08. Feb, 2010 17:55 (HKT)
Pirate brothers are sailing back - Grandline Men Luffy + Ace, Evangelion candy toy, Hori fight pads, Bookworm & more!
Coming through the grandline are the pirate brothers Luffy and Ace. Produced by BanPresto, these two figures are stars in the Amusement Expo 2009 in Japan.
The main attraction of these figures are the details put into them, from the lines on the sinewy limbs to the patterns on their accessories and the masculinity that the sculptors manages to capture with this pair of siblings.
The tanned skin of Ace and Luffy are carefully brought out in different shades of paint. The texture of the white wash denim of Luffy's and the large pieces of jewelry that Ace wears are created and painted so realistically that they can fool your eyes.
By popular demand, two charismatic pirates are back, Ace and Luffy re-runs are available for:
| One Piece The Grandline Men Vol.1 Pre-Painted Figure: Luffy (Re-run) | JPN | US$ 17.90 |  | |
| One Piece The Grandline Men Vol.1 Pre-Painted Figure: Portgas D. Ace (Re-run) | JPN | N/A |  |
This is a hybrid of a game pad. The D pad is replaced by a joystick and the usual four buttons on the right now has six button. You can execute those moves in highspeed, provided that you have a strong, flexible thumb. You can set turbo function for all the buttons, at low, medium and high speeds, perfect for FPS lovers.
The pad comes in two colors, keep one for your own private use and leave the other color for public use when you invite your friends over for a party. Although these are perfect for fighters and shooters, you can use them for your RPGs and action games. Grip them in your hands and take over the (game) worlds.
The two new Hori game pads are available for:
| Hori Pad EX Turbo 2 (Black) | US | US$ 39.90 | | |
| Hori Pad EX Turbo 2 (Blue) | US | US$ 39.90 | |
From the publisher: Spell F-U-N on the run in an all-new Bookworm for the Nintendo DS! Have an appetite for words? Then join Lex the Bookworm in PopCap’s hit word-puzzle game for the Nintendo DS®.
Link letter tiles left, right, up and down to spell words to keep Lex sated and unearth a vast library. Spell words to fill your bookshelves, unlock 20 themed folios, and build out 18 unique library rooms.
Boost your score using Word of the Day and bonus words. But watch out for burning letters — they could spell disaster for you and Lex!
Learn to spell and develop a love for words. Bookworm is available for Nintendo DS gamers:
| Bookworm | US | US$ 24.90 |  |
The biological nature of the Eva mechas are further explored in the movie You can (not) Advance. Not only is Shinji's Eva 01 hiding a glowing human arm, but Asuka's Eva 02 lost control and is reduced into a beast. The second movie is all about going berserk, and HDMI's second candy toy series will show you the full horrors.
Although tiny, these mecha are completely to scale. They are crafted and painted loyally according to their anime counterparts and finished with a smooth gloss.
HDMI's Evangelion candy toys are available for:
| Neon Genesis Evangelion Rebuild of Evangelion II Candy Toy | JPN | US$ 6.49 | |
Also available today:
Nintendo™ Wii
| Walk It Out | US | US$ 34.90 | |
Nintendo DS™
| Learn Chess | US | US$ 24.90 | | |
| Picture Perfect Hair Salon | US | US$ 34.90 | |
Sony PSP™
| PSP PlayStation Go Protective Screen Film | US | US$ 14.90 | |
05. Feb, 2010 19:13 (HKT)
UPDATED!~Roaring Lucky Lunar New Year Sale starting now! Nearly 5000 discounts and the chance to win cool prizes! Another 250 new restocks / further price slashes!!
Kung Hei Fat Choi! It's Lunar New Year again! Some of you may be wondering what this Lunar or Chinese New Year is about: The Traditional Chinese Calendar is based on Moon cycles and starts a few weeks after the western New Year. This festival is the most important, and joyoys time in Chinese societies. People buy new clothes, sweep their house and children get red pockets.
Every lunar year is represented by an animal. Last year, it was the ox that represents hard work, and this year is the year of the tiger, promising adventures and dynamic. These big cats are natural leaders, we certainly hope that they'll lead everybody to a happy and prosperous year.
To welcome the Tiger, Play-Asia.com will start into the New year with the Roaring Lucky Lunar New Year Sale, with thousands of brilliant bargains and a chance to win awesome prizes.
Look for the goodies left on your Christmas wish list, there's a good chance that they're now available at a lower price. We have carefully reviewed our inventory and the result is a total of around 5,000 in-stock items, we have around 2000 games, 200 console accessories, 400 toys, 200 books, 800 music CDs and around 1000 movies.
We just added, and restocked more bargained items, some of them are real hot actioners such as Left 4 Dead 2, Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway and Turning Point: Fall of Liberty. The greatest thing about these products is that they are Asian versions, they are not only cheaper and are region free. We know that some countries censor and cut games and we know that real gamers don't want to settle on a copy with reduced content.
Other goodies, such as Tekken 6 [Collector's Edition] gets another price cut, it falls from US$ 129.00 to $99.00. A real good deal, you get both the official fighting stick and the game in one beautiful package. Another Collector's Edition worth taking a look at is the Batman Arkham Asylum which comes with bonus DVDs and the batarang, the price just fell from US$ 99.00 to US$ 69.00.
