I love the 1/48s... to me they signify the line between high def collectibles and just toys. The 1/55s were mighty toys, the v.1 1/60s were kinda upgraded (but no love from me) toys... but once the 1/48s came out it seperated the men from the boys. Whenever a new more detailed higher quality version of a classic toy comes out, I call it the 1/48s of...
The Beagle Mospeada... the 1/48s of Mospeadas
MP Optimus Prime... 1/48s of Optimus Primes
Rohby's SD VF-1... the 1/48s of Joke Machines
The new 1/60s are cool and fun to play with, but their not revolutionary or anything. And the size of the 1/48s just spell DELUXE collectible.