This is your edit. It's you who've put in all the hours and labour, make the film how you want it.
Opinions and constructive criticism are fine and can be really helpful. But I've been watching this thread since it began and it would be a shame if you altered your own vision in order to please other people. If you were satisfied with the hand/flipper as it was, then leave it.
I haven't had a chance to watch the film yet, but I'm downloading it from Rapidshare as we speak.