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Fourth
Quarter 2006 Import Archive [Beginning of October to the end of
December] |
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12.25.06 |
MAG |
Famitsu Wave DVD
February 2007 |
|
NDS |
The Doko Demo Kanji Quiz,
Dragon Quest Monsters Joker, Dragon Quest
Monsters Joker Protector, Hard Cover DS Lite,
Naruto Silicon Cover, Pokemon Stylus |
|
PS3 |
Formula One
Championship Edition, Railfan |
|
PSP |
Metallic Blue PSP,
Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology,
Tales of the World PSP Bundle, Metal Gear Solid
Portable Ops Premium Edition |
|
TOYS |
Aquapict,
Illuminate Cube, Samurai Spirits 1/8
Scale Iroha Figure, Jack Skellington 400%
Kubrick, Monsieur Bome Collection Vol. 18 featuring Noriko
Takaya, Motoko Aramaki 1/8 scale figure,
Willy Wonka 400% Kubrick |
Summary |
It's a holiday shortened week
but we still manage to get a lot of imports in from Japan and
out to customers. The PS3 library expands by two more games in
Formula One CE and Railfan and the PSP gets a
camouflage-colored variant in the MGS Portable Ops Premium
Edition bundle. Looking back, 2006 was another interesting
year in our business where the Wii and PS3 debuted and
energized the market with buying frenzies and excitement. |
12.18.06 |
NDS |
Animal Crossing
Card Case, Teku
Teku Angel Pocket |
|
ETC |
Super Mario Bros Towels
|
|
PS2 |
Okami -
The Best, Street Fighter III 3rd Strike - The Best, Vampire: Darkstalkers
Collection - The Best, Seiken Densetsu 4, Seiken
Densetsu 4 Memory Card |
|
PS3 |
Armored Core 4, Sonic the Hedgehog |
|
PSP |
Silver Playstation
Portable, Parappa the Rapper pouches |
|
X360 |
Lost
Planet: Extreme Condition, Sonic the Hedgehog |
|
TOYS |
Gun X Sword Trading Figures,
Super Mario Bros Water Toys
|
Summary |
Preorders open for the
irresistible Bomberman Bakuhatu plush, Nintendo
T-Shirts, and Yua Aida Trading Cards. As we hurtle towards the
Christmas holiday, sales volumes crest on Tuesday and Wednesday and
subside as the wave of buying goes back to sea.
|
12.11.06 |
NDS |
Animal Crossing
Pouches, Animal Crossing Touchpens,
Chocobo to Mahou no Ehon, Dokodemo Kirby
Pouch DS Lite, Kabushiki Baibai Trainer Kabutore,
Naruto Shinobi Retsuden, Outing
Bag DS Lite, Puyo Puyo! 15th Anniversary,
Ryuusei no RockMan [Dragon/Leo/Pegasus],
SNK vs Capcom Card Fighters, Touch de Tanoshimu
Hyakunin Isshu: DS Shigureden, |
|
PS2 |
Beatmania IIDX 12
Happy Sky, Wild Arms: the Vth Vanguard |
|
PS3 |
All Star Yakyuken,
BD Remote Control, Component AV
Cable, Memory Card Adapter,
MotorStorm |
|
PSP |
All Star Yakyuken |
|
Wii |
Bleach Wii: Hakujin
Kirameku Rondo, Pokemon Battle Revolution |
|
X360 |
Chikyuu Boueigun 3,
Oneechan Bara VorteX |
|
TOYS |
Animal Crossing Finger
Puppets, Blue Dragon Trading Figures,
Ignis 1/8 Scale Pre-painted Figure, Evangelion
Mini Display Figure S1, Dot-Pin Jack Skellington,
Dot-Pin Stitch, Ren Nanase PVC Figure,
Dots Collection: Nintendo Version |
Summary |
Preorders open for DC Trigger Heart
Exelica [Regular and Limited Edition], DC Last Hope, PS3 Virtua
Fighter 5, and PS3 Virtua Fighter 5 Joystick. NCS also restocks the
Xbox 360 Blue Dragon Bundle Limited Edition. |
12.04.06 |
GC |
Zelda no Densetsu:
Twilight Princess |
|
NDS |
DS Dengeki Bunko
Inukami! feat. Animation, Kenkoou Recipe
