<![CDATA[Kotaku: ncsx]]> http://tags.kotaku.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/kotaku.com.png <![CDATA[Kotaku: ncsx]]> http://kotaku.com/tag/ncsx http://kotaku.com/tag/ncsx <![CDATA[30th Anniversary Space Invaders Pillows]]> Following in the footsteps of the 30th Anniversary Space Invaders bath towels, Taito is now offering up Space Invaders pillows. They're actually kind of cute and certainly nowhere near as hideous as they could have been. Shipping in July, you can get them for $29.90 each.

Space Invaders Pillow [NCSX via ALBOTAS]

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<![CDATA[Space Invaders 30th Anniversary Bath Towels]]> NCSX is now taking pre-orders for these lovely Space Invaders 30th anniversary bath towels; if you've been waiting to complete that retro game-themed bathroom, here's your chance. Orders will be shipping in mid-to-late June, and are retailing at $19.90 a pop.

Space Invaders 30th Anniversary Bath Towel [NCSX via Bits Bytes Pixels Sprites]

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<![CDATA[Final Fantasy IV Trading Arts Mini Figs Arrive]]> For those of you looking for some last minute little holiday gifts of the Final Fantasy sort, the new set of Final Fantasy IV Trading Arts Mini Figs have arrived on SCSX. Figures will be sold by the case for $39.99 plus shipping. Each case contains nine figures in "blind boxes" but NCSX claims that each one will contain a complete set of figures plus three duplicates. It might be iffy actually getting these in time for the holiday, but a late Final Fantasy figure set is better than no Final Fantasy figure set. NCSX's description of the figures made me laugh...

Six recognizable characters are featured in the set including the ebon-armored Cain Highwood, the gruff Cid Pollendina, and the strangely effeminate Cecil Harvey.

Strangely effeminate? Doesn't that pretty much sum up every male Final Fantasy character ever created?

Final Fantasy IV Trading Arts Mini Fig Set [NCSX]
[Thanks, Jeremy]

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<![CDATA[Japanese Final Fantasy PSP Remake With Easy-To-Read English]]> If you simply can't endure the two month wait for your PSP Final Fantasy remakes to ship this summer, well, you don't really have to. NCSX let us know that the Japanese release of the 20th anniversary edition ships with optional easy-to-read English text. Obviously, you'll pay import premiums to re-enjoy these RPG classics early, and your manual and UMD case will be in Japanese, but think of the street cred!

You can read more about the import version (or just buy the damn thing already) at NCSX.

Final Fantasy 20th Anniversary [NCSX]

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<![CDATA[Animal Crossing Mugs For Your Sipping Pleasure]]> Waiting for that Capcom news to hit? Why not take a coffee break? Oh, you say you don't have any mugs? At least, not any mugs nerdy enough within which to store your piping hot beverage? Well, this is your lucky day!

National Console Support is now taking order for a trio of Animal Crossing mugs from Banpresto that just might fit the bill. Choose from KK Slider, Celeste and Blathers, or that son of a bitch Tom Nook to brighten up your day, for a very pleasing $8.75 each.

You know, I don't get a kickback from NCSX. I just want to enrich your life with more videogame branded crap! Enjoy!

Animal Crossing Ichiban Kuji - Mug [NCSX]

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<![CDATA[King of Fighters Figure Does T&A Right]]> SNK's perpetually bouncy brawler is getting the plastic figure treatment, this time from Japanese toy manufacturer Max Factory, who show that, when making a proper T&A sculpt, don't forget the T&A. Brian Ashcraft may be our SNK go-to-guy, but when it comes to anatomically impossible sculpts of otaku fantasy girls, I hope you'll come to trust me.

This cleavage rich, twelve inch statue of the King of Fighters ninjitsu mistress will set you back $85 if you pre-order from importer National Console Support, so you'd better be sure this is the sort of thing you're into.

If you're on the fence, you can check out some very revealing shots of the Capcom Vs. SNK 2 version of Mai at Max Factory's site or just go to NCSX and throw down your credit card number. Just make sure the kids are put to bed.

Kinu Nishimura 1/6 Mai Shiranui Figure [NCSX]

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<![CDATA[Ape Escape Hand Puppets Revealed!]]> Featured in such games as Ape Escape, EyeToy: Monkey Mania and, yes, even Metal Gear Solid 3, Sony's loveable apes have become icons for the PlayStation brand. Now, gamers can bring the apes to their own hands, with these two import-only Sarugetchu ape puppets from Taito.

Sporting head mounted warning lights and either maracas or bananas, the two appear to be of the "boxing nun" toy design, but may be require more dextrous, do-it-yourself hand motion. They're only $15 and ship in July from National Console Support, perfect for curing your summer gaming doldrums.

We'll be securing at least a half-dozen for any potential videos and executive interviews when we need the apes to ask the hard questions.

Sarugechu Hand Puppets [NCSX]

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<![CDATA[$3000 Worth Of Mario]]> We blogged about the five foot tall Mario statue last year, but were misled to believe they were limited to a batch of thirty. Not so! New York-based importer National Console Support (aka NCSX) is now taking pre-orders for the Mario monstrosity to anyone willing to pony up the $3000 (plus "very heavy" caliber shipping, of course). I've decided to be sensible and only order four.

While 59 inches of Mario may not be as appealing as, say, a hump pillow featuring your barely-clad female gaming character of choice, it's said giant Marios bring good fortune.

