PSP Nise no Chigiri - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» A young high school girl from the modern day finds herself teleported to the warring states period of Japanese history where attractive men with feminine facial features flock to her like ravenous pigeons to leftover hot dog bread. It's around the time of the Fourth Battle of Kawanakajima circa 1561 when Takeda Shingen was attacked by a massive army of 18,000 soldiers assembled by Uesugi Kenshin. Tension is in the air, danger is afoot, and the seed of love might sprout in the backdrop.

   Nise no Chigiri falls into the Otomate game genre which is targeted at girls because the objects of in-game love are attractive feather-haired boys who look like girls. By interacting with the guys and occasionally making choices, the heroine of Nise no Chigiri finds love and companionship with young men who are caught up in the war. Will the boys have time to break away from the weathering toils of conflict to find love with the heroine? Or will she make the wrong moves and not get the guy? Find out by immersing yourself in the magic of Nise no Chigiri.

Game Features
» The lips of the characters in the game move in tune to the dialogue that they spout during the course of the interaction. That's true value.
» Backgrounds are not static illustrations but rather animated scenes where the clouds move, the sun sets, and the winds blow.
» Players can take snapshots of the game screen and save them to Memory Stick to use as wallpaper. 

PFM FFVII AC Cloud Strife eau de toilette - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis«©NCSX» The FFVII AC rendition of Cloud Strife is a tormented sort of soul. Gaze into his gloomy eyes, observe the pallid complexion, and stare at his pouty mouth which invariably turns downwards into a frown. If you issue the command, "Turn that frown upside down, girlfriend," in Cloud's direction, he won't do it. He'll just look away petulantly as a tear escapes from his left eye.

   Despite Cloud's somber inner being, he's not beyond freshening up his essence of doom with a floral and woodsy scent that evokes images of citrus fruit instead of a bubbling moat. According to the preorder details, Cloud's unisex fragrance is made of mandarin, lemon, bergamot, melon, peach, and apricot which is backed by Lily of the Valley, jasmine, rose, freesia, carnation, and cyclamen. The base of the scent is cedarwood, sandalwood, amber, musk, oak moss, and vanilla. Each nickel-plated glass bottle holds 50ml of liquid and a zinc strap is included as a bonus.

Wii Twinkle Queen - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis

«©NCSX» Milestone takes a break from producing cookie-cutter shooters to create a fighting game which features waif-like heroines from four Japanese PC games as follows:

1) G-Senjou no Maou – The Devil on G-String

2) Koihime Musou
3) Shukufuku no Campanella
4) Tayutama - Kiss on my Deity

   The name recognition of the games in Twinkle Queen is pretty much non-existent in North America but the girls are somewhat attractive, can throw a punch, and up to four players can join in on the fighting action. That's good for at least 3 copies sold. Twinkle Queen is a 2D fighting game where two combatants face off in front of a static background. In addition to the default one-on-one fisticuffs, a four-player option is also available so that four combatants can engage in a battle royale as long as four Nunchuk-and-Remotes are available.. When four she-devils are fighting all at once, the screeching, yelping, and exclamations that burst from the audio speakers create a cacophony that might arouse annoyance in listeners. «NCS Game Notes»

TOYS Rockman Roll 1/10 Scale Model Kit - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Whereas Rockman went to battle against errant robots in the original Rockman and Megaman games, Roll contributed to mankind by doing housework. Kotobukiya is producing a a Roll model kit which is posable once fully assembled and free standing. Roll wears her default red uniform with a green bow atop her blonde hair so that she looks like a haus frau even though she's only a tweenager. Roll may also be decked out in the red and blue outfit that she wore in Rockman 8. To change her facial expression, three faces are included along with three hand styles including a closed fist and one where she points with her index finger. Just like Wayne Newton. 

   Please note the Rockman "Roll" 1/10 Scale Model Kit requires assembly and paint in order to look like the figure shown in the promotional photographs. Preorders are welcome to ship in late December 2010 at JPY3000 or US$38.90 from NCS.

