I think nostalgia is the motivation here, so they'd RATHER go with the "classic" look -- I like how they've made things like the grenade and calf-pouches more distinct. Personally I would have loved a figure, with this type of construction and sculpting detail, of how Scarlett looks in the DDP comics as that's a great update to her original design, but I feel this is more appropriate for something that's about the history of the line than establishing a new foothold on the market. If it manages both, then great, and they'll probably end up doing another new Scarlett for whatever theme they feel the need to go with (I'd prefer "G.I. Joe" personally...). Design-wise, I don't really know what else anyone would have been expecting either!

In terms of original design but making more of the details, these figures REALLY remind me of the He-Man relaunch. Although admittedly, barbarians with ray-guns aren't as likely to look dated...!