{"id":65057,"date":"2026-04-10T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/?p=65057"},"modified":"2026-04-10T17:07:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T08:07:37","slug":"ghost-in-the-shell-stand-alone-complex-motoko-kusanagi-life-size-figure-unveiled-in-latest-next-level-showcase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/news\/ghost-in-the-shell-stand-alone-complex-motoko-kusanagi-life-size-figure-unveiled-in-latest-next-level-showcase\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Motoko Kusanagi life-size figure unveiled in latest Next Level Showcase"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Prime 1 Studios, known for their high end collectable figures and statues, unveiled the world’s first life-size figure of Motoko Kusanagi. Standing at 168 cm, Motoko Kusanagi\u2019s official height, and weighing approximately 36 kg (79 lbs) it cuts an impressive figure. Combined with the base, the total height is expected to be 174 cm (5\u20197\u201d). The statue is priced at  a \u201creasonable\u201d $7,999 USD for pre-orders with the product expected to ship early 2027. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The statue accurately recreates \u201cThe Major\u201d in full-scale from her flowing hair to her crimson red eyes. She comes with a removable jacket allowing collectors to display a more agile version if they should so choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standard package includes \u201cThe Major\u201d holding the class Sebro C-26A gun in her right hand. However, Prime 1 Studios is offering a limited Bonus Version which includes an additional right hand holding the Seburo M-5 handgun. The bonus version is limited to only 50 units worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The statue was unveiled along with 23 other new statues during Prime 1 Studios \u201cNEXT LEVEL SHOWCASE XVII: VISIONS OF THE REALM. A smaller 1\/4 scale statue of Motoko Kusangi & Tachikoma was also unveiled during an exclusive interview with the sculptor Entei Ryu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The full showcase can be viewed on Prime 1 Studios YouTube Channel.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related article:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japanese statue manufacturer announces life-sized Berserk bust, statues of King of Fighters Mai Shiranui, Ghost of Y\u014dtei Atsu, and 27 other game and anime characters<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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