Well, I think the light is fine on NECA, I think where Mezco did better is they filled in the cut outs of the pumpkin with painted, translucent material to better capture the lit pumpkin look. I don't think it was expense, I think NECA just likes making theirs more like a real one with holes in the pumpkin and a flickering "candle" at the center.
At least it stays on, the '78 pumpkin only lights when you hold the button.
At least it stays on, the '78 pumpkin only lights when you hold the button.