PLEASE READ: The NEW SHOP is separate and distinct from the OLD SHOP. If you place an order on the OLD SHOP, you will not be able to use the NEW SHOP to check on your order and vice versa. Unfortunately, we were not able to resolve the two shop databases in order to transfer customer histories and accounts. Both shops are fully operational and capable of taking orders.
 

Mario Mascot Figure

  TOY Super Mario Mascot Figure in Cassette Case - July 2004
   Banpresto has announced another Super Mario product where eight miniature character keychains are packaged inside a replica cartridge case which opens to show a classic Mario scene. In the first set, going from left to right and then continuing clockwise, we see Mario, piranha plant, koopa trooper, fire flower, blooper, mushroom, buzzy beetle and a coin. In the second set, Luigi leads the pack which includes Lakitu, a shell, a star, Goomba, Bullet Bill, a mushroom and a question mark. Strangely missing from the two sets: Bowser, Spiny and the mighty Cheep Cheep.

Each cassette case measures 11cm long by 7cm high (4.33x2.75"). NCS expects to price each set at US$15 and delivery is expected in late July 2004.  
 
 

Armored Core Nexus One Coin

  TOY Armored Core Nexus Pt. 2 One Coin Figures - July 2004
   Kotobukiya opened preorders for a new set of One Coin Figures based on the recent PS2 Armored Core Nexus game. The updated collection features 5 different Ravens which all heft impressive weaponry and pose in stately fashion. Each mech measures 7cm tall (3.14") and delivery is expected in late June 2004. Pricing per randomly packaged Raven is expected to be US$6 or US$60 for a factory sealed case of 10.    

 
 

Batman Cold Cast Model

  TOY Batman Non-Scale Cold Cast Model - May 2004
   The dark night plants himself atop a maniacally grinning Joker bust in Kotobukiya's upcoming Batman Cold Cast Model which ships in May 2004. Veins bulge out of Batman's arms and legs and the Joker's rocky countenance is racked by stress fractures. A droopy drape of a cape drops behind Batman's shoulders and flow downwards behind the Joker to serve as a theatre curtain of sorts. To top off the imposing appearance, well-defined musculature ripples throughout Bat's body. 

The statue measures 21cm tall or 8.57" from the Joker's chin to Batman's horns. A limited production of 2800 pieces is planned for distribution worldwide (DC Direct will probably distribute in North America) and every statue will be serially numbered. Yen pricing is listed at Y14800 or approximately US$149 from NCS for the Japanese version. The USA version will probably list at $129.
 

 

 

  TOY One Piece Snacks - April 2004
   Confectioner Morinaga, always mindful of satisfying the sweet tooth of Japanese citizens, has announced two snacks based on the One Piece franchise. To the left, we have the One Piece Choco Snack Part 3 which includes a little One Piece figure and a tasty chocolate treat. On the right, the One Piece Waffle Snack Part 3 which includes a little waffle cookie and a One Piece sticker. For curiosity only - NCS does not expect to import the snacks.

 
 

EVA Perfect Grade

  ETC Sale of the Day (SOTD) - SOLD OUT

 SOLDOUT
   We located a case of Evangelion Perfect Grade figures whose outer cardboard containers were slightly warped by moisture in a warehouse that we are preparing to vacate. We could move them from one storage area to another but it would be much easier to just sell them outright. Although the outer cardboard packaging looks crinkly in some spots, the contents are pristine and in new condition. The construction manual was not affected by the moisture and is also in new condition. Since we obviously can't sell these as new any more, we're slashing the price from US$115 for a normal boxed item to US$75 each which includes shipping with UPS Ground within the USA.

   To reiterate, the contents are in new, mint condition and all of the snap-on parts of the Perfect Grade are sealed in individual plastic bags. The body skeleton is packaged in a sealed blister pack and the manual is unblemished and in perfect condition. The only unsightly thing is the outer cardboard case...which most buyers would probably throw away anyway after building up the EVA model. Three photos have been posted for your perusal.
 
 

Saturn Fan Vol. 14

  ETC Magazine of the Day (MOTD) - In Stock
   In 1997, the Sega Saturn was our bread and butter. Every game (even the generic ones) sold very well and there were a few that sold thousands upon thousands of units - Vampire Saviour, D&D Collection, and basically any fighting game from Capcom flowed. Like Deer Park Spring Water.

   For today's MOTD, we attempt to move a stack of Saturn Fan Vol. 14 which was originally released on July 25, 1997. Adverts in the issue are typical of the Saturn climate back then with Samurai Shodown RPG, Side Pocket 3, Macross DYRL, and Stakes Winner showing up. The first feature in the magazine focuses on Sakura Taisen 2 followed by a feature called "Sega Saturn Big Titles Collection '97 Summer" where we're treated to previews for All Japan Pro Wrestling featuring Virtua and X-Men vs Street Fighter. There's a sizable Super Robot Wars feature and another one for the original Grandia game which debuted on the Saturn. Other highlights in the issue include Last Bronx, Slayers Royale, Bulk Slash, Desire, and Asuka 120% Burning Fest.

   In the back pages of the magazine, there's an extensive guide for Dokyusei 2 (Classmate 2, yellow label game) which spans 27 pages and a smaller one for Samurai RPG which runs for 4 pages. Reviews in the game include an 8.0 for Last Bronx, 5.6 for Cat the Ripper, and 7.4 for Thunderforce V. A total of fourteen games are reviewed in the issue, which is pretty impressive and indicative of the Saturn's popularity back in the day.

   The condition of the issues that we have remaining is very good but we did notice a few flaws when we removed the magazines from storage. For one, there's some marks along the left portion of the magazine which looks like storage wear of some sort. The marks are viewable on the large scan. The pages inside are crisp and new but in the interest of full disclosure, we'll be pointing out any flaws that we find in the magazines that we put up in MOTD.

   Due to the large amount of issues that we have in stock and the cover flaws, we are pricing Saturn Fan Vol. 14 at US$5.50 which includes shipping with USPS Media Mail + Delivery Confirmation. While we don't expect to sell out of the magazine anytime soon, we will mark it [SOLD OUT] once the last issue shuffles off to its new home. Saturn Fan Vol. 14 spans 220 pages.
 

 

 
Summary of the Week
Monday GBA DBZ Bukuu Tougeki  GC Puyo Puyo Fever  NEWS Magazine of the Day, Import Outlook
Tuesday NEWS Mario Mascot toy preorders, Armored Core Nexus One Coin figures, Batman statue
Wednesday PS2 Kuon  SOTD Valkyrie VF-1S waterlogged SOTD  MOTD Versus Books Final Fantasy VII
Thursday NEWS Xenosaga Episode 2 LE Update  SOTD Neo-CD Crossed Swords  MOTD SFC Magazine Vol. 14
Friday PS2 Dokodemo Issyo: Toro to Nagare Boshi  HARDWARE Cyber System AV Selector Pro
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