Quote Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime View Post
I don't think it's so much exploitation, but a sign of lack of effort in the first place. Now, Classics/Universe Starscream is not a good example of this. I will concede that in this case it is a case of making an improvement.
Sounds like we agree then, as it's the allegations of exploitation that I defy.

As far as QC, I think we'll all agree that that's never good for anyone. And it does seem that first with Animated, and now with Universe, that some basic testing could have really avoided some obvious problems (BB's stingers/paint job, Sunstreaker & Prowls' paint, etc.) However, I don't believe for one second (and no one has given any real foundation to the contrary) that any failures here are by design in order to sell improved/fixed figures down the road or to exploit anyone.