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Infernal Temptress Airi
I can already hear all my readers sighing for yet another Queens Blade figure review but bare with me.Theres just one more QB figure waiting to be reviewed and then well get back to the regular bishoujo figures.This time well take a look at one of the swamp witch`s minions: the Infernal Temptress Airi.Shes waiting to suck out your life energy right after the jump!
Airi is the third re-release of older Queens Blade figures under the Special Edition labels and comes with an additional halberd and a broom to clean out all those filthy Otaku rooms.Tommy of the Inferno Project already pointed out that those are of rather gimmicky nature since they dont stand a chance in craftmanship and finish against her awesome scythe.I could care less about that though since ive never been interested in those anyway.I know that there are quite a few fans of battle meidos out there and I guess scythe wielding ghost maids that are primarly used for assasinations by sucking out its targets life force definately qualify for that label.
I sadly cant provide much background information about Airi since the anime didnt give much information about her and I still havent found a good site for Queens Blade translations.All I know is that she was given human form by her mistress the swamp witch who summoned her from the Underworld and that shes obedient to all her requests.This basically explains why there are wisps flying around her and why shes able to fly ^^
Oh and as an most important fact she likes to dance in her free time 
I havent catched up to the newest Queens Blade Episode but she seems to have soft side too.Wont spoil the fun for you tough ^_^
Megami Scan found on Gelbooru
Lets talk a bit about the figure itself now.One of the biggest enemies of this figure is its age.The original sculpt is from 2007 and thats ages in the figure business.Megahouse is probably the specialist when it comes to cast-off figures and nowadays they deliver really great quality.Cast-off figures often suffer under bulky clothes and Airi is no exception in that department.It isnt horribly done in any way but its simply state of the art `07 which looks kinda weird in `09.Take a look at Kibayashi Norios newest work,Alleyne, and youll notice how much the sculptor and MH have evolved over the past 2 years.
The paintjob looks pretty nice and as far as I know they improved several parts with their choice of paints and colours.The Special Edition of Echidna,Ill review later this week, for example has now a metallic paintjob on her shield instead of the flat colours used in her original release.
Asking them to rework the cast-offable clothes would of course be too much to ask.While were talking about cast-off ill insert my regular rant that MH didnt provide a cast-off instruction.Airi is rather tricky since youll need some gentle force to make her blouse slip over her chest and left arm.I feared that the paint may rub off onto her skin but luckily this wasnt the case.
Some final words about her scythe: I dont know if its just my Airi but her scythe loves to fall out of her handwhen shes beeing moved/the detolf is opened.Its nothing major but kinda annoying when you have to replace it every time.
Airi is definately a nice addition to my QB cast and even though shes from 2007 and wears bulky maid clothes shes worth the cash.Just look out that she isnt sucking out your life force
You can find more reviews here:
Foobarbaz (Regular Release)
WAWAWAwhatthehellIcantreadjapanese (Original Release 2P Version)
Yup,lighting sucked this time.Im just good with black backgrounds ^^;;;
Could have used some more details but for `07 its alright
Handle is too short >.<
I am here to clean up your filthy thoughts
Love that dirt on her handle
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Your picture are beautiful blowfish ! I’am always impressive ^^ This Airi version is really nice, but I think that I prefer Griffon pose. But, I prefer Megahouse quality ^^ I don’t know what adaptation i will purchase one day ^^ Thanks for this share
Leonia´s last blog ..Shangri La – Opening (May’n)
Posted on November 3rd, 2009 at 23:39
Ain’t nothing wrong with Queens Blade figures and the reviews.
super rats´s last blog ..What My Top 5 Anime Says
Posted on November 3rd, 2009 at 23:59
I actually like how the lighting came out in your photos; it has kind of a spotlight effect on Airi. The purplish background even looks a little like the background in the Megami scan.
It’s pretty startling to see how much nicer figures are now than they were just a couple years ago. Like Megahouse’s Nyx is alright but looks a little weird from some angles; I have the feeling that if they were to do another sculpt of her, it’d look incredible.
I need to catch up on watching Queen’s Blade, I’ve only seen, uhh, the first episode of the second season. I’ve scanned through various blogs and I see that Irma seems to have a more prominent role this season. I have a bad feeling about her though; all the other girls have much more merchandise available, and I figure that the least popular girl is the most likely to get ejected first.
