I think you're missing the fact that the caption on the photo
specifies
"Pre-Production Mockup," meaning that the final product will likely
not
look exactly like this.
You're right. I never considered the production model might be better than the one shown on the internet. If it turns out that it is than even I will buy a couple at $30 each.
Sometimes cost is a factor for me. I would have bought a Trix tank car (or even cars) had they not been so expensive.