Speaking for myself. Having to pre register and having such a low number of releases is an immediate no interest from me. You’re putting out a collectible, not the cure for cancer. Put it up for order like most other collectibles with a higher edition number. You’ll sell more figures, make more...
Sorry to be that guy. IMHO it looks better in the first pic. Not sure where you’re getting fluffier from. Saruman’s beard is long and well kept. The new pic it’s just too full.
Not understanding your complaint? You say you’re over glued on hair and you’d be fine with sculpted. They are offering sculpted at a cheaper price, but you feel like you should get the glued on hair?