1000, Magnet Stand DS, Mahjong
Kakutou Club DS, Otogi Juushi Akazukin,
Power Pro Kun Pocket 9 |
|
PS2 |
Gundam Seed
Destiny O.M.N.I. vs Z.A.F.T. II Plus,
Momotaro Dentetsu 16, Taiko no Tatsujin Doka!,
Ryu Ga Gotoku 2 |
|
PSP |
GPS Receiver,
Pump It Up Exceed Portable, Parappa the
Rapper, Piposaru Racer |
|
Wii |
Hajimete no Wii,
Kororinpa, Necro-Nesia,
SD Gundam: Scad Hammers, Silicon Sleeve,
Swing Golf Pangya, Wing Island |
|
X360 |
Blue Dragon,
Super Robot Wars XO, Zegapain NOT |
|
TOYS |
Capcom Girls Collection:
Morrigan, Star Wars Kubrick Series 7,
Tsukasa Bullet Figures |
Summary |
NCS starts preorders for Bomberman
T-Shirts, Catch the Dots: Lode Runner, New Super Mario Bros Ofuro de
Pon, Jack Bauer Kubrick & 24 Bearbrick, and Namco Classics Sound
Drops. Japanese Wii console prices remain high but we expect lower
valuations in the next couple of weeks. |
11.27.06 |
GBA |
Final Fantasy VI |
|
MAG |
Famitsu Wave DVD
Jan 07 |
|
NDS |
Futari wa Puricure:
Splash Star, Kokoro ni Shimiru,
Pokemon Connector Protection Cap DS Lite,
Tank Beat, Yu-Gi-Oh DX: Spirit
Summoner, Zoids Battle Colosseum |
|
PS2 |
Digimon Savers:
Another Mission, Homura [The Best],
Kamen Rider Kabuto, King of Fighters
Neowave Best, Summon Night 4,
Tales of Destiny |
|
PSP |
Bleach Heat the Soul 2,
Makai Senki Disgaea [Regular and Limited
Edition], Power Stone Portable |
|
Wii |
Japanese Wii consoles,
Ennichi no Tatsujin, Odoru Made in Wario,
Wii Sports, Zelda no Densetsu |
|
TOYS |
Alter KOS-MOS 1/8 Scale
Figure, Bruce Lee Real Masterpiece,
Koyori 1/4 Scale Completed Figure, Mizuho Kazami
1/7 PVC Figure |
Summary |
Atlus republishes Disgaea for the USA
market and buys rush in. The Aquapict is delayed by Banpresto and NCS
receives the Japanese Wii one day before the official launch in Japan.
NCS starts preorders for the Bomberman Bakudan Strap, New Super Mario
Bros Solar-Powered Toad, Super Mario Bros Hat, and the Masterpiece
MP-05 Megatron. |
11.20.06 |
DC |
Dreamcast
Wristwatch |
|
NDS |
Bokura no Taiyou:
Django & Sabata, Jump! Ultimate Stars,
Minna no Curling DS, Oshare Majo Love
and Berry |
|
PS2 |
Galaxy Angel:
Moonlit Lovers BEST, Galaxy Angel Rune
Box, Guitar Freaks V2 & DrumMania V2,
J-League Winning Eleven 10 + Europe
League, Pink and Satin Silver PS2,
Twinkle Star Sprites BEST |
|
PS3 |
Mahjong Kakutou Club |
|
PSP |
Jeanne D'Arc,
Riviera: Yakusoku no Chi, Pink
Playstation Portable |
|
Wii |
Silicone Cover for WiiMote,
Silicone Cover for WiiMote and Nunchuk |
|
X360 |
Culdcept Saga,
Dead or Alive Extreme 2, Dead or Alive
Xtreme 2 Faceplate, HD-DVD Player |
Summary |
The Nintendo Wii launches in North
America but we're still preoccupied with PS3 consoles as sales remain
brisk. The week is a shortened one with the Thanksgiving holiday
happening on Thursday. NCS opens up preorders for Caltoy Koalas,
Dragon Quest Crystal Monsters, Nyoro-Nyoro Huggable Plushes, and a
largish Tachikoma Plushie. |
11.13.06 |
NDS |
200 Mannin no
KanKen: Tokoton Kanji Nou, Akumajou
Dracula: Gallery of Labyrinth, Magic Taizen |
|
PS2 |
3D Mahjong +
Janpai Tori, My Otome HIME [Regular and
Limited Edition], Naruto Konoha Spirits,
Sakigaki Otokojuku SP2000 Series,
Shin Sengoku Musou 2 Empires [Regular Edition and Treasure
Box] |
|
PS3 |
20GB and 60GB consoles,
Gundam Target in Sight, Resistance,
Ridge Racer 7, Sega Golf Club |
|
PSP |
