A standalone version of Megahouse‘s Excellent Model CORE Queen’s Blade Cattleya PVC figure (the normal version of which comes with her son Rana) was rumored back when the figure was confirmed in Hobby Japan last month, and now she’s finally up for preorder at Amiami – albeit in a slightly different color configuration and armed with a different weapon. Like the normal version this standalone kit is due out in February of next year, at 1/8 scale (22.5 cm tall) and 5,775 yen retail. A bit of a disappointment for fans hoping for the regular color version without Rana, but it’s still a nice option to have available. Pictures below:
![Heisei Democracy [ERO] Figure News: standalone alternate color Queen's Blade Cattleya up for preorder](http://heiseidemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/cattleya_standalone_01.jpg)
![Heisei Democracy [ERO] Figure News: standalone alternate color Queen's Blade Cattleya up for preorder](http://heiseidemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/cattleya_standalone_02.jpg)
![Heisei Democracy [ERO] Figure News: standalone alternate color Queen's Blade Cattleya up for preorder](http://heiseidemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/cattleya_standalone_03.jpg)
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![Heisei Democracy [ERO] Figure News: standalone alternate color Queen's Blade Cattleya up for preorder](http://heiseidemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/cattleya_standalone_06.jpg)
![Heisei Democracy [ERO] Figure News: standalone alternate color Queen's Blade Cattleya up for preorder](http://heiseidemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/cattleya_standalone_07.jpg)
A look at this shot reveals a promising glimpse of what we can expect in terms of a castoff (note the gap between her shoulder strap and her skin). The completionist in me is tempted to order this one as well…
The normal version is currently available for preorder from Play Asia for those interested in supporting HD.
Talk about milking (no pun intended) the cow :P
They’ve cornered the Shingo market for the foreseeable future, it seems.
>>Y
I prefer to think of it as providing a (frothy, white) service to fans. :3
>>lostdog
The Shingo market is a ferocious beast when cornered. >:O
I have to say I’m pretty happy with the current selection of prodigiously chested figures coming out, though. I hope this is a trend and not just a freakishly bosomed accident.
Shingo I very much agree with that last comment about the sizeable bosoms. I always look forward to updates with those kinds of figures and hope it is a trend that there is always some coming. Sinse I’ve started collecting, which hasn’t been that terribly long, it seems like the flow of them has slowly but steadily been growing as though the companies have been figuring me out. Which is a great thing about showing people my collection, because they make the very enjoyable observation, “looks like you might like huge boobs.” The “might” being sarcastic of course. Hahahaha.
Hmmm, not particularly impressive. Definitely gonna go with the original. Rana can stay locked in his plastic and cardboard tomb.
I’m tempted to pick up this alternate version purely for the javelin. I don’t know that I like the different color outfit, but the different weapon is a nice touch.
Just a tip for international collectors: Red Cattleya is available for pre-order from Hobby Search. Grab her fast before the pre-order closes.
Too bad HS only allow 1 per customer. Hopefully will order my other piece from a HD affiliated webshop.
Yeah, I hope the trend for releasing >=DD cups figures continue. :)