I can see this topic leading to heated debates. Ever since Super7 launched the ReAction toy line with its lost line of Alien movie figures, many collectors have questioned the move back to 5POA construction. (For those who don't know, 5POA means five points of articulation... typically the neck, shoulders, and hips.) This has also been dubbed "Kenner-style" articulation as well harking back to the simple construction of the original Star Wars figures in the late 70s and early 80s. But of course the trend doesn't end with Super7... Hasbro has begun releasing 5POA "retro" figures in their Star Wars line, and modern 5POA figures have been seen in multiple Star Wars lines over the years, most recently with the Epic Heroes Series. Which, by the way, also extends into the Marvel universe as well. Without digging too deep into just Kenner-style figures (there are many more examples), Hasbro is also bringing back classic O-ring construction with its GI Joe property and also Ghostbusters, and Mattel and other companies are releasing, or re-releasing, other various lines with arguably antiquated construction. So what are the benefits of this seeming step backward in both design and technology? A few things come to mind. Nostalgia is probably the most dominant driver above all else. But beyond that, I've heard from several collectors, many of which are parents, that they prefer the more durable construction of yesteryear, both for themselves as well as for their kids, because the figures are sturdier and tend not to break as easily. I've also heard from customizers who re-paint their figures that they prefer the more solid construction because there are fewer joints to deal with and the final product can be made to appear more factory-finished. And another argument is that with super-articulated figures that are made from softer, more pliable plastics (such as the Hiya Alien and Predator figures for instance), more articulation means that figures don't always stand as solidly as 5POA figures due to weak ankles, knees, hips, etc. that cause figures to fall over more easily, with or without a display stand. The best thing about collecting is that there are no right or wrong choices. We all collect what we like. Sometimes that's moving forward with the latest-and-greatest in technology and sometimes that means sticking with what we know and love from our childhood. Everyone collects on their own terms. It's all in the eye of the beholder.