For more details on the bargain items, please take a look at our bargains section!
But this is not all! Like we've done with our sales in the past, you will again have the chance to win fantastic prizes such as consoles, games and store credits. So what are you waiting for?
And this is how it works:
Now Tiger will guide you to where the Sales and the Lucky Draw are. The cheerful big cat will stop by the bargained products between February 2nd and February 11th, snap up the goodies and there you go, entered into the Lucky Draw. The more you buy, the more you save and the higher your chances of winning our prizes.
The winners of the 30 main prizes will be announced in this news post during the last week of February 2010 and will also be notified by e-mail.
Yet, be aware. Some products are restocked regularly, so the tiger comes back time and time again, yet for limited versions, such as toys and music, once the tiger leaves (out of stock) he never returns. Set your priorities and plan your shopping strategies.
Prizes:
- 1st Prize: A: PlayStation3 Slim- Final Fantasy XIII Lightning Bundle (250GB Model Asia version)
- 2nd Prize: Nintendo Wii™ Console [Black or White] (Japanese Version) + 2 Wii™ Games of your choice*
- 3rd Prize: A: Nintendo DSi™ LL Console + 2 NDS™ Games of your choice*
OR
B: Sony PSP™ Slim & Lite Console + 2 PSP™ Games of your choice*
- 4th Prize: GP2X Wiz Game System + Leather Case
- 5-10th Prize: A store credit voucher worth US$ 50 each, redeemable for any purchase at Play-Asia.com
- 11-30th Prize: A store credit voucher worth US$ 20 each, redeemable for any purchase at Play-Asia.com
(*) The "game of your choice" is only valid for any game priced up to a maximum of US$ 70 per title. Winning choices may be limited to countries where shipping restrictions apply. Prizes cannot be redeemed as cash.
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We slashed prices for a large number of games and many of them are recent releases. Follow Ezio on his path to justice in Assassin's Creed 2. Study the art of battles in COD: Modern Warfare 2. The throne of the Dragon lord beckons you, delve into the fantasy world of Ego Dragonis and claim the power.
Look at the hardware as well, Hori Pro Fighting sticks' prices are slashed once more. Besides the stylish black & white ones, there are game themed ones such as Mushihime-sama and Tekken 6 versions. Shooting and fighting games should be played the arcade style, take the chance and remodel your living rooom into an arcade.
Xbox360™
| Assassin's Creed II | ASIA | US$ 44.90 | | |
| Batman: Arkham Asylum (Collector's Edition) | US | US$ 69.00 | | |
| Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway | ASIA | US$ 9.90 | | |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | ASIA | US$ 44.90 | | |
| Divinity II - Ego Draconis | ASIA | US$ 24.90 | | |
| HORI Fighting Stick EX2 | US | US$ 44.90 | | |
| HORI Real Arcade Pro Stick 3 (Tekken 6 Design) | JPN | US$ 69.90 | | |
| Mushihimesama Futari Ver 1.5 Arcade Stick | JPN | US$ 119.00 | | |
| Tony Hawk: Ride (w/ Skateboard Bundle) | ASIA | US$ 79.00 | | |
| World Soccer Winning Eleven 2010 | ASIA | US$ 44.90 | |
For the whole list, please check the full Xbox360™ Discount page
Even though only one person will win the FFXIII PlayStation 3 model, everybody could join Lightning and Odin on their adventures. Good news to the collectors, get both the game and the fight stick in Tekken 6 Collector's Edition. We also slashed prices for the PS3 version of COD: Modern Warfare 2.
Get up from the couch and do some excercises, the Tony Hawk: Ride Bundle Edition comes with a motion sensing skateboard. Shin Sangoku Musou Multiraid gives you more abilities than ever, you can fly and connect to friends while you fight your foes. PlayStation3™
| Band Hero (Bundle) | ASIA | US$ 199.00 | | |
| Bayonetta | JPN | US$ 69.90 | | |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | US | US$ 54.90 | | |
| Final Fantasy XIII (Japanese language Version) | ASIA | US$ 49.90 | | |
| HORI Fighting Stick 3 | US | US$ 49.90 | | |
| HORI Real Arcade Pro Stick 3 (Tekken 6 Design) | JPN | US$ 69.90 | | |
| Katamari Forever | ASIA | US$ 49.90 |  | |
| Killzone 2 | ASIA | US$ 49.90 | | |
| Rogue Warrior | ASIA | US$ 29.90 | | |
| SAW | US | US$ 54.90 | | |
| Star Wars the Clone Wars: Republic Heroes | ASIA | US$ 29.90 | | |
| Stormrise | ASIA | N/A | | |
| Tekken 6 [Collector's Edition] | JPN | US$ 119.00 | | |
| Tony Hawk: Ride (w/ Skateboard Bundle) | US | US$ 69.00 | |
For the whole list, please check the full PlayStation3™ Discount page.
Once again, Konoha is under threat. Not only are hostile ninjas stirring up trouble, mysterious beasts such as rock dragons show up to wreak havoc. To prevent complete annilation, Naruto and his gang set off in search of the legendary dragon blade in Ryuujingi and ferret out the forces behind the attacks.
