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NDS RIZ-ZOAWD JPN

New Import: US$50.90

JAN Code: 4527823995420
 NDS RIZ-ZOAWD + Bonus Soundtrack - New Import, In Stock

«©NCSX» The Wizard of Oz gets a remix and a revision in Media Vision's Riz-Zoawd which is a not-so-clever anagram of the original film title. We would have went with War-Dizzo but that's just us. In the game, Dorothy and her dog Toto are transported to Oz where they encounter all manner of oddities including a Lion who's an utter coward, a Scarecrow in search of a brain, and a Tin Man who needs a heart. Yes, it sounds crazy but it worked once in the movies and it might work again in a game format.

   Riz-Zoawd features an interesting control scheme where a green trac-ball is represented on the touch screen of the NDS. To move, roll the stylus on the trac-ball and Dorothy and crew will wander across the world of Oz in flowing motion.
 
 

PS3 Shirokishi Monogatari JPN

New Import: US$69.90

JAN Code: 4948872730303
 PS3 Shirokishi Monogatari - New Import, Restock Soon

«©NCSX» When the waif-like Princess Cisna's ceremony is interrupted by the Wizard Corps, destiny unites a boy named Lenard with a mech suit known as the White Knight. By "bonding" with the suit, Lenard becomes a warrior capable of tackling the Wizards and their minions. Despite Lenard's fateful encounter with the Princess as well as the means to save her, the Wizards kidnap her anyway. Bound by a sense of duty to finish what he started, Lenard vows to go after the Wizards and rescue the Princess.
   Shirokishi Monogatari aka White Knight Chronicles is a 3D action-RPG where Lenard and supporters travel the land and face off against conventional soldiers as well as towering behemoths who are much more durable, dangerous, and difficult to kill. Normal grunts can be attacked by Lenard and party with normal weapons and slashing action. However, when formidable opponents enter the fray, it's time for Lenard to transform into the White Knight and meet them head-on. The game is the first Playstation 3 offering from Japanese developer Level-5. Early preorders will ship with a bonus WKC soundtrack in 30% ratio.
 
 

PS3 Royds Stick EX JPN

New Import: US$108.90

JAN Code: 4560289420204
 PS3 Royds Stick EX - New Import, In Stock

«©NCSX» NCS has been using the Royds Stick EX for a few years now on the Playstation 2. The manufacturer Try Electronics adapts the joystick for the PS3 by adding a USB connector but the basic functionality is the same as the original Royds Stick EX that we've been using for a while.
   The design of the stick uses a modular panel which slots into the base and two different button panels may be inserted into the base as follows:

Standard 8-Button Panel
   All right face buttons and trigger buttons (O, X, □, Δ, L1, L2, R1, R2) are located on the panel in a 4 x 2 configuration. The weight of this particular panel is 500g or 1.10lbs.

EX-System 4+1 Button Panel
   The four face buttons and a trigger (O, X, □, Δ, L1) are spaced across the panel in a truncated arc pattern. The weight of the panel is 400g (0.88lbs).

 Dimensions: Width 290 × height 105 × depth 230  (11.41 x 4.13 x 9.05)
USB Cable Length: 2.0m (6.56 feet long)
Product Weight: 1600g (3.52 lbs)
 
 

Wii Pikmin Wii de Asobu JPN

New Import: US$46.90

JAN Code: 4902370517606
 Wii Pikmin Wii de Asobu - New Import, In Stock

«©NCSX» The adventures of Captain Olimar and the Pikmin are revisited in the Wii rendition of Pikmin which is a complete overhaul of the original Gamecube game. It was all the way back in October 2001 when Pikmin was released for the Japanese Gamecube and proceeded to charm the world with a portly protagonist and whimsical plant-like creatures. Pikmin has enjoyed enduring popularity over the past few years as evidenced by our continued sales of cellphone straps and plushes. The Wii conversion features Nunchuk and Wii Remote control which allows Olimar to marshal the Pikmin and direct them across the world. The game is somewhat awkward at first because camera options are not available at the outset - you're afforded only a tight shot of the playfield that's very claustrophobic but once things get going, three camera viewpoints of the world may be toggled by pushing left, up, or right on the D-Pad.
   When the adventure begins, Captain Olimar is zooming along in his Dolphin spaceship when a tumbling space rock crashes into him. Quickly losing control as well as altitude, the Captain makes a fiery descent into the planet below. Although Olimar survives the crash landing in one piece, his ship isn't so lucky. Parts and pieces have been strewn across the planet and Olimar must retrieve them in order to go spaceward again.
 
 

TOYS Super Mario Sofubi 3 JPN

Import Preorder: US$15.90
 NEWS General Updates

Mario Sofubi Figures
   The Super Mario Sofubi Prize Collection 3 and the Mario Sofubi DX 7 were both shipped from Japan today but our supplier mistakenly shipped them with the fastest UPS Worldwide Express service. This means we'll be paying more for the shipping cost than the entire shipment is worth since the boxes are huge. What a way to end the year, huh? The toys are expected to arrive on Monday or Tuesday of next week.
Next Week
   Most of our Japanese suppliers will be starting their winter holiday on Tuesday of next week. As such, we don't expect any new Japanese imports between December 30, 2008 through January 14, 2009. One new Korean PSP release is expected on January 29 - DJ Max Portable Black Square.  
European Imports
   Backorders for the European version of Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe should be filled in the first full week of January 2009.
 
 

NGP Shanghai Mini JPN

Clearance: US23.90/each

JAN Code: 4964808601370
 SOTD Shanghai Mini for Neo Geo Pocket - Clearance Redux2
NCS Sale Synopsis - Original Update: July 29, 1999
 «©NCSX» Match mahjong tiles two at a time on a crowded playboard to remove them from the screen. As the clock ticks down, find the proper tile-matches to ensure that the last few pieces are available for matching to clear the level. Today's sale offer is for the Japanese version of the game which is packaged in the plastic NGP clamshell container.

Sale Offering
   NCS' remaining inventory of Shanghai Mini for the Japanese Neo Geo Pocket is new, factory boxed, and in excellent condition. Pricing is set at US$23.90 per copy which includes "free" shipping by USPS Media Mail within the continental United States.
 

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Target FXP: $45

Summary of the Week
Monday TOYS Space Invaders Headphones  NDS Tales of Hearts CG Movie Edition, Tales of Hearts Accessory Set  NEWS Hori Real Arcade Pro 3.SA on the way, Preorders welcome for Slime Protect Case and Slime Speaker
Tuesday NEWS Preorders welcome for Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Yoko 1/5 Scale Figure, DemonBane Metatron 1/8 Scale Figure, Ikkitousen Kanu Unchou Shitagi Version, Smile Slime Pull-Back Mascot, Pikachu Kizamimi Accessory, Idolmaster SP delayed to February
Wednesday NDS Phantasy Star Zero  BLU Pineapple Express, Swing Vote  NEWS KOS-MOS Ver. 4 reproduction and Orchid Seed Aya shipping as of yesterday, Hori Real Arcade Pro.3SA shipping as of yesterday, Hyperstick Otomedius G for Xbox 360 available
Thursday Winter Holiday Hiatus
Friday NDS RIZ-ZOAWD  PS3 Shirokishi Monogatari, Royds Stick EX  Wii Pikmin Asobu no Wii 
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