PREORDER: PS2 in Ocean Blue, Zen Black   JPN   US$350   BUY  
   The Playstation 2 motors on as the dominant species in the video game jungle. To commemorate it's position at the top of the food chain, Sony will release Ocean Blue and Zen Black (basically PS2 consoles with clear color shells) on July 18 (blue) and August 01 (black) for Y30000. NCS prices the consoles at US$350 per unit. Each PS2 bundle will include a console in either color, a color Dual Shock controller, a color vertical stand, black remote control unit + IR receiver, and batteries. Production is limited to 250,000 units per color but we're fairly sure that Sony will scare up additional color variants as sales milestones are met in coming months. We're waiting for clear aquamarine and yellow versions... 
 
TOY: Inuyasha Plush   JPN   US$5.50 ea   BUY  
   Five different figures join together to search for the missing pieces of the Shikon no Tama, a magic crystal with immense power. Each character has personal reasons for attaining the crystal shards but they're united by fate to work towards a common goal. The roster is as follows, going clockwise from the top left: Shippou - a fox demon, Sango - master fighter, Miroku - fighter-monk, Kagome - a reincarnation of a mighty priestess, and Inuyasha - half human demon. Each plush measures roughly 5" tall and 3" wide. 
 

 

 
TOY: Nightmare Before Christmas Kubrick   JPN   US$28   BUY  
   Jack Skellington's day job is the Pumpkin King of Halloweentown. He's tall, dark and macabre. Jack's the kind of ghoul for whom cobweb covered armpits are probably routine. Skulls in the cupboard are probably no big deal either. One day, Jack stumbles upon a number of doors which serve as portals to the major holidays. He enters the Christmastown door and is so enamored with the cheer that he appropriates it for himself. Things go awry however and Jack eventually rescues Santa so the jolly fat ranger can resume his age-old duties to the children of Earth. Medicom's Nightmare Before Christmas Kubrick set features Jack, his ghost dog Zero, and Santa, portly and rotund as ever.  
 
TOY: One Piece Plush   JPN   US$5.50 ea   BUY  
   During the Age of Pirates, buccaneers from all four corners of the earth set sail on the high seas and battle each other for the legendary treasure called One Piece. Enter one Monkey D. Rufi whose hero is a pirate named Shank, who saved Rufi from the jaws of a sea monster. Rufi promises Shank that he'll become a great pirate one day and unearth the One Piece treasure. Rufi's pirate crew from top left and going clockwise: Roronoah Zoro, Sanji, Usopp, Chopper, Rufi, and Nami. Each plush measures 5" tall and 3" wide. 
 

 

 
TOY: One Piece Deluxe Plush 2    JPN   US$5.50 ea   BUY  
   Banpresto's deluxe version of plush One Piece cast members measure 8" tall and all feature actual pieces of clothing that the figures wear. Rufi, for example, sports a red vest, blue shorts, and a floppy hat made of a straw-like material on top and cloth on the bottom. The cast members are as follows: At the 12:00 o' clock position, we have Monkey D. Rufi who aspires to greatness as a pirate. Rufi's hero, a pirate named Shanks, gives Rufi a straw hat and tells him to return the hat once Rufi has achieved his dreams. Rufi's special power is the ability to stretch and contort his body which helps him and his crew get out of dicey jams. At 03:00 o' clock, we have Nami, navigator of the Rufi Kaizokudan which translates to the Rufi Pirates. Nami's a master thief and she hopes to steal enough beli to buy her village back from a merman pirate. Chopper's at 06:00 o 'clock and Roronoah Zoro clocks in at 09:00. Roronoah is Rufi's first mate and fights with the mighty triple sword technique, where he holds a sword in each hand and one tightly clenched between his teeth. 
 
 
TOY: Tokimeki Memorial 3 Candy Toy   JPN   US$5 ea   BUY  
   Tokimeki Memorial 3 takes place at Moegino High, a private school in close proximity to two shrines. A female's shrine called Ominayashiro is complemented by Onokoyashiro, the male's shrine. Two paths lead to each shrine and meet at a hilltop. As the legend of the school goes, if two lovers confess their infatuation to each other where the paths meet, they will be together forever. With that in mind, the premise of Tokimeki Memorial 3 pits the player against eight high school girls in the name of love and attendant confession at the hill. 
   Konami's TM3 Candy Toy features the eight girls from the game in easy-to-assemble figures which stand roughly 4" tall. A pedestal is included upon which you may stand the figure. Unlike the Metal Gear Solid mini-figures from yesterday, Konami packs each figure in crystal clear bags. Guess the Tokimemo 3 girls didn't need covert cover to hide their identities... Once you're done assembling the figure and have admired it's craftsmanship, satisfy your sweet tooth by gobbling up the pack of ramune candy included in each box. 
 
Summary of the Week
Monday TOYS Metal Gear Solid Mini-Figures, Love Hina Swimsuit Figures Vol. 2
Tuesday TOYS Inuyasha plush, NBC Kubrick, One Piece Plushes, Tokimemo 3 Candy Toy  NEWS PS2 Blue
Wednesday TOYS Eva schoolgirls NEWS Additional imports expected on Friday, Have a safe July 4th holiday...
Friday GC Capcom vs SNK 2 EO  GBA Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters 7  PS1 Digimon World 3, Detective Conan 3, Gachaman  PS2 Fantavision for you & me, Gitarooman Best  WSC Arc the Lad  XBX Magidesu Fight
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