Nintendo Wii™
| EA Sports Active: Personal Trainer Wii 30-Hi Seikatsu Kaizen Program | JPN | US$ 49.90 | | |
| Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers | JPN | US$ 49.90 | | |
| Monster Hunter 3 (e-capcom Limited Edition) | JPN | US$ 89.90 | | |
| Monster Hunter 3 (w/ Classic Controller Pro White) | JPN | US$ 64.90 | | |
| Naruto Shippuden: Ryujinki | JPN | US$ 29.90 | | |
| PokePark Wii: Pikachu no Daibouken | JPN | US$ 39.90 | | |
| Pop'n Music | JPN | US$ 29.90 | | |
| Super Robot Taisen NEO | JPN | US$ 59.90 | | |
| Trauma Center: New Blood | US | US$ 19.90 | | |
| Your Shape (w/ Camera) | US | US$ 64.90 | |
For the whole list, please check the full Nintendo Wii™ Discount page.
PlayStation2™
| Death Connection [Limited Edition] | JPN | US$ 69.90 | | |
| Hakuouki: Zuisouroku [Limited Edition] | JPN | N/A | | |
| Persona 4 | JPN | US$ 64.90 | | |
| Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne | US | US$ 39.90 | |
For the whole list, please check the full PlayStation2™ Discount page.
Nintendo DS
| Band Hero (Bundle) | US | US$ 44.90 | | |
| Bleach: The Blade of Fate | US | US$ 14.90 | | |
| Disney Character Hard Pouch DSi (Minnie Pink) | JPN | US$ 7.90 | | |
| Gyakuten Kenji Toujou - Taihokun Family Waruho-kun Strap | JPN | US$ 9.90 | | |
| Hercules no Eikou: Tamashii no Shoumei | JPN | US$ 9.90 | | |
| Mario Party DS | US | US$ 29.90 | | |
| SaGa 2: Hihou Densetsu - Goddess of Destiny DSi Accessory Set | JPN | US$ 19.90 | | |
| SaGa 2: Hihou Densetsu - Goddess of Destiny [SaGa 20th Anniversary Edition] | JPN | US$ 299.00 | | |
| SupaRobo Gakuen | JPN | US$ 49.90 | | |
| The Prince of Tennis: Doubles no Oji-Sama (Boys, Be Gracious!) | JPN | US$ 39.90 | | |
| Tsuki Bit | JPN | US$ 29.90 | |
For the whole list, please check the full Nintendo DS™ Discount page.
Sony PSP hosts the soccer games this holiday season, another collector's item for the gamers. The Winning Eleven 2010 bundle's prices, too, is heavily slashed. Besides sports there are more action for you, throw a few punches in Naruto Accel 3 and fight giant mecha in Gundam VS Gundam.
Sony PSP™
| God of War: Chains of Olympus (Greatest Hits) | US | US$ 24.90 | | |
| Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars | US | US$ 39.90 | | |
| Higurashi Daybreak Portable Mega Edition | JPN | US$ 49.90 | | |
| Kamen no Maid Guy: Boyoyon Battle Royale [First Print Limited Edition] | JPN | US$ 39.90 | | |
| Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Gundam Next Plus | ASIA | US$ 44.90 | | |
| Naruto Shippuuden: Narutimate Accel 3 | ASIA | US$ 44.90 | | |
| Persona | ASIA | US$ 19.90 | | |
| Resistance: Retribution | ASIA | US$ 19.90 | | |
| Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny | ASIA | US$ 39.90 | | |
| Winning Eleven 2010 | ASIA | US$ 34.90 | | |
| World Soccer Winning Eleven 2010 x UEFA Champions League Pack (PSP-3000 Bundle) | JPN | N/A | |
For the whole list, please check the full Sony PSP™ Discount page.
PC Games
| Football Manager 2010 | ASIA | US$ 34.90 | | |
| Grand Theft Auto IV (DVD-ROM) | ASIA | US$ 34.90 | | |
| Lord of the Rings: Conquest (DVD-ROM) | ASIA | US$ 29.90 | | |
| Mini Ninjas (DVD-ROM) | ASIA | US$ 19.90 | | |
| Risen (DVD-ROM) | ASIA | US$ 29.90 | | |
| Stranglehold (DVD-ROM) | US | US$ 7.90 | | |
| Street Fighter IV (DVD-ROM) | ASIA | US$ 29.90 | | |
| Wolfenstein (DVD-ROM) | ASIA | US$ 29.90 | |
For the whole list, please check the full PC Game™ Discount page.
Listen to your idols sing and watch their performances. Limited Editions often comes with a bonus DVD. Some of the MVs feature dances, other have a stories, others don't come with an MV, but goodies such as T-shirts and stickers. Browse around our music collection and spot for your idols' works.
| Ayakashi [CD+DVD Limited Edition] (~Koichi Domoto) | JPN | US$ 16.90 | | |
| Bandage [CD+DVD Limited Editon] (~Lands) | JPN | US$ 11.90 | | |
| Break The Records - By You & For You (~Kat-Tun) | JPN | US$ 28.90 | | |
| Candy Girl [Limited Edition Type B] (~Mika Nakashima) | JPN | US$ 24.90 | | |
| J Album [CD+DVD Limited Edition] (~Kinki Kids) | JPN | US$ 38.90 | | |
| Tanabata Matsuri [CD+DVD Limited Edition] (~Tegomasu) | JPN | US$ 14.90 | |
For the whole list, please check the full Music CD Discount page.
