I was thinking
"flashpoint= vendetta particle pearl" - no way, guy!
Vendetta particle pearl = Depth Charge, if anything.

Try Flash Point = Thing Returns.

"mega idol=vendetta solid black":
Not having seen the Mega-Idol yet, but based on BTM's review in the current issue, I'd agree with you (not a lot of evidence)
But, based on the Mega-Idol's specs, I'd say the Element, which is a notch stronger. (Hard to tell, at this point in time, which is a more accurate assessment of the Mega-Idol, specs or one review.
Maybe an in-between ball (between the solid Black and the Element), the original Thing is a better compromise.

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