I will never understand the qualms over the animated style mates. Do I notice the difference between the Batman:TAS figures and DC Icons? Absolutely! But mates, with their small scale and stylized design, blend together perfectly IMHO.
THAT said, it IS a matter of personal preference, so fine. Man-Thing or the new Leader doesn't work for you? I get it. Don't buy it. Fine.
What confuses me is when people act like "Oooh, man, we were SO close to a new comic Leader and now we'll NEVER get him!" ::shrugs:: I'm not saying the glass is half full. I'm not telling you to be happy with what you're getting just because I am. But then, it's not half empty, either. You didn't LOSE anything, that's just your perception of the situation. The glass simply is.
Besides... What fun would there be in a toy line that made every figure you want right away? What would you have to look forward to?