I bought 7 core sets, I shop at Shapeways to get the minis for armada and then go to my trusty laptop and make my own cards and dials easy to do. Even 2-3 sets
can give you enough stands to do something. I am 50 years old if I wait for FFG to ship everything on time I will be pushing more than ships around. Surprise what you can do from surfing and using MS Paint and EXCEL program. I have the cash my mates don't but they make all their own stuff. I have cards for Imperial Nebulon B,, CR-90 and I have finished one for the TIE Defender.. So use creativity and a hour or two and whallah you have new figures.I don't do the tourneys just game with my mates far more fun.
