I've been following Herbie Fully Loaded for a while now. I'm not a Walt Disney insider but I have worked with Disney in the past. I too was very disappointed over the changes to Herbie in the new movie, mostly because I know they had the right materials and didn't use them. To me, it's just like changing Mickey mouse. You shouldn't do it. Apparently, most people here don't see it that way. However, with that said, I still believe the movie will be very entertaining and I'm told will be 1000% better that the TV Love Bug re-make from years ago. I'm supporting the film and will be there for opening day with my Herbie. I encourage everyone to come visit my web site and learn more about the History of Herbie.
You'll have fun!
Yeah and most of them have been good changes although the ear changes didn't do so well and the 3D Mickey is not so great but that's not really much of a change unless he becomes just a character in 3D.