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TOYS Kubrick Star Wars DX S1 JPN

Import Preorder: $175.90/box

SKU/JAN Code: 4530956172668
 TOYS Kubrick Star Wars DX Series 1 - Import Preorder
NCS Preorder Synopsis
 «©NCSX» Medicom kicks off the Kubrick Star Wars DX Series 1 this summer with a brand spanking new set of six Star Wars figures inspired by the events in the Star Wars: Return of the Jedi motion picture. The six standard figures are as follows:

» Luke Skywalker Jedi Knight - Wears a gray smock and black shirt
» C-3PO & Salacious B. Crumb - Salacious rides on C-3PO's shoulder
» R2-D2 (Jabba's Barge) - The droid serves drinks to Jabba's crew
» Chewbacca (Boushh's Prisoner) - Wookiee engages in a ruse
» Amanaman - Sunflower-colored bounty hunter with blue trim
» Bib Fortuna - Jabba's cunning and ruthless attendant

   Extra parts are included inside each figure which allows toy fans to create the hulking bulk of Jabba the Hutt. The slug-like form of Jabba rests on a slab of segmented PVC and a hookah pipe sits to his side. Medicom will include a pop-up cardboard display which is designed to look like Jabba's palace in each Master Carton of 4 factory cases. Desirable chase figures are also expected to be dispersed randomly inside each Master Carton.

   Preorder pricing is set at JPY15,360 per factory case of 12 figures which is about US$172 based on this morning's JPY/USD exchange rate. NCS is accepting reservations at US$175.90 per box of 12 figures. Please note our price takes into account overnight shipping rates from Japan since we'd like to get these into the States as quickly as possible once they're released.
 
 
 

TOYS Kubrick 400% C-3PO JPN

Import Preorder: $108.90/each

SKU/JAN Code: 4530956172798
 TOYS Kubrick 400% Star Wars C-3PO - Import Preorder
NCS Preorder Synopsis
 «©NCSX» The Kubrick 400% versions of Han Solo and Luke Skywalker in Storm Trooper outfits were released 5 years ago and they sold like gangbusters. The Darth Vader 400% sold well but too many of those were produced and they saturated the market. For the next Kubrick 400% Star Wars figure, Medicom turns their attention to the golden one. 
   No, not Donald Trump but the wise and slightly batty C-3PO who has seen more action than most language bots should have a right to see. C-3PO measures 30cm or 11.81" tall and sparkles like a spit-shined hubcap. Medicom is limiting the production to only 1000 units and preorders are welcome to ship in late July 2010 at JPY9800. 

 
 
 

NDS/Wii Ivy the Kiwi? JPN

Import Preorder: $43.90/ea

SKU/JAN Code: 4582224493432
 NDS/Wii Ivy the Kiwi? - Import Preorder
NCS Preorder Synopsis
 «©NCSX» Yuji Naka's Ivy the Kiwi? debuted on the Windows Phone platform last year and it's headed to the Nintendo DS and Wii on April 22. In the game, players scrawl and stretch vines on the screen in order to direct the lemming-like Kiwi into certain paths and across obstacles. Ivy isn't very bright nor is she particularly thoughtful. She just marches onwards with resolute determination in a quest to find her mama. Due to Ivy's lack of street smarts, players will have to keep an eye out for her and make she she doesn't plunge to her death, get spiked by jagged iron, or otherwise falter to the reaper. In addition to serving as conveyances, the vines may also be whipped and pulled in order to slingshot the Kiwi through walls like an orange avian cannonball.
   Preorders for the Nintendo DS and the Nintendo Wii versions of Ivy the Kiwi are welcome to ship on April 22, 2010 at JPY3800 or US$43.90.   
 
