3DS Pokemon XY 3DS LL - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis  

   Reservations are welcome for two versions of Japanese Pokemon XY 3DS LL handhelds which ship in October 2013. A blue-shell version featuring Xerneas and Yveltal on the front will sell through normal distribution channels at JPY22,800 or US$309 from NCS and a Pokemon Center exclusive gold-shell variant featuring Xerneas and the three starter Pokemon Fennekin, Froakie and Chespin on the cover which is on offer for US$399.90. Each handheld includes a 4GB game card which contains either Pokemon X or Pokemon Y (your choice).

Product Specification
Manufacturer: Nintendo
Territory/Language: Japan

 

 

DC Comics Variant Play Arts Kai Batgirl

NCS Product Synopsis  

   Batgirl joins Square Enix's stable of Play Arts figures with a non-scale figure which measures 186 x 110 x 265mm (7.32 x 4.33 x 10.43") in dimension and is packaged with a batarang, cape, and three extra hands. Preorders are welcome to ship in December 2013 at JPY8800 or US$96.90.

Product Specification
Manufacturer: Square Enix
Territory/Language: Japan
Jan Code: 4988601319034

 

 

TOYS DC Comics Variant Play Arts Kai The Flash - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis  

   The Flash Play Arts Kai figure measures W105mm × D67mm × H 265mm (4.13 x 2.62 x 10.43") in dimension and is packaged with blazing effects which attach to the figure and four extra hands. Preorders are welcome to ship in December 2013 at JPY8800 or US$96.90.

Product Specification
Manufacturer: Square Enix
Territory/Language: Japan
Jan Code: 4988601318761

 

 

High School D X D Rock Glass

NCS Product Synopsis  

   Japanese manufacturer Fragments has started preorders for a glass measuring 7 cm x 11 cm which is imprinted with the heroines of High School D X D and preorders are welcome to ship in September 2013 at JPY1,500 or US$18.90.

Product Specification
Publisher: Fragments
Territory/Language: Japan
Jan Code: 45713457333862

 

 

MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol 1287 - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis  

   The August 15-22-29, 2013 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage of the following games and events in the Japanese marketplace:

» Report from Comic-Con International 2013 which includes photos and information on the exhibitions.
» Monster Hunter Frontier G preview which ships on the Wii U and PS3 in December 2013.
» 3DS Super Sonico in Production is coming to the 3DS next year.
» Reviews for 3DS Nekketsu Kouha Kunio-Kun SP: Rantou Kyousoukyoku (8/7/7/8), 3DS Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger: Game de Kaburincho!! (8/8/7/7), PSV Grisaia no Kajitsu: Le Fruit de la Grisaia (8/8/7/7), PSP Vitamin R (9/8/8/6).
» Continuing coverage on Killer is Dead which shipped last week for the PS3 and X360.
» Continuing coverage on Dragon's Crown for the PSV and PS3 which also shipped last week.
» Special interview with child actress Mana Ashida.

Product Specification
Publisher: Enterbrain
Territory/Language: Japan
Jan Code: 4910218850839

 

 

PS3 Killer is Dead Premium Edition - New Import

Publisher Synopsis 

   Killer Is Dead is the latest title from the demented mind of celebrated game creator, SUDA51, serving as a spiritual successor to his previous cult favorites, No More Heroes and Killer 7. Stylish cell-shaded visuals set the mood in this gritty, bloody, ultra-violent world of the near future where biomechanical augmentations increase the power of criminals and "executioners" alike. Mondo Zappa, a newly recruited executioner, hunts criminals wielding a Japanese sword in his right hand, and the crushing power of biomechanical engineering in his left.

• Latest Creation from Fan-favorite Game Creator SUDA51 - The twisted mind behind controversial but adored titles such as Lollipop Chainsaw, Killer 7 and No More Heroes is back with a bizarre tale of an executioner tracking down high-level terrorists in a cyberpunk future world.
• Eye-catching Art Direction - Visuals are presented in a fashion reminiscent of a moving comic book, bringing the stylish and ultra-violent world to life.
• Unique and Varied Action Combat - Swordplay is Mondo's preferred style, but his left bionic arm can be used for powerful punches to attack enemies or break through barriers, and it can also transform into a gun when ranged combat is necessary.
• Extra Missions Give Way to More Cash, More Items, and More Girls - Dozens of extra missions outside of the main story give players access to unlockable outfits, money to upgrade weapons, materials to aid in a pinch, and "Gigolo Mode" to seduce the various beautiful women Mondo meets throughout the story.

