I currently have 8 versions of the Major in my Ghost in the Shell collection, and Alphamax's 2nd Gig statue is easily my favorite. This beauty was released in 2011 and seems to be in a 1/6 scale, standing just under 11" tall without her base. The statue is made of polystone, and she stands affixed to a small "crumbling walk" display stand.
I love nearly everything about this statue. The sculpt is gorgeous, from the beautiful anime-styled face down to her boots. The pants, where they meet the hips, are done as a separate piece, giving the illusion that they are layered atop a body underneath, and they wrinkle appropriately, as well. The belt and loops are additionally sculpted for added depth. Even the top is sculpted in such a way to give the impression of an added piece (there's an ever so slight separation at the straps near the chest). It's terrific.
The paint is beautifully done, as well. The skin tone is perfect, as are the various shades of purple used throughout. Everything is clean and professionally applied, but it's really the great airbrushed shading at the creases that serve to bring out the details of the sculpt. It's a wonderful statue, and is the centerpiece of my Ghost in the Shell collection.
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