The website which listed the Library's books and included activities, games and competitions was closed today.
The removal comes just after Ben Small disabled his YouTube account for reasons which cannot be said.
Thanks to SI3DFilms for the alert.
Tuesday, 9 August 2011
'Thomas Story Library' website unavailable
Egmont's Thomas Story Library website has been shutdown in an unexplained move.
The website which listed the Library's books and included activities, games and competitions was closed today.
A message on the site reads; Unfortunately mythomasstorylibrary.co.uk has been closed down.
The removal comes just after Ben Small disabled his YouTube account for reasons which cannot be said.
The website which listed the Library's books and included activities, games and competitions was closed today.
The removal comes just after Ben Small disabled his YouTube account for reasons which cannot be said.
Sunday, 7 August 2011
Mattel in line for Hit takeover
sky NEWS have revealed that toy manufacturer Mattel are in advanced talks to purchase Hit Entertainment's bid on taking over the company.
City Editor, Mark Kleinman has said that the toy company are now frontrunners for the buyout and have created an offer.
The news of Hit Entertainment's takeover situation has surfaced since it's inception a few years back.
Mattel and Apax Partners have since remained private over the latest development.
City Editor, Mark Kleinman has said that the toy company are now frontrunners for the buyout and have created an offer.
Mattel and Apax Partners have since remained private over the latest development.
Awdry interview with SiF cancelled
SiF's upcoming interview with the Rev. W. Awdry's son Christopher Awdry has been stopped in it's tracks.
The feature from the team was to be published on their website at a time to the delightment of Thomas and Railway Series fans since it's announcement.
Awdry was to have spoken about the Railway Series' success and other aspects of it's recognisation including talk about the books, such as the new Thomas and His Friends.
The reasoning for the cancellation can be found on SiF's website in the link below.
The feature from the team was to be published on their website at a time to the delightment of Thomas and Railway Series fans since it's announcement.
The reasoning for the cancellation can be found on SiF's website in the link below.
Small closes public YouTube account
Ben Small known to fans as the UK voice of Thomas the Tank Engine has unexpectingly closed his YouTube account.
The account under the name of Benster71 was followed by a number of Thomas fans old and new on the video networking website and gave the chance for them to talk to the voice actor.
However, for reasons unknown which could be down to Hit Entertainment's policy, Small decided to disable his account.
Although Small was very aware of Hit's policy, he spoke to his fans about past, present projects and other interests which pleased him well.
The account under the name of Benster71 was followed by a number of Thomas fans old and new on the video networking website and gave the chance for them to talk to the voice actor.
Although Small was very aware of Hit's policy, he spoke to his fans about past, present projects and other interests which pleased him well.
Saturday, 6 August 2011
High-res verison of 'Merry Christmas, Thomas!' cover
Lionsgate Publicity have published a extra large version of the cover for the US Season Fifteen DVD, Merry Christmas Thomas!
The release contains four winter episodes from the 2011 Season with Let it Snow, Surprise, Surprise, Percy the Snowman and Tree Trouble all included.
Merry Christmas, Thomas! hits US DVD shelves on October 11th 2011.
Merry Christmas, Thomas! hits US DVD shelves on October 11th 2011.
Friday, 5 August 2011
ABC Shop confirms full 'DOTD' DVD extras
ABC Shop have confirmed the extra content due to be available on the Day of the Diesels DVD/Blu Ray releases in Australasia.
Previously, dvdorchard noted that a Down at the Station segment and a music video would make up some of the extras.
ABC Shop now lists Diesel Engines from the Down at the Station DVD Series and the comparsion video between Thomas and Diesel in A Guide to Steamies & Diesels.
Like the US release, Australia and New Zealand's will be joined by the new Day of the Diesels and Hear the Engines Coming Sing-a-Long Music Videos.
Day of the Diesels hits Australian and New Zealand DVD/Blu Ray shelves on September 1st and 7th 2011 respectively.
Previously, dvdorchard noted that a Down at the Station segment and a music video would make up some of the extras.
Like the US release, Australia and New Zealand's will be joined by the new Day of the Diesels and Hear the Engines Coming Sing-a-Long Music Videos.
Day of the Diesels hits Australian and New Zealand DVD/Blu Ray shelves on September 1st and 7th 2011 respectively.
Nine engines and one crane join new sets
Ten new Trackmaster sets and one Take-n-Play have been revealed with many engines and one crane starring in some of them.
Thomas the Tank Engine starts off with Thomas at Pirate's Cove based on the Season Ten, Thomas and the Treasure episode. The Take-n-Play set has a fold-out function where it can be carried around anywhere.
It includes a model of Thomas with a flatbed carrying a treasure chest and tracks inside the product.
Thomas also gets more work via Trackmaster's Thomas' Snow Storm Adventure which includes the blue engine with his snowplough, a station and a complete track layout accompained by a snowy design.
3 Speed R/C involves Thomas, James the Red Engine and Spencer the Silver Engine in their own products where they are motorized by a remote control which has different speed functions from slow to medium to fast.
Previously available as a Take-n-Play set, Cranky and Flynn Save the Day has been immortalised for the Trackmaster range which has a tracks, a dark blue truck, a crate, a cage that carries Flynn from Cranky and a remote control.
Season Thirteen star Charlie travels along glow in the dark tracks while making his way to Maithwaite Station in Stormy Night in Sodor.
