I don't want to enable you but there are a lot of tempting colours in the Tony style if you want to veer away from black.
But honestly, I don't think that specific style will be ever be retired. It's their signature. It seems certain colour ways are being removed (red snake, copper, etc.) not the actual style.
I say that because a lot of the classic Tony bags (black ghw) are still full price on the website, whilst the colours are part of the 'retired range sale'....so you will likely be able to get one later if you decide to wait.
Glad you're excited.
I don't know what bad things you heard about the brand but I have had no issues at all. I bought mine quite some time ago now so I'm not sure if quality is still the same, but I imagine it will be.
The white 'Nash 2' with the red zipper is the one I've been thinking to buy.
Please post pics when you get them. I'd love to see