Fourth Quarter 2006 Import Archive [Beginning of October to the end of December]
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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