Yours is a solid take. Not everyone's going to be willing to shell out the money for them, but those of us that are will surely enjoy them for the curiosities they are.
As much as I want to buy these, I’m probably gonna wait until I can find them for a much cheaper price! Optimus already set me back quite a bit, so I don’t wanna have to shell out another kidney for these figures, as cute as they are! If anything though, I’ll probably just wait until my birthday or Christmas to buy these little guys, and try to save up money in the meantime by only buying essential things and only when I actually need to!
As a pre-TF Microman/Microchange fan, I can't express how awesome these are to see. I do wish they came with the original Microchange decals and the Autobot badge as one (rather than a tampo) so I could dress them up as their pre-TF selves, but that's a minor quibble. A blue "Bumper" mold would be amazing (or blue variants). I can't quite justify Convoy, but I likely will be grabbing any further Microchange updates as they come along. Here's hoping for a super articulated set of cassettes, Soundwave, etc ...
I had wondered about the stripe decals too but doesn't seem like it'll be a thing. Still exciting though, as you say! I would think Soundwave is almost inevitable.
Someone liked this comment so I will update to say they are doing them as decals and are including the MicroChange chest band decals. Instant pre-order for me.
Megatron would be great but difficult to pull off, but the work they did on Bumblebee shows how ingenious they are. Megatron would definitely benefit from this treatment. The OG toy had a pretty bad robot mode, a lot of room for improvement
Bare minimum: I expect Generation 2 version of Bumblebee, along with Bugbite, and Hubcap from this mold. Give or take an "animation" head rerelease later on for Bee.
While you makes good points about things that make up the price for these guys I still think they're a little too expensive for the size you get but they're still really cool. Really hoping this line is successful so we keep getting more. I was never one to search for the original G1 toys but I did get Missing Link Optimus and would love a Missing Link Astrotrain, Starscream or even Soundwave and Shockwave.
I'm well up for these even if they are tiny and expensive. The Missing Link line feels special and I am a massive rube. Plus I wanna see what else they do with this line.
I wonder what the missing link versions of 'joint feet' characters like Warpath, Cosmos and Powerglide will look like. Talk about childhood frustrations..
I’m not expecting Takara to do the whole cast of Transformers as Missing Link. I think they did bumble bee because it’s a fan favorite and tossed in Clive jumper because the tooling is nearly the same.
Jumped on the Cliff pre-order as soon as it appeared - don't think these little guys are ridiculously overpriced given the factors mentioned here. And yes, of course I'd love ML versions of pretty much everyone in the 84-85 line-ups!
@@rueceless7580 But how with still being G1 accurate. The original hands were big 'muffins' you had to take off. Then again, maybe they'll just keep it that way.
These look wonderfull, price is a bit steep but I gues we are paying for complexity not for size. would love to eventually see them retooled into Hubcap and a cartoon face version for Bee.
fun fact bumblebee was originally sold for $2.99, and adjusted for inflation would be around $10 today, while this figure is being sold for $40 as a novelty. still bought 2 tho LOL 😂 (i just very recently got interested in G1 coming from a bayformers background)
So I just started watching the video and I have a quick question for you. Sixo.. isn't it always more on that later but they're never really is more on that later? 😂😂🤣🤣
If they had full head sculpts and proper knees (not just forward-bending ankles) I'd be interested. But as they are, these aren't updated enough for me.
They are pricey but I feel they are super premium. I definitely want Bumblebee. I think for me it is the definitive version. It looks like the original but with better articulation. As a collector I prefer the original toy look, not the animation look. How ever the price is high. I can’t see my self completing the original Transformers group, the first year releases, at these prices, if Takara even attempts the whole run. So might pass on Cliff Jumper.
Concept and execution-wise, I think this line is stellar. However I do think the price tag really diminishes the possibility of making this a legendary line and instead it's just a cool niche thing.
I have two sets of these on pre-order. Although, I now really wish that the animation Convoy had been given a suffix to it's numerical designation, rather than it's own number.
Unlikely as it is, Missing Link Glyph and Tap-Out would make my day since they have so few figures compared to Bee and Cliff Also expecting an animated accurate Bee with a new head and traditional rubsign.
New tooling, die cast bits, vac metal, rubber tires, newly engineered articulation, Japanese release in unknown run size? I feel like I should pay more?
