As for the wide appeal of the 2.5'' line they had a full range of really stellar vehicles. Some links from Joebattleines.com:
http://s6c.joebattlelines.com/toys/r...dragonhawk.htm
The review speaks for itself, but it really is the jewel of the collection.
http://s6c.joebattlelines.com/toys/r...ironhammer.htm
This Iron Hammer is high on my list of "what was I thinking by not picking this up when I had the chance".
http://s6c.joebattlelines.com/toys/r...teelhammer.htm
This Steel Hammer is a smaller price point mech, but still offers such great playability. I actually got this one for my son when he was younger and he loved it.
Finally some mid size vehicles:
http://s6c.joebattlelines.com/toys/r...1/heatwave.htm
Heat wave: a cool looking jeep.
http://s6c.joebattlelines.com/toys/r...rcountdown.htm
Winged Fury, which I was able to pick up...and is great.
http://s6c.joebattlelines.com/toys/r...2/hisstank.htm
And finally the ever popular Hisstank.
For the vehicle enthusiast these sets offered a little bit of everything. Some minor improvements would include more articulation and accessories for the individual figures, but both these shortfalls that made up the 2.5'' line are focal points in the 8'' line.
