IM, despite being a "cheap" game to begin with, is still TONS of fun due to the magnets and kickback...the way the game "attacks" you. It also has very cool light shows. In further cheapening it, they've essentially destroyed the gameplay and fun. The Costco Batman's cutbacks didn't affect the design/gameplay as much as this does, IMO. Plus - it just LOOKS like stuff is missing...flasher holes, no Whiplash figure...