Well i suppose for the price, its a continuity with the others g1 reissue. Hope to get these guys. but the biggest problem for me will be for people outside the American continent. As someone living in Europe, it's going to be difficult lmao
EDIT: this comment is inaccurate $40 is a totally reasonable price. the issue i have is with how much hasbro is charging to import them, almost doubling the price. THAT'S unreasonable
I'm a science teacher and use Transformers in the classroom. I figure when talking about mass, momentum, and Newton's laws of motion, I could use HotWheels or I could go ahead and use G2 Optimus Prime with G1 trailer and G1 Bumblebee.
If they are the same size as the originals, that means they are going to have some thin arms and legs that now have elbows and knees. I hope they are reasonably durable.
I think that a missing link Rodimus Prime would be a definite improvement! The original is straight garbage for one of my all time favorite Transformer!
Everything nowadays is too expensive. Every single thing. But there's a reason for that. Our leaders can't just print money as they wish. That being said, missing link is an absolute home run. And for me having gotten rid of almost all of my figures. This is exactly what I want. Let's go entire G1 line missing link takara you can do it!!
I assume we're getting Hot Wheels die cast versions of the originals as well kinda like Optimus, would be cool but they would probably be the same price as these missing link versions.
Wanting show accurate figures is "missing" the point of Missing Link - while they came with show accurate weapons and Optimus comes with a matrix and energon battle axe...
Yeah it is bc that’s still not what Missing Link is about. Cool accessory nods to the cartoon is one thing but the toys themselves are inherently 1:1 toy styled, whereas there are several (Masterpiece, SS86 etc) cartoon-styled lines that are specifically designed to be show accurate
theres no way these should have been more than $20 and even that is pricey for a 2"-3" bot. its absolutely absurd. so yeah, i wont be getting this any time soon until i find them at some toy convention for $20
I know that I'm referring to the retail price. Compared to toys today they can easily make the older ones because they don't have as many features and detailing. Asking for well over $30 or more for upgraded features for a G1 toy is a ripoff unless it's Optimus Prime but for Bumblebee and Cliffjumper it would be nicer if it were less.
Paying $40 for each of these sets a very dangerous precedent, irrespective of production run. If you pay this, expect subsequent releases to just get more and more expensive.
The price is too high considering their size. Im not sure if ill buy these. Also they're obviously not going to release a g1 Megatron. After all he turns into an evil gun. 😂
1) "metal giving a premium vibe" always amuses me, as die-cast metal was a cost-SAVING feature at the time: it was actually cheaper to use painted metal for large pieces than make them out of plastic, as the world was only just coming out of a petroleum shortage. Not saying it doesn't give that vibe, just, you know. It's funny. 2) Honestly, I'm fine with the price... I mean, good luck finding a good-quality *original* Bee or Cliff for less than that today.
As cute as they are, I have to admit that the price tag has been making hold off on these since pre-orders went up. It doesn’t help that MPG Super Ginrai is coming out around the same time IIRC! Having said that, I was wavering on Missing Link Convoy’s price right up until I got the invoice for my pre-order thinking there’s no way it could meet the hype, and it absolutely did 😅 If this line keeps going, there are some really exciting potential releases!
yes totally. I wanted to get these but that is when I thought we would be getting both as a set. A great collector item and I don't think they are to far overpriced compared to 3rd party toys but at that price for each, they are just priced a little to much for me to want in my collection.
They're overpriced, just like the Optimus Prime was. I doubt TT will sell many different figures in this line due to the small amounts of people who've bought them. The idea, although TLTL, is still a good one, but I suspect people will be more interested in the upcoming, possibly cheaper 3P G1 Grimlock toy with full articulation instead.
The rub signs are going to be under the right foot. The original sticker detail will be on the backs of the head. I'm hoping that they will be tampographed.
I compare them to the current asking price for near mint condition originals and suddenly they're not so expensive... I have them both on order from Amazon Japan and can't wait to put them with Prime! Time for Megatron next!
I’d rather spend $40 on a little toy than on dinner at a restaurant…at least the toy doesn’t transform into shit and piss the next day…. I preordered both of these guys right away. It’s such a fun (and kind of ridiculous) idea to give 40+ year old designs modern articulation. I love it, though. Hopefully they feel as nice as ML Optimus.
