I feel that the collector is served with this years collectibles and also the special baby lovers but not so much the breeder.
I for one like the collectibles best which hold a (possible) exclusive gene related to that collection such as the fruit and crystal eyes and the special shades which came last year.
This makes them more valuable to me and gives a good reason to not obtain the less expensive regular starters.
I hope in the future collectibles will please both collectors and breeders alike.