From the reviews and everybody's feedback, it appears to be a tiny bit taller than a DOTM HA Basic, however unlike HA Basics, has a very simple transformation. The bang for my buck is really in a fig's ingenuity (if not for its nostalgia). I was considering holding out for the TakTomy release, but it going to have to be a damn fine paint job & plastic quality (I'm thinking United Wreck-gar level of sweetness) if its going to cost upwards of $40 shipped if I'm lucky (assuming I can get the set together with Jazz and Shockwave). I've seen FOC OP self-warming a bit lately so not too worried about missing out at this point.