I was on the fence with this piece, but I woke up to find out more stuff had sold from eBay, so i bit the bullet. I agree the modern one looks sharp, but I already have the Maquette with those colors.
I wasnt planning on upgrading until I sold this piece
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-uVHb8NtUA
I think this was the first preorder I ever placed with Sideshow almost ten years ago.
The classic version of the Avengers Assemble piece kinda competes against the Classic Diorama. I think they both measure in at 23". The diorama has Death though which regrettably Ill sell to make space for the Sentinel # 3 IS Diorama.
So it comes down to
THIS
VS
THIS
VS
THIS