Plus Plumb 2 Again |
|
TOY |
Ichigo Mashimaro Figure
Collection: Miu Matsuoka, Robby the Robot +
Altair-4 Transporter Set, Rubik's Cushion,
Sonsaku Hakufu 1/10 scale PVC figure, Super
Mario Bros v3.0 Catch the Dots, Tachikoma
Trading Figure, Xenosaga Legend |
Summary |
NCS stocks the first batches of the
Japanese PS3 console and ships them out to customers. Early reports
from customers are positive with nary a problem in sight. As the week
ends, the USA PS3 launch is in progress with campers and lines all
over the USA as PS3 supplies sell out quickly. |
11.06.06 |
DVD |
The Flash Desire
Raiden III |
|
MAG |
Famitsu Wave DVD
December 2006 |
|
NDS |
Hoshi no Kirby:
Sanjou! Dorocchi Dan, Makuramoto Nahomi
no Shiawase Kitchen, Pinky Street Kira Kira Music
Hour Limited Edition, Tales of the
Tempest Accessory Set, World Soccer Winning Eleven DS,
World Soccer Winning Eleven DS Bundle,
Wallet Pouch DS Lite |
|
PC |
Rio 3D Mousepad |
|
PS2 |
Memories Off #5
Superlite 2000, Ryu Ga Gotoku - The Best,
Utaware Rumono Limited Edition |
|
PSP |
Chotto Shot, Heaven's
Will |
|
TOY |
DOA Cushion,
DOA Towels, Front Mission Trading Arts+
S2, Gamera Toto Figure, Keroro
Gunsou Television Game, Shadow of the Colossus
Coldcast, Dragon Ball Z TV Game 2, Naruto
TV Game, Lucy Maria Misora 1/8 scale figure,
Transformers Masterpiece MP-3 Starscream, Transformers
Masterpiece MP-4 Convoy, |
Summary |
Preorders are started for Animal
Crossing House Gashapon Series 3 and sets of Star Wars Matryoshka
which feature recognizable characters encased within each other. NCS
also starts preorders for the premium edition of Metal Gear Solid
Portable Ops which includes a camouflage colored PSP. |
10.30.06 |
DVD |
The Flash Desire
Raiden III |
|
MAG |
Famitsu Wave DVD
December 2006 |
|
NDS |
Hoshi no Kirby:
Sanjou! Dorocchi Dan, Makuramoto Nahomi
no Shiawase Kitchen, Pinky Street Kira Kira Music
Hour Limited Edition, Tales of the
Tempest Accessory Set, World Soccer Winning Eleven DS,
World Soccer Winning Eleven DS Bundle,
Wallet Pouch DS Lite |
|
PC |
Rio 3D Mousepad |
|
PS2 |
Memories Off #5
Superlite 2000, Ryu Ga Gotoku - The Best,
Utaware Rumono Limited Edition |
|
PSP |
Chotto Shot, Heaven's
Will |
|
TOY |
DOA Cushion,
DOA Towels, Front Mission Trading Arts+
S2, Gamera Toto Figure, Keroro
Gunsou Television Game, Shadow of the Colossus
Coldcast, Dragon Ball Z TV Game 2, Naruto
TV Game, Lucy Maria Misora 1/8 scale figure,
Transformers Masterpiece MP-3 Starscream, Transformers
Masterpiece MP-4 Convoy, |
Summary |
Preorders are started for Animal
Crossing House Gashapon Series 3 and sets of Star Wars Matryoshka
which feature recognizable characters encased within each other. NCS
also starts preorders for the premium edition of Metal Gear Solid
Portable Ops which includes a camouflage colored PSP. |
10.23.06 |
NDS |
Gyakuten Saiban
II, Lode Runner, Negima!?: Chou
Mahora Taisen Kattoiin, Otona no
Joushikiryoku Training DS, Pinky Street: Kira Kira
Music Hour, Tales of the Tempest |
|
PS2 |
Jojo Bizarre
Adventure: Phantom Blood, Shinseiki GPX:
Road to the Infinity 3, Utaware Rumono |
|
PSP |
Shinobido Homura,
SP2500 Series Vol. 8 Doko Demo Gal Mahjong,
Spectral VS. Generation |
|
TOY |
Mon-sieur Bome Vol. 15 |
Summary |
Preorders are started for Blue Dragon
Trading Figures and an Assassin's Creed Limited Edition for PS3.
