I've heard several HCM horrific ends to their molds; fire is a new one to me. I've heard that they were stored improperly and heat had warped the molds and another one was it was left under the sun. If Bandai had to do it all over again they should get rid of the swing bar transformation and implement the new Yammie's 1/48 version on their 1/72.
Well back to the topic at hand, Bandai should release (patiently waiting) for their 1/72 destroids kits. I can't see myself buying an $80 to $100 for these lack luster kits. If they don't listen to fans then I hope they give up the licence and give it to Hasegawa.
I've heard some of those, too. My favorite, though, is the one that asserts that someone dropped them and they broke!