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MAG Weekly Famitsu v1042 JPN

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JAN Code: 4910264521288
 MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1042 - New Import, Subscriptions

NCS Product Synopsis
 Cover Date: December 5-12, 2008
 «©NCSX» The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage of the following games and/or events:
» News and photos of the Dissidia Final Fantasy PSP Bundle and game.
» Preview of Blood of Bahamut for the Nintendo DS which has a few Shadow of the Colossus moments based on the screenshots
 » Famitsu Crew review NDS Layton (9/8/8/8), NDS JB Harold (6/6/6/6), PSP Kenka Banchou 3 (8/8/7/7), PSP Patapon 2 (8/8/8/9), Naruto EX3 (7/6/6/7), and Far Cry 2 (8/8/7/8).
 » Road to Famicom feature continues with a look at the Bandai Arcadia console, the Vectrex, and the RX-78 Gundam computer
 » Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days preview with snapshots of the cast and characters
 » Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Echoes of Time preview for NDS/Wii
 » Preview of Game Center CX 2 with more made-up retro games such as Wiz-Man, Demon Returns, and four others.
 
 

TOYS Lineage II Human Mage JPN

New Import: US$68.90

JAN Code: 4582191962993
 TOYS Lineage II Human Mage 1/8 Scale Figure - New, In Stock

«©NCSX» Mages in olden adventure games from the 80s were generally male, wrinkled, and looked a lot like Gandalf from the Hobbit. An old school mage also wore robes and carried around a wooden staff that was as old and gnarly as he was. It wasn't a pretty sight.

   NCsoft wouldn't have any of that when developing the Lineage MMORPG. Their mages would be young. Supple. Half nude. With sandy blonde hair. Mages in Lineage would actually be attractive and break from the staid conventions of yore.

   Good Smile Company has released the second figure in their Lineage II toy line and collectors are treated to the vision of a Human Mage who works her magic with a "metal" staff and edgy apparel that we can only describe as medieval beach wear. Her eyes are light-blue and gloss shines from her lips. Ms Mage's left leg is painted to appear as if she's wearing hosiery while her right leg is adorned with a blue-colored legging. She rocks a pair of gold-gilded blue boots that matches her ensemble. The Mage figure is set to 1/8 scale and measures 22cm or 8.66" tall. The sculpture is by Nakao Yoshimasa who did a beautiful job and basically made us instant fans of his work.
 
 

TOYS Tuttuki Bako JPN

New Import: US$43.90

JAN Code: 4543112565259

Only Black in Stock Currently

Green and Red Restock Soon
 TOY Tuttuki Bako - New Import, In Stock

«©NCSX» In the far-flung future, NCS envisions a world of entertainment where reality meshes with virtual reality to produce immersive experiences for users. We're talking about feeling, smelling, and tasting in addition to seeing and hearing so that you're really there in some digital labyrinth or smoky tavern. Before that happens however, the consumer product industry has to take baby steps to the promised land.
   A few weeks ago, NCS stocked the Cyber Maid Alice product which featured a virtual desktop maid. That was a baby step. Next up, Bandai's Tuttuki Bako which features interactive digital objects that respond to external stimuli. Simply poke an index finger into the side of the gadget and you'll be able to push around a little panda, disturb a girl, cause an octopus to squirt ink, and perform other simple actions. A sample movie may be viewed on Bandai's website. 
 
 

TOYS Shakugan no Shana JPN

New Import: US$38.90

JAN Code: 4582191963501
 TOYS Nendroid Shakugan no Shana - New Import, In Stock

«©NCSX» Shana of Shakugan no Shana fame isn't human. She's really a Flame Haze that's been embodied into the frame of a teenager who goes to class, interacts with classmates, and looks very much like an average schoolgirl. An average schoolgirl who carries a sword and finally gets inducted into Good Smile Company's popular Nendroid line-up of toys.

