doubleofive said:

I think it's more that it's unlikely that they're going to push a "limited edition" release of the same discs they've been selling, then turn around the next month and sell ANOTHER version of the films before December.

Besides, I'm sure they'll package them together like they did for the GOUT, and probably throw the PT in there so they get maximum money out of it.

Hard to tell. Steelbook cases have always seemed like a niche thing to me. Most people wouldn't care and would buy the cheaper version. But there are some people who are happier throwing more money at something.

We're judging them for asking people to 'double dip' but assuming they would be reluctant to attempt triple+ dips. One potential strategy would be to release the OOT as a set and then later release the ultramegaset, and then the ultramegasetwith7thru9, etc.

I still don't think it's necessarily likely. But trying to wring out the 2011 discs some more isn't quite as clear of a dealbreaker as actually compiling a new set without the OOT.