Like Jeff said, this is the "new norm". Fact is, even at least this first year, TVC isn't going to be a focal line or anything. It seems much more, to me, just a sub-line kind of like how it originally was, and how it currently is, with just a little wider retailer net than just Wal-Mart. But still limited numbers. I'm not shocked in the least that repacks are happening.
Not sure what I'll buy and what I won't. I keep the TVC packaging, and I kinda like having all of it, but I'm not sure how much I'll want TFA figures on it. Like Han, Leia, Phasma, Finn are not things I'm sure I'd rebuy just for cardbacks. Rey, Kylo, and a Stormtrooper I might though, and Poe because I'd be fine having another figure of him I guess.
Rogue One, I'd rebuy all of it happily. I liked the movie more, I like the era more, and to me that's like OT figures really. I'd love to see all the Rogues get the TVC treatment with (obviously) better figures for the mains including Krennic. I'd just love to see RO figures galore really in that line. Would love the Stormtrooper with the new pack, the tankers, AT-ACT Drivers, Shoretroopers of all variety... And I'll gladly buy Cassian, Jyn, and more Death Troopers for the card.
I'd love some sensible repacks too though. I think the Hoth Trooper is a good choice, and I think the Echo Trooper would be an even better one. But I mean it's inevitable they'll slip a Vader in there, maybe TVC Han will make a comeback... I want all new figures too, but I'm not banking on the line having more of those than repacks. Maybe. They pull it off now with TBS at Wal-Mart, so maybe after a year they'll get to more new. But yeah, this is how it is. This is how it's been, really.
I'm just glad things I prefer are going to be out again in some form, at more than one store.