It's not enough value for $40. Even if you strap on 30+ points of articulation, it doesn't have enough heft/size to justify the price. If you're justifying the price for FOMO, you seriously have a mental illness. No doubt these will be in low production, but they also double as a test product. This means if it sells out, then that just gives Takara/Hasbro free reigns to justify more R&D to re-tool whatever G1 molds still exist in their vault. So you're essentially setting yourself into an endless purchase loop, endless FOMO cycles and constant confirmation bias leading up to each release. This is not healthy for anyone's mental health, but this is on purpose; ask anyone in marketing. You have to set boundaries as a collector or someone trying to justify re-purchasing toys from their childhood. Do you really need this revision for display or end up indirectly purchasing the entire line, such as the Masterpieces introduced in the early 00s? I know a lot of grown men that regret buying Masterpieces, not knowing where to stop. Sometimes the most simple evaluation is just buying the original vintage, regardless of the secondary market price. It's usually a one and done affair; you're displaying them like you would and it was the figure you previously owned as a child. By purchasing Missing Link, you'll fall into the same purchasing patterns as the Masterpiece line. Even if you can afford it, it's a lot of time spent hunting, pre-ordering new waves, chatting in message boards and watching YT videos for additional confirmation bias reinforcement of your purchase.
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Frothing at the thought of Missing Link Datsuns 🤤
Oh yeah!
Can’t wait till we get to missing link soundwave
Fingers v much crossed!
Shockwave for me please!
Shockwave and devastator for the win
I think he would be easy. He is popular so it will sell and he already had some of the best articulation for the original line
That's the one I'm waiting for. I used to have to og one and just picked up the retro version but it doesn't compare to the og diecast version
People acting like this is expensive, while paying $80 for the hotwheels Optimus💀
Only thouse libe in u.s.
Yours is a solid take. Not everyone's going to be willing to shell out the money for them, but those of us that are will surely enjoy them for the curiosities they are.
As much as I want to buy these, I’m probably gonna wait until I can find them for a much cheaper price!
Optimus already set me back quite a bit, so I don’t wanna have to shell out another kidney for these figures, as cute as they are!
If anything though, I’ll probably just wait until my birthday or Christmas to buy these little guys, and try to save up money in the meantime by only buying essential things and only when I actually need to!
Makes sense
I can’t wait to have these lads!! I preordered them instantly. I’m so glad Bee has his classic Mask face.
Same!
As a pre-TF Microman/Microchange fan, I can't express how awesome these are to see. I do wish they came with the original Microchange decals and the Autobot badge as one (rather than a tampo) so I could dress them up as their pre-TF selves, but that's a minor quibble. A blue "Bumper" mold would be amazing (or blue variants). I can't quite justify Convoy, but I likely will be grabbing any further Microchange updates as they come along. Here's hoping for a super articulated set of cassettes, Soundwave, etc ...
I had wondered about the stripe decals too but doesn't seem like it'll be a thing. Still exciting though, as you say! I would think Soundwave is almost inevitable.
Someone liked this comment so I will update to say they are doing them as decals and are including the MicroChange chest band decals. Instant pre-order for me.
i would kill for a missing link megatron
It’d be fun!
@@SixoTF One instance where the prequisite and the result would be equally fun. Yes.
Same
I think that it will happen. If these are as successful as the Prime release, then a Megatron will be popular enough to warrant the investment.
Megatron would be great but difficult to pull off, but the work they did on Bumblebee shows how ingenious they are. Megatron would definitely benefit from this treatment. The OG toy had a pretty bad robot mode, a lot of room for improvement
Bare minimum: I expect Generation 2 version of Bumblebee, along with Bugbite, and Hubcap from this mold. Give or take an "animation" head rerelease later on for Bee.
Too expensive? Yes! Insultingly so!
While you makes good points about things that make up the price for these guys I still think they're a little too expensive for the size you get but they're still really cool. Really hoping this line is successful so we keep getting more.
I was never one to search for the original G1 toys but I did get Missing Link Optimus and would love a Missing Link Astrotrain, Starscream or even Soundwave and Shockwave.
Yeah those would be great choices!
I really hope they do a version of Bumblebee that has the new head as on the modern reissues that looks like the cartoon.
Even better if they do a new version entirely - I'm not the biggest fan of that face lol
I'm well up for these even if they are tiny and expensive. The Missing Link line feels special and I am a massive rube. Plus I wanna see what else they do with this line.
I can’t wait either
I wonder what the missing link versions of 'joint feet' characters like Warpath, Cosmos and Powerglide will look like. Talk about childhood frustrations..
I’m not expecting Takara to do the whole cast of Transformers as Missing Link. I think they did bumble bee because it’s a fan favorite and tossed in Clive jumper because the tooling is nearly the same.