Movies
| Accident [dts] (~Louis Koo Tin Lok, Richie Jen Hsien Chi) | HK | US$ 9.40 | | |
| Ghost Whisperer [The Complete Second Season 6-Discs Boxset] (~Jennifer Love Hewitt, Aisha Tyler) | HK | US$ 24.90 | | |
| Invisible Target (~Nicholas Tse, Jaycee Chan, ...) | HK | US$ 19.90 | | |
| Kinki You DVD (~Kinki Kids) | JPN | US$ 91.90 | | |
| Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Vol. 6 Special Edition (w/T-Shirt) | US | N/A | | |
| Poker King [Limited Edition] [dts] (~Lau Ching Wan, Louis Koo Tin Lok, ...) | HK | US$ 24.90 | | |
| The Proposal (~Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, ...) | HK | US$ 14.10 | | |
| Tohoshinki 3rd Live Tour 2008 - T - (~Dong Bang Shin Ki) | HK | US$ 17.90 | | |
| Watchmen [2-Discs Steel Box Limited Edition] (~Jackie Earle Haley, Patrick Wilson, ...) | HK | US$ 23.60 | |
For the whole list, please check the full Movie DVD Discount page.
Note:
Please remember that all discount offers are only valid as long as supplies last. To ensure that your items are not sold out prior to dispatch, we recommend you pay by credit card or PayPal and avoid combining discounts with any preorder items. Orders that cannot be filled due to possible unavailability will be cancelled.
Smallprint:
Play-Asia.com reserves the right to end or modify the Roaring Lucky Lunar New Years Sale including its prizes at any time and without prior notice. The "game of your choice" is only valid for any standard version game priced up to a maximum of US$ 70 per title. Where shipping restrictions apply, your choices may be limited. Prizes cannot be redeemed as cash. The first four main prizes include courier-shipping costs to the winner's destination, other product prizes include free airmail shipping. The winner might be liable for possible VAT or customs charges upon receipt. In case of any dispute, the final decision shall be made by Play-Asia.com.
05. Feb, 2010 19:12 (HKT)
Orthodox fantasy - White Knight Chronicles Int'l Edition, Saber, Tohsaka Rin, Freeza and gang, MH key chains, Kirby plush straps, One Piece big heads & more!
This weekend is orthodox RPG week, we have the White Knight, Saber and Tohsaka Rin, the alien menace led by Freeza and his underlings, dragons from Monster Hunter and the beloved mascot Kirby.
From the publisher: White Knight Chronicles is an epic fantasy tale about two kingdoms in midst of a longstanding war. The King of Balandor, wishing to put an end to the war, invites the duke of Faria to his castle to celebrate his daughter's coming of age.
But this celebration is sabotaged by the Magi, a rogue sect seeking to steal the White Knight, an ancient weapon of war sealed beneath Balandor castle, in order to take over the world. During the ensuing chaos, a young man named Leonard accidentally unlocks the power of the White Knight as he attempts to save the princess.
In the mood to rescue a damsel in distress? The hit game White Knight Chronicles is available for English speaking gamers:
| White Knight Chronicles International Edition | US | US$ 64.90 | |
The Japanese versions are still available:
| White Knight Chronicles (EX Edition) | JPN | US$ 44.90 | |
To celebrate the feature length release of Fate Stay Night Unlimited Blade Works, toy developers summoned Saber, the strongest Servant to their studios.
You've seen Saber in her full knight in shiny armor glory, now you see her in her casual clothes. The simple blouse and tie brings out her austere charm and makes her look like a pretty governess.
As the master of Archer, Tohsaka Rin gets even more spotlight and screen time. The cat like girl is one of the strongest magicians in the show. The figure shows the urgency Rin is feeling, she shed her elite student facade and put on a serious face, ready to face off with whatever that stands between her and victory.
Both figures are perfectly scaled and crafted, capturing the girl's character and the situations they face.
| Fate/stay night Real Pre-Painted Figure: Saber (Taito Version) | JPN | US$ 17.90 | | |
| Fate/stay night Real Pre-Painted Figure: Rin Tohsaka (Taito Version) | JPN | US$ 17.90 | |
This time, the monsters and villains will have their time of the day. Without them, Dragon Ball wouldn't be half as fun. Both horrifying and bizzare, we have Freeza's Forces. Coming in different sizes and different shapes, these are the true aliens of the show.
Freeza is leading and onslaught with nine of his most powerful underlings. This is one of the most comprehensive collection of the bad guys. Buy the sets, put them together had have them face off with the good guys.
Bad guys are much rarer than the good guys in the toy world, grab your aliens today:
More foes are coming your way, beside aliens, you have to battle dragons and other scaly creatures. Seek them out, hunt them down, skin them and defang them. They make wonderful weapons and armor and their toys become wonderful trophies. Hang them on your bags or keys to give yourself that extra edge.
Skin and bone texture are carved down to pat. With claws raised and teeth bared, these monsters showed you their fiercest sides. No matter how small they are, dragons are dragons, tie them on a leash and go out with them.
Loop the strap around your finger and bounce Kirby like a ball, recreate some of the action you have seen in the game. Soft to the touch, these plush straps are perfect both as ornaments and stress balls. Kirby, the simple pink ball adopted all sorts of images in the game and the cutest, most popular ones are all part of this series.
