Mate - look at the Zonk debacle. That was only able to go ahead because of gamers thirsty for chorfs. I own many zonks (well, some metal and some digital “Karma” dwarfs) and can tell you they are rudimentary compared to what @Fabelzel and @Brawniac are making now.
Still love my zonks - ugly and brilliant and a part of CDO history. But would they stand up on their own if made today and going toe to toe with Zel and Brawn?