So this means the Classics line in stores is finished? Since if they were going to try to continue, even if the line wasn't as successful as they'd have liked, simple repaints (or repaints with slightly retooled wings) would be a no-brainer to keep costs down.
Your Thundercracker looks excellent -- I wouldn't have guessed it was a custom if you'd just put up that Seekers group shot and said "look at my Decepticons!"
Ah, con-exclusive toys. Really separates the fans who truly love the hobby from those who can actually afford the things whether they love it that much or not...