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«©NCSX» The year 2010 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Neo Geo console. Even though the Neo Geo is an orphan nowadays, it nevertheless lives on in the hearts of staunch adherents across the globe and a steady stream of Playstation 2 re-release compilations and hardware rehashes. The next hardware rehash is a new version of the Neo Geo Pad which was originally packaged with the Neo Geo CD console with a clicky directional pad and soft-touch buttons. The upcoming Neo Geo Pad is a digital controller which is compatible with the Playstation 3 as well as Windows PCs. A "PS" button is located between the SELECT and START buttons in the center of the pad.
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«©NCSX» Whenever someone says, "I have a sweet tooth," as if it was something that needed to be stated, the appropriate reply should be, "Who doesn't?" The human palate craves sweets and the addiction starts in the cradle and endures until the grave.
Japanese toy manufacturer System Service pay homage to the sugar blues by producing a set of toys called Korokoro Sweets Collection which features five cookies and a biscuit that are fixed with an attached keychain. Each cookie measures approximately 9cm or roughly 3.54" in diameter and is detailed with realistic textures, surfaces, and syrupy toppings. NCS would recommend keeping the toys away from small children since they look realistic and might be eaten in the wrong hands. Preorders are welcome to ship in March 2011 at JPY1200 or US$20.90 from NCS.
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«©NCSX» Furry rodents are on the loose in Epoch's Mori No Chichan Nakama Tachi collection of toys. Each rodent is accompanied by a segment of stump which provides shelter as well as a pedestal upon which to sit. The set of toys features four mice-like creatures and one mushroom. The mushroom is also accompanied by a stump which it can hide within since everyone knows that mushrooms are highly desirable.
Each rodent measures 8cm or 3.14" in length and is covered in soft and plushy fur. The tails attached to each toy are rigid but they may be moved slightly for whatever reason. Preorders for the complete set of five toys are welcome to ship in April 2011 at JPY1200 or US$20.90 from NCS.
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«©NCSX» Wrestling's pretty popular in Japan and puroresu (professional wrestling) has engendered an industry of toys, books, magazines, video games, and trinkets. The upcoming Puroresu Waza Diecast Strap from Epoch should probably be slotted into the trinket category since they're small, shiny, and somewhat collectible.
A total of five straps are featured in the set which depict two wrestlers engaged in the sport of grappling, flipping, and smacking. The wrestlers are tethered by way of small rings to a strap but they may be removed from their respective rings and then positioned into various wrestling poses. Preorders for the complete set of five Puroresu Waza straps are welcome to ship in March 2011 at JPY1200 or US$20.90.
Muchi Muchi Pork & Pink Sweets
Cave recently announced the Japanese Xbox 360 release of Muchi Muchi Pork & Pink Sweets on one DVD. Preorders haven't started with Japanese suppliers yet but NCS expects them to open up within the next week or so. In the meantime, Makoto Asada of Cave spoke to Kotaku and confirmed that the game will be region-free and playable on North American Xbox 360 consoles. The games will be direct arcade-to-home ports but will feature special arrange modes and online leaderboards.
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«©NCSX» Revy of Black Lagoon fame is a skilled shooter who mows down her targets with two Beretta 92FS pistols which have been modified with elongated barrels. In A-Label's upcoming Black Lagoon toy, Revy goes cowgirl and gets gussied up in an outfit that's made up of revealing chaps and an equally revealing vest. A white cowgirl hat completes the ensemble and Revy's shoulder tat is intact. The manufacturer includes a mirrored base with the figure so that "upskirts" viewing won't require any craning of anyone's neck. The figure is sculpted to 1/4 scale and preorders are welcome to ship in April 2011 at JPY11,800 or US$148.90 from NCS.
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«©NCSX» The sounds, chimes, and jingles of the Mario Kart Wii game are captured in Bandai's upcoming Mario Kart Wii Sound Drop Compact Repeat toy collection which ships in April of next year. A total of eight drops are featured in the set which include a "STAR" version, "MYSTERY BLOCK," a "BANANA SKIN" version, "BLUE SHELL" and four others. By pressing a button on each Sound Drop, the sound chip inside each toy plays a sound effect whichs plays for roughly 1-2 seconds in length. To play a variant sound effect that's built into each Sound Drop, press and hold the button to force the chip to retrieve its alternate programmed sound.
Pricing is set at US$28.90 for the complete set of 8 toys as pictured in the product photo. Reservations are welcome to ship in April 2011.
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«©NCSX» The animals of the ocean are the subjects of interest in Japanese toy manufacturer Epoch's new collection of 3D puzzles. Not just any 3D puzzles however... crystal 3D puzzles. Six ocean animals are featured in the set including:
» Manta Ray - A bat-shaped creature that feeds through filtration
» Hammerhead Shark - The oddly shaped head gives it binocular vision
» Dolphin - Cetacean which is probably smarter than most humans
» Shark - Menacing creature of the deep with a jagged multi-toothed bite
» Killer Whale - Related to the dolphin and also known as Orca
Each 3D puzzle measures approximately 8cm in length and is made up of at least 10 pieces which lock and fit together to create the animals shown in the product solicitation flyer. Preorders are welcome to ship in April 2010 at JPY1800 or US$28.90 from NCS.
