I also advise steering clear of most cards that only gain life, like Feed the Clan and Natural Spring
Its arguably less powerful overall but more flexible, thus better fitting the power level of Standard
Wizards also revealed a notable reprint of Heroic Intervention, with the effect of Permanents you control gain hexproof and indestructible until end of turn. The set has a Horn of Greed, too, with the perfect Doctor Doom toot art
There have been some really cool mono-red commanders to choose from over the years, but Torbran brings damage-based red strategy right back to the front of the class
Custom Handmade Foundations Jumpstart Commanders Uncommon Full Art proxies made from real Magic the Gathering card with many different alternated arts available for purchase.
I think a lot of your points regarding the parameters of the format coming from Beans/Mice was well-said