I'm still not sure if I should start collecting the DC Icons figures. I don't know how long it'll last (The last line I started collecting was Total Heroes, and we all know how that went). For now I think I'll stick to getting the old DC Universe Classics figures when I can find them. On a side note, I do like that this line replaced the usual waist swivel. It's more accurate to the way the human body can actually move; we can't usually rotate our upper torsos 360 degrees.
The Icons line seems to be turning out great but indeed the size is a big turn-off for me. It looks like it was the only way to include the accessories and paintjob and keep the price affordable.
I just wish the articulation was a little better. The legs don't go back only forward and out so it limits the running poses and none of the heads can look up.