MAG Shooting Gameside Vol. 01 - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» If NCS was savvy enough to convince investors to pony up for the publication of a print magazine, we'd probably do something like Shooting Gameside. In our magazine, there'd be a feature on Soukyugurentai, a pictorial for Muchi-Muchi Pork!, and a 8-page spread on developer Treasure which looks back at their games and enthralls readers with information on the development of Radiant Silvergun and Ikaruga. The centerfold of the magazine would be a three-pager featuring the entire cast of Death Smiles, EspGaluda, Sol Divide, and Mushihimesama. We might even throw Samus in there just for the hell of it. Alas, we're not savvy enough.

   The publishers of Shooting Gameside Vol. 01 are savvy and they're producing a new magazine that's being released in Japan this weekend. The shoot' em ups covered in the magazine include Battle Garegga, Darius Burst Another Chronicle, Do Don Pachi Daifukkatsu, Senko no Ronde DUO, and Space Invaders Infinity Gene. Articles in the magazine include a 10-page feature on developer Eighting/Raizing and an interview with composer Hitoshi Sakimoto who has worked on games such as Final Fantasy Tactics and Final Fantasy XII. All preorders are shipping today JPY1260 or US$25.90 from NCS. Depending on how sales for the first issue goes, a second volume of Shooting Gameside may be published.

TOYS eCapcom Okamiden Chibiterasu Hug Plush Toy - New

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» What's cute, cuddly, and almost as white as the driven snow? Answer: eCapcom Okamiden Chibiterasu Hug Plush Toy.

   NCS originally planned on only bringing the Okami-den hug plush for ourselves because of the high cost. We have a little Okami shrine that was crying for this toy. The plush by itself costs roughly $57 from e-Capcom within Japan but the shipping charges per plush were approximately $50 since each Chibiterasu measures 45cm or 17.71" long and they were shipped in their own containers. However, since we received numerous inquiries regarding the plush and a seeming willingness to fork over US$100 for a 'lil wolf-godling plush, NCS accepted reservations and all preorders are shipping today. NCS pricing is set at US$118.90 per plush + shipping. Sorry.

NEWS General Updates

Capcom Girls Calendar 2011    The second batch of e-Capcom's limited edition "Girls Calendar 2011" have arrived and all remaining preorders are shipping today.

Okami-den Chiisaki Taiyo e-Capcom Collector's Version    All remaining preorders for the Okami-den e-Capcom edition are shipping today. Apologies for the delay but e-Capcom didn't fulfill all of their preorders until Tuesday of this week in Japan.

Gran Turismo 5    Confirmed shipping on November 30, 2010.

TOYS Pokemon Projector Light Black & White - Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Takara Tomy has announced preorders for a set of six Pokemon Projector Lights which shoot out bright images of Pokemon from the Black & White games. Each monster's image is surrounded by a colorful background that is somewhat pleasing to the eye. The six Pokemon Black & White beasts featured in the set are:

» Reshiram - White dragon from Pokemon Black
» Zekrom - Black winged-beast from Pokemon White
» Tsutaaja - Green reptile Pokemon who's one of the starters
» Pokabu - Pig-like starter Pokemon with a curly tail
» Mijumaru - Otter-Pokemon who has a abalone shell print on its shirt
» Pikachu - Lightning-powered fan-favorite with a jagged tail

   Preorders are welcome to ship in February 2011 at JPY1600 or US$25.90.

TOYS Hello Kitty Bunny Line Stone Deco Seal - Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Year in and year out, Hello Kitty trinkets and merchandise are channeled through the Japanese distribution channel in a neverending flow. Last week, there was an offer for some new plushes and last night, it was sticker time. Not just any sticker however - stone deco seals. The "stone" refers to the pebbly texture on the front of the stickers which are somewhat reminiscent of a multi-faceted stone surface. A total of six sticker strips are featured in the set - each strip contains three decals which may be affixed to a phone, a belt, a face, or any other surface which is conducive to stickers. The stickers on each strip include a Hello Kitty head, a Hello Kitty full-body depiction, and a bow or heart.
   Preorders are welcome to ship in February 2011 at JPY1600 or US$22.90 from NCS.   

NEWS General Updates

Okamiden Puppy    Our full allocation of the Okamiden Chibiterasu Hug Plush is expected to arrive tomorrow. Please note that we're sold out of the plush but if we receive any cancellations, we'll send out an email to notify customers who inquired about the availability of the plush over the past couple of weeks.

Gran Turismo 5    According to a statement from Kazunori Yamauchi made yesterday from the SEMA Trade Show, GT5 discs are already being pressed. If that's the case, then the game should make it in time for the holiday season as mentioned in Sony's original delay announcement. Of course, Kaz could just be speaking exclusively about the Japanese version being pressed.

Shooting Gameside Vol. 1    All preorders for the Gameside Magazine will ship tomorrow.

TOYS Koi Bitodzukan Toy Figures - Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» A few years ago, NCS imported Monsterism toys (officially sanctioned by Pete Fowler) from Japan and sold them to collectors and fans. Since then, the vinyl toy market in North America has grown and all sorts of critters can be collected stateside. The Koi Bitodzukan toys from Kabaya are another brand of critter except no one in North America knows what they are. School time:

   The Bitodzukan are flora. Vegetation. The kind of stuff that's good for providing roughage to the diet. If vegetation ever got melded with some poor slob's human genes, you'd probably get the four critters seen here. From the upper left and rolling clockwise, they are:

» Kusamadaraoo Kobito (Bean)
» Ritoru Hana Gashira (Flower)
» Benikino Kobito (Mushroom)
» Kakure Momojiri (Peach)

   Each figure measures 6cm and fizzy lemon candy is included inside each box. Preorders for factory cases of 8 figures are welcome to ship in Jan 2011 at JPY2400 or US$36.90 from NCS.

TOYS Nendoroid: Da Capo - Nemu Asakura Figure - Preorder

From the Manufacturer
   The sincere and honest sister-in-law.

   From the romance adventure game which has now even made its way onto the PSP, "D.C. ~Da.Capo~" comes a Nendoroid of one of the main heroines, Nemu Asakura! Everything from her trademark ribbons and school uniform down to the finest details on her school bag have all been recreated in adorable Nendoroid form!

   Nemu comes with three expressions for you to enjoy: A cheerful smile, an embarrassed face and an expression that is based off the mini-game called "AFTERBANANA", which has her looking rather angry! Utamaru, the mysterious cat and Da Capo mascot is also included with Nemu, for even more fun! Preorders are welcome to ship in April 2011 at US$40.90.