This baffles me as I have never bought anything from PC as nothing is ever available.
Saying that, I have preordered my Thrust from BBTS. Yes it's dearer but I don't have to pay for it in advance and I need lots of money atm for Lego purchases!I only buy MPs these days so after Thrust, it's Inferno.
As for the look of Thrust, not particularly happy about the colour scheme but LOVE that face sculpt! Somes me up perfectly.