It's not that creative mechanic-wise, basically being a polymorph spell, but it fits in the whole chicken theme of the set, and I do like those red-skinned, knobbled-headed fanged humanoids in the background
It is hard to describe, but there is something endearing about watching the excitement of six year olds not unlike myself twenty years ago, of all races and colors, kneeling on chairs announcing to the whole room the new planeswalker they just opened
A little more information than the single sit might have been helpful
Well, except for that one major time
If you're playing a deck that wants as many tokens or artifacts on the battlefield as possible, Academy Manufactor is a must-include
If you can't steal them from them (or invite them to your own party) before the battle ends, kiss them goodbye