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TOYS Space Invaders Bank JPN

New Import: US$70.90

SKU/JAN: 4904810330349
 TOYS Space Invaders Game Bank - New Import, In Stock

«©NCSX» Back in 2003, Taito celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Space Invaders by releasing a replica of the Space Invaders tabletop game which was really a controller container which held a Dual Shock 2. It was highly collectible and NCS eventually sold out after keeping original inventory for 6 years. Taito shipped a boatload of Space Invaders products last year to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the franchise. This year, the 31st Anniversary of Space Invaders doesn't have the same cachet but that's not stopping Taito from keeping the Invaders merchandising train rolling.

   Most piggy banks don't reward savers with entertainment. The Space Invaders Game Bank rewards coin-droppers with a thrilling (sorta) shoot 'em up. Players who insert a 100-yen coin in the coin slot will get to play a round of Space Invaders that's fairly faithful to the original from the sounds to the shields to the included color cellophane overlay. The game bank measures W200 x H105 x D95mm (7.87 x 4.13 x 3.74") in area and is listed as 1/6 scale on Takara's product sheet.

   A 100-yen coin measures 2.26cm in diameter so the closest approximation that we have here in the USA is a nickel which spans 2.12cm. The nickel is slightly thicker at 1.95mm versus 1.75mm for the 100-yen coin but it's perfectly sized for the coin slot. Note that a quarter is too large but dimes and pennies may also be inserted into the slot for your personal savings. A little red trigger in the coin slot is activated whenever a nickel passes through. All preorders have shipped as of yesterday; new orders welcome.
 
 

NDS Buffy the Vamp Slayer EUR

New Import: US$45.90

SKU/EAN: B1
 NDS Buffy the Vampire Slayer Sacrifice - Expected on Monday

From the Publisher
   Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Sacrifice combines third-person and first-person gameplay to create an experience like nothing else on Nintendo DS. The stakes are high for players as they take on the role of Buffy to seal the re-opened Hellmouth in an original story penned by Rob Deshotel, a writer from the TV series.

   This action-packed 3D survival horror game sees Buffy using a range of special weapons, powerful spells and martial arts to take out vicious vampires and demons. In addition to these enemies, players also come across recognisable characters from the show, including Spike, Angel, the Master, the First Evil, Caleb and, of course, the Scooby Gang.
 
 

MAG Weekly Famitsu v1060 JPN

Annual Subscriptions Only

SKU/JAN: 4910264520496
 MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1060 - New Import, Subscriptions

«©NCSX» The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu features coverage on the following games and/or events:

» Preview for Final Fantasy XIII which includes new screenshots and details on the battle system. Pages 25 and 27 show off some nice screen caps. The preview also includes a look at the FFVII Advent Children Complete Blu-Ray that's expected next month. 
» The Famitsu Review Crew rank PS3 Winning Post World (8/8/7/7), NDS Pro Yakyuu Famista DS 2009 (9/7/8/8), and Wii Doala de Wii (6/4/5/4).
» A feature on video game t-shirts including one for Galaxian that looks great, a Bomberman tee, a nifty Pac-Man shirt which features an entire screen cap of the entire game maze and contents, and an 8-bit Rockman t-shirt which we'll be buying for our own collection.
» Feature on Mobile Suit Gundam: Senjou no Kizuna which checks out the arcade original as well as this week's PSP conversion.
» This week's "Pick Up Food" article focuses on new ice cream snacks that are available in Japan along with pastries that are currently in demand.
» Project Witch preview which is shipping for the PSP on July 23, 2009.
 
 

PSP Zettai Zetsumei Grip JPN

Import Preorder: $22.90/ea

SKU/JAN: 4582168240987
 PSP Zettai Zetsumei Grip - Import Preorder

«©NCSX» When Zettai Zetsumei 3 ships for the Playstation Portable next month, you might need a special accessory to hold the handheld lest it slip out of your hands when the excitement level ramps up and sweaty palms are the order of the day.
The Zettai Zetsumei Grip holds the PSP in its confines and is designed with a special "cracked asphalt" appearance which mimics the broken city that the game takes place in. The ZZ Grip may also be used as a stand since it has a support on the back which may be used to support the accessory and PSP upright on a tabletop. 
   Preorders are welcome to ship on April 23, 2009 at JPY1800 or US$22.90 from NCS.
 