Popular character Victor leaves the Steamworks for the Rescue Centre with Sodor Search & Rescue Searchlight that has a spotlight powered by Victor's trail.
A Drawbridge can get lowered when a switch is hit for Percy to get through in Raise & Lower Drawbridge while Mavis has a midnight shift with Mavis' Late Night Track Repair.
Finally Rusty the Little Diesel returns to the Quarry accompained by a truck and a Rattle & Shake Coal Hopper.
The Take-n-Play and Trackmaster sets will be available in shops later this year worldwide.
Thomas the Tank Engine starts off with Thomas at Pirate's Cove based on the Season Ten, Thomas and the Treasure episode. The Take-n-Play set has a fold-out function where it can be carried around anywhere.
It includes a model of Thomas with a flatbed carrying a treasure chest and tracks inside the product.
3 Speed R/C involves Thomas, James the Red Engine and Spencer the Silver Engine in their own products where they are motorized by a remote control which has different speed functions from slow to medium to fast.
Previously available as a Take-n-Play set, Cranky and Flynn Save the Day has been immortalised for the Trackmaster range which has a tracks, a dark blue truck, a crate, a cage that carries Flynn from Cranky and a remote control.
Popular character Victor leaves the Steamworks for the Rescue Centre with Sodor Search & Rescue Searchlight that has a spotlight powered by Victor's trail.
A Drawbridge can get lowered when a switch is hit for Percy to get through in Raise & Lower Drawbridge while Mavis has a midnight shift with Mavis' Late Night Track Repair.
The Take-n-Play and Trackmaster sets will be available in shops later this year worldwide.
Thanks to SteamTeam for the alert.
Wednesday, 3 August 2011
New 'DOTD' pics released in UK magazine spread
The latest Thomas & Friends magazine in the UK has been linking with the Day of the Diesels special.
Four pics from the feature-length story were released in August 3rd's edition but were however reduced in size.
The first image shows Belle and Thomas at the Docks followed by Flynn at the same place.
Afterwards shows Arry, Norman, Percy and Bert at the entrance of the Dieselworks, then lastly Belle in the countryside.
The issue is available in stores nationwide for another fortnight while the pics were shown as part of a competition.
Four pics from the feature-length story were released in August 3rd's edition but were however reduced in size.
Afterwards shows Arry, Norman, Percy and Bert at the entrance of the Dieselworks, then lastly Belle in the countryside.
The issue is available in stores nationwide for another fortnight while the pics were shown as part of a competition.
Thanks to SteamTeam for the alert.
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
Buy it, get it, Thomas Land it
Argos are offering Thomas fans in the UK the chance to win a family ticket to Drayton Manor's Thomas Land in two different deals.
A competition is currently running on the retailer's website where two adults and two children will get to have a day out at the theme park.
There is an added bonus of staying in a Thomas themed room at the Manor's hotel, although exclusive transportation is not included.
An offer is also available where selected Thomas items have been tagged, leading to winning a free family ticket when spending over £20.
A competition is currently running on the retailer's website where two adults and two children will get to have a day out at the theme park.
An offer is also available where selected Thomas items have been tagged, leading to winning a free family ticket when spending over £20.
Monday, 1 August 2011
Second 'Day of the Diesels' trailer released
The Official Thomas & Friends Website in America have published a second trailer of the Day of the Diesels special.
The new trailer includes many scenes from the hour long episode including glimpses of Diesel 10 racing through a countryside with Diesel, Arry, Bert, Norman and Paxton.
More scenes such as The Steam Team heading for the Steamworks, Flynn douzing fires, Den hitting a piece of metal and more are available to see in the trailer.
The clip is accompained by a herioc soundtrack while the DVD/Blu Ray releases are advertised at the end.
The new trailer includes many scenes from the hour long episode including glimpses of Diesel 10 racing through a countryside with Diesel, Arry, Bert, Norman and Paxton.
The clip is accompained by a herioc soundtrack while the DVD/Blu Ray releases are advertised at the end.
All aboard with the 'Steam Team Collection'
Walmart have revealed that the US will recieve their own DVD release based on and starring the Steam Team.
The box set is to feature a collection of DVD's with stories featuring the eight engines; Henry, James, Edward, Toby, Emily, Percy, Thomas and Gordon.
It is not currently known what DVD's will be included in the collection or even how many will accompany the set.
Steam Team Collection hits US DVD shelves on November 15th 2011.
The box set is to feature a collection of DVD's with stories featuring the eight engines; Henry, James, Edward, Toby, Emily, Percy, Thomas and Gordon.
Steam Team Collection hits US DVD shelves on November 15th 2011.
Walmart publishes 'Holiday Favorites' cover
Walmart have revealed the cover for the upcoming US 3 Disc DVD Set, Holiday Favorites.
The cover shows the current look of Thomas the Tank Engine while behind him, a christmas themed artwork and infront, images of the three DVD's featured in the set.
The box set includes the releases, Ultimate Christmas, Merry Winter Wish and Holiday Express.
Holiday Favorites hits US DVD shelves on October 18th 2011.
The cover shows the current look of Thomas the Tank Engine while behind him, a christmas themed artwork and infront, images of the three DVD's featured in the set.
Holiday Favorites hits US DVD shelves on October 18th 2011.
Thanks to SI3DFilms for the alert.
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