We still have to see if the production piece comes close to the proto and i'm still apprehensive with them going with movable eyes. HT and EB are the only ones who've mastered it so it's a big jump for BC who are still struggling with paint apps.
Personally i'd rather see better paint work over something that might turn out disastrous. Tom's my favourite Doctor so hopefully they'll knock it out of the park and give us their best figure to date.
As for season 18...It might not have been Tom's best but i still find it an enjoyable watch with Warriors Gate, State of Decay and The Keeper of Traken being the stand out episodes. And Tom's very subdued performance throughout Knowing that the end is near...Logopolis still brings a tear to my eye...