For those of you who can't handle sixty inches, you can always go for the more manageable twenty inch version. Not only is the pose more welcoming, the $200 price tag is far less painful.

Super Mario Bros 150cm Figure [NCSX]

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<![CDATA[Sega Breaks Into Prank Toilet Paper Roll Biz]]> Japanese publisher Sega is finally getting into the lucrative gimmick toilet paper roll space with the soon to be released Horror Summer Toilet Roll. Sega's spooky Horror Summer Toilet Roll will hilariously blast "loud noises, explosions, and shouts of murderous anger" to unsuspecting toilet sitters looking to clean up. Presumably, this device will work best in the summer when Japanese citizens seek the cooling comfort of their high-tech toilets.

I know what you're thinking. You're thinking I was going to write that Sega's been in the toilet game for years now. That the last few Sonic the Hedgehog games have been best suited for wiping your ass, not for playing. I considered writing it, but decided it was in poor taste.

Pre-orders for the Horror Summer Toilet Roll (with cover) are open at importer NCSX. Anyone want to volunteer for hands-on impressions?

Horror Summer Toilet Roll + Cover [NCSX via Sega Nerds]

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<![CDATA[Hello Kitty X Space Invaders Goods Now Available]]> Why stop the wildly successful synergy of Sanrio's Hello Kitty and Taito's Space Invaders with just cell phone straps? Clearly, there is public demand for hand towels and "face" towels (aka regular sized towels). Mascot monolith Sanrio is ready and willing to placate the masses.

What about fasteners, you ask? They've got that covered, too.

National Console Support has all these wonderful collaborative products in stock now, ready to ship. Buy now. There will never be a crossover on this level possibly ever again.

Hello Kitty X Space Invaders Blow Out [NCSX]

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<![CDATA[New Mario Bros. Mice Make Worktime Fun, Ineffective]]> National Console Support, in addition to getting a sweet new watermarking layer, now has the second series of Super Mario Bros. Dot Design mice from Banpresto.

According to NCSX, "the mice require a USB port and are compatible with WinXP/ME [Vista too!] and Macintosh OSX operating systems."

And the lovely additional specs:
- Mechanical ball mouse
- 400dpi resolution
- Cord length of 120cm or 47.23"

Does not require previous experience with carpal tunnel syndrome. They'll set you back $23 American and are ready to ship!

Super Mario Bros Dot Design Mouse 2 [NCSX]

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<![CDATA[New Super Mario Bros: The Board Games]]> Toy manufacturer Epoch is bringing the digital fun of New Super Mario Bros. to the analog world of board games. How do they play? I have absolutely no idea. But the above pic of Crystal Attack looks like it could be a shooting game. Or not. Since the game's rules are sure to be in Japanese only, you can probably make up your own.

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The Epoch board games will set you back $45 for the Crystal Attack set and $35 for The Tower set. Both are set to ship to importers sometime in March.

Eds Note: Says reader kyo k: "the 1st board game is a maze that you navigate w/ a pinball like pellet. The handle tips the entire "Maze" and the pinball (Mario) rolls around the maze avoiding traps and etc.."

NSMB Board Games [NCSX]

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<![CDATA[Square-Enix Issues Master Arms]]>

Square-Enix will be releasing a series of replicas of weapons from its various games, including the Final Fantasy VII spin-offs, Final Fantasy VIII and Kingdom Hearts II, dubbed Master Arms.

The real-life versions are scaled at an uncertain ratio, but will range from a wee 6 inches for Vincent Valentine's triple-barrelled Cerberus handgun to a slightly less wee 10 inches for Seifer Almasy's Gunblade.

Other replicas include the Sora's Keyblade and Squall Leonhart's Gunblade. Each will set you back 3800 yen (or $39 if you buy from National Console Support). Pair a Gunblade with your mini-Spartan helmet for a miniature crossover epic cat battle! And don't forget to send pics!

Square-Enix Master Arms Info [NCSX]

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<![CDATA[Chromed Out Xbox 360 Shells... Cheap!]]>

Let's face it. Faceplates are for chumps with no commitment and too much money on their hands. Stickers? Strictly for little girls. You don't want that nonsense on your Xbox 360. If you want a custom console, what you really want is a fully chromed out replacement shell, not just a DVD drive bay cover with that coveted mirror shine.

Fortunately, NCSX has what you're looking for. Your Xbox 360 will become untouchable—mostly due to the fact that oily fingerprints will become a huge problem. But untouchable nonetheless! It will also show your dedication to standing out, as the chassis replacement process is a intimidating 25-step one, requiring (included) custom tools.

Console pimpers looking for a more subtle custom job should also check out the "Diamond" (clear plastic) and "Black Knight" (black plastic) replacement shells. All will run modders a mere $49. Whatta bargain!

Xbox 360 Replacement Shells [National Console Support]

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<![CDATA[The Bizarre Light Up UMD Holder]]> What's so bizarre about this Farmer-manufactured Universal Media Disc Vertical Stand? Not that implication that one could possibly have the 24 UMDs required to fill every slot, but the fact that it lights up. For what reason? Maybe it's for power failures, those stormy times when one finds themselves with no electricity and nothing to do.

It doesn't just cure boredom, it gives your room a soothing cool glow. Probably makes for great mood lighting, too, when you invite a young lady back to your bachelor pad to show off that deep PSP library. (Obviously, this has never happened, so consider that situation hypothetical.)

At $18 American, with such a wide array of functions (holding, illuminating, standing upright), who doesn't want one?

Universal Media Disc Vertical Stand [National Console Support]

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