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TOYS Aqua Drop Handheld JPN

Preorder Import: US$18.00/ea

Shipping in July 2008
 TOYS Aqua Drop - Import Preorder
«©NCSX» Back in the day, toy stores sold self-contained handheld maze games where a metal ball was moved from point A to point B. The toys were cheap, easy to break, and good enough to keep the attention of the kids while mom did the laundry or burned the roast. 
   Bandai's aqua drop follows the gist of those old handheld games but instead of relying on a metal sphere, drops of water are used and maneuvered through a maze. The maze inside the aqua drop is made of a specially treated surface which causes water to bead and roll like a ball instead of dispersing into a mini puddle. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late July 2008 at US$18.00 from NCS.
 
 

PSP Ginga Ojousama Collect JPN

Preorder Import: US$30.90/ea
 PSP Ginga Ojousama Densetsu Collection - Import Preorder
«©NCSX» Better known as Galaxy Fraulein Yuna stateside, Ginga Ojousama Densetsu was a big deal in the 90s but the franchise has since faded from the mainstream. Unlike the everlasting phenomenon known as Evangelion, Yuna is an example of a once popular property that was once pervasive but its endurance petered out eventually. Hudson won't have any of that however. They don't care that Yuna is a fading memory. They're going to gather together three Ginga Ojousama Densetsu games from the PC-Engine, stamp them onto a single UMD, and sell it for the budget price of JPY2800. The games included in the collection are:

» Ginga Ojousama Densetsu Yuna (original release: Oct 23, 1992)
» Ginga Ojousama Densetsu Yuna II (original release: Jun 20, 1995)
 » Ginga Fukei Densetsu: Sapphire (original release: Nov 24, 1995)

   The first two games are interactive adventures which feature Yuna and her coterie of allies and friends. NCS is most interested in the third game, Sapphire, however since it's one of the best vertical shooters from the days of the PC-Engine. If you can find it in Japan, Sapphire can command a price of US$500 per copy but we're guessing that lofty price will take a hit once the PSP Ginga collection ships to market. Each of the three games is a direct port with no enhancements and a special Yuna illustrations gallery is also included on the UMD for fans of art and sketches. Preorders are welcome to ship on July 31, 2008 at JPY2800 or US$30.90 from NCS.
 
 

TOY Rubber Chocky JPN

Preorder Import: US$13.50/ea
 TOY Uki Uki Chocobo - Delayed Again, Ships in June 2008?
«©NCSX» When Square Enix announced preorders for the Uki Uki Chocobo earlier this year, NCS assumed that it would be a cinch to produce and ship the toys on time. After all, rubber duckies are common and the manufacturing process to produce them is out there and accessible.
   Chocobo's pointy feathers must be causing a snag because Rubber Chocky has been delayed once again to "late June" from an original ship date of April and the revised date of May. We'll continue to track the progress of Uki Uki Chocobo and post another update once a confirmed ship date is announced. Preorders are still welcome at US$13.50 each.
 

 

 

TOY Kingdom Hearts Vol. 2 JPN

Preorder Import: US$80.90/box
 TOY Kingdom Hearts Formation Arts 2 - Reproduction Preorder
«©NCSX» Fans who missed out on the first production of Square's Kingdom Hearts Formation Arts Vol. 2 toys will get another chance this summer. The six characters featured in the set as follows: Cloud, Kairi, Goofy, Oogie Boogie, Ansem, and Jafar. Each figure measures approximately 10cm tall and includes a base and an accessory or two inside each box. For example, Goofy's toy includes the main figure and a little spire for him to cling to while Ansem's figure is the most elaborate of the six and includes a Xehanort's Heartless figure and Ansem's Shadow Guardian which are both mounted on a pedestal. Each factory sealed case of 8 toys contains a complete set of 6 color figures and 2 gray (monotone) figures. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late August at US$80.90 per factory box.
 
