It really is JMK, I was just remarking today about the amazing finish of it as compared to the Larbel (as seen in the comparison shots as well).
I really hope these go up in value soon. They're going for like $350 on Ebay right now. It kinda makes me a little sick when I think about how much I paid in January. Not that I want to sell it or anything but I wonder why they took such a dive in price...
I understand the sentiment all too well DM but you can't really get too hung up on prices. If I ever get too worried about appreciation (or depreciation) I have a surefire cure. I go to toytracker.net, log in and view my collection. Anyone who uses that feature can tell you the first thing they show you is your List, Market and +/- margin. A humbling experience that cannot help but remind us all that we're in this for the fun of it. :o ;)