   The package contains a posable Shana figure in her school outfit with a default face that features big eyes and a sliver for a mouth. A sprig of crimson hair pops out from the top of her head Naru Narusegawa style. Two additional faces are included in the package - one where Shana is squinting her eyes and pouting and another where she's wide-eyed and snarling with her mouth. Four extra hands are included along with a sword accessory and a necklace which may be slung around her neck. The figure measures 10cm or 3.93" in height and is fully painted and ready for display. Preorders have shipped already on Friday of last week and new orders are welcome to ship today.
 
 

PSP Kenka Banchou 3 JPN

Preorder Import $48.90/each

Jan Code: 4940261509446
 NEWS Japanese Import Outlook - Arrivals on Friday
NDS Conveni DS: Otona no Keiei Ryoku Training Nippon Ichi
  Keiki J.B. Harold Jikenbo: Manhattan Requiem fonfun
  Layton Kyouju to Saigo no Jikan Ryokou Level 5
PS2 Moe Moe 2-ji Taisen Ryoku Deluxe SystemSoft
 

Naxat Soft Reachmania Vol. 1: CR Galaxy Angel

Naxat Soft

PS3

 World Soccer Winning Eleven 2009 Konami
PSP Eiyuu Densetsu: Sora no Kiseki Set Falcom
  Kenka Banchou 3: Zenkoku Seiha Spike
  Patapon 2: Don-Chaka SCEI

360

 Agarest Senki: Reappearance Compile
Wii Kotoba no Puzzle: Mojipittan Wii Deluxe Namcoi
  Naruto Shippuuden Gekitou Ninja Taisen EX3 Takara
 
 

Wii King of Fighters Collection USA

Preorder Item $30.90/each

UPC Code: 2000003376100
 NEWS USA Release Outlook - Arrivals on Mon-Wed
NDS Age of Empires Mythologies THQ
  All Star Cheer Squad THQ
  Bratz Kidz: Slumber Party GFactory
  Chrono Trigger Square
  Club Penguin Disney
  Neopets Puzzle Adventure Capcom
  Personal Trainer Cooking Nintendo
  Ultimate Band Disney
Wii King of Fighters Collection: Orochi Collection SNK
  Winter Sports 2: The Next Challenge Conspiracy
 
 

TOYS Jack Sparrow Cosbaby JPN

Clearance: US$9.90/each

JAN Code: 4582106179133
 SOTD Pirates o/t Caribbean Jack Sparrow Cosbaby - Clearance
Original Update: August 10, 2007
 «©NCSX»  With the third Pirates of the Caribbean movie making a splash earlier this summer, Hot Toys horns in on the action with a set of toy figures which measure 7cm or 2.75" tall. For today's sale, we are selling the Jack Sparrow figure from some boxes that we opened last year.

Sale Offering: NCS' remaining inventory of Pirates of the Caribbean Jack Sparrow Mini Cosbaby new, factory bagged, and in excellent condition. Pricing is set at US$9.90 per unit which includes "free" shipping by USPS Media Mail within the U.S.
 

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Target FXP: $45

Summary of the Week
Monday TOYS Lineage II Human Mage Figure, Nendroid Shakugan no Shana, Tuttuki Bako  NEWS  Import and Domestic release outlook for the week, Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1042
Tuesday TOYS Face Bank Dodeka  PS2 Koihime Musou [Regular and Limited Editions]  Wii Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes Double Pack  NEWS Preorders welcome for DS/Wii Final Fantasy Echoes of Time and Uranai Seikatsu DS
Wednesday NDS Flower, Sun, and Rain [Europe]  PS3 Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe [Europe]  NEWS Preorders welcome for NDS Hirameki Action Chibikko Wagyan no Ookina, NDS Megami Ibunroku: Devil Survivor, PC Kanu Unchou Solid Mouse Pad, TOYS Nendroid-Petit The Idolmaster Stage 01, TOYS Gurren-lagann Yoko Space Look & Gunbee
Thursday Thanksgiving Holiday
Friday NDS Layton Kyouju to Saigo no Jikan Ryokou  PSP Eiyuu Densetsu: Sora no Kiseki Set, Kenka Banchou 3: Zenkoku Seiha, Patapon 2: Don-Chaka  Wii Naruto Shippuuden Gekitou Ninja Taisen EX3, Hataraku Hit
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