I prefer the new Sterns for the price they are, plus they have been doing themes that really grab me as well. I love my IM and X-men( both bought nib) and will add Avengers nib to the line up next year as well if it is done right. There is just something really cool about unboxing a new machine and being the first person to ever play it.
Having said that I would really like to grab another wh20,cftbl or Dr Who  again one day but as far as the top line b/w machines and the over inflated price tags that come with them, no thanks.