Posts tagged Figures at DS Fanboy

Aisledash: the new daily resource for getting married right | Add to My AOL, MyYahoo, Google, Bloglines

Posts with tag figures

What a horrible summer not to be going to Comic-Con

Posted Jul 8th 2007 11:16AM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: Fan stuff

NECA, the company responsible for the awesome Castlevania figure prototypes, has a new Simon Belmont figure on the way. It's a somewhat more faithful sculpture of Simon as he appeared in the first Castlevania on the NES. Unfortunately, only 1,000 units will be produced, and it will only be available at the San Diego Comic-Con.

We totally want this, and we are all about pixel art, but we must say that this figure, with its rounded edges and inexact paint job, looks a little more like a cookie to us than an action figure. Which actually gives us an idea!

[Via NeoGAF]

Japanese hardware sales, Jun. 4 - Jun. 10: Harry Potter edition

Posted Jun 15th 2007 10:30PM by Jason Wishnov
Filed under: Features

The final release of Harry Potter, one of the most widespread, wonderful literary series ever written, is coming to a close come July 21st. We'd like to take a moment and salute J. K. Rowling for reintroducing the better part of a world to the joys of reading, because hey, if no one read, we'd be out of our jobs. Pick up Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as soon as you can, guys. Trust us.

Harry Potter and the Japanese Hardware Sales

"Harry," said Ron, slightly out of breath, "Snape'll go nutters if we're late again. Remember what he did to Neville?"

"Yeah," replied Harry, throwing himself down a shifting staircase and sprinting through the corridors. Snape had used a particularly nasty hex on the frequently tardy Neville, turning his hands into N-Gages. Harry allowed himself a momentary shudder.

They rounded a corner and began the descent into Snape's dungeon of a classroom, Harry's least favorite place at Hogwarts. Even disregarding his immense dislike of Severus Snape, Harry had never had much of a knack for Potions; it was always his lowest grade of the term.

Continue reading Japanese hardware sales, Jun. 4 - Jun. 10: Harry Potter edition

Mario vs. Palkia in the arena of your imagination

Posted Jun 13th 2007 2:00PM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: Fan stuff

NCSX never fails to encourage us to clutter our rooms and empty our wallets in the name of video game fandom. Today, they started taking preorders for some new Mario and Pokemon toys that we wouldn't mind having on our desks! So we can show them to people, obviously.

First are the above Dialga and Palkia soft vinyl figures, which allow you to reenact the boxarts of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. In fact, if you buy these, you can't help but reenact them, because the boxes just feature these characters standing alone. Also available for preorder are two Mario toy lines: a vinyl figure of Mario in either his normal outfit or his Fire Mario finery, and a set of plush toys that make some kind of jingling sound. All of these cost between $20 and $25 and will ship toward the end of the year.

ReadReadRead
Permalink
Email this
Comments [0]

Castlevania action figures belong in this world

Posted Apr 21st 2007 11:00AM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: Fan stuff

It was not by our hands that these action figures were given "flesh." They were brought here by NECA, who wished to pay Castlevania tribute.

Simon Belmont, hero of Castlevanias I, II, and (Super) IV, and Alucard, of III, Symphony of the Night, and (spoiler alert, sort of!) Aria and Dawn of Sorrow, are shown here in unpainted, prototype glory. The link below has more views of Simon, but all we have of Alucard is this one shot-- for which we had to put our biohazard suits on and go into Myspace.

They resemble the beefy character art of the first NES game more than Ayami Kojima's work, and Simon's stomach isn't something that should be looked at directly, but these are still awesome. We've been looking for some new decorative items, and these will do nicely. Our desks are as empty as our souls. Blogger-kind totally needs action figures such as these.

More Animal Crossing stuff to fill your house with

Posted Apr 15th 2007 12:00PM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: Fan stuff

With all the stuff coming out based on the Animal Crossing movie in Japan, you can play Animal Crossing for real-- by buying a whole bunch of adorable items and displaying them in your house! NCSX is selling new playsets, each featuring an animal, two matching pieces of furniture, and a house. There are also two special sets containing characters like Wendell and Tom Nook, and, of course, some more furniture.

