US Postal Service on Extended Holiday

U.S. stock markets and the U.S. Postal Service are closed today in honor of Gerald R. Ford who passed away on December 26, 2006.

Please note that all orders that are shipping by USPS Priority Mail or USPS Express Mail will be dispatched tomorrow once the Postal Service returns to a normal operating schedule. Thanks for your attention.

Animal Crossing Alarm Clock

Throw away your Snoopy or Flintstones alarm clock and replace it with a stylish Animal Crossing timepiece. Choose from three character styles as follows:

» Silver Clock featuring Tanukichi aka Tom Nook
» Yellow Clock emblazoned with the image of Totakeke
» Pink Clock whose face is decorated with the kitty named Bouquet

Each clock measures 8cm or 3.14" in diameter and stubby legs keep it stable on a table or night stand. Two hands tell time while a third hand runs down the seconds. A fourth hand may be set to trigger the alarm. A single AA battery (not included) keeps the clock ticking.

Pricing is set at US$10.50 per clock. If ordered alone, NCS will ship with USPS Priority Mail for a flat-rate of US$5 within the United States.

Animal Crossing Face Pouch

Japanese manufacturer Sol International makes use of their Animal Crossing license by releasing general-use storage pouches. The lovable mugs of five furry Animal Crossing characters serve as the faces for the pouches which measure approximately 10cm in diameter.
The petite size of the pouches basically ensure that they'll be used exclusively to store coins, candy, NDS game cards, and other small items. A snap-lock clasp on the top of each pouch seals the contents inside and a lengthy strap allows for easy portability.

Animal Crossing Hand Puppets

Puppeteers and street theater performers may find a new act with Sol International's line-up of Animal Crossing Hand Puppets. Crafted from a mixture of pliable plush material and cloth, the hand puppets are designed to twitch to the movement and rhythm of one's fingers. Your pinky and thumb serve as the engines for the puppet's arms and the other fingers move the head. Pop two Animal Crossing puppets on both hands and spout some rubbish impromptu dialogue for your own private pleasure and amusement.
For truly ambitious puppeteers, NCS recommends that you learn a little ventriloquism and practice your ability to make squeaky animal voices. Once your Animal Crossing act is honed like a fine-tuned instrument, open up a show and charge admission. We're so there if you're performing in New York City and comp us. All preorders ship today and new orders are welcome at US$10 per hand puppet from NCS.

Silicon Cover DS Lite

The Silicon Cover DS Lite consists of a top and bottom portion which are connected with hinges. Installation is very simple and once installed, the cover wraps around the entire NDS and provides a pliable and protective skin to guard against potential dangers. Openings that are cut into the cover allow for easy access to the various ports and inputs on the NDS Lite unit. Three colors are in stock and available for shipping today - white, pink, and black.

Armored Core -Machine Side Box

From Software celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Armored Core franchise by releasing a collection of games and bonus items in a metal-colored carton that weighs nearly 3lbs or 1.27kg. The items included in the AC -Machine Side Box- are:

» PS1 Armored Core
» PS2 Armored Core 2
» PS2 Armored Core 3
» PS2 Armored Core Last Raven
» Movie Archive DVD
» Best Soundtrack CD
» Premium Visual Book
» Operating Manuals
» Mechanical Design Poster
» Music CD List

Japanese PS3 and Wii New Pricing

Updated hardware prices in effect as of today are as follows:

» PS3 20GB US$629 [Japanese console]
» PS3 60GB US$759 [Japanese console]
» Nintendo Wii US$345 [Japanese console]

Stock is available and all backorders will ship this afternoon. New orders for the PS3 are welcome to ship today. The Wii will be restocked tomorrow.

Aquapict

Banpresto's Aquapict product features three silicone jellyfish which gracefully flutter inside an illuminated tank. With bulbous bodies and lazy trailing tendrils, the animals swim around in lackadaisical fashion. In the normal operation mode, four colored LEDs in blue, green, purple, and yellow may be selected to change the hue and possibly the mood of the viewer. A deep-sea mode switches the color to a dark blue tint which may serve to relax a twitchy individual.

The water currents in the Aquapict tank cause the jellyfish to move in somewhat predictable patterns. For example, if a jellyfish rises to the top-middle portion of the tank, it'll zoom towards the right and then drift slowly downwards. From there, it may meander along the bottom and then drift around on the left side of the tank. In a darkened room, the movements of the jellyfish are rather mesmerizing and it's possible that someone can sit and stare at the Aquapict for hours on end. The measurements for this item are: 27 cm x 21 cm x 12 cm. That's 10.62 x 8.26 x 4.72" for us Yanks. All preorders will ship today.