In a U-turn and for the first time since 2010, new stock of Thomas & Friends are not part of Hornby's releases for the new year. In 2011, Murdoch's model resulted in acclaimed receptions from reviewers.
While the releases for the 2013 range will be announced at the end of this year, we are confident the Thomas and Friends range will continue.
In November, BBC News revealed a fall in sales in relation to their London Olympics merchandise. A reason that is thought to have attributed to Thomas' rejection was a 15% decline in general UK purchases.
from a resellers point of view this is very sad news that once again the thomas range is such low priority, perhaps if more attention to release dates, better stock availability and more enthusiasm then the range would do much better. In the USA Bachmann put a lot more effort and I'm sure Sales reflect.
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Seems like Hornby used to be really proud of their Thomas line; it's now almost like they hardly know about it. I have quite a few of the Hornby Thomas products, and they aren't half bad. They've got an advantage in the UK cause the Bachmann USA stuff doesn't sell there.
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