Gauntlet101010 wrote: Glass half full, man.
Apparently yours is, with Hasbro Kool Aid.
No, they aren't perfect. That's precisely why I don't feel the need to praise them for every little thing they get right. That's like giving the losing team of a sports contest a trophy, just a smaller one. Why? They don't deserve it. No, they don't have to give us anything. But if they do, and they beat their chests for it, they should at least knock it out of the park. I give it to them, MP-10 is impressive, and they're now getting the scale right with the new pieces. MPs 1 through 9 are alright, but why so many damn repaints? Ran out of ideas? There are certainly plenty of characters to go around. BotCon is a positive experience, but not thoroughly. And TFCC has had quite a few problems as well as laughable management. I give it to them, between the exclusive figure and the discount on BotCon tickets, the price is worth it. But other than that, what do we get for belonging to this "club?"
I do commend Hasbro for what they have brought us. But by no means is it the be-all end-all of fan service. All I say is that I disagree with those who think we should kiss their ass for what they do bring us. The fact that most of us buy their products is proof of our general approval. But as customers, we have the right to criticize. You can like Hasbro if you want, I have no problem with that. But don't belittle those of us who don't.