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I think this question is about reissues and not remakes (big difference between the two). My criteria is based on how much the reissues resemble the original releases.

In my opinion the best reissues were the MOTU Commerative Series by Mattel released around 2000-2001. The packaging was perfect - the original MOTU cards with added reissue packaging. There were very minor differences between the original toys and the reissued ones too, which is what a reissue should be. As far as US reissues of original 80s toys go, the MOTU Commerative Series wins hands down.

The 25th TMNT reissues by Playmates are pretty good as well and do a good job of looking like the original figures and packaging.

Hasbro Transformer US reissues are a mixed bag. Most have been pretty good, but a couple of Hasbro reissues were horrible due to one fact: non-chromed weapons (Prowl, Smokescreen, and Jazz). However, some of the later reissues like the SDCC Soundwave, TRU Insecticons, and TRU Perceptor are amazing. The packaging is cool and I do like the bookstyle look of it, but having packaging more like the original US packaging would have been pure win.

Takara is doing an amazing job with Transformer Japanese reissues, especially the TF Collection/Dreamwave bookshelf and Encore series. The TF Collection packaging is my favorite reissue packaging that doesn't match the original release packaging and it really adds to the toy. The Encore packaging is a nice nod to the original Japanese packaging. I'd have to say Takara's Transformers reissues are the best non-US reissues.

Other than a couple of Hasbro's reissued Tranformers, I don't have anymore bad reissues. Just the fact I can get a reissue toy from an 80s line is great in and of itself.