 

Wii Tales of Graces Recall JPN
 NEWS General Updates
Wii Tales of Graces - Recall
   NBGI will be allowing purchasers of Tales of Graces (Wii) to exchange their game discs for bug-free replacements in the near future. An announcement was made last week but please note that final details are pending. NCS will be able to send the discs back to one of our agents in Japan to handle the exchange. We'll notify customers who have purchased the game by email once we have more information. Please note that there might be a nominal fee to cover shipping costs.
NEWS Another Spam Filter
   A new spam filtering program was installed on our PCs earlier this week and it seems to be working well. Over 1,000 Viagra ads have been blocked already along with roughly 600 penis enlargement solicitations. We missed out on a few promises of wealth from rich overseas benefactors who were anxious to deposit the sum of $7,000,000 into our bank accounts. Too bad, because that amount would have helped with inventory procurement whenever the Playstation 4 or Xbox 720 reaches market. 
 
 

PCE Ten no Koe 2 Bank JPN

Olde Import: $46.90/ea

SKU/JAN Code: 4988607200206
 
 SOTW PC-Engine Ten No Koe 2 Bank - Clearance
NCS Sale of the Week Offering: March 01, 2010
Original Release in Japan: August 8, 1989
 «©NCSX» Brand new and factory boxed Ten no Koe 2 Bank for the PC-Engine which is a save-data accessory. Back in the day when the PC-Engine was a contender, RAM was expensive so companies like NEC opted to not include any S-RAM in their consoles to keep costs down. The PC-Engine did not have any internal save-ram for data storage but the Tennokoe 2 Bank adds that function with a whopping 2K of S-Ram. You read that right. 2K. Once the Tennokoe 2 is connected to the back of the PC-Engine, games that support data-saving can now be stored to memory and the option will appear on the game's title or menu screen.
   To access the menu of the Tennokoe 2 Bank, press the "SELECT" button and three options will appear (in Japanese):

(1) View contents of RAM (2) Format RAM (erase) (3) Return to game

   The Tennokoe Bank requires two AA batteries. Two AA batteries are included in the product packaging but please note that they're most likely dead since it's been over 20 years old since the Bank was released.

Product Condition
   NCS' remaining inventory is brand new and factory boxed in the original cardboard container. The condition of the packaging is in excellent structural shape with no signs of wear or weathering. The Tennokoe 2 Banks are in brand new and pristine condition.

Sale Offering
   Pricing per Ten no Koe 2 Bank is set at US$46.90 each. If you reside in the USA, NCS recommends USPS Ground shipping for the most economical domestic service.

Product Specs
Product SKU: HC66-6
JAN Code: 4988607200206
Japanese Product Name: 天の声２
 Manufacturer: Hudson
Compatibility: PC-Engine
Special Features: Save-Ram Backup
 
 

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In Loving Memory - M. Lee

Summary of the Week
Monday PS3 End of Eternity Bonus Soundtrack  NEWS The Pig Dako Plush available for preorder, Release outlook for the week  SOTD Ten no Koe 2 Bank
Tuesday MAG Famitsu Wave DVD [April 2010]  TOYS Monster Hunter Arm Rest   PS3 Demon's Souls (PS3 the Best)  PS3 Hakuna Matata (PS3 the Best)  NEWS Reservations open for TOYS To Heart 2 Tamaki Kousaka Panic! and TOYS Dolce Couture Gelee and Mousse
Wednesday NEWS Preorders welcome for TOYS Kubrick Star Wars DX Series 1, TOYS Kubrick 400% Star Wars C-3PO, NDS/Wii Ivy the Kiwi?, Wii Tales of Graces Recall pending
Thursday NDS Keroro RPG: Kishi to Musha to Densetsu no Kaizoku, Dragon Quest IV Ultimate Hits, Dragon Quest V Ultimate Hits, Dragon Quest IX Ultimate Hits, Final Fantasy IV Ultimate Hits  PSP Armored Core: Last Raven Portable
Friday GEAR Final Fantasy XIII Lightning Strap  GEAR Professor Layton Kyouju Strap  MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1109  PSP Playstation Portable Blossom Pink
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