I think the consensous is that these are cool, and a good buy. Call or email Mike (MGM) and buy them up. They are what they are. Mike is very clear that the video is missleading, and these really aren't meant for playing. He was honest, and very upfront with that. It does have some issues, but again, it was expected and not a disapointment. It is a display piece and should be purchased as a display piece. The cool thing is, it 'can" be played as a fun novelty. With some practice, and a little tweaking, if can be played not too bad. It's fun, buy whats left, because from what I hear, there isn't going to be anymore of them.
That said, if you read in my "Aphid" thread, I am working presently on a design for one. It will be made with playing in mind, but still, like any miniture it will be a novelty. Mike's "Tangi" mini is only $69, plus shipping. A good buy. Mine, will probably from what I am figuring out cost a bit more than that, because I am finding these aren't easy to make, especially with playing in mind. Very labor intensive, but Im having fun doing it.
Bottom line, call mike and get ya one of the last he has left. Mine will be made one at a time, by hand, so even once I start offering mine, there may be a waiting period as I make them. I'm not going to mass produce them so I can keep them as I want them to be.