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Yea, but I'm not a toddler, and I buy figures for their looks, not so I can crash them into each other. If something breaks when you take it out of the box, then there's an issue, I agree. However, my point is this: I'd rather have a fragile but good looking figure than have an indestructible but awkwardly proportioned one. Yes it is my opinion, but our positions are indeed different, but Im guessing that when you say 'your position', you're purchasing these toys with your children in mind. Between our two dispositions, I would say that mine is more common amongst the demographic collecting these toys. Besides, I don't know about you, but I'd rather just get my kid a Tonka. Makes more sense than fighter nose cones and head lasers sharp enough to put out an eye.

That's really too bad. I was looking forward to getting a 25 some time, but I don't have the time or skill necessary to complete a model kit and paint it to the level of sharpness that I'd demand from a figure. I value accuracy, detail and proportions as the most important traits in any of my figures, and while posability and playability is fun, I am not willing to pay a very large amount for 'hand-candy' when those primary traits are sacrificed. I have a few cheap revoltechs and figmas for those kinds of 2 minute vacations. Thus, with DX choosing to go a playability route, its worth immediately diminishes drastically. I bought 2 Yamatos recently (1/60 YF-19 and VF-0S) and did not encounter much of the problems I heard discussed about on these forums. I admit I was pretty spooked about it when buying them, but I think I've had my faith restored. The VF-0S (ver 1) was absolutely fine in every regard, and the 19 had the usual landing gear spread issue, and a looser-than-I'd-like left wing hinge, otherwise receives few complaints. I don't mind fragile figures, or a lack of high posability and a high price can be justified if the appearances in each mode are good enough, so long as it does transform (even if its a non-cannon method). Its unfortunate that there's really no other acceptable alternative with the 25 in the near future from another lineup or brand.