Not sure how the peg fits on others, but mine can turn slightly making it look like it's leaning - it doesn't fit in snug. As for the portraits, the normal portrait stands out much more in person imo.
grats dude, i agree with your Streaky comment - it's the only thing I see now haha...the rest of the base just kind of blurs into the background. that being said, it's actually quite nice under light, truly looks like an asteroid or space rock!