And thats what it all comes down to: Preference.

With the amount of different Transformers available, its important to be informed and know what you're after. Then go after that and make no consessions, even if things aren't readily available.

I own a set of the Takara Telemocha figures and (even though I do have some of the original BW figures for sale, and if you decide to go down that path I'd be more than happy to help you out with what I can) I'd highly recommend them, they are as close to the show colours as you're likely to get and worth tracking down.

Did I just rob myself of a sale? Possibly. But it's important to not just buy the 1st thing you see but to take some time having a look around and then decide.