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Originally Posted by Jmacq1

You can be a "free thinker" and still have an objectively positive view of the line as a whole, and most of the figures in it. The problem is most self-professed "free thinkers" go so far in the opposite direction with rampant negativity that they basically become just as "Zombiefied" as the other side, only with a negative bent instead of a positive one. It's a phenomenon that's seemed even more prevalent with this line than most.

Ultimately I've been quite happy with about 90 percent of the figures they've produced. Maybe I have a higher tolerance level then most, but reversed shoulders (for example) don't bother me too much when most casual observers wouldn't even notice the difference. Likewise, delays and slow shipping and wonky websites and the like tend not to bother me if in the long run I still get a figure I enjoy.

There have been a few disappointments, but IMO very few real stinkers (not to be confused with Stinkors) in the line. Even characters that may be ridiculed or unpopular because of their concept or design (Here's lookin' at you, Mighty Spector) are still cool action figures (and in many cases were optional/not part of the main sub).

Has every figure been perfect? No. Have they done absolutely everything right? Not even close. But in the grand scheme of things, it's been a hell of a line (in a good way) and many of the headaches had more to do with the outlet selling it than the toys themselves.

tl;dr - It's all about the toys themselves for me. And this line has given me a lot of very cool toys.

I have to disagree. The line as a whole is robust, but it is riddled with problems. Not one figure in the line is perfect... and for the money spent on these toys, damn near perfect is what they should be. Other toy companies achieve such perfection, so it's not impossible.

Yeah, some free thinkers only dwell on the negative and are natural fault finders in everything. However, I will speak for myself and say that I will give credit where credit is due. If the toys appear to be well done, I will be the first to admit it. If I'm wrong about something, I will eat my hat. It's not like certain fans are 100% negative which many people seem to think. But Mattel in particular has an 8 year track record of giving us cost reduced products in the form of MOTUC. It's a fact. You may be able to ignore the issues and pretend they aren't there, but many of us refuse to trick our own minds. Self brainwashing is not something I support.

Mattel in general overcharges for inferior products, that's a given. The man behind MOTUC for the past 8 years compounded the problems by being a lying scumbag and treating the customers like piles of dog crap... that didn't help much either.

Ultimately, some people are going to love everything and have no complaints while shouting, "Take my money please!", while some are going to be very vocal about the toy company and their issues.

The one thing that never seems to change are the people complaining about the complainers. Ironically, one never sees complainers complain about the overly positive, self diluted fans. Amazing. It's always the apologists who attack those who call out the truth.

In the end, most of us complain because all we want is better quality in the toys we love. When they continue to make low quality products and cut costs, by default we have a right to complain about it and expose it for what it really is.