Tier´s last blog ..Uesugi Kenshin from Sengoku Rance (Volks A-Brand Version) (NSFW)
Posted on November 4th, 2009 at 07:01
Yeh! Queen’s Blade! I love you dearly Blowfish.
Airi is my first QB. I thought it sublime. This second version is significant with the additional accessories.
Your photos on purple background and the slight effect of light bring Airi value. It’s perfect.
But where are the pictures of the castoff??
lylibellule´s last blog ..Excellent Model Ltd Queen’s Blade Rebellion Yuit & Vante w/Yuit Figure
Posted on November 4th, 2009 at 09:01
Huh, I never knew figures changed that much over such a short span of time.
Posted on November 4th, 2009 at 12:24
@Leonia
Thanks alot! Well to be honest I prefer Griffons Pose aswell but I prefer Megahouse`s quality and well once you started collection a series you stick to that manufacturer
@superrats
Eh?lol? Was this an answer to an unasked question?
@Tier
Hehe that effect is totally unintentional but now that you mention it youre quite right
Figures have taking a huge leap in quality as in price and older figures start to fade in their glory pretty fast.I really like that Nyx figure you mentioned but shes lost her place in my top5 to newer better done releases.She isnt bad its just that time is unkind to PVC Figures.Id absolutely love another sculpt of her ^_^
Im only up to Episode 5 but I can assure you that Irma is still alive and kicking
@Lyli
Thanks thats way too much praise for me!
Actually you just have to click on Show thats located under <3 Oppai?
Thats my little trick to keep the blog a lil safe for people who dont like cast-off pictures ^^
@Snark
Yeah,you usually dont recognize the changes unless you take a closer look at older pieces
Posted on November 4th, 2009 at 14:37
Like Leonia I prefer Megahouse, and if someone (generously )gave me 100euros I’ll buy two versions ^^ Who is volonteer ?
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Posted on November 4th, 2009 at 15:06
I had not seen this link … Thank you
How does one insert in the article? It is planned in the page “Writing an article” of Wordpress?
lylibellule´s last blog ..Excellent Model Ltd Queen’s Blade Rebellion Yuit & Vante w/Yuit Figure
Posted on November 4th, 2009 at 15:09
All your maid are belong to us!
In other words, I must get more sleep.
Guy´s last blog ..NaNoWriMo and Reader Questions.
Posted on November 4th, 2009 at 17:51
Agree with super rats, there’s nothing wrong with “Queen’s Blade” figure reviews. In fact, people should be grateful that thoughtful otaku such as you provide such terrific photos for us to evaluate the figure. ^^
Do like the photos, the lighting looks fine. For a 2007 sculpt she still looks nice, took a liking to her character so this figure is tempting to get… mhhh.
Smithy´s last blog ..Fall 2009 anime so far
Posted on November 4th, 2009 at 19:00
Airi Airi Airi Love
L O V E
Nuff said.
Queen’s Blade 2nd season is a must watch if you are even remotely interested in Queen’s Blade figure, especially for Airi fanboy like me.
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Posted on November 5th, 2009 at 02:40
Very pretty
I’ve been watching a bit of the QB anime… ecchi xD
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Posted on November 5th, 2009 at 03:26
Dont know why you say “lighting sucked this time”. I really like the photos (most the oppai section, lol).
Posted on November 5th, 2009 at 18:19
@Mikiwank
Haha,if you find someone who gives you 100€ lemme know so I can ask too ^^
@Lyli
This is actually a plugin called wpspoiler.After you installed it you can add those while writing you post by adding [spoiler] Insert Things you want to Hide [/spoiler]
Its actually quite easy
@Guy
Yeah,it seems so
@Smithy
Its just that lately some people werent that happy with all that ecchi content popping up on my site.I dont wanna drive those off ^^
I for sure didnt expect Airi to take that turn in the show.I would have never believed that QB S2 would turn out to be this good (for an ecchi show).Im really happy with Echidnas development aswell ^_^
@wolfheinrich
QB S2 is worlds better than S1.Im really enjoying the show
Im glad to be at your service for your Airi Love
@anon_object
Thanks!
