The slow easy approach is what I was eluding to by "grass roots" collecting... I was hoping thats what ew'd get out of McFarlane... a few great bits released over time.
And yes... Hasbro hit it out of the park... really starting with the OTC and VOTC figures circa 2006... they really took the 3 3/4 figures to the next level. I was entranced by that VOTC Darth Vader! what a fantastic figure! Hasbro continued to find ways to improve the sculpt and POA on their offerings. They've done the same with Marvel Legends... and thats how you sell people the same thing over and over. DST and Playmates don't seem to be trying to do this.