Toys in general are going that direction where there is "cheap" and then there is better but you pay up. The 5poa vs the WM figures for instance. It's just how things are now I guess. But its how these designer toy lines like Acid Rain, Aliens: Colonial Marines, Vitruvian HACKS and such are gaining traction too... They cost, some are imports and cost even more, but at least you get what you're paying for.
With Hasbro 3.75" I really wish they'd find a happy medium... Sporadic articulation at $9.99 each. Some SA, mostly not, nothing 5POA only though. I'd be much more motivated on Star Wars I think.
There is always something good though, to look forward to. Not like the old days sure, but I've still found a lot of fun in Star Wars regardless. The vast majority seem to hate everything anymore though. At least in the collecting world. Kids seem happy enough with the line. It did pretty well in that regard, then fizzled as toy lines seem to do these days.