Your sentiments are likely shared by most if not all.

If the principals can ever get it together and show a united front with these protected concepts, there could/should be a turn around. The continuing drama of discord is likely being watched in amusement by those who are profiting from the IP already. The longer they continue to wrangle with each, the more amusing it must be to them.

At the end of the day, delivering the hinted at dividends from future licensing events will likely be key to any major boost in SP. IMO