IMHO I think it is funny everyone says it's a copy of this, or that. I am just excited that there is going to be further development and companies are willing to try to come out with new products that will be faster, handle better and be more durable. Every class has a "blueprint" for the chassis. Touring cars are mostly copies of the Tamiya 415 Layout, 2wd is all RC10, 1/8th scale is the Kyosho buggies. It's what the manufactures do with the subtle suspension changes, parts support, and continued development that makes 1 car better than another. I rather have a choice than everyone running the same chassis from the same manufacture, but I also understand that you can only develop them so far until they all look the same.
-James