Medicom starts preorders for a new Real Action Heroes 24 Jack Bauer
figure with a Season 5 theme and a Real Action Heroes Bruce
Lee figure. |
10.16.06 |
NDS |
Gekitou! Custom
Robo Rumble, Gunpey Reverse |
|
PS2 |
Captain
Tsubasa, Gift Prism [Regular and
Limited Edition] |
|
PSP |
Homestar Portable,
Tenchi no Mon 2 Busouden |
Summary |
Preorders for the Japanese Wii are
opened up along with an assemblage of Wii software and accessories.
NCS posts up a
Jump Ultimate Stars flyer and preorders are opened up for
Catch the Dots: Solomon's Key, Evangelion Mini Display Figures Series
2, Wild Arms Vth Vanguard Pinky Street Figures. On the Xbox 360 side,
NCS starts preorders for the Blue Dragon X360 Bundle and Kasumi
Faceplates. As the week closes, NCS opens up preorders for
Final Fantasy III Miniature Trading Arts, Leonardo Da Vinci Collection
Toys, and Guilty Gear XX Accent Core. |
10.09.06 |
GBA |
Final Fantasy V |
|
NDS |
KuruKuru
Chameleon, Mascot Pen DS Lite, Mascot Pen Nobiru |
|
PS2 |
Bleach Blade
Battles, Neverland Reportage, The Taxi 2 |
|
PSP |
Princess Maker 4 |
Summary |
Preorders for the Japanese PS3 are
strong despite the fact that there's less than 10 launch games. NCS
starts reservations for the Animal Crossing Bottle Strap, Front
Mission Trading Arts Plus Stage 2, Leona Morimoto Polystone statue,
Super Robot Wars Huckebein Boxer, Super Mario Bros card storage
solutions, Disney Key Holder, and Pokemon Touch Pens. |
10.02.06 |
NDS |
Coating Filter DS Lite, Kawaii
Koinu DS, Pokemon Center DS Lite |
|
PSP |
Gundam Battle
Royale |
|
PS2 |
Ceramic White PS2
SCPH-77000CW, Dragon Ball Z Sparking!
Neo, Guitar Freaks Arcade Style Ccontroller,
Pop'n Music 13 Limited Edition, Front Mission 5
Ultimate Hits, Shinobido Imahime The
Best |
|
PS1 |
Front Mission 2,
Front Mission 3, Front Mission Alternative Ultimate Hits |
|
MAG |
Famitsu Wave DVD
Nov. 2006 |
Summary |
NCS opens up preorders for the Japanese
PS3 at US$689. Preorders are also started for Caltoy's UJ Polar Bear,
Animal Crossing 16m plush, Aokubi Daikon plush, Domokun Cube Plush,
Hello Kitty cosmetics, Hokuto no Ken Talking Tapestry,
Beatmania IIDX 12 Happy Sky, Doraemon Hat, and Mobile Phone Handset,
Neo Geo Stick v3.0, and the Royds Pad.Net. |
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