Hinges or not I believe this is just more of a this is Megatron you will buy it price tag more than engineering justification. As you have not touched third parties you might not been familiar with the high quality material other brands had been using. Not even going persuade anyone to look as I will let you figure out on your own.

Not bashing this toy either, just felt it was a bit way overpriced for plastic. Especially if they are going not painted look in this one if that's the case.