NCSX is also stocking some Animal Crossing plush toys and coffee mugs. We are aware that Animal Crossing strongly promotes the collector mentality in-game, so we hope we haven't just emptied any fans' wallets by pointing this stuff out.

September NPD sales numbers

Posted Nov 2nd 2006 10:00AM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News, GBA

The September NPD sales numbers have come in and the DS, once again, did favorably. Out of all consoles, DS titles had a good showing, taking up four spots. Of course, Madden took the top spot, showing that we Americans love our football.

Madden NFL 07 - PS2
Saints Row - Xbox 360
Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy - PS2
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team - DS
Madden NFL 07 - Xbox 360
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team - GBA
Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy - GC
Madden NFL 07 - Xbox
Star Fox Command - DS
New Super Mario Bros. - DS
NBA Live 07 - PS2
Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy - Xbox 360
Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy - Xbox
Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus - PS2
Test Drive Unlimited - Xbox 360
Dead Rising - Xbox 360
Mario Hoops 3-on-3 - DS
Okami - PS2
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories - PS2
Madden NFL 07 - PSP

We've included a listing of the top DS and GBA game only listings, available after the break.

Continue reading September NPD sales numbers

Japanese hardware sales, 25 September - 31 September: Corner drug dealer edition

Posted Oct 6th 2006 8:50PM by Jason Wishnov
Filed under: News

Everyone's doing it, man. People say you can get addicted to heroin, or cocaine, or all that stuff. But let me tell you something, kid. Cocaine doesn't evolve. Heroin can't level the hell up. I got what you need, kid, right here, and for a low, low price.

This ain't no gym. You won't find some weak Pidgey crap here, man. You look like a tough guy, I think I've got somethin' for ya ... yeah, this is the stuff. We call it rare candy, if you know what I mean. The devil's Fun Dip, if you will. You want that Dragonite, kid? This is the way to go.

What's it cost? I'm not askin' for much, here, pal. Maybe a couple of sales figures in return for my trouble. Oh, you got a couple? All right, lay 'em on me, kid, there we go, ahhhhh, that's some good stuff ....

- DS Lite: 274,389

134,554 (96.22%)
- PS2: 31,992 681 (2.08%)
- PSP: 25,319

2,201 (9.52%)
- Xbox 360: 2,195

1,086 (97.93%)
- GBA SP: 1,811334 (15.57%)
- Game Boy Micro: 1,103 83 (7.00%)
- Gamecube: 523 240 (31.45%)
- DS Phat: 253

63 (19.94%)
- GBA: 10

10 (50.00%)
- Xbox: 3 5 (62.5%)

Never again, kid? Sure. I'll be seeing you again ... I guarantee it.

[Source: Media Create]

[Special thanks to my roommate, Ryan, for the inspiration.]

Japanese hardware sales, 18 September - 24 September: Dungeons and Dragons edition

Posted Sep 29th 2006 7:30PM by Jason Wishnov
Filed under: News

The Dark Sage, Lyte, has been travelling 'cross the land, defeating evil monsters wherever they may roam!

What's my level?

21, now quiet. You're ruining the mood. *ahem* So, you come across a dark cave. Rumors say this cave holds a treasure of infinite power. Do you wish to enter?

Totally.

Dude, a Dark Sage wouldn't say ... never mind. Okay, you go in the cave. A trap! Spikes come up from the floor. Roll to evade.

Why do you always put traps in caves?

I'm the game master, dammit, I can do whatever the hell I want! *ahem* Roll. Ah, a 17! You manage to evade the traps. You venture deeper into the cave. What...what's this? Oh, it's horrifying! It's ... no, but it can't be ... but it is! It's the evil Passion-Sucking Pixie! It attacks! You lose 23,118 HP!

Oof! Uh...I cast Magic Missile!

