IMI is the only one that made the UZI Pistol. No one made copies, like they did for the full size UZI. Action Arms imported most of them, but Springfield Armory also imported a few.
I personally think it's ugly. I hope they don't stray to much from the original design on future models if/when they bring them out. Polymer frames are all the rage, just keep them away from the mini & full size carbines.
I don't think it'll affect the prices of the originals. Man, that's not what I was hoping for. They totally aborted the uzi PRO look. I'm very disapointed.