Dressed as Link with a sword, a street kid with a yoyo, a cook with a frying pan, sitting on his star and the good old original form, Kirbies are waiting for your adoption, come take him home.
| Kirby Mini Mascot (S) Plush Doll: Cook | JPN | US$ 6.90 | | |
| Kirby Mini Mascot (S) Plush Doll: Kirby | JPN | US$ 6.90 | | |
| Kirby Mini Mascot (S) Plush Doll: Sword Kirby | JPN | US$ 6.90 | | |
| Kirby Mini Mascot (S) Plush Doll: Wrap Star | JPN | US$ 6.90 | | |
| Kirby Mini Mascot (S) Plush Doll: Yoyo Kirby | JPN | US$ 6.90 | |
The One Piece Big Head Figure series is one of the most comprehensive SD figure collections. Your favourite pirate crew is looking rather comical with their large smiling faces and tiny bodies. Although these figures are very small, they very well made.
Volume 3 is here with your favourite cast of pirates in their wackiest poses. Key characters in the Sky Island chapter such as the bird riding knight and the floating ship Maxim are included. Get the factory sealed box set to recieve all 24 toys.
| One Piece Mini Big Head Vol. 3 Pre-Painted Trading Figure | JPN | US$ 2.90 | |
Xbox360™
| Blood Bowl | US | US$ 54.90 | |
PC CD-ROM
| Star Trek Online [Collector's Edition] (DVD-ROM) | US | US$ 89.90 | |
03. Feb, 2010 19:00 (HKT)
Weekly Toys Update: Gold Cloth Seiya, Ein - Nendoroid + figma, Pokemon keyring + plush, Mini UFO, Nagimizo's Kagamine Rin, Luka Toeto, Eva Petite Plush, Makinami Mari, Sengoku Basara One Coin & more!
Welcome to this week's toys update. Check out the wonderful collectibles we just got in stock and all the new products made available for preorder. As toys, especially collectible ones, are produced in limited numbers and are often sold out prior to the actual release date, we strongly recommend to preorder the figures of your desire as early as possible.
Saint Seiya, like Dragon Ball, is one of the series that never dies. Seiya, the boy hero is the staple of many shonen manga. This figure features Seiya at the height of his power.
The statue of Golden Cloth Seiya is available at an unbeatable bargain price of US$ 39.90 and the maximum amount of purchase is set to 1 piece per customer.
You're probaly all aware of this already, the Roaring Lucky Lunar New Year Sale is in full swing. Take a look at the highlights or skip right over to our bargain section
Ain is quite dangerous, especially when she puts on her mask and picks up her revolver. The Nendoroid version of the strongest assasin in Phantom is coming to you. Beware, for she can be extremely cute when she drops her mask and puts on her smile.
Besides the mask and the smile, her package comes with an angry face and a teddy bear as well.
Even with her mask off and in a Chinese style dress, she will not let you forget what she does for a living. Her package comes with her pistol and knife and the different hand parts that hold the said weapons.
You are currently seeing her poker face, you can change it to her angry expression or her masked form when you put her on display on your shelf.
Super deformed or normal size, Ein promises a lot of action:
| Nendoroid Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Ein | JPN | N/A | | |
| Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom Non Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Figma Ein | JPN | US$ 29.90 | |
More Pokemon for you to catch. From Heart Gold and Soul Silver, these pokemon have helped you on your adventures. Gamers, you know how good the pokemon are for your adventures, non-gamers, these entice you to play. Just look at the shimmery, pastel colored paint job, they are cute, they are eye catching!
From the round and friendly Chicorita to the powerful, thundery Likou, this key holder series features a large range of pokemon, but the best of all is the inclusion of Houou, the phoenix or the silver Lugia. Now you can own both of them.
The gittery key holders are available for:
| Pokemon DP Pre-Painted Key Chain: Anty | JPN | US$ 5.90 | | |
| Pokemon DP Pre-Painted Key Chain: Chikorita | JPN | US$ 5.90 | | |
| Pokemon DP Pre-Painted Key Chain: Hinoarashi | JPN | US$ 5.90 | | |
| Pokemon DP Pre-Painted Key Chain: Houou Fire | JPN | US$ 5.90 | | |
| Pokemon DP Pre-Painted Key Chain: Likou | JPN | US$ 5.90 | | |
| Pokemon DP Pre-Painted Key Chain: Lugia | JPN | US$ 5.90 | | |
| Pokemon DP Pre-Painted Key Chain: Sweeku | JPN | US$ 5.90 | | |
| Pokemon DP Pre-Painted Key Chain: Waninoko | JPN | US$ 5.90 | |
Besides the fully formed pokemon, we have the pre-evolved ones such as Pichu and his friends. They have hopped out of the game screen into the real world to be adopted. They may not be the most powerful to call forth in battle, yet they have their own adventures in the Poke park games.
Soft and in pastel hues, these straps are perfect as gifts for Valentines day. Who could say no to a cute and cuddly monster? Hang them on your bag or use them as a keyrings.
The straps are available for:
Fly a an alien aircraft indoors. This is one of the smallest UFOs in the world, with a diameter of 7.5 cm, it can set off from the palm of your hand. This is easy to control, perfect for beginners. Simply push the lever, the mini-craft is amazingly flexible, you can make it go in all sorts of directions in your room.