The spell did 139,835 damage! The Pixie dies! You gain two experience points!

Just two?

Dude, you've killed it like a thousand times.

- DS Lite: 139,835

4,950 (3.69%)
- PS2: 32,673 1,516 (4.43%)
- PSP: 23,118 3,877 (14.36%)
- GBA SP: 2,145185 (7.94%)
- Game Boy Micro: 1,186 58 (4.66%)
- Xbox 360: 1,109

181 (19.50%)
- Gamecube: 763

133 (21.11%)
- DS Phat: 316

162 (33.89%)
- GBA: 20

7 (25.93%)
- Xbox: 8

1 (14.29%)

(Note to readers: the DS Fanboy staff is rather inexperienced with D&D, so we apologize for any inaccuracies. Or if we offended. We love you guys!)

[Source: Media Create]

First Metroid Prime Hunters statue revealed

Posted Jun 16th 2006 3:00PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Fan stuff

The kind gentleman of First 4 Figures dropped us a line, along with our superiors, letting us know that they have finally revealed the first in their long line of proposed collectible statues from the Metroid universe. Oddly enough, however, is that the debut collectible is not for everyone's favorite bounty ~~huntress~~ hunter Samus. No, instead we get Kanden.

The figures is looking sharp, even if it is not the finalized product. However, I've always felt you should always put your best foot forward, which would apply to First 4 Figures' debut collectible being one of the Samus variations. Featuring an interconnecting base that will allow Kanden to connect with other upcoming hunters, we're sure his first opponent will be none other than the blonde bombshell herself.

RESOURCES

RSS NEWSFEEDS

Feeds by category

Featured Galleries

Weblogs, Inc. Network

Autos
- Autoblog
- AutoblogGreen
- Autoblog Spanish
- Autoblog Chinese
- Autoblog Simplified Chinese
Technology
- Download Squad
- Engadget
- Engadget HD
- Engadget Mobile
- Engadget Chinese
- Engadget Simplified Chinese
- Engadget Japanese
- Engadget Spanish
- TUAW (Apple)
Lifestyle
- AisleDash
- DIY Life
- Gadling
- Green Daily
- Luxist
- ParentDish
- Slashfood
- Styledash
- That's Fit
Gaming
- Joystiq
- DS Fanboy
- Nintendo Wii Fanboy
- PS3 Fanboy
- PSP Fanboy
- Second Life Insider
- WoW Insider
- Xbox 360 Fanboy
Entertainment
- Cinematical
- TV Squad
Finance
- BloggingBuyouts
- BloggingStocks
Retired
- AdJab
- BBHub (BlackBerry)
- Blogging DEMO
- Blogging E3
- Blogging ETech
- Blogging Gnomedex
- Blogging Milken
- Blogging Ohio
- Blogging Web 2.0
- Future of Music
- Bluetooth
- Card Squad
- CSS Insider
- Design
- Digital Music
- Digital Photography
- Divester (scuba)
- Droxy (Digital Radio)
- DV Guru (Digital Video)
- Enron Blog
- Flash Insider
- Google (Unofficial)
- JavaScript
- Live 8 Insider
- Magazine Design
- Medical Informatics Insider
- Microsoft (Unofficial)
- Mortgages
- Nanopublishing
- Office
- Open Source
- Peer-to-Peer
- Photoshop (Unofficial)
- PVR Wire
- RFID
- RSS
- SAS (Unofficial)
- SCM Wire (supply chain)
- Search Engine Marketing
- Social Software
- Spam
- Tablet PCs
- Telemedicine Insider
- Unofficial Playstation 3
- Unofficial Xbox2
- Video Games
- VoIP
- WiFi
- The WiMAX Weblog
- Wireless Dev
- The Wireless Report
- Yahoo (Unofficial)
Also on AOL
- AOL.com
- African-American Culture
- Autos
- Coaches
- Diet and Fitness
- Food
- Games
- Health
- Horoscopes
- Jobs
- Maps
- Mobile
- Money
- Movies
- Music
- MyAOL
- News
- Online Radio
- Real Estate
- Shopping
- Slideshows
- Sports
- Storage
- Switched
- Television
- TMZ
- Travel
- Truveo
- Video
- Weather
- Winamp

