Gothick,
You are right. If we do get an NODS restoration out of this, I suppose it would be worth it; but i am still holding out hope that we can get NODS with Depp Shadows staying in the second dimension.
As for merchandising, I AM looking forward to this aspect - so long as the characters resemble their 1960s counterparts in some way, shape, or form. I'd love to see a Collinwood playset with corresponding action figures. But, right now, I am happy with the Mego-style line coming out this summer.
-CB-