 

NDS Mugen no Frontier JPN

Preorder Item $58.00/each
 

PS2 Beatmania IIDX 14 JPN

Preorder Item $65.00/each
 NEWS Japanese Import Outlook - Arrivals on Wed-Thurs
NDS 13-Sai no Hallo Work DS DWorks
  Front Mission 2089: Border of Madness Square
  Mugen no Frontier: Super Robot Taisen OG Saga Banpresto
 

Zombie Shiki - English of the Dead  

 Sega
PS2 BeatMania IIDX 14 Gold Konami
  Fuuun Super Combo – SNK Best

SNK
  Garou Densetsu Battle Archive 1 – SNK Best

SNK
  Garou Densetsu Battle Archive 2 – SNK Best

SNK
  King of Fighters NESTS Collection – SNK Best SNK
  Mana Khemia 2 Gust
  Mana Khemia 2 Limited Edition Gust
  Togainu no Chi: True Blood Kadokawa
  Togainu no Chi: True Blood DX Pack Kadokawa X
PS3 Battle Fantasia

Arc Sys

PSP Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball Portable 3 Konami
  Valhalla Knights 2 Marvelous

X360

 Battle Fantasia

Arc Sys

Wii Family Trainer

Bandai
 
 

NDS Super Dodgeball USA

Preorder Item $60.90/each

Wii Death Jr Root of Evil USA

Preorder Item $60.90/each
 NEWS USA Release Outlook - Arrivals on Tues-Thurs
NDS Super Dodgeball Brawlers Aksys
  Kung-Fu Panda DS Activision
  Looney Tunes: Cartoon Conductor Eidos
PS2 Kung-Fu Panda Activision
PS3 Kung-Fu Panda Activision
  Enemy Territory: Quake Wars Activision
Wii Death Jr: Root of Evil Eidos
  Emergency Heroes Ubisoft
  Kung-Fu Panda Activision
  Monkey King: The Legend Begins Tommo
X360 Enemy Territory: Quake Wars Activision
  Kung-Fu Panda Activision
  Lost Planet Extreme Condition: Colonies Ed. Capcom
Note to international customers
   Supplies of the USA version of Wii Fit are still spotty but we'll update everyone on our contact list if we're able to stock them this week. Pricing is currently set at US$115.
   In Japan, there's literally tons of Wii Fit bundles available for sale. We get offers from Japanese vendors every week begging us to buy stock but unless Nintendo recalls and retrofits those bundles for USA consumption, we're confident prices for Japanese Wii Fits will go into a death spiral.   
 

 

 

Wii For Gamecube/W-ii ASN

Clearance: US$19.90/each
 SOTD For Gamecube/W-ii (Black Pad) - Clearance
«©NCSX» A third party Gamecube pad that's called "For Gamecube/W-ii" that we imported from Asia. The product features listed on the box are:
» Analog controller with vibration feature
» Eight completely analog action buttons
» Analog sticks with rubber coating
» Different colors available (for our sale, we only have black pads)
    The buttons are springy and in our opinion, the d-pad on this particular pad feels better than the cross-pad on the official Gamecube pad.
   Sale Offering: NCS' inventory of For Gamecube/W-ii pads is new, boxed, and in mint condition. Pricing is set at US$19.90 per unit which includes free shipping by USPS Media Mail within the U.S. Larger Photos
 

Target FXP: $45

Summary of the Week
Monday Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday NEWS Reservations start for TOYS Aqua Drop, PSP Ginga Ojousama Densetsu Collection, TOY Kingdom Hearts Formation Arts 2 [Reproduction], and update for TOYS Uki Uki Chocobo
Wednesday TOYS Princess Crown Gradriel ver 1.5 Figure, Star Wars Kubrick Series 8, Revoltech No. 50  NEWS Preorders open for Figma Kanu Unchou Figure, Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann Yoko MMS Figure
Thursday NDS 13-Sai no Hallo Work DS, Front Mission 2089: Border of Madness, Mugen no Frontier: Super Robot Taisen OG Saga, Zombie Shiki - English of the Dead  PS2 BeatMania IIDX 14 Gold, Mana Khemia 2, Mana Khemia 2 Limited Edition PS3 Battle Fantasia  PSP Valhalla Knights 2  X360 Battle Fantasia
Friday CD Square Enix Music Collection Vol. 1  NDS Shokera Renai Otona no Tame no Metabo Dassutsu Training  PS2 Hanayoi Romanesque, Togainu no Chi, Togainu no Chi Limited Edition, Fuun Super Combo [Best], Garou Densetsu Battle Archives 1 [Best], Garou Densetsu Battle Archives 2 [Best], King of Fighters NESTS Collection [Best]  PS3 Haze  PSP Powerful Pro Yakyu Portable 3  Wii Family Trainer
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