I'm also looking forward to series charms. In terms of of the criteria to use, why change away from what had been used previously? It seemed to work well enough.
Either way, I'm looking forward to those getting added.
I still buy them, and really enjoy them. I've got 2011-2018. Hope to get the first few someday as well.
I ask each year at PRGE if the new one is available.
Always loved Neo Geo. Big NGPC fan from the beginning.
I wanted to get into AES for the longest time, but after getting a CMVS as a gift I don't have the same urge.