I would not call the paint application "cheap." I am a lot less careful with play toys than most collectors. I hesitate to mention Yamato in this thread; however, the plastic used on Yamato's toys is not glossy and has a texture to it -- the paint sticks well and even presents problems for those, like me, who want to remove the paint on occasion.
Again, I bring up the paint for those who are considering purchasing these and being as rough as I am with it.