Kotobukiya S.A.C.

Tachi Yellow

Kit Review

Straight build

S.A.C. Tachi Yellow - Size comparison with a cigarette pack (1/2) S.A.C. Tachi Yellow - Size comparison with a cigarette pack (2/2)

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

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S.A.C. Tachi Yellow - Underside

Underside

S.A.C. Tachi Yellow - That's the only structural difference from the original Tachikoma.

That's the only structural difference from the original Tachikoma.

S.A.C. Tachi Yellow - Articulation is identical to the original Tachikoma.

Articulation is identical to the original Tachikoma.

S.A.C. Tachi Yellow - The Batou and Kusanagi figures that came with the Tachikoma are included here as well. The Miki figure,

The Batou and Kusanagi figures that came with the Tachikoma are included here as well.
The Miki figure, however, has been left out.

S.A.C. Tachi Yellow - Cockpit hatch open (1/2) S.A.C. Tachi Yellow - Cockpit hatch open (2/2)

Cockpit hatch open

S.A.C. Tachi Yellow - Kusanagi seated inside

Kusanagi seated inside

S.A.C. Tachi Yellow - A clear stand is included just like with the Tachikoma, though you still won't really need it much.

A clear stand is included just like with the Tachikoma, though you still won't really need it much.

S.A.C. Tachi Yellow - Leftover parts

Leftover parts

S.A.C. Tachi Yellow - Hands clasped pose (1/2) S.A.C. Tachi Yellow - Hands clasped pose (2/2)

Hands clasped pose

S.A.C. Tachi Yellow - Action pose (1/2) S.A.C. Tachi Yellow - Action pose (2/2)

Action pose

S.A.C. Tachi Yellow - With Batou

With Batou

S.A.C. Tachi Yellow - With the Tachikoma.

With the Tachikoma.

S.A.C. Tachi Yellow - As you can see, only the area corresponding to the mouth is slightly different.

As you can see, only the area corresponding to the mouth is slightly different.

S.A.C. Tachi Yellow - Tachikoma, Tachi Yellow, and Logicoma together.

Tachikoma, Tachi Yellow, and Logicoma together.

Kotobukiya has released the Tachi Yellow as part of their Ghost in the Shell SAC series. Structurally it's almost identical to the Tachikoma, with only a slight difference in the structure around the mouth area. Basically, you can think of it as a straightforward color variant kit.

That said, one wet decal unique to the Tachi Yellow has been added, and while Kusanagi and Batou from the Tachikoma's original three figures are included, the Miki figure has been dropped. Also, since they're trying to achieve the new color combination using the same runners as the Tachikoma, some parts come pre-painted black and separated from the runner.

Since the kit is 99% identical to the Tachikoma, you're really just here to enjoy the new color scheme. For details on the structural features, please refer to the Tachikoma review. Also, while the Tachikoma's blue molded color felt a little cheap, the Tachi Yellow comes out comparatively bright and vibrant, so I'd say the molded color looks a bit better here.

Just like the Tachikoma, the charm of this kit lies in its compact size, the relatively flexible leg articulation, and the clean reproduction of the cockpit hatch. Line it up with the Logicoma and you've got a fun blue-yellow-red trio on display. Sure, it's a bit small for the price, but as a niche collector's kit for Ghost in the Shell fans, it more than does its job. :-)

S.A.C. Tachi Yellow | 2015. 10 | ¥3,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.