TOYS Iron Man Mark 3 Battle Damaged Version - Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Tony Stark machine-tooled Iron Man's MK3 armor in his workshop and it rolled off the assembly line with a nice and shiny patina. Dazzling almost. However, it didn't stay like that for long since Iron Man is a target of evildoers and bad guys. Hot Toys is releasing a "Battle Damage" version of Iron Man where the natty suit of armor has been pockmarked and scarred with buckshot, scrapes, and unsightly dents. The 30cm posable figure is part of the Movie Masterpiece Series so it's assured to be of high quality. Preorders are welcome to ship in January 2010 at JPY22858 or US$249.

TOYS Spice and Wolf 2 Toy Works Collection - Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The second season of Spice and Wolf started earlier this summer and the adventures of Horo and Lawrence Croft continued onwards. Toy manufacturer Chara-Ani has started preorders for a set of trading figures which feature multiple versions of Horo, one version of Lawrence, and one toy which represents a lad named Fermi Amati. Each figure measures 7cm or 2.75" tall and each factory case of 12 toys will include eight regular figures along with a secret figure and duplicates. Preorders ship in December 2009.

TOYS Chubby Star Wars Matryoshka Series 2 - Shipping

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Back in the summer of 2007, Hot Toys of Hong Kong released the Chubby Star Wars Matryoshka Series 1 and captured the hearts of Star Wars fans across the globe. Since success begets success, Hot Toys releases a new set of toys dubbed the Chubby Star Wars Matryoshka Series 2. If successful, NCS expects a third Chubby Star Wars series in short order.

Hailing from Mother Russia, matryoshka are better known as nesting dolls in the West which consist of a large figurine which cracks open to contain a smaller doll which in turn cracks open to contain an even smaller doll. The Star Wars matryoshki keeps the diminishing scale simple at three dolls although it's not uncommon for some nesting dolls to hold 6-8 figures. The characters featured in Chubby Series 2 are as follows:

» Stormtrooper/Clone Troopers [Jan Code: 4897011171791]
An Imperial Stormtrooper serves as the largest figure followed by two Republic Clone Troopers. Each trooper carries an armament across its chest and peers into the world with solemn soulless eyes.

» Jango Fett/Boba Fett [Jan Code: 4897011171807]
Since Jango is the father figure, he's the primary nesting doll which houses a Boba Fett figure in full armor with blaster rifle followed by a Boba Fett as a child. Even as a kid, Boba had trouble written all over his face.

» Luke Skywalker [Jan Code: 4897011171814]
In the Star Wars movies, viewers watched Luke grow from punk kid to mighty Jedi master. Luke's Chubby turn features his Jedi incarnation as the lead followed by Luke in Bespin uniform and Luke as a lad on Tatooine.

» Princess Leia [Jan Code: 4897011171838]
Leia with the duo-donuts hairstyle is missing from this trio but you'll have to be content with Leia as Boushh the Bounty Hunter, Leia from her experience on Endor, and Leia when she was a guest of Jabba the Hut.

Preorders for the Chubby Star Wars Series 2 figures listed above have begun shipping as of yesterday. There are two more figures which haven't arrived yet (Starfighter Pilots and Ewoks) but they're expected soon.

NEWS General Updates

PS3 Afrika - USA The North American localization of Afrika is expected on October 6. If two weeks is too much of a wait for you to go on your own virtual safari, the Korean (English) version of the game is in stock at US$33.90.

PS3 Demon's Souls - USA The Asian version of Demon's Souls sold out again earlier this week but the North American version is expected on October 6. NCS is currently accepting reservations for the regular edition and a limited edition.

PS3 Final Fantasy XIII Lightning Edition Bundle - Tokyo Game Show The FFXIII Slim PS3 Bundle was announced at the TGS overnight and NCS expects to open up preorders on Monday of next week. The top of the console features a pink etching of Lightning looking towards the left whilst wielding a blade. Pricing is set at JPY41600 and depending on how far the dollar craters next week, the stateside retail price may hover at US$500.

TOYS Nendoroid Petite: Vocaloid RQ Set - Preorder

From the manufactuer
A petite and cute race queen set!
The Nendoroid Petite: Vocaloid RQ Set that has been seen on the official stgt support site and blog, as well as many events, is now being released as official goods from Miku Hatsune and Studie GLAD Racing.
The three most popular Vocaloid ladies: Miku Hatsune, Rin Kagamine and Luka Megurine are all posed in the cutest ways whilst wearing racing queen outfits that are actually currently in use by racing queens. An umbrella is also included. But that's not all! A pull-back car based on the Miku GT Car that was actually used in races is also included! You can display them all together to recreate a scene from the racing tracks. The pull-back car comes in two colors - black or white. Pick whichever you'd prefer!

The Vocaloid RQ Set is an exclusive online sales item but NCS has submitted an order with Japanese agents. Preorders are welcome to ship in December 2009 at US$63.90 per set. Please choose from either the white Miku GT Car or the black vehicle through the dropdown menu on our shop.

PS3 3D Dot Game Heroes - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» A few years ago, Banpresto produced a whole line of toys and trinkets based on dot-designs featuring old school Nintendo characters. Tomy also released a series of toys dubbed ".s" or "Dots" where pegs were punched into boards to create dot-graphic designs of retro-game characters. Dots were big and we're guessing they're making a comeback once again later this year in From Software's 3D Dot Game Heroes.

Touted as a conventional RPG with an unconventional graphical style, From Software uses uniform component cubes to create every character and object in the game world for a striking visual impact. Most game designers generally try to make their characters appear somewhat lifelike and smooth with no hint of the frames and pixels that make up the hero or heroine. From Software goes the other way and makes sure that pixels and blocks are clearly evident in the game. Preorders are welcome to ship on November 5, 2009 at JPY6800 or US$72.90 from NCS.

PSP Armored Core: Silent Line Portable - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» After the claustrophobic underground existence found in Armored Core 3, human civilization moves back to the surface world to rebuild. Instantly returning to their old rivalries, the ruling corporations comprised of Crest, Mirage, and Kisaragi all vie again for control and set upon each other with mechanical mercenaries called Ravens.

Players take on the role of a Raven who serves as an agent of the powers that be. Ravens accept jobs as they are doled out and strike out on action-packed missions against rival corporations. To customize the mechs, a garage features 452 available parts to boost your Raven's fighting performance and battlefield efficiency. A total of 34 missions are available along with an Arena Mode where Ravens battle each other to determine primacy in the Raven Corps food chain.

AC3SL allows players to copy parts of the game from UMD to a memory stick to reduce loading times. The game also allows the transfer of save-data from Armored Core 3 to Silent Line for a smooth transition for fans of the series. Preorders are welcome to ship on November 19, 2009.

TOYS Lineage II 1/7 Scale Elf Figure - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The Lineage II Mage figure from last year was well received by toy collectors and our initial inventory sold out in about 2 months. We were able to restock a few cases afterwards which also vacated the premises within a couple of months. Good Smile Company has a viable figure franchise on their hands in Lineage II and they follow up the Mage with an Elf figure.

The Lineage II Elf portrays a classic elf lassie with pointy ears, fair skin, and clothing that might have been woven from a magic loom since the garb is gilded with golden accents. Little bits of golden string molded from PVC encircle the elf's forearms and legs for additional gilding. Despite the elf's angelic appearance, she's armed with a weapon called the "Infinity Scepter" which may be inserted into the grip of her left hand. An additional weapon that's included in the product packaging is the "Sword of Miracles" which may also be gripped by the elf. Lineage II Elf measures 22.50cm or 8.85" tall and preorders are welcome to ship in December 2009.