In fairness, it's unique tooling for both - they don't share any moulding, which is a point I wish I'd made clearer in the video
Jumped on the Cliff pre-order as soon as it appeared - don't think these little guys are ridiculously overpriced given the factors mentioned here. And yes, of course I'd love ML versions of pretty much everyone in the 84-85 line-ups!
your not buying bumblebee my son is buying either bumblebee or cliffjumper
I cannot wait for a missing link seeker.
Definitely. A posable Starscream; bring it on. I wonder what they would do with the hands.
@@Asphodellife Maybe make them smaller so they can fold away?
@@rueceless7580 But how with still being G1 accurate. The original hands were big 'muffins' you had to take off. Then again, maybe they'll just keep it that way.
@@Asphodellife I assume it'll be like Prime's a little smaller to get done what they need to, Im honestly okay if its not one to one G1 accurate.
Now we need a missing link G1 series..
I'm sure there'll be more!
These look wonderfull, price is a bit steep but I gues we are paying for complexity not for size. would love to eventually see them retooled into Hubcap and a cartoon face version for Bee.
I’m trying to decide if they’ll do the latter or not!
fun fact bumblebee was originally sold for $2.99, and adjusted for inflation would be around $10 today, while this figure is being sold for $40 as a novelty. still bought 2 tho LOL 😂 (i just very recently got interested in G1 coming from a bayformers background)
Bumblebee go for more than that now especially g1 40 dollars for bumblebee is decent price
@@jeffbrothers yeah and with missing link articulation is worth it to me. lol enough to buy an extra one
@@Skywing452 you mean bumblebee and cliffjumper?
@@jeffbrothers no, I like to buy 2 of figures I think are special, one I unbox and use, the other I keep in box
@@Skywing452 which one did you buy i preordered cliffjumper?
Now I'm wondering how they're gonna do Soundwave and the Seekers
So I just started watching the video and I have a quick question for you. Sixo.. isn't it always more on that later but they're never really is more on that later? 😂😂🤣🤣
There will be. Later.
Definitely getting Cliff. Bumper would be awesome, especially as he would be cheaper than trying to get an actual G1 one.
True!
If they had full head sculpts and proper knees (not just forward-bending ankles) I'd be interested. But as they are, these aren't updated enough for me.
Megatron and starscream
They are pricey but I feel they are super premium. I definitely want Bumblebee. I think for me it is the definitive version. It looks like the original but with better articulation. As a collector I prefer the original toy look, not the animation look. How ever the price is high. I can’t see my self completing the original Transformers group, the first year releases, at these prices, if Takara even attempts the whole run. So might pass on Cliff Jumper.
Makes sense
The heads should move forward to cover the hole, something like that.
I would like to see if they can do a Megatron.
I’m sure they could, yeah
Concept and execution-wise, I think this line is stellar. However I do think the price tag really diminishes the possibility of making this a legendary line and instead it's just a cool niche thing.
Fair enough - it is going to get pricey if they keep going
Aren’t masterpiece toy pretty pricey too?
I have two sets of these on pre-order. Although, I now really wish that the animation Convoy had been given a suffix to it's numerical designation, rather than it's own number.
Ha, I was talking about that the other day!
@@SixoTF Not just me with OCD, then? 🙂
Unlikely as it is, Missing Link Glyph and Tap-Out would make my day since they have so few figures compared to Bee and Cliff
Also expecting an animated accurate Bee with a new head and traditional rubsign.
I could see that one happening
Wow man, I really enjoyed this video. You did a great job.
So excited about this line.
Thanks so much!
New tooling, die cast bits, vac metal, rubber tires, newly engineered articulation, Japanese release in unknown run size? I feel like I should pay more?
Well i suppose for the price, its a continuity with the others g1 reissue. Hope to get these guys. but the biggest problem for me will be for people outside the American continent. As someone living in Europe, it's going to be difficult lmao
They’re being sold at a few places that ship across Europe, eg Kapow Toys
EDIT: this comment is inaccurate
$40 is a totally reasonable price. the issue i have is with how much hasbro is charging to import them, almost doubling the price. THAT'S unreasonable
They’re still $40 on Pulse US, no?
@@SixoTF i swear they were 80 a week ago
@@bentblileynope they were $40.00 last week. Perhaps you had both in cart and that’s why you thought $80?
@@Xystus85 no, i never had them in my cart. someone on instagram posted pics of the pulse listings where they were 80 each
Yeah, defo $40 each
I'm a science teacher and use Transformers in the classroom.