The propeller is in neon yellow, it creates an impression that a real, lighted unidentified object has entered the household. Cute and fun, this UFO lights up the whole family.
| UFO Cyclone Infrared Control UFO (Grey Version) | ASIA | US$ 15.90 | | |
| UFO Cyclone Infrared Control UFO (Yellow Version) | ASIA | US$ 15.90 | |
Written by Iroha, Roshin Ukai is one of Kagamine Rin's darker and grittier songs. It tells the story of growing up from a child to an adult in a violent world. The unique blend of hard rock and Kagamine charm became one of the vocaloid chart toppers instantly.
Inspired by the themes, the illustrator Nagimiso redesigned an adult image for Rin. The childlike innocence in her face is replaced by grim determination and her usual pastel colored frocks became the sleek, stylish gothic lolita dress.
The solar pattern guitar and the strands of light that swirls about her all give her a hard-rocker-on-stage image. A combination of delicateness and boldness, this statue of Rin is coming in August.
| Vocaloid: Character Vocal Series 02 Rin Kagamine 1/8 PVC Figure: Kagamine Rin (Nuclear Fusion) | JPN | US$ 109.90 |
Eto... eto... are the sounds a girl makes when she can't express herself properly. Neko Kaburi, or wearing a cat's hat is pretending to be sweet and nice. Luka could be both the wild tiger or the tamed kitten, depending on the song. Toeto is one of Luka's cutest performances and portrays her soft, shy side.
Put Luka in with the rest of her vocaloid friends, the usual feisty character is replaced by utter cuteness. This super deformed vinyl doll is suitable for any place, your work desk, your display case or on your car's dashboard.
Cat hat Megurine Luka is coming in April, order her for:
| Vocaloid: Character Vocal Series 03: Megurine Luka Soft Vinyl Figure: Toet | JPN | US$ 44.90 |
Brought to you by Petit Eva, the plushes are here to bring you comic relieve. Here is the taciturn Rei and the cat mermaid. The little fish is in fact an angel Nerve has defeated. Now friends, the two go to school together. The vibrancy of Rei's eyes are set off by the soft pastel colors, Rei has never looked so lively.
Coming with Rei to school is Kaworu and his gold fish angel. What's with the two clone's fixation with water creatures? The gold fish angel resembled Ponyo from Miyazaki's animated feature, but instead of being soft and rosy cheeked, this fish flashes his rows of sharp teeth and refused to look tame.
Rei and Kaworu and their fishy angels are coming in May, preorder them today:
| Neon Genesis Evangelion Evangelion Plush Doll: Kaworu & Ryosanki | JPN | US$ 34.90 | |
| Neon Genesis Evangelion Evangelion Plush Doll: Rei & Mermaid Cat | JPN | US$ 34.90 |
Makinami Mari, the new EVA girl in the movie series gets another beautifully scaled figure. By the secretive smile on her face, she reminded you that she's hiding something. Her image changed time and time again, for the Rebuild of Evangelion figure series, Kotobukiya picked her pink plug suit version.
The tough, flippantly confident girl knelt on her base, her posture emphasize her sleek bodyline and the special design of her plug suit. Altough she said that she could not see anything without her glasses, you can slip them off when you display her.
Place her with your Rei and Asuka statues to form the trio. Mari is coming in May:
| Neon Genesis Evangelion Rebuild of Evangelion 1/6 Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Makinami Mari | JPN | US$ 94.90 |
Although tiny, large eyed and wacky looking, the One Coin Grande Sengoku Basara figures still captures the spirit and the energy of the characters.
The popular ones such as Tate Masamune and Sanada Yukimura came back, posing in new clothes. The other characters such as Miyamoto Musashi and Imagawa Yoshimoto, too make appearances in this version.
Amors and weapons are carefully painted, like every one of in the One Coin Grande collection. No matter how small the plate or blade is, the developer can bring out the right shade and the right texture.
Each of the figures has a ball joint at their necks, you can tilt their rounded heads to create all sorts of poses. The One Coin Grande vol. 2 is coming in May.
| One Coin Grande Sengoku Basara 3 Vol. 3 Pre-Painted Trading Figure | JPN | US$ 6.90 |
From Good Smile, ActSta series combine beautiful craftsmanship with absolute fun. Following Nakajima Subaru is Teana Lanster. The developers leaves no details overlooked, see the the knuckle guard, the badge on her belt and the ribbons in her hair.
There are four versions of her favourite weapon, the Intelligent Device Cross Mirage, feel free to change them around when you display your figure.
The girls' images change when they grow up. Teaner starts off with pigtails, but as the show progresses, she lets her hair down for a more mature look. Change her hair piece every once in a while to see both sides of her.
Teana comes in June, right in time for summer fun:
| Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Striker S 1/8 PVC Figure: Teana Lanster Actsta | JPN | N/A |
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02. Feb, 2010 17:04 (HKT)
Second step to financial management - NGE Money Bank EVA, key to feeling peaceful - Buddhist Spirit of Harmony Gashapon, Dragon Ball Kai headphones & more
The traditional porcelain piggy banks are wonderful, they are the first step to money management. But for people who are now ready to go to the next step, the Evangelion head money bank is perfect. It takes care of bank notes and coins, have a digital lock and calculates your spending for you. In short, this is a simplified bank account.
