I dislike all of the MLM/pyramid scheme breeds. You know the ones.If you want unique birds, then getting on the waiting list for the same unique birds that everyone else wants is a surefire way to destroy their uniqueness. But, the hatching eggs are worth "x"! Sorry, but they won't be once...
But you can interact with the Oriental games on a much higher level than the mere barnyard fowl. It's their intelligence and nobility that sets them apart. There are many varieties, not all "bulky and sparsely feathered."
I don't have a cannon that fires chickens, so have no need of orpingtons. I hate excessive feathers on a bird, I like the sleek velociraptor look. Don't need eggs, you can buy those at the store way cheaper than you can raise them. That's why I only raise chickens that look neat. Love the Dong Tao.