 

X360 Idolmaster Live Points JPN

Import Preorder: $58.90/ea

SKU/JAN: 4988648668973
 X360 Idolmaster Live Points - Import Preorder

«©NCSX» The Japanese Xbox Live Marketplace is a vibrant repository of downloadable content such as demos, trailers, and game data. The currency of the XBL Marketplace is known as Microsoft Points which are sold in card format through retailers in Japan. NCS has sold plain cards for a couple of years now but the upcoming Idolmaster versions are a little more special since they feature idol artwork and pretty colors.
   The upcoming IdolMaster MS Points cards have a face value of 3500 and two versions are up for preorder - the IdolMaster "C" version which features a full-bodied cast of characters and a "D" version which shows off 10 character portraits. Preorders are welcome to ship on April 23, 2009 at JPY5000 or US$58.90 from NCS.
 
 

PSP Utawareru Mono LE JPN

Import Preorder: US$73.90

SKU/JAN: 4996802090492
 NEWS General Updates 

PSP Utawareru Mono - Delayed
   Aqua Plus has delayed the release of the regular and limited editions of Utawareru Mono for the PSP from April 29 to May 28, 2009. To update the contents of the limited edition of the game, purchasers will receive a PSP carrying pouch (shown to the left), a puffy sticker strap, and a black Utawareru Mono accessory bag. Early preorders will also ship with a bonus deck of playing cards in 50% ratio.
PS3 Demon's Souls - Asian Version Update
   Another shipment of PS3 Demon's Souls will be shipping from Hong Kong on Monday or Tuesday of next week and all new orders received after 10:22AM EST (as of yesterday) will ship on Wednesday or Thursday of next week. If we are able to stock the new batch of restock any sooner, we'll post an update on Monday morning since there may be some inventory available for us tonight in Hong Kong.
ETC Sales Next Week - New Old Stock Offerings
   We'll resume new weekly sales on old inventory items starting next week. We found a bunch of new Saturn joypad and joystick controllers, a bunch of Megadrive accessories, some PC-Engine stuff, and an assortment of Famicom game classics. The inventory is new but some of the boxes have slight wear due to nearly 2 decades in storage. 
 
 

ETC Final Fantasy X2 Calendar JPN

Sale Import: US$18.90/each
Jan Code: 4961012020263
 SOTD Final Fantasy X-2 Calendar (2003-2004) - Clearance
Original Update: April 1, 2003
«©NCSX» With a bounty of FFX-2 merchandise and accessories already announced and/or shipping to market, Japanese manufacturer Cafereo adds to the truck with a new 2003 (April 2003 to March 2004) calendar plastered with pictures of the FFX-2 players. Spend an entire year with the girls of Final Fantasy X-2 by hanging this poster-page sized calendar (measuring 29.5 x 20.5") on your wall or in your hall.
   There are seven pages total - one cover sheet and six monthly pages in the calendar. After every two months, you'll have a new poster to look at as the year winds down. Since the pages of the calendar are poster quality, one may remove expired pages from the calendar and hang them separately to color your walls, ornately frame them or place the posters in hermetically sealed mylar for your FFX-2 shrine/archive.
Sale Offering : Pricing is set at US$18.90 per FFX-2 2003-2004 Calendar which includes free USPS Media Mail shipping anywhere in the contiguous USA. Media Mail normally delivers in 5-10 days. For our international customers, we will ship by USPS First Class Airmail flat rate at US$16.55.
 

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Summary of the Week
Monday TOYS QFO  NEWS Demon's Souls (Asian) 3rd Batch arrives, PSP Carnival Colors shipping today
Tuesday BLU Bedtime Stories, Not Easily Broken  NEWS Preorders welcome for NDS Dragon Ball Z: Story Saiyajin Raishuu, NDS Sonshi no Heihou DS, TOYS Ayrton Senna 1/6 Scale Fine Art Statue, TOYS Relakkuma Sherbet Maker, TOYS Relakkuma Pocket Watch
Wednesday BLU Doubt, Tale of Despereaux, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Yes Man  NEWS Preorders for Sebastian Michaelis Nendoroid Figure
Thursday NDS Space Invaders Extreme 2, Suzumiya Haruhi no Chokuretsu, Suzumiya Haruhi no Chokuretsu - Chou SOS LE, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Stardust Accelerator: WC 2009  PS2 Trigger Heart Exelica Enhanced, Trigger Heart Exelica Enhanced Limited Edition  PSP Kidou Senshi Gundam: Senjou no Kizuna Portable, Makai Senki Disgaea 2 Portable, Makai Senki Disgaea 2 Portable Limited Edition, Sunday x Magazine Shuuketsu! Choujou Daikessen  Wii Suzumiya Haruhi no Heiretsu, Suzumiya Haruhi no Heiretsu - Chou SOS Danhiro, Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's Wheelie Breakers
Friday TOYS Space Invaders Game Bank  MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1060  NEWS Preorders welcome for PSP Zettai Zetsumei Grip, X360 Idolmaster Live Points; PSP Utawareru Mono delayed
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