I agree completely... The instant woody thing gave me a chuckle though....
As far as them being the toy side of the hobby, this is true for many of their vehicles, but some other vehicles have started cult like followings that are still widely followed today. I have fallen victim to some of these cults as well, like with my Bruiser especially.
And yes, this car is like many others from Tamiya..... Your forced to use stick packs...
So all my race packs won't fit it...