Robot Damashii Tachikoma Ghost in the Shell: 2nd GIG – Available from HobbyLink Japan
By Cacophanus from Mecha Damashii
Following my review of the new Tachikoma from SAC_2045, it feels only fair to cover the classic Tachikoma from the original Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex series.
The original Tachikoma design is an interesting one on several counts. Meant to replace the Fuchikoma from the manga, the Tachikoma is in some ways closer to the jumping spider origins in terms of its design. In that the abdomen is more accurate and it has more “eyes” for it to see.
It also had a sleeker and more minimalist style, courtesy of Kenji Teraoka and Shinobu Tsuneki, compared to the original Fuchikoma designed by Masamune Shirow.
So to finally have this classic design given the Robot Damashii treatment is something I am very grateful for.
Anyway, stick around for the review, as that will be posted shortly.