I've known Dan for years. He has a genuine love for toys. And when he has a concern or dislike for a product, he expresses it in a respectful fashion. But to accuse Dan of ulterior motives because he doesn't share your opinion is absurd and petty. Every person is entitled to like or dislike something. But if a person has to frame their dislike in insults, personal attacks, accusations and/or conspiracy theories, then they've already lost the argument and will never be taken serious by anyone of consequence.

These are Dan's reviews. They are based on his own likes and dislikes. If he likes something, he says it. If he has a problem with something, he says that too. Just like with other toy reviews, or comic book reviewers, or movie critics, my opinion is that you are welcome to respectfully disagree with those reviews. But at no point are reviewers required to cater their reviews to anyone but themselves. Furthermore, to liken Dan to that of a corporate monkey because he doesn't share your opinion is ludicrous. It's based on no evidence whatsoever and tarnishes any worthwhile assessment you previously contributed.

Critics and reviewers should be used as benchmarks on what to expect from a product. If you find yourself agreeing with a reviewer most of the time, then you know you can usually count on their feedback as a useful guide. If you find you disagree with them most of the time, then you know you can usually count on the opposite of what they expressed. And if a reviewer is not consistent in either way for you, my advice is to find a new reviewer to follow that helps guide you better.

I saw Grayskull in person and think it's awesome and won't be cancelling my preorder. But if you are unhappy, I recommend being proactive. If enough fans feel the same way and contact MattyCollector and Mattel directly and voice their unified concerns, threatening to cancel their order if those concerns aren't addressed, they might revise Grayskull. Alternatively, anyone who is unhappy with the MOTUC Castle Grayskull has the option to cancel your order.

If you want change, go after it. But don't come down on others who don't agree with you. They are fans and customers just like you and are free to like a product even if you do not. :-)