin to raise a little wealth for the company. Ever the loyal and obedient employee, Olimar headed into space once again in a junky jalopy of a ship to marshal the Pikmin population for a greater cause: Capitalism.
Pikmin plushes have been great sellers whenever we've been able to import them. They're not easy to stock because even when we preorder, Japanese distributors generally can't fill all of the quantities we require for our retail and wholesale markets. Case in point, we preordered a total of five different Pikmin plushes a few months ago. We got one today. The White Pikmin with red eyes. We never took preorders for the Pikmin plushes because we sort of knew there would be shortages but the White Pikmin is available for sale today. The little guy measures 17cm or 6.69" tall and is pleasantly soft to the touch. The pink flower on top of the Pikmin's stalk is pliable and should be able to stay stitched even with a little rough housing. Pricing is set at US$13.50 and new orders are welcome.
