I agree. this "reboot" took a big step in the right direction by making the statue full sculpt sans cape, which is a welcomed relief IMO (I hate the PJs on the previous line). If they'd just make the lower half without the padding and mesh texture I think it would've been a homerun, even without trunks LOL!
If they made the changes you mentioned (and add the trunks), this PF would've looked fantastic. I definitely would've POd it.