Tuesday, February 02, 2010

TOYS Persona 4 Kuma 26cm Plush - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The Konamistyle edition of Persona 4 included a bonus t-shirt and a Kuma plush; the Konamistyle bundle sold like gangbusters. That particular Kuma plush was okay but it wasn't great. Not by a long shot. The reason for our muted appreciation for the Konamistyle Kuma plush lies mainly in the fact that the zipper around Kuma thick neck was non-functional. The treads were just for show and the zipper tab itself was made of felt.

Cospa remedies the zipper-less Kuma plush dilemma by announcing a new version which features a functional zipper so that Kuma's entire head may be detached from its body. Once separated, the two parts may be used to frighten little children, cats, and assorted woodland animals. Kuma measures 26cm or 10.26" tall which is larger than we'd like mainly because shipping charges per plush are going to be high. Reservations are welcome to ship in mid-late June 2010 at JPY3800 or US$50.90 from NCS.

TOYS Creator's Labo #24 Tsukasa Bullet Compact Hog - Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» When Jun Tsukasa illustrated "Compact Hog" for a calendar back in 2007 (She was Miss March-April), CH was robust, ripe, and very rounded. It's a tricky process to create a 3D figure from a 2D illustration and a multitude of things can go wrong. However, the photos of the Compact Hog figure released by Tsukasa are properly proportioned, well rounded, and painted perfectly for an impressive recreation of the CH illustration. Ever her eyes exhibit that mysterious and luminous quality found in the original artwork. Compact Hog measures 18.50cm (7.28" tall) and preorders are welcome to ship in June '10.

TOYS Nendoroid Puchi Fate Stay Night - Import Preorder

From the Manufacturer
It's the War for the Holy Grail... just smaller and cuter!

From the movie version of 'Fate/stay night' comes Petite Nendoroid versions of some of your favorite masters and servants! The set includes two different versions of each of Saber, Rin Tousaka, Sakura Matou, Ilya and Rider. Also in the set is another version of Saber, dressed up in her pajamas - a pose that should strike the memories of any fans of the series!
Altogether that creates a total of 11 figures... plus there is also a secret figure that's sure to surprise you, as well as bring together a collection that any fan will enjoy! Preorders ship in mid-late July 2010.

TOYS Fate/Stay Night: Saber ~Triumphant Excalibur~ - Preorder

From the Manufacturer
Fate/Stay Night: Saber ~Triumphant Excalibur~ 1/7 Scale Figure
The proud and loyal knight.

From the upcoming movie of 'Fate/Stay night' comes a 1/7th scale figure of the main heroine thought to be the strongest servant, Saber!

Striking down with her treasured sword 'Excalibur', Saber has been posed in a breathtakingly dynamic position, as she strikes down on her foes - showing not only her valiant side, but also bringing out her beautiful figure.

Two separate swords are included: the standard Excalibur, as well as 'Invisible Air', which makes use of clear plastic to truly make it seem more like an invisible sword. The swords can be exchanged whenever you feel like a change, allowing you to enjoy this Saber in even more ways!

Safety Warning:
This Product is for Adult Collectors. It may contain sharp points, small parts that are choking hazards, and other elements that are not suitable for children under 15 years of age. Preorders ship in July '10.

NDS Pokemon Ranger: Hikari no Kiseki - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Partner up with a gang of Pokemon and help keep the peace by becoming a -=Pokemon Ranger=- who travels the land under the direction of Pokemon HQ. In addition to the single-player mode of Pokemon Ranger, up to four players may link up for a cooperative adventure. Preorders are welcome to ship on March 6, 2010 at JPY4800 or US$53.90 from NCS.

NDS Kawaii Koinu DS 3 - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The Nintendogs games haven't been updated in the five years since they've been released but other publishers have been releasing a consistent stream of dog simulations. One such sim is Kawaii Koinu from MTO and the third edition of the game features new breeds, the ability to raise two dogs simultaneously, and a way for the pooches to procreate by way of wireless functionality.

NDS Sekaiju no Meikyuu III: Seikai no Raihousha - Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Known as Etrian Odyssey stateside, Atlus announces another chapter in the Sekaiju no Meikyuu series which introduces new character classes such as Prince, Phalanx, and Pirate. Players explore undersea dungeons and battle an assortment of monsters and bosses. The mapping system in the game allows players to draw out their maps by using the stylus. Preorders ship on April 1, 2010.

NDS Zero Kara Kantan Kankokugo DS - Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Learn the Korean language with IE Institute's Zero Kara Kantan Kankokugo DS which teaches the Hangul alphabet, vocabulary, proper pronunciation, grammatical structure, and simple conversational snippets. To help learners aurally as well as visually, the software includes a speech function which pronounces words and phrases with the booming voice of a native Korean speaker.

The preorder solicitation mentions that the software includes a waveform analyzer which will record your voice through the NDS microphone and check it out. Speak some Korean into the mic and the software will show you what you're doing right or wrong and how to improve your pronunciation. Preorders are welcome to ship on April 8, 2010 at JPY3800 or US$43.90.

NDS Zero Kara Kantan Chuugokugo DS - Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Learn the Chinese language with IE Institute's Zero Kara Kantan Kankokugo DS which teaches the Mandarin dialect, vocabulary, proper pronunciation, grammatical structure, and simple conversation snippets. To help learners aurally as well as visually, the software includes a speech function which pronounces words and phrases with the booming voice of a native Chinese speaker.

The preorder solicitation mentions that the software includes a waveform analyzer which will record your voice through the NDS microphone and check it out. Speak some Mandarin into the mic and the software will show you what you're doing right or wrong and how to improve your pronunciation. Preorders are welcome to ship on April 8, 2010 at JPY3800 or US$43.90.

NEWS General Updates

LP W/F: Music from Final Fantasy XIII
Relive the pop, crackle, and snap of vinyl LP records when Square Enix releases W/F: Music from Final Fantasy XIII later this month. The LP is a Square e-shop exclusive but some of our Japanese vendors will be able to stock them for us. Please note that pricing reflects handling charges from overseas and preorders are welcome to ship on or around Feb 26, 2010.
NEWS Email Corruption
A batch of about 30~35 emails were corrupted yesterday and the messages appear to have disappeared from the face of the Earth. If you sent an email over the weekend and/or on Monday and haven't received a reply yet, please resend it since it was probably one of the emails affected by the HDD corruption.