I figure when talking about mass, momentum, and Newton's laws of motion, I could use HotWheels or I could go ahead and use G2 Optimus Prime with G1 trailer and G1 Bumblebee.
Haha cool!
If they are the same size as the originals, that means they are going to have some thin arms and legs that now have elbows and knees. I hope they are reasonably durable.
I'm sure they've factored it in
hopefully they make g1 mirage becuase they are making sunstreaker next year
Fantastic video mate.
Thank you!
I'd love to get that Cliffjumper, but I can't justify the asking price for such a small piece :(
Fair enough
I think that a missing link Rodimus Prime would be a definite improvement! The original is straight garbage for one of my all time favorite Transformer!
Ha, fair enough - I really like the original but would certainly welcome a ML
@@SixoTFDon’t get me wrong, I still have my original Rodimus but he is definitely a candidate for articulation!
@@SandorWalkup for sure!
maybe cliffjumper should be a buy they didnt reissue cliffjumper alot
Everything nowadays is too expensive. Every single thing. But there's a reason for that. Our leaders can't just print money as they wish.
That being said, missing link is an absolute home run. And for me having gotten rid of almost all of my figures. This is exactly what I want. Let's go entire G1 line missing link takara you can do it!!
I'm certainly up for more
I assume we're getting Hot Wheels die cast versions of the originals as well kinda like Optimus, would be cool but they would probably be the same price as these missing link versions.
Hadn’t considered but maybe!
Wanting show accurate figures is "missing" the point of Missing Link - while they came with show accurate weapons and Optimus comes with a matrix and energon battle axe...
Yeah it is bc that’s still not what Missing Link is about. Cool accessory nods to the cartoon is one thing but the toys themselves are inherently 1:1 toy styled, whereas there are several (Masterpiece, SS86 etc) cartoon-styled lines that are specifically designed to be show accurate
I hope this means we will get the entire G1 roster especially the ones they lost their mold 🤞
Same!
I doubt it as they don't seem that popular, due to the price.
I think they are awesome, but doubt I'll get any.
Fair enough
Indeed too expensive. I would spend $ 30 on this one. It's too small otherwise. I do love them though.
theres no way these should have been more than $20 and even that is pricey for a 2"-3" bot. its absolutely absurd.
so yeah, i wont be getting this any time soon until i find them at some toy convention for $20
Fair enough
Agree
Insultingly overpriced
The older ones should've been cheaper because of less articulation [$2.00-$3.00]. These updated versions should be at least [$5.00-$6.00]
5 usd?
It's only adding more articulation and adding weapons. Still putting it under $10.
Lol even the reissues cost more than that - at least let's be realistic
I know that I'm referring to the retail price. Compared to toys today they can easily make the older ones because they don't have as many features and detailing. Asking for well over $30 or more for upgraded features for a G1 toy is a ripoff unless it's Optimus Prime but for Bumblebee and Cliffjumper it would be nicer if it were less.
@@trevorjenkins2176A core class is $12 and they are only plastic and produced in far greater numbers.
I think these two are way too expensive, personally I'm happy with my Studio Series 86 Bumblebee
They look awesome
Agreed
Paying $40 for each of these sets a very dangerous precedent, irrespective of production run. If you pay this, expect subsequent releases to just get more and more expensive.
Yeah I had to say no based off those prices. I did pick up missing link Optimus though.
Here's me hoping we get Bug bite out of Bee and Rest-Q out of Cliff
Niche reference! lol
@@SixoTF who doesn't love a niche repaint?
Bought the missing link optimus, but these are just too expensive, so I will pass on these ones. But definately will buy a missing link g1 megatron.
Fair enough
I’m waiting on hot rod and ultra magnus that’s about it
Those would be fun
The price is too high considering their size. Im not sure if ill buy these. Also they're obviously not going to release a g1 Megatron. After all he turns into an evil gun. 😂
That’s not going to stop Takara though - they can well make a G1 Megatron
@@SixoTF if they make a g1 Megatron I'm all in for that one because he will be hard to obtain
Missing link bumper anyone
1) "metal giving a premium vibe" always amuses me, as die-cast metal was a cost-SAVING feature at the time: it was actually cheaper to use painted metal for large pieces than make them out of plastic, as the world was only just coming out of a petroleum shortage. Not saying it doesn't give that vibe, just, you know. It's funny.
2) Honestly, I'm fine with the price... I mean, good luck finding a good-quality *original* Bee or Cliff for less than that today.