Set the four digit password, get the bank to lock and start dropping your pocket money into it. Key in the amount each time you put money into the slots, and each time you withdraw. Evangelion is smart, it will keep track of your savings and spending for you.
The answer to your money management problems is here, Evangelion money bank is available today:
| Neon Genesis Evangelion Money Bank EVA | JPN | N/A | |
Admire these little buddha statues. These ornaments are so carefully made that they look authentic, like antiques from an archaeological site.
The stone textures are realistically painted and crafted, all details, even the rip of cloth or the uneven surface of the stone are included. No matter how small, these statues capture the essence of the god they are trying to portray.
See the fascinating gods from eastern mythology, learn their story and display them on your shelves. Cute and classy, these little statues are perfect for anyone and everyone.
| Buddhist Spirit of Harmony Collection Pre-Painted Gashapon | JPN | US$ 2.90 | |
Here are two headphones for Dragon Ball fans. Wear the franchise's motifs on your ears and bring them with you no matter where you go. Plug them into your mp3 player, and slip with over your head. With the leathery fabric and the ring of sponge, they are very comfortable to wear.
One of them shows the kanji Kame, the word written on the back of Kame senin's tunic. The bright orange background is cheerful, perfect for those of you who enjoy energetic music.
The other, the green and white version features twin four-star balls. Perhaps it's because of the symmetry, but this is a fan favourited Dragon Ball.
| Dragon Ball Kai Head Phone DB-14A Tortoise Type (Orange & Blue Version) | JPN | US$ 39.90 | | |
| Dragon Ball Kai Head Phone DB-14B Tortoise Type (White & Green Version) | JPN | US$ 39.90 | |
Also available today:
| Michael Jackson King of Pop Pre-Painted Statue: Michael Jackson (Gold Version) | JPN | N/A | | |
| Revoltech Fist of The North Star Revolution No. 019 Non Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Kaioh | JPN | US$ 34.90 | |
01. Feb, 2010 18:31 (HKT)
Solve the mystery - Shadow of Destiny, join the fan club - Akiyama Mio, Nanoha Takamachi & more!
From the publisher: Imagine you are ambling down the street late one night when suddenly you are attacked and stabbed to death in the back. You wake up in a dark room where an unfamiliar face offers to “help you change your fate” and gives you a time-travel device.
The next thing you know, you are in a café exactly 30 minutes before you were murdered with an imagination full of questions. This is the story of Ike – the main character in Shadow of Destiny.
Assume the role of Ike using the special time travel device and embark on a quest to solve the most important mystery ever; your own! SOD will offer fun and brain stretching experience as they travel through time, collect clue, unlock new scenarios along the way to finding your killer and the motive.
Shadow of Destiny is available today for English speaking gamers:
| Shadow of Destiny | US | US$ 34.90 | |
The Japanese version is still available:
| Shadow of Memories | JPN | US$ 44.90 | |
Akiyama Mio is doubtlessly one the most attractive and popular girls in anime land. The figure makers in Alter has invited the teen idol to their studio earlier last year to have her figure made, and here is the fruit of their efforts. All K-On! songs are exciting and happy and Mio is singing a solo for you.
All textures are carefully crafted, from the soft silkiness of her hair to the lightness of her skirt. Even the extremely shy and unexpectantly timid Tsundere is excited when she sings on stage, the Numakura Toshiaki effectively captured the vibrancy and the rhythm of the rock band.
Happy, smiley and highly energetic, Akiyama Mio is here to lead the band to your home:
| K-ON! 1/8 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Akiyama Mio (Alter Version) | JPN | US$ 84.90 | |
Nanoha, one of the most popular girls in anime history is showing you her full powers in this figure. Tanaka Senu the maker brought out delicateness of the magical girl through the soft lines in her hair and her flowing dress, but also displayed her determination through her eyes and upright posture.
With her magical staff Raising Heart in hand, the girl is ready to command her adversaries to listen to her, no matter what. Surrounding herself with Blaster Bits, the girl is every bit the white demon the dark forces fear and fans adore.
Nanoha has arrived in her full glory today, take her home for:
| Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Striker S 1/7 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Takamachi Nanoha (Exceed Mode) | JPN | N/A | |
Also available today:
Nintendo Wii™
| Fast Food Panic | US | US$ 34.90 | | |
| Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces | US | US$ 44.90 | |
Nintendo DS™
| Jambo! Safari Animal Rescue | US | US$ 34.90 | |
29. Jan, 2010 19:19 (HKT)
Pirates, stars and magical girls - Chibi One Piece, Nendoroid Plush Rin + Len, Bacteria Vocaloid girls, Akiyama Mio On stage, Toradora girls & more!
With big eyes, big heads and tiny bodies, the comical Straw Hat Pirates Theater series continues with Sanji, Robin and Usopp.
Although the faces are rounded, these characters still wear their trademark expressions, Sanji has his smirk, Robin the quiet smile and Usopp the huge grin.
Although the body and the limbs are very tiny, they are still made to show every detail, including the buttons, the bands and hand gestures.
Let Sanji, Robin and Usopp are here to coax a smile out of you:
Kagamine Rin and Len, the twin vocaloids (or mirror images, to the puritans), too join in the Nendoroid Plush wagon. Sunflower colored hair and confident smiles, the two will bring sunshine and happiness to all households. Rin is incharge of the soprano and Ren is in charge of the lower scales, together they form beautiful harmonies.
