merchandise
Being that she is a fairly minor character, Reina is not seen or mentioned outside the basic Witchblade anime canon. She is however, featured on some interesting series merchandise. This section covers all the little bits and pieces officially released by Gonzo/Topcow/GDH (and associated companies), that feature Reina in some capacity.
1/8 pvc figure
The only figure of Soho Reina ever produced, this gorgeous PVC piece was sculpted by Melting Neuron/Alpha and released by Organic/GDH in May of 2007. Reina stands 30cms in height and in her fully transformed Cloneblade form. This is a detailed figure with a lovely outfit and an appropriately rendered face (that stony expression is so Reina). The Cloneblade outer is painted nicely, its pearl-like colouring gives the figure something of an ethereal look. It is rather large though (as her blade is raised), so it can prove a bit of a problem to house on low shelving.
The retail price for this figure is around 6,825 yen and, while it is no longer being produced, it is quite easy to track down for an affordable price in various online stores ($35US and below). Here is the figure's MyFigureCollection profile. And just in case you were in doubt about this lovely piece of PVC, here is a photograph of my own Reina:
If I were to have one complaint about her, it's that her blade doesn't sit very neatly on her arm. The overall paint job, pose and face however, really suit Reina. While I don't think she's of the same quality as say, the ALTER Masane figures, this Reina is still one of my top Witchblade figure picks. (Bias? What bias?)
witchblade visual fan book
This is the official Witchblade anime companion fan/art book released in October of 2006. It is described as a "complete fan book" which means it covers pretty much everything fans need to know about the series. This includes: illustrations, character profiles and designs, an episode guide, staff and cast interviews and a merchandise guide. As the fan book covers the series comprehensively there are quite a few illustrations of Reina, examinations of her character, and even an interview with Sonozaki Mie about her.
Also of note is the buying privilige for the fanbook (the bonus item). Purchasers of the fan book were treated to a full lift-out poster of Shiori, Maria and Reina at the beach (see above). The A5 book originally retailed for 2380 yen, but is long since out of print.
uno! uno makoto artbook
Released in December 2007 with a RRP of 2,800 yen, this artbook focuses on Uno Makoto's illustrations from Love Hina, Choujuushin Gravion, Uchuu no Stellvia, Witchblade and Dragonaut -The Resonance-. It is by no means a comprehensive look at his work (though it does include some random illustrations and his 2003-2005 Newtype columns). Uno! is more a snapshot of the artist's resumé, with snippets from each of the five series he'd performed character design work for up to the end of 2007. There are no sketches or black & white work included, only full-colour illustrations.
The series that is featured the most in Uno! is Witchblade, as its section hosts an extensive array of art not seen in the Fanbook. This includes the limited edition DVD slip artwork, additional promotional images and a pull-out poster of Masane. A lot of the previously unseen art features Reina (DVD illustrations, posters, ending illustration). Definitely a luscious book for Witchblade fans, but really only "complete" in conjunction with the Fanbook and its collection of illustrations.
witchblade postcard set
A set of five Witchblade postcards featuring promotional illustrations from the series. Four of the five postcards feature images of Masane alone, while the fifth features an image of Masane and Reina together. This set was released in 2006 and retailed for 630 yen. Although they were released for general purchase, it is very difficult to find these postards for sale now (even used).
Picture-i promotional items
In 2006, as part of a merchandising agreement with Fujicolor, fans were able to purchase a variety of items through the Picture-I store with printed Witchblade images on them. Items available included: t-shirts, mouse pads, wall scrolls, cushions and mugs. As these items were limited edition, they were also autographed by character designer Uno Makoto. An image of Reina was used on some of these items, including a mug (as pictured above). Picture-i has since been absorbed into Fotonoma and, as one would expect, the limited edition Witchblade items are next to impossible to find.