The omission of additional new FJ's make existing FJ's more rare!! Now, is that glass full or what?

That is my opinion. I wish they would discontinue them!

Flatbed, with wood side rails and vertical exhaust stacks?

I echo that sentiment ... I've done a little investigation. I've heard good and bad on this, specifically, it's very difficult to get a quality install ... which doesn't meet the return value on cost.

When is the convertible FJ coming out?

They say "if something is to good to believe don't believe it"

:D I like that one too. With the V8! Hey the pickup might be useless as far as a pickup goes, but it's no different than how useful the bed area of the FJ is already. Though this time you have more height options. If they can get the rear seats to fold flat and the back wall to fold down, I'd be down. :)