You actually once thought "modern is inferior"? Wow... on the whole I totally agree that G1 is absolutely a fragile and nostalgic throwback - as much as I love it.
Having said that there are several toys which are poorly made by modern standards - like Animated Grimlock and Blitzwing, by 2008 standards I find them to be rather underwhelming toys whereas G1 Blitzwing and Grimlock are very good toys by 1985 standards.
But so long as a modern toy is made well
by modern standards, then I agree that modern is superior. Take Henkei Hound for example... that toy is pure awesomesauce.
Or to use examples from Animated, Blackarachnia and Prowl. Very well done figures..