Link:
https://www.tentaclearmada.com/2014/05/alleyne-from-queens-blade-orchid-seed-version-nsfw/

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www.tentaclearmada.com
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Title:
Alleyne from Queen’s Blade (Orchid Seed Version) (NSFW)

INFO:
written on May 31, 2014 by Tier

This entry was posted in Figure Review and tagged 1/6 scale, alleyne, Figures, nude, Orchid Seed, queen's blade, Review, swimsuit.

Artist:
miyazawa tsutomu

Art:
https://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/476800
https://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/477689

Character:
Alleyne

Copyright:
Queen's Blade

scale:
1/6

size:
26.5 centimeters

Character wiki link:
https://queensblade.fandom.com/wiki/Alleyne

parody wiki link:
https://animeworld.fandom.com/es/wiki/Queen%C2%B4s_Blade

figure:
Orchid Seed

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photographer "Tier" - Description:
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Alleyne from Queen’s Blade (Orchid Seed Version) (NSFW)

When figure companies produce products of characters from shows with large casts, it’s typical for them to make figures of most, if not all, of the principal characters. Such a move is logical; after all, figure collectors are, well, collectors. This figure is anomalous, then, as it’s the first and only figure of a Queen’s Blade character that Orchid Seed has ever produced. It seems like an almost random decision for them to make this figure, as it doesn’t resemble much of their past catalog, but then, when a figure looks this nice, I suppose quality is the only explanation that is needed for this figure’s existence.

Alleyne is a character from the original Queen’s Blade series. Designed by well-known anime artist Matsuryuu, she is unusual in that while most of the Queen’s Blade characters are defined by their individuality (there can, of course, only be one queen), Alleyne is strongly associated with Nowa, the young half-elf whom she takes into her care. Alleyne serves as a mentor to the younger girl, and from their relationship we see that she is an inveterate teacher, constantly analyzing the performance of her charge (and their foes, when they engage in combat). Despite valuing discipline, Alleyne is also warm and kind.

From what I can tell, Alleyne is a popular character but I don’t remember that she made much of an impact in the Queen’s Blade anime adaptation. She did make a couple of appearances in the show’s bonus OVA series, though, and despite typically being presented as honorable and dignified, Alleyne is no less prone to fan-servicey moments than her castmates. In particular, the OVAs depict her fellating Nyx’s staff and stripping down and doing push-ups in a comically theatrical manner.

That sexualized presentation continues with this figure. This figure is produced by Orchid Seed, a company with a long history of making fan-servicey figures. Its size is quite impressive; while most Queen’s Blade figures are 1/8 scale, Alleyne is sculpted in 1/6 scale, towering over most of them. Indeed, she seems even larger than her listed scale, being that she stands about 26.5 centimeters in height despite bending over at the waist.

This figure is based off of artwork done not by Matsuryuu but by Tsutomu Miyazawa, who worked on the anime adaptation of Queen’s Blade. The depiction of Alleyne in the illustration doesn’t differ extensively from her original design; however, the figure is quite dissimilar to both. While Alleyne’s design is typical of many female anime characters – large head, relatively small body, and slender limbs – the figure gives her a more robust body build, with a proportionately smaller head, long legs with exceptionally thick thighs, and broad hips.

Her cup size has also been drastically revamped; Alleyne had a fairly modest bust, at least by Queen’s Blade standards, but this figure gives her chest a sizeable enlargement. Accentuating their newfound growth is their shape, which gives a slightly more realistic impression of weight.

Interestingly, in a move reminiscent of MegaHouse’s old Risty figure, the sculptor has given Alleyne a prominent six-pack of abdominal muscles. That’s definitely an unusual choice, as even fighter girls in anime generally don’t have strongly-pronounced musculature. I like it a lot, though. In fact, I like all of the changes that were made from the source artwork; while Alleyne’s original design is very cute, this figure adaptation is quite a bit more distinctive.

Alleyne’s clothing consists of a foliage bikini – a little silly-looking but typical of what she wears in the show. Unsurprisingly, it can be removed. Orchid Seed even provides an English translation for its instruction sheet, which is both appreciated and unfortunately rare (they are, as far as I remember, the only Japanese figure company to do so).

Removing her bikini is a straightforward process with one caveat; Orchid Seed used some kind of weak, gummy adhesive to keep her bikini top on. That’s a little annoying since it’s sticky and leaves a residue (which I haven’t yet tried to clean up). Hopefully this gummy stuff won’t cause problems later on (such as when dust and dirt accumulate on the figure). (I should mention that my figure also had some odd marks on it which looked as if they were caused by paint transfer, except they appeared to be too dark to be paint. They cleaned up after some rubbing with a Q-tip and isopropyl alcohol.)

While she does have detailed nipples, Alleyne unfortunately lacks any hint of genitalia; her crotch is as smooth as a Barbie doll’s. Being that Orchid Seed has not had any qualms about making fully explicit figures in the past, I’m guessing that the absence of a vagina is due to Hobby Japan policy. It’s a little puzzling, being that Queen’s Blade often tries to get as close to porn or hentai as it can without crossing the line, but then, I suppose there are several instances in larger entertainment media where one can witness this phenomenon (female-fronted American pop music, for instance).

Alleyne’s expression is generally more analogous to the source art than her body physique, with the noticeable exception that she isn’t blushing. It’s kind of an odd expression that isn’t easy to read; without the flushed cheeks, it’s difficult to tell whether Alleyne is embarrassed, disgusted, or angry. Absent any familiarity with Alleyne’s personality, one might assume that she has a tempestuous disposition, which would be quite the incorrect conclusion. Similarly, her pose is a little strange, being that it looks a little like she’s cocking a finger gun at her head, but then, such an unusual pose naturally attracts attention, and her bent right arm also puts the flexed muscles of her biceps on display. At any rate, one could concoct a humorous explanation for the combination of her pose and her annoyed or exasperated countenance.

Orchid Seed’s Alleyne is a very lovely figure with an exceptionally impressive sculpt. Her body sculpting is exquisite, from the evident muscles of her stomach, arms, and legs to the detailing of her toenails. The decision to eschew her original appearance for an older, somewhat more realistic design is an admirable one in my estimation. Her unexpectedly large size makes all her good points even better. She’s certainly one of my favorite Orchid Seed figures already. I can only hope that one day they’ll decide to make a figure of Irma that looks this nice.

This review is, as usual, one of the last ones out of the gate; Alleyne has also been reviewed at Reflective Boundary, Neath Grim, Figyura, and Wieselhead, so go visit those sites for more words and pictures.
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That push-up scene... unf.

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