TOYS Silpheed SA-77 Lancer Model Kit - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Back in 1993, Game Arts released Silpheed on the Mega-CD and updated the PC-8801 game with clunky polygon graphics that were not impressive. In the game, a ship called the Silpheed SA-77 swooped through the heavens and blasted at enemy airships as they flitted into the screen like Galaxians. Fast forward nearly two decades and the Silpheed SA-77 is back in action in the form of a model kit which requires assembly and a steady hand to put together.

   The Silpheed SA-77 measures 26cm or 10.23" in length and all of the parts in the kit are white/grey to reflect the original colors of the Lancer in the Mega-CD game so paint isn't necessary. Preorders ship in Oct 2010.

TOYS Asobi ni Iku Yo!: Eris 1/8 Scale Figure - Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The Asobi ni Iku Yo! animation premiered just last month in Japan but the lead heroine is already getting a toy sculpted in her honor. Back in the day when kids had to walk 10 miles to school (barefoot) and ate lunch out of tin lunchboxes, toys for new cartoons didn't come out until at least a year later after an audience had been built.

   The heroine of the animation is named Eris and she's a cat girl with big boobs. By cat girl, we mean that she's genetically a cat girl and not one of the fake cat girls who wander around the Comic-Con venue. Eris is also an alien who has landed on Earth and gets hooked up with a teenage boy named Kakazu Kio. Eris was chosen to be the debut heroine in a new girl figure lineup called the "La Beaute Figure Collection" from CM's Corp. The Eris toy is accompanied by a mascot named Asistloyd. Preorders are welcome to ship in late November 2010 at JPY8800 or US$123.90 from NCS.

TOYS Star Wars: Darth Maul Light Up ARTFX Statue - Preorder

From the Manufacturer
   A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! The 1/7th scale Star Wars ARTFX series is back, and it's back in a big way!

   Beginning an all new line of great heroes and villains from the Star Wars universe is the Sith master of the double-bladed lightsaber, DARTH MAUL. Appearing in Episode I - A Phantom Menace, Maul, an alien Zabrak, was the first member of the Sith to act openly in recorded history, ruthlessly attacking the Jedi Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi. While he may not have survived past that film, Darth Maul left a lasting impression on fans with his unique appearance and amazing lightsaber skills.

   The all new Darth Maul appears like you've never seen him before. Inspired by Katsushika Hokusai's traditional Japanese ukiyo-e ('pictures of the floating world') style, the Sith warrior balances atop a rocky outcropping in a samurai-like pose. Stripped to the waist, the Zabrak wears a tattered robe that twists and flows with incredible sculpted detail. In his state of undress Maul reveals a body covered in intricate Sith tattoos, while his snarling face captures his hatred for the Jedi and the all-consuming rage in his heart. Of course, no version of Darth Maul would be complete with his blood red double-bladed lightsaber, and this one even has a special light up feature!

   Sculpted by Junnosuke Abe, Darth Maul stands approximately 11 inches (in 1/7th scale with all other Star Wars ARTFX Statues). With its detailed construction and unique styling, this Sith menace is a snap-fit kit that can be put together easily in seconds without glue or modeling skill!

   Preorders for the Star Wars: Darth Maul Light Up ARTFX Statue are welcome to ship in late December 2010 at JPY12,800 or US$116.90 from NCS. Due to the size of the Darth Maul statue, NCS recommends only shipping by UPS Ground within the continental United States to avoid dimensional-weight air charges.

NEWS General Updates

Import Delay    Due to an overnight carriage delay, please note that this week's new imports are now scheduled to arrive tomorrow - on tap for Friday are: PSP Project Cerberus, PSP Monster Hunter Nikki Poka Poka Airu Mura, PSP Nisenochigiri, Wii Twinkle Queen, and the Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Cloud Strife Eau de Toilette.

Yen Trade    Dollar's at 84.59 JPY this morning. Stepping in to buy but since conviction is fleeting in this type of market, the stop is at 84. The recent reports of the laughable "Hindenburg Omen" sighting offer some confidence in the trade.