Tuesday, October 20, 2009

NDS Kaijuu Busters - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» According to the almanac of space destinations, there's a bevy of planets across the cosmos which are populated by massive monsters of every stripe, color, and blood type. Expeditionary forces are sent to these unexplored worlds where teams of intrepid peacekeepers hope to subdue the creatures and prevent them from being transported to other worlds by nefarious agents where they'll wreak havoc.

In Kaijuu Busters, players join the peacekeeping corps and travel to one planet which is brimming with monsters. In fits and starts of exploration and monster battling, players and party members quell monster uprisings in assorted missions. Early preorders will ship with a bonus "Secret Recipe Card" in 50% ratio. Preorders ship on December 3, 2009.

NDS Dakkoshite! Chimpanzee - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Speed Racer and Spritle of Speed Racer fame had a simian friend named Chim-Chim who occasionally rode shotgun in the Mach 5 when Trixie wasn't around. Chimpanzees are cool like that. You can have your own chimp when Starfish ships Dakkoshite! Chimpanzee on the Nintendo DS this December. Players get to raise a baby chimpanzee from youngling to big ape by feeding it, providing the beast with water, and making sure its diaper is tethered tightly to its loins. An assortment of mini-games allow chimp owners to interact with their charges and create a bond that'll last until you power off the Nintendo DS. Chimps can also be taught sign language and various tricks that they can perform for your amusement. Preorders ship on December 17, 2009 at JPY4800 or US$53.90 from NCS.

BED Michael Jackson Sleep Mask - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Japanese manufacturer "Dive" purchased a license to create officially sanctioned Michael Jackson consumer products for the Japanese market and they unleashed a wave of preorder solicitations last night. One such product is the Michael Jackson Sleep Mask which is literally a Michael Jackson Sleep Mask where the visage of MJ peers out into the world from the front of a sleep mask.

Someone somewhere in the world probably just muttered, "What exactly is a sleep mask?" Well, it's a mask that you place over your eyes which blocks out light when you're prone on a bed and about to sleep. You can also wear the sleep mask when you're sitting upright but you're liable to topple over once the Sandman takes control. Preorders are welcome to ship in November 2009 at JPY1238 or US$15.90 from NCS.

ROOM Michael Jackson Air Freshener - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Japanese manufacturer "Dive" purchased a license to create officially sanctioned Michael Jackson consumer products for the Japanese market and they unleashed a wave of preorder solicitations last night. One such product is the Michael Jackson Air Freshener which is guaranteed to freshen up the air indoors with a positively refreshing scent.

The MJ Air Freshener uses the "Smooth Criminal" persona from the music video of the same name where Michael is decked out in natty white threads and a matching white hat. Michael raises both arms as smooth criminals are apt to do. The back of the freshener is colored black with licensing information from Ecbizz Japan. Preorders are welcome to ship in November 2009 at JPY571 or US$7.90 from NCS.

PACK Michael Jackson Packing Tape - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Japanese manufacturer "Dive" purchased a license to create officially sanctioned Michael Jackson consumer products for the Japanese market and they unleashed a wave of preorder solicitations last night. One such product is the Michael Jackson Packing Tape which may be used to seal cardboard boxes, mailing tubes, and other containers with a little bit of MJ Moon-walking magic.

Each roll of tape holds 50 meters of semi-transparent tape which shows Michael Jackson performing the Moonwalk on nine sequential panels. The first panel features the initial backward thrust followed by shuffle steps, a lean-to, the toe-hold, and concludes with a dip on the final panel. Preorders are welcome to ship in November 2009 at JPY571 or US$7.90 from NCS.

KEY Michael Jackson Rubber Keychain - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Japanese manufacturer "Dive" purchased a license to create officially sanctioned Michael Jackson consumer products for the Japanese market and they unleashed a wave of preorder solicitations last night. One such product is the Michael Jackson Rubber Keychain which features a rigid rubber representation of MJ which is attached to a keychain to hold your keys together so they jingle and chime.

Each rubber keychain measures 6cm or 2.36" in height and features a version of Michael's music video personas through the years. From the left of the product photo and moving right, they are: "HIStory," "Smooth Criminal," "Bad," and "Thriller." Preorders are welcome to ship in November 2009 at JPY650 or US$8.90 from NCS.

Monday, October 19, 2009

TOYS Professor Layton Plush Toys - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Sanei hit it big with the Pikmin and Mario plushes and they're sticking with Nintendo for their next big thing. Five Professor Layton plushes are available for preorder including a small-size Luke keychain plush which measures 4cm (1.57") at JPY700 (US$10.90) and a medium-size Professor Layton plush which measures 10cm (3.93") tall at JPY2200 (US$25.90). Preorders are welcome to ship in early December 2009.

TOYS Kingdom Hearts Avatar Mascot Strap Vol 2 - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Reservations are welcome for five Kingdom Hearts Avatar Mascot Straps which feature characters from the Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts franchises. From the left of the photo and swinging right:

Axel | Sephiroth | Sora (Halloween Town Ver) | Squall Leonhart | Vivi

Each figure is attached to a metallic Kingdom Hearts platelet and a length of keychain. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late January 2009 at JPY1000 or US$11.90 each.