TOYS Mari Makinami Illustrious Plug Suit Figure - New, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» A new character in an animated serial has to be relatively ingrained into the mind space of target audiences before a toy manufacturer sculpts him/her into a PVC figure. That's what we've observed over the years but it's not a hard rule that's followed by every company. Maybe Mari's special since she's a new character in the legendary Evangelion franchise but we would have preferred a little time and leeway before she made it to the toy market. The first figure featuring Mari comes courtesy of Wave but we're a little leery of how well she'll do in a fickle and soft market. She looks good enough overall with clean lines and colors but her face looks a little "off" which we attribute to her Mona Lisa-esque smile. Mari measures 16.50cm or 6.49" tall which is 1/10 scale. All preorders are shipping today and new orders are welcome. «Photo Gallery»

TOYS R2-D2 USB Humidifier - New Import, In Stock

Caution
When the humidifier is blowing mist, please do not unscrew the dome of the humidifier while it is misting vapor because you will damage the heating element in the unit. We broke one while doing our testing.

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» During the winter months, the heat in our office building gets cranked up pretty high so that the air becomes dry and uncomfortable. It's a relative scorcher indoors whilst the temperature outdoors is freezing. To alleviate the problem of arid office air, NCS doesn't use a humidifier. We just go around each room with an olde school atomizer and mist the air a few times every day. That routine be coming to an end however since Taito has released an R2-D2 USB Humidifier which heats water up and releases it in a stream of cool vapor.

Roughly 2 ounces of water is stored in R2-D2's lil' body which is vaporized by the heater-siphon that's connected to R2's dome. Once the water is hot enough, cool fan-propelled steam will begin to stream out of the porthole on the top of the humidifier. «Photo Gallery»

X360 Espgaluda II Black Label Limited Edition - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» After a few weeks of news inertia on Espgaluda II LE, NCS received information over the weekend about how many copies we'll be able to purchase. The confirmed allocation ratio is 1:3 which means we're allowed to buy 1 copy of Espgaluda II Limited Edition for every 3 copies of the regular edition that we've already submitted reservations for.

Since we know how many we'll be receiving, preorders are welcome starting today to ship on February 25, 2010. NCS can guarantee all preorders for the limited edition of Espgaluda II while the reservation period is open. We've already paid for the game and the quantity we've been allocated won't be reduced, sold to another vendor, or otherwise misappropriated. NCS will close preorders once our allocation is sold out. If you've contacted NCS requesting a reservation, we have already held one for you pending your confirmation at the listed price of $146.90.

The Espgaluda II LE package includes a bonus 2-disc soundtrack that is packaged inside the DVD case. A bonus Xbox 360 faceplate featuring Ceceri (viewable on our shopping gallery) is also included in the limited edition of the game. Preorders are welcome to ship on February 25, 2010.

NEWS Japanese Import Outlook - Arrivals on Thursday-Friday

NDS	Shin Sengoku Tenkatouitsu: Gunyuu Tachi no Souran	SysSoft
PSP	Honki de Manabu LEC de Goukakuru: Hishou Boki 3-Kyuu Portable	Square Enix
	Honki de Manabu LEC de Goukakuru: Takuchi Tatemono Torihiki Shuninsha Portable	Square Enix
	Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha A's Portable: The Battle of Aces	Bandai Namco
	Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha A's Portable: The Battle of Aces Limited Edition	Bandai Namco
	Senjou No Valkyria 2: Gallia Ouritsu Shikan Gakkou	Sega
	Japanese distributors received their allocations of PSP Senjou No Valkyria 2 Gallia Ouritsu Shikan Gakkou last Thursday but we asked them to hold our shipments because the bonus Document of Gallia 1936 booklet packs didn't arrive yet. The bonuses should be distributed tonight and we should receive a batch of Valkyria 2 on Wednesday. As a general rule of thumb, Sega's games are generally available to wholesale distribution a week before the official release date in Japan.

NEWS USA Release Outlook - Arrivals on Monday-Wednesday

NDS	Bejeweled Twist	Popcap
	Glory of Heracles	Nintendo
PS2	Silent Hill Shattered Memories	Konami
PS3	Dark Void	Capcom
PSP	Silent Hill Shattered Memories	Konami
360	Dark Void	Capcom
Wii	Fast Food Panic	Southpeak

TOYS Persona 4 Kujikawa Rise 1/8 Swimsuit Version In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Wave has already released their Kujikawa Rise figure but Alter one-ups them with a new Kujikawa figure that's in direct contrast to Wave's dark-garbed rendition. Alter's version of Rise is as bright as the beach under a noontime sun where the idol wears a two-piece "Persona 4" bikini that's colored yellow and orange. If you look closely at the right cup of the bikini top, the URL for the Persona 4 website may be viewed.
The Kujikawa figure is sculpted to 1/8 scale and measures 22cm or 8.66" tall. A pair of matching strappy sandals may be seen on Rise's feet and her hair appears to be shabby. The wind rolling in from the ocean tends to be strong and will dishevel even well-coiffed idols. Accessories included with the Kujikawa figure include a pair of beach glasses that may be mounted on her face and a cell phone attached to a miniature Kuma strap that may be gripped by Kujikawa's right hand. All preorders have shipped as of yesterday and new orders are welcome today. «Photo Gallery»

TOYS Supercell Featuring Hatsune Miku: World is Mine In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Miku Hatsune is a Princess nonpareil. A proper Princess lies on purple and black satiny sheets that are decorated like a chessboard. She also stares out at the world with self-satisfied contempt for those who would worship her. Miku wears a white slip, a miniskirt, and thigh high boots that are glossy and reflective with a mirror-like finish. That's royalty. Sort of.

From humble beginnings in the Vocaloid2 software, Miku has become a merchandising superstar in Japan. Popular characters tend to experience a snowball effect where their fame keeps rolling onwards. It's unclear if Miku will reach mythic status in a few years but we think she has a good chance and all the toys being released now might be sought after by future generations. The latest Miku Hatsune product is a Supercell which features a 3D figure that's mounted within a picture frame. It's like 3D artwork that protrudes from flat canvas into the world at large with form and substance.

PS3 Hokuto Musou - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» In the Hokuto no Ken animated series, the heroic Kenshiro Kasumi wanders the wastelands of the future and plays the part of lawman. Ken battles gangs of bandits and thugs to bring a bit of law and civility back into the world. Kenshiro and company have appeared in a number of games in the past few years including a selection of pachi-slot challenges. Koei takes the Hokuto no Ken franchise and immerses it into their "Musou" game engine which most recently hosted the Gundam universe.

In Hokuto Musou, Kenshiro battles groups of bare-chested bruisers who wear leather pants. They'll crowd around Ken like a pack of wolves but he can fend them off by punching, kicking, and using the almighty Hokuto Shinken martial art which is capable of destroying enemies from within. Body blows result in copious spurts of blood which eject from thug bodies and some attacks turn foes into what can only be described as "Sloppy Joes." Without the bread. Preorders are welcome to ship on March 25, 2010 at JPY7800 or US$80.90 from NCS.