Other Weblogs Inc. Network blogs you might be interested in:

Killzone 2 devs tout Blu-ray as necessary, ability to jump Clive Barker already thinking of Jericho sequel Assassin's Creed PS3 skin only at Gamestop Grand Theft Auto IV features 16 player multiplayer 40GB appears in Target, scans for $399 Subscribe with My AOL, MyYahoo or Bloglines	New zones in old Azeroth Paladins and Warriors in the Arena The Light and How to Swing It: Maximizing Paladin DPS, Part 1 Listen to the WoW Insider Show, episode 7 Retribution gets passive threat reduction! Subscribe with My AOL, MyYahoo or Bloglines
Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops Plus goes gold Did you get your God of War demo discs? Camera gets fitted into PSP innards Rumor: Dragon Quest coming to PSP What is Metal Gear Solid: Infinite War? [Update] Subscribe with My AOL, MyYahoo or Bloglines	Rumor: GTA IV packing multiplayer for up to 16 Curses! Madden cover jinx strikes again Simpsons Game parodies those crazy Japanese and their wacky games ESRB explains how game ratings work Thrill to the first video of Dirty Dancing: The Game Subscribe with My AOL, MyYahoo or Bloglines
iPhone dev team releases free 1.1.1 unlock HTC shipping out 50000 mobiles with Google OS? Airlines announce bar code standard for cellphone check-ins AT&T moves to prorated ETFs, too Sony Ericsson K850i gets unboxed Subscribe with My AOL, MyYahoo or Bloglines	President Bush answers questions on ethanol, fuel efficiency and gas tax GM and Weekly Reader to provide classroom materials on energy and environment Video: Prius in the new TV show the Reaper AutoblogGreen Q&A: Open Source Green Vehicle Project More on the Altairnano powered Fiat Doblo in Norway Subscribe with My AOL, MyYahoo or Bloglines
Maid PC handles everyday computing, shuns housework Panasonic Strada CN-GP50U GPS finds the FCC Olympus E-3 DSLR is officially official iPhone dev team releases free 1.1.1 unlock Apple officially cuts DRM-free track prices to $.99 Subscribe with My AOL, MyYahoo or Bloglines	Leopard Server details posted iTunes Plus price drop, 'Today or tomorrow' Google Picasa Web Albums Uploader updated for iPhoto '08 TextExpander 2.0 released Apple posts Back to My Mac information Subscribe with My AOL, MyYahoo or Bloglines
Cracking open a cold can of gasoline Rendered Speculations + Spy Shots: Volkswagen Passat "Coupe" Demonstration in the Streets: Renault F1 event draws 300,000 in Mexico City In Small Packages: Breitling unveils dashing new Bentley clock Klaus Beutler's futuristic custom BMW looks rather, uh... painful to ride! Subscribe with My AOL, MyYahoo or Bloglines	Cliff Barnes: Stockholm's Nightlife done Right. Breaking Ice With the North Pole How Many Movies Have You Watched On One Flight? It's Not Horrifying If You Can Eat It Brussels: A City Without a Soul? Subscribe with My AOL, MyYahoo or Bloglines
HDTV Listings for October 16, 2007 AACS LA is one step ahead, for now Seven Network's 7HD launch takes Australia by surprise "Buy one, get one free" deal on Disney Blu-ray titles Sony sneaks BDP-S500 in before 1.1 goes mandatory Subscribe with My AOL, MyYahoo or Bloglines	Slysoft promises AnyDVD will crack future HD-DVD/Blu-Ray discs VITO launches suite of iPhone-like apps for Windows Mobile Vimeo launches HD streaming video player Spendview lets you track your spending in a beautiful way News of the weird - Google vanity ring Subscribe with My AOL, MyYahoo or Bloglines