Like Miku and Kaito, they have metal frames inside them and are completely posable. Just be careful not to break the frame or let the wire pierce through of the fabric when you play. Put them together with Miku and Kaito to form your very own vocaloid plush choir.
Get both mirror images in one go, the kids of the group, Rin and Len are available today:
| Nendoroid Vocaloid Plush Doll Series 4: Kagamine Rin | JPN | US$ 44.90 | | |
| Nendoroid Vocaloid Plush Doll Series 5: Kagamine Ren | JPN | US$ 44.90 | |
Sega's Project Diva brought your favourite vocaloids to the game world, now the company will chibi-fy them and bring them to your display shelves. This set of figures features the sisters Miku, Luka and Rin, large eyed, round cheeks and short limbed, these characters are at their cutest here.
Loyal followers of Nico Nico Douga will recognize the base and the backgrounds. This series features the vocaloids performing their famous songs. Miku is doing her Sakura no Ame and Poppibo MV, Luka is dancing to her Meguri Hime Budou Kyouku and Rin, adopting an evil persona for once, is doing her Aku no Musume.
Helicobacter Pylor bacteria causes quite a few stomach problems, yet, with Miku and Rin as image girls, even such pests become cuteness. Miku's Pirori Kin no Uta whipped up a storm among the online fans and reinvented an image for the bacteria. Dressed as a Pylor bacteria, Miku and Rin are here stick to you.
You might not want them in your digestive system, but who could say no to such cuteness?
Neko kaburi or wearing a cat hat means pretending to be sweet and quiet and Toeto is the sounds a girl makes when she's stuttering. Toeto is also one of Luka's most popular songs, her MV is illustrated in the same style as Miku's Pylor Bacteria Song, cute and and fun, she is another good ornament for your phone.
The vocaloid straps are available for:
The dark hair tsundere is in the middle of performing a happy song. Look at the sense of motion this figure portrays, from the bouncing hair to the the slightly lifted skirt.
The figure creators effectively captured the exciting moment with her wide smile and her glimmering eyes. Take her home, let her perform a solo for you.
Look at her stage clothes. Designed by Sawa-chan sensei, the chekered tie and skirt are elegant. Balancing herself on one foot with her hair flowing behind her, the figure shows the liveliness of the music she plays.
See her practice in her usual school uniform and have her perform for you in this slightly more glamorous outfit.
| K-ON! 1/8 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Akiyama Mio (Original Costume Version) | JPN | US$ 84.90 | |
Remember the episodes where the girls go to the beach to play and practice their music? You can recreate the fun they have on your desk now. Although tiny, they are very well crafted, Yui's innocence, Mio's calm elegance, Ritsu's confidence and Mugi's sweet gentleness are all on their faces.
This is also one of the collections that feature Azusa, the newest member in the band, put her together with Yui to display the huggle scenes.
The Nanoha girls are also here to show their moves. We have Nanoha the heroine in her fighting dress and office casual clothes, Fate with her golden sabers, Signum the leader and Vita the most powerful magician. All the frills and blades are sculpted to the figure and no detail are left unattended.
The two gashapon sets are available today:
| K-ON! SR Series Pre-Painted Gashapon | JPN | US$ 4.49 | | |
| Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Striker S 3 Pre-Painted Gashapon | JPN | US$ 4.90 | |
Aisaka Taiga, one of the finest speciments of Tsundere girls is here, dressed as a bunny girl. Her expression shows that she's none too comfortable with the idea. The fluffy hair, pygmy size and awkward posture made her look even cuter, a true tiger that could ride on anyone's hand.
Forming a contrast with the embarrassed Taiga, Minori is very much at ease in her suit. As the friendly face of the group, she shows you her million watt smile. She has the lines and the curves and are flaunting them. If you owned a bar, you'd want her as your image girl. Place her beside Taiga to truly see how tiny the little tiger is.
Two of the cutest ladies from Tora Dora are here, put them together in your display shelves:
| Toradora! Non Scale Pre-Painted Figure: Minori Real Figure | JPN | US$ 17.90 | | |
| Toradora! Non Scale Pre-Painted Figure: Taiga Real Figure | JPN | US$ 17.90 | |
Designed by the famed illustrator Hashimoto Takashi and sculpted by the veteran bishoujo figure maker Otoyama Houjun, the perfect little sister material Kasugano Sora has floated her way into our warehouse. Loyal to her image in the game, there is a light, almost fairy-like quality about her.
Carefully painted in subdued, pastel colors, she is an elegant addition to your collection. Otoyama captures the girl's character perfectly by bringing out her bland expression. Her package comes with her best friend, the black rabbit. Everything is crafted to detail, look at stitches on the toy and the frills on her clothes.
Kasugano Sora has arrived, take her home today:
| Brilliant Stage Yosuganosora 1/8 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Kasugano Sora | JPN | N/A | |
Also available today:
Game Guides and Books
| Arcadia Magazine [March 2010] | JPN | US$ 16.90 | | |
| Famitsu Wave DVD [March 2010] | JPN | US$ 18.90 | | |
| Final Fantasy XIII Battle Ultimania | JPN | US$ 27.90 | |
