The responses on the forum are not that enthusiastic about the news. I'll order a tin of each to try eventually, but I'm in no hurry.
I don't think a blend that has been changed from a Vaper to a Virginia/Burley should bear the same name, but I guess the bean counters see no problem with that.
I use Diamond Green Tip matches in either the box of kitchen matches or the 32 count pocket size boxes.
I let them burn a little before lighting the tobacco and never get any off flavors from the matches in the lightup.