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TOYS Xenosaga III Kos-Mos JPN

Preorder Import: $86.90/each

JAN Code: 4560228201659
 TOYS Xenosaga III KOS-MOS Swimsuit Version - Preorder

«©NCSX» In Namco's Xenosaga III game, KOS-MOS is a powerful android who can manifest high energy weapons by using futuristic nanotechnology. She's special that way. In addition to being a versatile warrior, KOS-MOS is gifted with a body that appears womanly even though she's really just a machine.
   Toy sculptors have created numerous versions of KOS-MOS through the years but most of them have featured "her" in regulation-issue battle armor. Japanese manufacturer Alter has crafted two previous versions of KOS-MOS and the company gets back into the game with a third iteration of KOS that's scheduled to ship in January 2009. The new figure loses the battle armor and is adorned with frilly blue coverings that apparently comprise a swimsuit of the future. We found it amusing that KOS-MOS also wears matching high-heel pumps. Preorders are welcome today.   
 
 

TOYS Super Mario Galaxy DX JPN

Preorder Import: $35.90/each

JAN/SKU Code: 3020-45584
 TOYS Super Mario Galaxy Super DX Plush v1.0 - Preorder

«©NCSX» If you've ever stared at the cover of Super Mario Galaxy for the Wii, you might remember the image of Mario soaring through the heavens like a space vessel. A plump space vessel. In blue overalls.

   Banpresto's crew has studied the cover of the game and their designers have recreated Mario's pose in the form of a big plush. Mario measures 36cm or 14.17" in height and his wingspan is roughly as wide as he is tall. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late January 2009.     
 
 

TOYS Kanu Unchou Battle JPN

New Import: $72.90/each

JAN Code: 4582221151625
 TOYS Kanu Unchou Battle Damaged Version - Preorder

«©NCSX» Toy manufacturers continue to push Kanu Unchou of Ikkitousen fame on the toy collecting public and there's no slump in sight. Maybe she'll eventually match the girls of Evangelion in terms of longevity in the marketplace. If so, we can expect to see 5-6 new versions of Kanu every year henceforth if history is any guide.

   The latest Kanu toy announcement comes from Griffon and the Ikkitousen Dragon Destiny warrior is depicted in a compromising position. She's on all fours and is somewhat sprawled. The "Battle Damaged Version" designation refers to Kanu's shattered clothing. In fact, her clothes are so battle damaged that they're not there any more. She's still wearing her shirt but her skirt has been destroyed and lily-white skivvies are in full view. The figure is set to 1/7 scale and measures 7cm in height. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late December 2008 at JPY7000 or US$72.90 from NCS.
 
 

BLU-RAY Sleeping Beauty USA

New Release: $36.90/each

UPC Code: 786936746228
 BLU-RAY Sleeping Beauty - New Release, Shipping Tomorrow

From the Publisher
   Awaken your senses to the majesty of SLEEPING BEAUTY, Walt Disney's ultimate fairy tale. See more than you've ever seen before through the magic of state-of-the-art technology and experience this groundbreaking film restored beyond its original brilliance, in the way Walt envisioned it – pristine, beautiful, utterly breathtaking. From the grand celebration of Princess Aurora's birth to the fateful day when she pricks her finger on a spinning wheel and falls under Maleficent's evil curse to Prince Philip's courageous battle against a fire-breathing dragon, the stunning artistry and spine-tingling sounds will transform your home into a fantastic world. The adventures continue as you are immersed into a wonderful world of bonus features.

Blu-Ray Bonuses
Maleficent's Challenge Game, Disney BD Live, "Living" Menus — "Real-Time" Castle Environment Changes Based On Your Location.
 
 

BLU-RAY War, Inc USA

New Release: $36.90/each

UPC Code: 687797121967
 BLU-RAY War, Inc. - New Release, Shipping Tomorrow

From the Publisher
   V V S Films in association with NuImage/Millennium films and First Look Pictures is pleased to announce the theatrical release of WAR, INC.

   The film stars John Cusack, Joan Cusack, Hilary Duff, Marisa Tomei and Sir Ben Kingsley. Cusack plays a hit man assigned to kill a Middle East oil minister. His cover is that he's producing a trade show that includes a wedding between a local pop star and a politico, but complications ensue.

Studio: First Look Home Entertainment
Rating: R
Format: Widescreen
Cast: Shirly Brener, Joan Cusack, John Cusack, Hilary Duff, Ben Kingsley, Marisa Tomei
Release Date: October 14, 2008
Region: A (U.S. & Canada only.)

107 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English (SDH), Spanish. This Blu-Ray has been released to distributors.
 
 

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 NEWS General Updates

1Up: The Rise and Fall (and Rise) of Japan Article
 As Western console development comes into its own, Japanese creators
are struggling to regain their voice
   Thanks to James Mielke and Jeremy Parish for the article.
Sign of the Times
   Another Japanese supplier appears to be in financial straits. They're still operating but their lead salesman has alerted us to "difficulties" in their capital position. Maybe the FED and U.S. Treasury can bail out the Japanese distribution network as well.
Stunts
   David Blaine is hanging upside down like a vampire in Central Park, NYC while pedestrians and tourists gawk at him. Watch this instead.
 
 

TOY Samurai Spirits Iroha JPN

Clearance: US$49.90/each

Jan Code: 4582261370055
 SOTD Samurai Spirits Tenkaichi Iroha Figure - Clearance
«©NCSX» Daiki Kogyou sculpts an Iroha figure which is reminescent of Tezuka Osamu's work. Two blades and a loose sandal are included as accessories which are packaged with the figure inside the blister pack.
Sale Offering
   NCS' remaining inventory of Samurai Spirits Tenkaichi Iroha 1/8 Scale Figure is new, factory boxed, and in very good condition. The color on some boxes may be slightly faded and the glue holding the cellphane window on certain boxes may have become brittle. The glue has thus lost its adherence to the cellophane. Pricing is set at US$49.90 each which includes "free" shipping by UPS Ground within the U.S.
 

 

Target FXP: $45

Summary of the Week
Monday NDS Dragon Ball DS  PSP Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! Battle Arena, Samurai Dou Portable  PS3 Trusty Bell: Chopin no Yume Reprise  TOYS Kingdom Hearts Formation Arts Vol. 3, Shooting Game Historica 2 Synchronized Phenomenon
Tuesday NEWS Preorders open for TOYS Xenosaga III KOS-MOS Swimsuit Version, TOYS Super Mario Galaxy Super DX Plush v1.0, TOYS Kanu Unchou Battle Damaged Version  BLU War, Inc and Sleeping Beauty tomorrow
Wednesday NEWS NCS starts acccepting reservations for PC Cyber Figure Alice, TOYS Patapon Ultra Detail Figure,
TOYS Senjou no Valkyria Trading Figure Collection, TOYS Super Mario Galaxy Figure Keyholder Vol. 1
Thursday NDS Knights in the Nightmare, Knights in the Nightmare DHE Series Special Pack, World Destruction: Michibi Kareshi Ishi, Yajuu Keiji  PS2 Kinnikuman Muscle Grand Prix Max 2 Tokumori, Super Robot Wars Z  
PS3 X Edge  PSP PC Engine Best: Soldier Collection  Wii Disaster: Day of Crisis
Friday NDS Simple DS Series Vol. 44: The Gal Mahjong  PSP Mana Khemia Portable, Princess Maker 5 Portable 
Wii Bomberman  NEWS Xbox 360 Arcade Bundles shipping today
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