I just think it's a mistake to assume that a new kit being released is a sign of innovation. In some cases, that's definitely true. But in other cases, the changes are so small, you could easily look at it as a ploy to sell more kits. XRay and Tamiya are the two biggest culprits. Yes, they make great cars, nobody is denying that. But, there's plenty of other great cars made by companies that don't release new kits every 8 months, and they manage to be competitive all the same. Don't let brand loyalty cloud your vision.