Ha, you’re absolutely right of course. It is funny how that perspective has changed so much in retrospect! And yeah, agreed on the price
You can get KO G1 versions of both figures for less and the quality is fine, even now.
@@primalconvoy I don't want KO versions.
aw yeah
☝️
maybe I should and maybe I shouldn't get these
I want glyph and tap out
DAMMIT, GIVE ME A JAZZ! Missing Link, Masterpiece, ANYTHING CHEAPER THAN FANS TOYS!
^ Yes. 100% agree.
Haha right
As cute as they are, I have to admit that the price tag has been making hold off on these since pre-orders went up. It doesn’t help that MPG Super Ginrai is coming out around the same time IIRC!
Having said that, I was wavering on Missing Link Convoy’s price right up until I got the invoice for my pre-order thinking there’s no way it could meet the hype, and it absolutely did 😅 If this line keeps going, there are some really exciting potential releases!
MPG Super Ginrai is certainly the big spenny thing coming up!
“Súper articulated” i’ve seen Beast wars toys with better articulation
Pretty clear from context that I was meaning in comparison to the classic designs
Can't Wait For Missing Link sideswipe as well 😊
Let's hope
or smokescreen or sunstreaker
They are going to make a Missing Link sunstreaker for next year.
@@starlordmike6292 how do you know that my son would buy that?
@@jeffbrothers I saw it on TH-cam about it
Can’t wait, got them pre-ordered from TF Source. Already have toy version of Convoy.
Nice!
yes totally. I wanted to get these but that is when I thought we would be getting both as a set. A great collector item and I don't think they are to far overpriced compared to 3rd party toys but at that price for each, they are just priced a little to much for me to want in my collection.
Fair enough! :)
They're overpriced, just like the Optimus Prime was. I doubt TT will sell many different figures in this line due to the small amounts of people who've bought them. The idea, although TLTL, is still a good one, but I suspect people will be more interested in the upcoming, possibly cheaper 3P G1 Grimlock toy with full articulation instead.
I guess we'll see. By all indications the Convoy was very popular.
I'd sum up this line with the phrases, "Take my money" and "Can we have everything from 84-86, stat!" :D This is truly something special.
Agreed!
... no rub insignia? FAIL.
Doesn’t look that way - unless they’ve done like the reissues and put them on the back of the heads, which we haven’t seen yet. Hope not tbh
The rub signs are going to be under the right foot. The original sticker detail will be on the backs of the head. I'm hoping that they will be tampographed.
No way I can justify paying that much money for these little things. Therefore I won't try to and I'm gonna get them anyway!
Had me in the first half etc.
I compare them to the current asking price for near mint condition originals and suddenly they're not so expensive... I have them both on order from Amazon Japan and can't wait to put them with Prime! Time for Megatron next!
I’d love them to do Megs
I’d rather spend $40 on a little toy than on dinner at a restaurant…at least the toy doesn’t transform into shit and piss the next day…. I preordered both of these guys right away. It’s such a fun (and kind of ridiculous) idea to give 40+ year old designs modern articulation. I love it, though. Hopefully they feel as nice as ML Optimus.
I was not prepared for this comment haha
It's not enough value for $40. Even if you strap on 30+ points of articulation, it doesn't have enough heft/size to justify the price. If you're justifying the price for FOMO, you seriously have a mental illness. No doubt these will be in low production, but they also double as a test product. This means if it sells out, then that just gives Takara/Hasbro free reigns to justify more R&D to re-tool whatever G1 molds still exist in their vault.
So you're essentially setting yourself into an endless purchase loop, endless FOMO cycles and constant confirmation bias leading up to each release. This is not healthy for anyone's mental health, but this is on purpose; ask anyone in marketing.
You have to set boundaries as a collector or someone trying to justify re-purchasing toys from their childhood. Do you really need this revision for display or end up indirectly purchasing the entire line, such as the Masterpieces introduced in the early 00s? I know a lot of grown men that regret buying Masterpieces, not knowing where to stop.
Sometimes the most simple evaluation is just buying the original vintage, regardless of the secondary market price. It's usually a one and done affair; you're displaying them like you would and it was the figure you previously owned as a child.
By purchasing Missing Link, you'll fall into the same purchasing patterns as the Masterpiece line. Even if you can afford it, it's a lot of time spent hunting, pre-ordering new waves, chatting in message boards and watching YT videos for additional confirmation bias reinforcement of your purchase.
Well, there are lots more factors to cost than just size but fair enough, I get people like big stuff for their money sometimes