Personally, the more I play with my DX-25F, the more I like it. The parts, even the small ones like the landing bay doors, hold in position unlike my Yamato VF-0 or YF-19 where the doors (and other parts) fall open at the slightest touch. I've even come to accept the fighter mode for its own benefits, even with my 1/72 models on display beside it-- for one, the hip/intake guns fit perfectly. I haven't received my DX-25S yet to the head lasers have yet to bother me, but even those can be fixed with a hair dryer or some hot water. Overall, I'd say that Bandai has succeeded, and the sales figures bear this out. I can safely say that I'd buy a DX VF-27 even if the proportions are about the same!