Hey Johnny, that could very well be the case with the ones I tried.....very first reissues. I did read the reviews which were not all that favorable, but you know one still has to check for one self.
The ones I did try just felt like they was going to fall apart in my hands. The necks were just as you described and felt like made out of plastic....kind of a toy feeling.
Anyhow I haven't bothered with them since but might check them again after reading what you typed. Definitely do like the way some look. Especially the Viking....I always thought it was a pretty sharp looker.