Friday, April 23, 2010

TOYS Kubrick Star Wars DX Series 2 - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
Update: April 23, 2010

«©NCSX» Medicom has started preorders for the Kubrick Star Wars DX Series 2 which features a set of Star Wars figures inspired by the events in the Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back motion picture. The six standard figures are as follows:

» Luke Skywalker (Hoth)
» Han Solo (Hoth)
» Princess Leia Organa (Hoth)
» Chewbacca (Mechanic)
» R-3PO Protocol Droid
» Snowtrooper Commander

Extra parts are included inside each figure which allow toy fans to create an Imperial AT-ST (Scout Walker) which is shown in the photo to the lower left. Desirable chase figures are also expected to be dispersed randomly inside each Master Carton which are allocated in rare ratios. The preorder solicitation mentions that every Master Carton of 4 cases will also include a pop-up cardboard display that provides a backdrop featuring Planet Hoth with a big Imperial AT-AT Walker.

Pricing is set at JPY15,360 per factory case of 12 figures which is about US$165 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.

Preorders are welcome to ship on or around August 25, 2010.

Japanese Product Name: KUBRICK STAR WARS(TM) DX SERIES 2(オープンタイプ) 12個入インナーボックス

PSP Knights in the Nightmare - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» In Sting's Knights in the Nightmare S-RPG, players take control of a discarnate spirit known as a "Wisp" who guides a battalion of knights by taking over their bodies and bending them to its will. By commanding the knights thusly, skirmishes are fought against opposing forces on isometric grid-based battlefields.

Similar in style to other S-RPGs, the game is broken up into missions where objectives are presented along with a snippet of storyline. As missions are conquered, the Wisp and party level up in experience and are given the opportunity to improve weapons and items by utilizing material collected from the battlefield. Party members may also transfer vitality to compatriots in a process dubbed "Tran-Soul."
The wisp looks like a white tadpole which inhabits a knight under its control. To animate a knight, move the wisp onto his outline and continue until the square he's standing on lights up. Although the text in the game is primarily in Japanese, the speech is entirely English. Knights in the Nightmare has a learning curve and NCS recommends checking out the "Tutorial" to learns the ways of the Wisp before embarking on a proper adventure.

The new PSP conversion of Nights in the Nightmare features updated graphics and sound along with a brand new "Talk Collection" where characters in the game give backstory through dialogue sequences. The PSP game will also include a brand new cinematic introduction.

PSP Ys Felghana no Chikai + Bonus CD - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Falcom released Ys III: Wanderers from Ys for the PC back in 1989 and eventually ported the game to a number of consoles such as the PC-Engine, Famicom (still in our stock), Super Famicom, and Mega-Drive. A 3D PC remake subtitled "Oath in Felghana" was released in 2005 and Falcom returns to the till this week with a PSP conversion which is based on the 2005 PC remake which features 3D roaming and slashing action.

As the story begins, Adol Christian and Dogi are traveling to the town of Redmont where Dogi grew up. As they near the town, the two heroes encounter monsters who are threatening a young girl. She turns out to be Elena Stoddart who's Dogi's childhood friend. After defeating the monsters, the trio enter Redmont and Elena brings Adol and Dogi up to speed on the happenings in town. Along with roaming monsters raising a ruckus, the town's mayor has gone missing and there are rumblings of a plan to revive a destructive monster named Galbalan "The Cruel Marauder."

The title screen displays the following options:

New Game | Load | Time Attack | Museum | Option

The Time Attack mode may be played in various levels of difficulty from "Very Easy" to "Inferno" and the Museum contains three selections for Prologue (introductory sequence), Gallery (character illustrations and artwork), and Movie (cinemas in the game).

PSP Ys Felghana no Chikai Limited Ed. - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Falcom released Ys III: Wanderers from Ys for the PC back in 1989 and eventually ported the game to a number of consoles such as the PC-Engine, Famicom (still in our stock), Super Famicom, and Mega-Drive. A 3D PC remake subtitled "Oath in Felghana" was released in 2005 and Falcom returns to the till this week with a PSP conversion which is based on the 2005 PC remake which features 3D roaming and slashing action.

As the story begins, Adol Christian and Dogi are traveling to the town of Redmont where Dogi grew up. As they near the town, the two heroes encounter monsters who are threatening a young girl. She turns out to be Elena Stoddart who's Dogi's childhood friend. After defeating the monsters, the trio enter Redmont and Elena brings Adol and Dogi up to speed on the happenings in town. Along with roaming monsters raising a ruckus, the town's mayor has gone missing and there are rumblings of a plan to revive a destructive monster named Galbalan "The Cruel Marauder."

The limited edition of Ys Felghana no Chikai (Oath in Felghana) includes a bonus Drama CD packaged with the game in a slipcase.