I like the picks for the alts, I think it is a brilliant decision to make alts for models that are only found in crew boxes since it will tap into two markets:
1 - the collector's that already catch 'em all.
2 - the players that want that awesome model that is only normally found in a crew box.
For me, I fall into both groups. I like the Taelor alt. I already have the Viks box, it was my first purchased, second painted from about 6 years ago, so the paint job is dated at this point. This gets me an updated Taelor without having to buy a crew box that never really spoke to me (I also have the Alt metal Viks, which are the best Vik models, in my opinion).
I hope this is a sign of what's to come for alts of the future (would love to see an Alt Judge)