just wanted to see everyone's thoughts on this one

Havent really thought about it much at all........I am kind of irritated with the new Star Wars lineup in general except the B wing and soon to be released Rancor Pit. Are you questioning its investment potential??

Unless you really want that Darth Maul dressed as Santa minifigure, I don't think so. The other odd figures in there are ones we've already got before and there aren't that many parts included. At normal price, its about 22 cents per piece.

Investment wise, barely maybe. It is seasonal AND Star Wars, so....maybe. But I doubt it.

(Who'd buy this on the secondary market anyway? Again, only for the Santa Maul I would guess.)

just wanted to see everyone's thoughts on this one

Not at retail - but if you can get an after Christmas deal, it would be worth it (if just for the minifigs).

This is a tricky set to re-sell as a complete set - many people will see the year on the set & believe that it can't be used for any other year. But it is a perennial calendar, so it can.

Agreed, if this can be gotten on after Christmas clearance, then maybe. But even a lot of the employees at the LEGO store that I have talked to have kind of deemed this one a pointless waste of money. The Santa Maul would be cool to have for sure, but I bet you could buy it cheaply enough by itself on eBay or wherever.

I doubt if these will have any investment value down the road, outside of the exclusive minifigs. I picked up one last year and the mini builds are pretty cool, but it certainly isn't worth the price. Last year after Christmas they were on clearance for $20.

after Christmas, they should be at least 50%

Agreed, better to wait til after Christmas and get at half price. (To invest or collect)