   The first printing 'Premium Edition' of Killer is Dead includes bonus DLC and an extra insert as shown below.
Product Specification
Publisher: Kadokawa Games
Territory/Language: Japan
Japanese Title: キラー イズ デッド
SKU/JAN Code: 4582350660074

http://www.shopncsx.com/killerisdead-ps3japan.aspx

TOYS Shooting Game Historica 2 - Import Restock

NCS Product Update
   A toy vendor in Tokyo was able to locate a few new bags of Yujin's Shooting Game Historica Vol. 2 gashapon which were originally released in the summer of 2008 and we've imported what they had this week. The inventory is brand new and were still packaged in the original cardboard cartons from Yujin. We've assembled some sets of six already this morning and we'll finish them up over the course of the afternoon. New orders are welcome at US$58.90 for the complete set of six ships as described below. 

NCS Product Synopsis - Updated on August 14, 2008
«©NCSX» Japanese toy manufacturer Yujin launches the second volume of Shooting Game Historica gashapon which features starships from another six shooting games as follows:

» Fantasy Zone - Opa Opa
» Musha Aleste - M.U.S.H.A. (Metallic Uniframe Super Hybrid Armor)
» R-Type III - R-90 Ragnarok
» Raystorm - R-Gray1
» Star Luster - Gaia
» Star Blade - Geo Sword

Three Photo Galleries
   Due to the amount of photos, we're splitting them up into three separate galleries:

» Overview - Grouping of Ships Gallery - All six ships in group photos
» Detailed - Individual Ships Gallery - Geo Sword, G.A.I.A., M.U.S.H.A.
» Detailed - Individual Ships Gallery - Opa Opa, R-90 Ragnarok, R-Gray1
 

Construction and Paint Quality of the Ships (in no particular order)
1) The Opa Opa is one solid block of PVC with two wings that bolt onto its sides. It's a solid interpretation but the red paint on the top of the toy which borders the yellow border is slightly chipped. We're going to touch up our Opa Opa with a bit of matching paint so the little chips are gone.    

2) The nose cone of our Geo Sword was slightly bent to the left (which you'll notice in our photos) but we think it adds character to the ship. All the parts fit together snugly and the paint is good although we do see some slight bleeding from the red band on top of the ship.

3) We have no complaints about the Star Luster ship. It's well constructed and the overall quality is as good as we can expect given the price. The "USGF" lettering on the side of the ship is sharp and the canopy offers a view into the pilot's chair.

4) The design of the R-Gray1 is amazing and it's doubly amazing that Yujin's creative staff was able to create such an intricate toy at gashapon prices. Whenever we open up the "NCS Shmup Museum," this will be one of the centerpieces. On a lit pedestal. Under bulletproof glass.

5) Drab gray coloring makes the R-90 Ragnarok appear... drab. This is the second most complicated ship in the collection with two orbiting Bits and a big Shadow Force weapon all mounted on the circular pedestal. Despite the drab color, the Ragnarok looks great and is very detailed with ailerons, four thrusters, and a transparent blue canopy at the fore.

6) M.U.S.H.A. from Musha Aleste was a surprise yesterday when we received our shipments. We didn't expect it to be included and M.U.S.H.A. is the most complicated toy in Historica Vol. 2. It also towers above all of the other ships from both Historica sets. The construction quality is very good although the"back-pack" part isn't as snug as we would have liked. The coloring is mostly bleed-free - if you look at the chest of M.U.S.H.A., the red trim isn't perfect so we're going to touch that up on our toy.

Product Specification
Manufacturer: Yujin
Territory/Language: Japan
SKU/JAN Code: 4543112838612

 

 

PS1 Raycrisis - Import Sale

NCS Product Synopsis  

   «©NCSX» The third and final Rayforce game features more of the same vertical shooting action as the previous entries in the series. Take to the skies and dominate both land and air with your airship in this 3-D shooter from April 2000. Power-ups and lock-on capability allow for multiple enemies to be tracked and destroyed efficiently. PocketStation owners may enjoy a mini-game titled "Pocket Ray" which features lock-on firing action.

Region Alert
      Please note this item is the Asian version of Raycrisis which is compatible with Japanese Playstation consoles.
Japanese PS1 games may only be played on Japanese PS1, PS2, or PS3 consoles unless a circumvention device is utilized.

Sale Offering
   NCS' remaining inventory of Raycrisis is brand new and factory sealed. Pricing is set at US$48.90 per copy which includes free shipping by USPS Media Mail within the U.S. New orders are welcome.

 
Publisher Specification
Manufacturer: Sony / Taito
Territory/Language: Japan / Asia / English
Jan/Sku Code: SCPS-45487