[CJMErl]

Probably because they know they can stretch the molds for the majority of the lion limbs; at their simplest all they need are two different head molds (one for hands and one for feet) and then the core body. After that it's just the central Black Lion and you're good. As a Transformers fan, I'm well aware of how much they LOVE their mold repaints, retools, and engineering reuses (hello Kingdom Airazor).

Beyond that yeah it's pretty scummy, especially because of how badly retailers are treating the Playmates MMPR line now.