There was quite a bit of grumbling out and about the fandom when this figure first appeared in images, and I really didn't understand why then, but I actually do understand it now. Initial images did feel a bit washed out and as the Club routinely says (rightfully so) pictures don't always do the toys justice. Sometimes you just gotta get them in hand. Well, I ended up having an opposite reaction, as I really loved Flint from the images, but ended up somewhat disappointed once the toy was in hand.