i just called the online number to ask. there was not much info there. they mentioned an early april launch time and suggested i call back in early march. i agree that it would be unusual to skip the mono, but i wonder if the world tour took its place? i can't decide whether to go for the azur speedy b or not. i would have preferred a speedy b in mono as well, but for whatever reason, the world tour line just was not for me. i think i prefer the v speedy from 2015 to this. wish they would have made that in a speedy b. i guess i won't know until i see some reviews and real life photos of this line. if history is any indication, i usually don't have the will power to resist their spring illustre line, at least for one piece. would love to hear more info from others out there on this upcoming release : )