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.
 
 

Old Game Heroes No. 1

TOY Spelunker Vinyl Figure JPN

Preorder Import: US$38.90/each
 TOY Spelunker: Dangerous Hero Sofubi Toy - Preorder
«©NCSX» Our first encounter with the game "Spelunker" was on the Atari 8-bit computers from way back when. In 1985, Spelunker was ported over to the Famicom and that single moment was enough to green-light a toy figure based on the hero of the game... over two decades later.
   Japanese manufacturer Pleasant Angel has started a toy series dubbed Old Game Heroes and the debut figure is the miner/adventurer from Spelunker. The soft vinyl figure measures 16cm or 6.29" tall and is armed with a Phantom Blaster which is used to vaporize discarnates that lurk in the caverns below. Spelunker also used a bomb to blow up rocks but we don't see the figure equipped with any explosives. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late April 2008 at JPY3500 or US$38.90 from NCS. Our nomination for the next figure in the series: Bagman.
 
 

MISC Space Invaders Towel JPN

Preorder Import: US$19.90/each
 MISC Space Invaders 30th Anniversary Bath Towel - Preorder
«©NCSX» When shopping for towels, there's a myriad of choices in department stores across the land. You can have your taupe-colored 100% Egyptian cotton towels but we want our (cue the trumpets) 30th Anniversary Space Invaders Towels.
   Measuring 120cm (47.24") in length and thirsty, the cotton towels come in three varieties but we're partial to the white one decorated with menacing red invaders. If we were goaded into choosing a second one, we'd probably nab the one on the right of the product photo. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late June 2008 at US$19.90 per towel.  
 
 

TOY Love Tester JPN

Preorder Import: US$22.90/each
 TOYS Love Tester - Preorder
«©NCSX» Determining compatibility and the potential for love between two people is an inexact art. Hookups by way of matchmakers fail and dating services are basically meat (meet?) markets but Taito has figured it all out.
   By using a simple device fitted with an LCD screen and two touch pads, a couple can determine if they're in love. Yes, it really is that simple. Based on Taito's photographic schematic, the couple joins hands and then places a finger from their other hand on one of the touch pads. This creates a circuit which is then measured by the machine to determine your love.
   Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late June 2008 at US$22.90 each.
 
 

Random Photo Post

Bushy-tailed rodent on tree
 NEWS General Updates
President's Holiday
   Today's a postal and bank holiday in the United States. As such, orders that are shipping by USPS Priority Mail or Express Mail will not be dispatched until tomorrow.
Lunar New Year Prognostication
   Based on readings from soothsayers, 2008 is going to be a good year for the economy. Their pronouncements fly in the face of possible recession, flagging corporate earnings reports, the credit crisis, etc. The oracles are generally on the mark year after year but maybe they've read the entrails wrong for 2008.  Interestingly, they've pegged 2009 as when things start to really go to pot. We'll see how things pan out but maybe the bulls have a fighting chance against the bears this year.   
DC Border Down Reproduction
   We received a shipment of Border Down from the Messe Sanoh special reproduction released on January 16. We'll contact customers who inquired about the game today but the price is dear. 
 
 

PS2 DDR SuperNOVA 2 JPN

Preorder Item $65.00/each
 NEWS Japanese Import Outlook - Arrivals on Wed-Thurs
NDS Bokujou Monogatari: Kira Kira Taiyou to Nakama Marvelous
  Dramatic Dungeon Sakura Taisen [Delayed to 3/19] Sega
  Neon Genesis Evangelion Magokoro wo Kimini D3
  Sekaiju no Meikyuu 2: Shoou no Seihai Atlus
  Space Invaders Extreme Taito
PS2 Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA 2 Konami
  Nights into Dreams Sega
  Nights into Dreams - Nightopia Dream Pack Sega
PSP Musou Orochi Koei
  Space Invaders Extreme Taito
 
 

NDS Apollo Justice USA

Preorder Item $29.90/each

PS3 Dynasty Warriors 6 USA

Preorder Item $59.90/each
 NEWS USA Release Outlook - Arrivals on Tues-Thurs
   Capcom's Apollo Justice for NDS leads export preorders for the week followed by PS3 Dynasty Warriors 6. We expected a better showing from Square's Dragon Quest Swords since the Japanese version sold well but then again, the Dragon Quest brand isn't as popular outside of Nihon. 
   Most of this week's new releases should be in by Wednesday and the latest arrival date would be on Thursday.
NDS Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Capcom
  FIFA Street 3 EA
PS3 The Club Sega
  Dynasty Warriors 6 Koei
  FIFA Street 3 EA
PSP Need for Speed ProStreet EA
Wii MX vs. ATV Untamed THQ
  Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen Square
  Pimp My Ride Activision
X360 FIFA Street 3 EA
  Dynasty Warriors 6 Koei
  The Club Sega
 
 

TOY Digimon Watch JPN

Sale Import: US$6.90/each
 SOTD Digimon Powertime Watch - Clearance
«©NCSX» Strictly geared towards the pre-teen set, Bandai's Digimon watch features mighty monster mugs on the faceplate. Flip it up to reveal the digital LCD which tells time and keeps track of the date. Rotate the outer rim of the watch so that "30" hits the "secret no." mark and the entire watch flips up to reveal a secret compartment to store your candy, secret notes, or other small sized miscellany. Also included as a bonus is a small bag of sweet/sour candy. The velcro wrist strap that is included will only fit young children since adult wrists are too beastly to slide in...
 NCS Sale Offering: Pricing per Digimon Watch is set at US$6.90 which includes free shipping by Media Mail within the USA. [View larger photos]
 

Target FXP: $45

Summary of the Week
Monday NEWS Preorders open for Spelunker: Dangerous Hero Sofubi Toy, Space Invaders 30th Anniversary Bath Towel, Love Tester, Release schedule for the week
Tuesday NEWS Preorders open for PSP Star Ocean 2nd Evolution, PS3 Dual Shock 3 in Satin Silver, DOAX2 Hitomi, Indiana Jones One Coin Figures  TOYS Real Action Heroes Full Metal Alchemist Elric and Roy Mustang
Wednesday NEWS Preorders open for PS3 Senjou no Valkyria Limited Edition, Wii Neo Geo Joystick 2, NDS Days of Memories 2, and the NDS Taiko no Tatsujin DS Stand Set
Thursday NDS Bokujou Monogatari: Kira Kira Taiyou to Nakama, Neon Genesis Evangelion Magokoro wo Kimini, Sekaiju no Meikyuu 2: Shoou no Seihai, Space Invaders Extreme  PS2 Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA 2, Nights into Dreams, Nights into Dreams - Nightopia Dream Pack  PSP Space Invaders Extreme
Friday NDS Hiromichi Onisan no Oyako Taisou Navi, Otometeki Koi Kakumei * Love Revo!!  PSP Idol Yakyuken DX Portable  NEWS Preorders open for SR-DXD Princess Crown Gradriel ver1.5 and Makai Senki Disgaea 2 Rosalinde Figure
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