Dont let all that ecchiness from S1 let you drive away from the Anime.S2 makes alot of things better like adding an actual plot and stuff.
@phossil
Haha Im actually rather fond of the oppai section but im rather unhappy how the coloured background turned out.
Posted on November 6th, 2009 at 16:44
I love that Megami scan you found. She looks deliciously hot.
I don’t know why I clicked “oppai” when I have the figure in front of me, but I just couldn’t resist NSFW pics. ^^;;
Yes, her scythe falls off her hand easily, but it’s not as annoying for me because I don’t put her in a detolf. XD
Tommy´s last blog ..Kotobukiya Asuka Langley Shikinami
Posted on November 7th, 2009 at 05:20
Airi = love
Otaku Dan´s last blog ..Figma Rin Tosaka
Posted on November 7th, 2009 at 07:11
@Lyli
This is actually a plugin called wpspoiler.After you installed it you can add those while writing you post by adding [spoiler] Insert Things you want to Hide [/spoiler]
Its actually quite easy
THANK YOU for the information
lylibellule´s last blog ..Noumi Kudryavka Hallowen ver. Limited Edition by Kotobukiya (Little Busters!)
Posted on November 7th, 2009 at 10:35
Airi will always be my favorite Queen’s Blade character, and this is a nice figure, I’d like to get one that’s non-jointed some day. Reminds me I still need to finish watching the first season. :3
Posted on November 7th, 2009 at 17:19
I think you are spot-on in the comparison between the works of Megahouse for their QB figures from then and now. Evolution is the right word and quite rightly Alleyne is the benchmark now (in my opinion at least).
For Airi, I didn’t get her because I don’t like the pose of the figure at all. It just seem so rigid to me. Your photos are nice though, love the colors.
ELTboy´s last blog ..Queen’s Blade Rebellion Yumiru
Posted on November 8th, 2009 at 02:53
I really wouldn’t have know how far Megahouse’s QB cast-off figures have gone in these two years as I do not own any. Old or not, Airi is still a big favourite from fans and collectors. She’s really well sculpted, especially the face! One sure can’t go wrong with Airi, and it’s self-explanatory why people are willing to have their souls sucked away by her ^^;
Q´s last blog ..Blog Featured on AnimeBlips
Posted on November 8th, 2009 at 03:41
Quite a classic figure, always wanted to get a figure from Queens Blade but always stepped back
and chose others
Belela-san´s last blog ..Agarest Senki (Generations of War)
Posted on November 9th, 2009 at 22:19
Great photos. Anyway, I really love her scythe and the figure in general, but I think her pose is a bit awkward.
Yi´s last blog ..In Love With Hatsune Miku and Vocaloid
Posted on November 11th, 2009 at 22:27
@Tommy
Im glad to be at your service *salutes*
Well…I usually read reviews and look at NSFW pics of figures I own too…I cant say why…or wait…Now I remember! Im a perv!!
@Otakudan
<3
@lyli
Im glad to help
@Persocom
I bet youll love the second season and all the Airi love it gets
@ELTboy
I am soo glad that someone agrees on that.I really hope theyll continue to progress and deliver great quality at such a great price.Its true that Airis pose isnt that interesting but I guess its hard to do an interesting pose of a ghost floating in air
@Q
Well,atleast youre a junior perv with your Airi Revoltech.One day youll be able to get a big ecchi one
Airis face is indeed very pretty and I really like her eyes on this figure <3
@Belala-san
Well,you sometimes have to set priorities in the figure business and I guess an Alter or GSC figure is often a better choice for a collector.I neverthless love my Megahouse and QueensBlade
@Yi
Im glad that Im not alone with loving her scythe ^^
Her pose is indeed a bit awkward but it wasnt her main selling point to me
Posted on November 17th, 2009 at 13:15
I’m gonna start calling u the QB King. No, I’m not taking that back.
I kinda recall she’s an old figure now since I remember DC did a review on her years back. While I have not watched the QB series (plz don’t bother asking me why) I already have idea of who she is and why she is so popular in the otaku world.
Nice props u used. Seashell pearls are they?
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Posted on December 10th, 2009 at 00:49
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