When Banpresto released Super Robot Wars Alpha 2nd a few years ago, it was a big deal among the SRW faithful. Along with the game, Banpresto also released a limited edition box which contained an exclusive figure which would never be sold in any other capacity. Sales were brisk but NCS imported too many limited editions. The regular edition of SRWA 2nd sold great for years and we started taking games out of the LE bundles to fill orders. That left us with a bunch of figures.
Sale Offering
Our remaining stock of the SRW Alpha 2 figures is new and packaged in the original retail box for the SRW Alpha 2nd Limited Edition. Pricing is set at US$30.90 per figure which includes USPS Priority Mail shipping anywhere in the contiguous USA. Please note that our shop does not process transactions in real time and orders will be charged US$30.90 only. Please ignore the shipping quotation on our shop. [Photos]
As far as gingers go, Mitsuru Kirijou of Persona 3 fame is one of the more exotic creatures this side of Nihon. There are exactly zero ethnic Japanese folk who possess the recessive gene that engenders red hair but there she is. Maybe she's Ainu. Throw in a pair of blood red pupils and Mitsuru is almost otherworldly except she's just your average girl with a penchant for slaying demons...
Kotobukiya's Mitsuru Kirijou figure from last year was one of our best selling toys next to the Kinu Nishimura Mai Shiranui figure and CGC Poison. It's the kind of figure that stokes the fan base and forces buyers to flick open their wallets. Similar to Koyori and KOS-MOS, you can never have enough Mitsuru so Alter announces a new 1/8 scale PVC figure which features the redheaded heroine in fixed pose grandeur. The new Mitsuru measures 21cm tall or 8.26" tall and ships with extra parts so her pose can be changed somewhat.
Preorders for the Japanese territory Mitsuru Kirijou figure are welcome to ship in mid-late June 2008 at JPY7000 or US$68.90 from NCS. A domestic version of the toy distributed by Diamond Comics may also be available in September 2008 at US$58.90 from NCS but we're currently only accepting preorders for the Japanese version.
Preorders are welcome for the Sega Direct version of Phantasy Star Online Collection which includes the following items:
» Phantasy Star Online Collection Game CD for PS2
» Phantasy Star Complete Album [Four CDs]
» Phantasy Star Metal Pinbadge
Due to the special arrangements required to order and import the Sega Direct edition of PSCC, pricing is set at US$120 per copy. Please note that Sega Direct is shutting down on March 31, 2008 and Phantasy Star Complete Collection will be the last Sega Direct edition of a game ever. Preorders are welcome to ship on or around March 27, 2008.
Our initial shipments of Smash Bros X are scheduled to arrive on Thursday of this week. We were able to obtain more copies than we originally expected after receiving the bad news from suppliers on Sunday night. We'll notify customers by email today if your order is shipping on Thursday. The remainder of our Smash Bros X shipments are scheduled to arrive no later than Wednesday or Thursday of next week and we'll be able to fill all remaining preorders and any new orders at that time.
So, was there really a "shortage"? Some of our suppliers in Hong Kong won't be getting any copies until this weekend which makes it more of a delay than an actual shortage. We also note that most of our Japanese vendors will receive the bulk of their supplies on February 2 and February 4 which is a few days later than the official street date. We'll update further if anything changes but everything looks good for next week.
In related news, a gouger vendor in Japan noticed our Smash Bros update yesterday and asked if we were interested in paying JPY8500 per copy for their Smash Bros supply. They informed us that they would be "very pleased to supply you." Our usual suppliers have kept their prices at regular levels so we'll hold off on buying any Smash Bros at ¥8500.
All the way back on April 22, 1999, Sega released a game called "Cho Hatsumei Boy Kanipan" which featured a boy inventor and his invention which was a cantankerous and emotional robot. In addition to the DC game, Sega also released a special clear green VMS unit that contained a mini game starring a robot which needed guidance and support to become a better automaton. This VMU also linked to the Cho Hatsumei Boy Kanipan Dreamcast game for added functionality.
Sale Offering
Our remaining stock of the Cho Hatsumei VMU is new and factory sealed. Pricing is set at US$19.90 per VMU which includes USPS Media Mail shipping anywhere in the contiguous USA. Please note that our shop does not process transactions in real time and orders will be charged US$19.90 only. Please ignore the shipping quotation on our shop. [Photos]
Sega's Ryu Ga Gotoku game gave players a peek at the drama, tribulations, and inner workings of the Yakuza. The first two games were well received by the gaming public so a third game subtitled "Kenzan" is in the works and scheduled for release on March 6.
The music in the Ryu Ga Gotoku games help to give key scenes a sense of urgency and just the right amount of melodrama to set the mood. When Spring rolls around, Sega collects 31 pieces of music from the upcoming Ryu Ga Gotoku Kenzan game on a single CD for easy listening. Tracks include "Blood Maker," "Takumi," "Daiwa Dance Music," "Sword Play," "Masochism," "Platonic Love," and many more. The CD spans 73 minutes of music.
Preorders for the Ryu Ga Gotoku Kenzan Original Soundtrack are welcome to ship on March 6, 2008 at US$25.90 from NCS.
Take over a retail store and serve as both a designer as well as a proprietor of haute couture clothing. At the outset of the game, players rent space at a flea market to peddle wares but as your street cred and clientele increases, you'll be able to open up your own shop. In addition to peddling clothes, virtual retail operators will also be able to sell 600 varieties of shoes and accessories such as hats, glasses, and belts. Rival retailers will compete for customers so innovation and trend following will be the key to success. Preorders ship on March 27, 2008 at US$39.90.
SKU: NTR-P-CQTJ / JAN: 4988615029080
The comedy team of Masaru Hamaguchi and Arino Shinya known as Yoiko join together for a mini-game match-up where the duo are stranded on a deserted island. Since there's not much going on except for survival, the two comics forage for food and play many mini-games such as catching fish, manning the hibachi, and living the island life. The touch pen is used to perform basic maneuvers and a game sharing function allows multiple players to join in the fun with only 1 cartridge-enabled Nintendo DS in the local area. Preorders ship on April 3, 2008.
SKU: NTR-P-YOOJ / JAN: 4582224492114
