Finishing work and wondered why all the hits on the thread.....yikes....
Just my opinion - I got the game and model I wanted. Mirrored backglass, anti reflection PF glass, shaker, custom armor, etc. and the artwork is what appealed to me, and justified the extra $$$. I like the colored pf. If they had split the LE's up into (300x)color, (300x) B&W, I still would have done color.
Think the B&W premium looks amazing as well. Guess the only legit gripe (just my opinion) would have been both B&W, along w color available to start with on the premiums. Premium guys that may have wanted color (but not pay extra or see value in the LE) didn't have the option prior.
If the LE's are locked in to 600 units (which I think Stern does a way better job of than JJP, btw.), then probably won't see a B&W version of that.
Take away - Hoping the vast, vast majority of premium buyers love the B&W (it is beautiful). Choice is a good thing. Their timing of this version however?...maybe not so much.
One thing is certain - The game is much more popular than some of these threads would lead to believe (imagine). Premiums in color will sell. They are listening to the distro's.....counting on them listening on the code front as well. Machine plays great as is, but more is never a bad thing in this case....