The Padme event so quickly following the Malak event would be concerning to me if I were a consistent spender (I have spent to make sure I get Hero's Journey characters in the past, and ask for Google Play gift cards at gift giving events because I'm fortunate and want for nothing).
If you're going to pay X amount to secure a reasonable arena income, we've been conditioned by past behavior to expect about three months of arena dominance. If the videos are accurate and Padme teams are easily handling Malak comps already, then a big heaping dose of trust just went out the window. As someone who has spent, I definitely felt the urge to "keep up" with my guild, but the lack of trust led me to keep my wallet in my pocket.
If Padme turns out to be an arena / TW / GA requirement then I'll be behind for three months. If she turns out to be a key part of the Geonosis TB, then I won't be helping out my guild as much as I'd like. If she, like her gear, turns out to be a nice to have (and by that, I mean blatant cash grab) then I'll feel for anyone who spent on her.