Amazon.com Inc. said Friday that it is making toys including Hasbro Inc.’s “Star Wars” Rebel U-Wing Fighter Set available for pre-order, part of a monthlong event leading up to the release of new toys tied to the Walt Disney Co. film “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” Between Sept. 2 and Sept. 30, Amazon will also feature promotions on “Star Wars” products and exclusive deals and merchandise tied to the “Star Wars” franchise. Amazon shares are up 0.3% in Friday trading, and up 51.4% for the last 12 months. The S&P 500 Index is up 11.9% for the past year.
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