As a self employed person I guess I am allowed to comment? However, i dont see that as making me or my opinions special, and certainly have respect for all people who work behind a desk or not. Everyone's endeavours should be treated with respect.
This toy is a sad thing, a weak attempt by Stern to tap a home market which GS himself treated with disdain for years. I think it will fail for all the reasons members have mentioned. I can't fathom the idea that we should be positive about this and/or stern to influence 'lurkers'- they are entitled to hear the opinions of long time collectors, good or bad.
