According to VentureBeat - Netflix to become exclusive U.S. pay TV home for latest Disney movies from September.   But what does that mean?  From the article:

"It’s worth emphasizing that this will apply only to new theatrical releases, as there are separate licensing deals in place for other Disney content."

Well, there you have it - maybe this will pave the way to that all-important live-action show that we've never seen much progress on, if it's ever going to happen.

This week in Q&A - Droid Factory - let's keep talking! And carded figures - where are the singles at? Finally, 6-inch figures - did we see the popularity coming? (Yes.)

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This video (thanks, friend of the site and also me Shaunputer) by Bright Sun Films gives all of us a quick update to the rise and subsequent fall of Target in Canada. Apparently, Canada is not conducive to selling at retail. If you can't find figures in the Great White North, or just want to know what the fuss was about, go watch this. It's entertaining.

This week in Q&A - Disney Droids - did we miss some? I hope not. Also Europe Availability - guess what I don't have insights on? Also the big displays - not bad!

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The great Philip Reed has a new book coming! Collect These Figures & Accessories, Star Wars Newspaper Ads is on its way to being funded. I have some of his other books - I've even looked over an early draft or two when he was kind enough to share - and I can say he does great work. Take a look at this one.

This week in Q&A - Rebels - are you hoping to buy TV show figures for your kids? Well... it's not going to be easy at the moment. Kmart - let's talk about the decline of one of our greatest toy assets. Also missing toys from The Force Awakens - there are a lot of great potential action figures to be had, so when can we expect the next new wave of them?

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Ad: If you need new figures, and you do, check out 13 new Funko Pop! Star Wars figures at Entertainment Earth.  Due in July and August, these figures include new versions of Luke Skywalker and Leia from The Force Awakens as well as the first-ever Bespin Luke, Yoda, and many others.  Rey is here, complete with lightsaber.  You won't want to miss them, so give them a look!

New from Gentle Giant! Just announced today, the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Kylo Ren Mini Bus is up for pre-order right now. Due Q1 2017, this mighty bust has the costume as seen in last year's movie complete with a lightsaber. You can pre-order yours at Entertainment Earth with free shipping in the USA.

Via Twitter - the anniversary gets missed by a month, but at least there's a party:

#MayThe4thBeWithYou! #StarWars Celebration comes to Orlando in 2017. Tix on sale 5/25: https://t.co/DjIex4cD9K #SWCO pic.twitter.com/VevjKReTyg

— StarWars Celebration (@SW_Celebration) May 4, 2016

As I write this, auctions for R5-M4 are popping up.   This may well be the first-ever action figure labeled "Star Wars Day: May the 4th Be With You" and is being reportedly sold in Orlando's Disney theme park(s).   I don't have prices, I don't have specifics, I don't know if it's in Anaheim, and I don't have one yet myself.   But I do know you can see one if you click here.

UPDATE: Long-time reader TotallyRawe left a comment indicating this is indeed showing up in Anaheim.  Buy one!  Or two, send me one.  Happy hunting droid junkies!

This week in Q&A - Getting rid of stuff! You have suggestions. I argue with them. Rancor Pits - did you get one? Should you? Can you even? Also Easter Eggs - there are still lots of things from the original movie that not everybody knows and people are still finding.

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This week in Q&A - Old Star Wars Toys are New again! Or rather, we basically kept hundreds of thousands of figures mint-in-package for 20 years so now kids might actually want them. Also Playmation - yeah, not much to worry about there. Also Operation: Dump the Chumps - how do you sell off the debris from a collection you've bought?

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If you're having a nightmare trying to find Kmart's exclusive 6-inch Starkiller Base Rey and Kylo Ren action figures, it's going to get worse.  (Also thousands of people are about to lose their jobs and a pillar of the retail economy for decades is going away.)   CBSNews.com has an article whose headline says it all - Is your local Sears or Kmart store closing?  The answer seems to be yes for a great many people, so check that out.

This week in Q&A - Mini Vehicles - crossing lines for maximum collection power! Toy quantity - just how many Star Wars figures can we expect from this new movie initiative? And filling all the holes - no wait, that's wrong. Rather classic characters - is Hasbro not going to look back with all the new movies?

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She's out!  Kmart's Rey (Starkiller Base) 6-inch The Black Series action figure is making the rounds and is being placed on shelves as I write this.  Might your one or two remaining stores have them?  You'll have to go look, because the product finder on their web site isn't working properly.   Each figure is $24.99, assuming of course you find one.  I located one at one of the final Mart of K outposts in Phoenix, AZ this afternoon.