» To receive a summary of NCS' Daily Updates emailed directly to you every morning: Subscribe with subject header "DU Sub." An RSS Feed is also available for subscription.
 
 

TOYS Miku Hatsune Bandana JPN

Import Preorder: $15.90/ea

SKU/JAN Code: 4582191960753
 TOYS Miku Hatsune Bandana - Import Preorder
NCS Product Synopsis
 «©NCSX» A bandana is a piece of cloth that can be wrapped around one's head to restrain hair or sop up beads of sweat. The bandana has a place in some work environments such as cow herding where it serves wearers well by wicking away perspiration. Outside of these work environments, the bandana may also be used by some individuals as a fashion accessory or to make a personal statement. That's the "bandana look" where a bandana is worn without any obvious functional utility. For example, a short-haired gentleman who wears a bandana when the temperatures are comfortably balmy is only wearing it to complete his "look."
   Not many people can pull off the "bandana look."

   John Rambo was successful but mainly because he had big guns and a snarling sneer that drew attention away from the bandana. Jack Sparrow pulled it off as well but he wears eyeliner and has beads in his hair. He can get away with anything. Aunt Jemima also wore one until the sensitive suits at Quaker Oats took it away.

   Despite the fact that the "bandana look" can only be successfully worn by select people in society, Japanese manufacturer Dicokick (ディコキック) is releasing a trio of Miku Hatsune Bandanas in April. Each bandana measures 520×520mm in area and is made of 100% cotton. A camouflage pattern is evident along with a little Miku Hatsune stitching that appears on one corner of the bandana. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late April 2010 at JPY900 or US$15.90 from NCS.
 
 

TOYS Ikkitousen Kakouen JPN

Import Preorder: $95.90/ea

SKU/JAN Code: 4982509552579
 TOYS Ikkitousen Kakouen Myousai Shitagi Version - Preorder
NCS Product Synopsis
 «©NCSX» Kanu Unchou garners most of the attention when it comes to Ikkitousen toy figures in the Japanese marketplace because she's so pretty and smart. Kanu is but one person in the expansive Ikkitousen cast roster but she's a superstar and sculptors are expected to continue churning out figures for the forseeable future.
   Occasionally, toy producers take a chance on other characters from Ikkitousen and the "Kakouen Myousai Shitagi Version" is one such gamble for the heart and soul of the figure-buying-public. Kakouen wears a 2-piece bikini which is decorated with heart-shaped designs that might evoke feelings of love. Kakouen is sculpted in a squatting position and her arms arc backwards - she must have learned the pose by watching the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit video. Preorders are welcome to ship in April 2010.
 
 

OST Rodin's Selection Promo JPN
 NEWS General Updates
OST Bayonetta Rodin's Selection Promo
   A Japanese vendor who visits our website to check up on what's happening has offered us a batch of the Bayonetta Rodin's Selection bonus soundtrack that was given away with preorders last year. We're considering purchasing their entire stake and if we decide to bring them in, we'll post a sale offer next week. The soundtrack contains six tracks composed by Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Masami Ueda, and Rei Kondoh which span 22 minutes of music. The first track is "One Of A Kind" by Yamaguchi and the final track is "The Gates Of Hell" which is also composed by Yamaguchi. A booklet is also included inside the little binder which holds the CD and the overall design is similar to the Senjou no Valkyria 2 Document of Gallia bonuses we imported recently.

   Another Japanese vendor has offered the bonus Oboro Muramasa art poster that we've been looking for but their prices are unreasonable. We'll do some haggling and perhaps a little bartering since we're interested in importing the poster for our own collection. We've never gotten this particular bonus but one of our Japanese customers describes it as "not a poster but a large fold-out and mural-like piece of paperboard with character artwork on one side and enemies on the other side." Sounds like a poster but if we are able to get the offer prices down, we'll post an sale offering next week along with a proper photo gallery.  
Xbox 360 Espgaluda II Black Label Limited Edition 
   With the news earlier this week of the region-free Regular Edition and region-locked Limited Edition of Espgaluda II Black Label, we've had some rejiggering of our preorder numbers. As such, we have available supply of the Limited Edition (The Region-Locked version) for new preorders which will ship on or around February 24-25, 2010.
 
 

PCE XHE-3 Controller Adapter JPN

Olde Import: $30.90/ea

SKU/JAN Code: 4961997000489
 SOTW PC-Engine XHE-3 MSX Controller Adapter - Clearance
NCS Sale of the Week Offering: February 15, 2010
Original Release in Japan: March 16, 1995
 «©NCSX» Brand new and factory boxed XHE-3 MSX Controller Adapter for the PC-Engine which allows MSX joysticks and joypads to be used with the PC-Engine. Micomsoft produced a lineup of MSX controllers which were fairly popular back in the day. Instead of manufacturing a separate lineup of controllers for the PC-Engine, Micomsoft introduced the XHE-3 Adapter which bridged the MSX and PC-Engine so owners of both platforms could use a single controller on either one. The packaging lists compatibility with the Micomsoft XE-1PRO, XE-1ST2, and XE-1AP but any standard MSX controller can be used. Further, please note that Mega-Drive controllers are not fully compatible - the "B" button is not mapped but "A" and "C" work.

Product Condition
   NCS' remaining inventory is brand new and factory boxed in the original cardboard container. The condition of the packaging is in good structural shape but please note that there are visible signs of wear and weathering caused by decades of storage. The adapters inside are however in pristine and shiny condition.

Sale Offering
   Pricing per XHE-3 Adapter is set at US$30.90 each. If you reside in the USA, NCS recommends USPS Priority shipping for the most economical domestic service. Please click on the Postal link below the UPS shipping options to display Postal shipping rates. Thanks.

Product SKU: DP-3913314
JAN Code: 4961997000489
Japanese Product Name: XHE-3
Manufacturer: Micomsoft
Compatibility: PC-Engine
 
 

  d({>,<])b

In Loving Memory - M. Lee

Summary of the Week
Monday TOYS Itazura Coin Bank Mikeniko Kitty Preorder  NEWS Release schedule for USA and Japan
 SOTW PC-Engine XHE-3 MSX Controller Adapter
Tuesday TOYS Dragon Quest IX Smile Slime Tower Plush, Toys Works Collection 2.5 Wolf and Spice II in stock
 NEWS Reservations open up for Caltoy Max Jumbo FuwaFuwa Bear Plush
Wednesday TOYS Miku Hatsune Bandana, Ikkitousen Kakouen Myousai Shitagi Version  OST Bayonetta Rodin's Selection Soundtrack Promo Bonus and Oboro Muramasa Poster on offer from Japan
Thursday NDS Sangokushi DS 3  PSP 1 Million Ton no Barabara, Classic Dungeon Fuyoku no Masoujin 
PS3 Biohazard 5 Alternative Edition, Shin Sangoku Musou Online Kamishou Ranbu
Friday MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1107  BATH One Piece Jolly Roger Towel  GEAR Moonlight Cradle Feena Fam Earthlight T-Shirt  BED Dream C Club Rui Pillow Case
National Console Support, Inc ° Your Import Specialist
Phone: (718) 888-1189  Blog: http://ncsx.blogspot.com  Preorder Shop: http://shopncsx.com  E-mail: ncsx@msn.com 
Design Services provided by Jimmy Z Studio/Atelier. © National Console Support 2010. All rights reserved.