'Day of the Diesels' reawoken for milkshake! Easter

Feature-length special, Day of the Diesels is gaining its second terrestrial broadcast on Channel 5 milkshake! in the UK.

The screening is happening as part of the Easter weekend on the very day on Sunday. However, its scheduled time has confused viewers.

On Sky's TV channel listings, the movie, subtitled Thomas & Friends Special, is seen to make 7:15am start, ending in the next hour. digiguide's site on the other hand doesn't mention the broadcast on their Thomas & Friends page.

Considered the official scheduling via the Radio Times and a televised advertisement, the film shall proceed to a 7:25am beginning. Last year, it made a small screen premiere on Christmas Eve.

Day of the Diesels returns to Channel 5 milkshake! on this Easter Sunday between 7:15am and 7:25am.

KET Channel details first US Season Sixteen broadcasts

The Kentucky Channel in America have become the first broadcasters revealed to screen the Sixteenth Series of Thomas & Friends.

The 2012 premiered episodes will air in half hour blocks, continuing the style trend first seen in the Animated Series' 2010 stint.

Tieing in with the moral messages, the stories have been mixed up to fit in with the naturistic feel. The thirty minute shows plot in two tales each complete with an Animated music video and Down at the Station filler.

Race to the Rescue and Bust My Buffers! star in Chuffing With Pride and Ol' Wheezy Wobbles with Thomas and the Sounds of Sodor participate in All Together Now.

Thomas and the Rubbish Train and Sodor Surprise Day take If a Job's Worth Doing, Thomas Toots the Crows and Muddy Matters have Fun on the Farm whilst Percy and the Calliope and Happy Birthday, Sir! join Don't Give Up.

The last five blocks of A Friend in Need, Winter Surprise, Communication, Let it Snow and Just Being You are to consist of the final ten episodes altogether which have yet to be named in the schedules.

Season Sixteen of Thomas & Friends premieres in the US, every Saturday at 9:00am on KET. Repeats occur on Saturday May 12th at the same time once the series has finished screening.

Local PBS stations across the country begin transmissions through April where broadcast dates may vary.

Japan will screen the series every Sunday on NHK starting from Sunday April 8th 2012 with the episodes トーマスときゅうこうれっしゃ and トーマスとソドーとうのおと at 7:00am and 7:20am respectively.

The latest series will return for one more day in Australia on ABC2 during Christmas 2012 with the episode, The Christmas Express. Channel 5 will also air The Christmas Express in Britain circa Christmas 2012.

For a full list of the scheduling, visit the Dieselworks Turntable Roundhouse on the right hand sidebar for more details.

VIEW KET'S SEASON SIXTEEN SCHEDULE

 

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'Spring Fair' fun takes its stride as next Take-n-Play

Fisher Price's next Take-n-Play Thomas product is coinciding with the Spring season when released.

Thomas at the Spring Fair is a double pack inspired from the TV episode, Thomas and the Runaway Kite, albeit with minor differences.

It holds a model of Thomas covered in celebration attire connected to a flatbed with a light up accessory.

The item's cover on the hanger space shows the very engine imposed on a countryside background, complete with flying kites.

SEE THE 'THOMAS AT THE SPRING FAIR' PRODUCT

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Four of Hit's brands head to Mexico for Little Big Club

Thomas & Friends, Bob the Builder, Barney and Angelina Ballerina will all be entertaining young audiences in public events in Mexico.

The four brands from Hit Entertainment are to also surface the Caribbean and the Dominican Republic for the latest stagings of The Little Big Club in three hotels.

The deal to bring the quartet overseas was signed by Hit themselves in a collaboration with holiday experience specialists, All Inclusive Collection.

The Chief Operating Officer of the All Inclusive Collection, Rafael Chapur told of what children and families can expect.

This is just one of many new rock star experiences we will unveil at our rebranded resorts, as we strive to offer an unmatched vacation experience.

The Little Big Club's gigs have appeared in major countries and holiday destinations such as Hong Kong, America and Dubai.

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Exclusive: Roll Along Thomas and SiF present surprise

Roll Along Thomas has teamed up with SiF to showcase a big surprise which may be worth the wait.

Over the past year or two, there has been furious anticipation of any improvements or reconsiderations coming within the TV Series.

Since the almost finished broadcast of the Sixteenth Series of Thomas & Friends in both Australia and the United Kingdom occured, tension has been mounting over special happenings due to crop up at an unknown point.

Now in an Exclusive YouTube video, we can reveal what exactly is going on with this sort of advance as a well known figure in the Thomas world details.

We are prepared for reactions but please be sure to look out for stuff on the horizon...

WATCH THE 'IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT' ON YOUTUBE

First cover for 'Blue Mountain Mystery' DVD glimpsed

The first unveiling of the DVD front cover attributing to the Blue Mountain Mystery feature-length special has been previewed.

Seen on a recent magazine TV Series tie-in issue albeit in an unclear scan, the artwork uses similar implementations from its home video predecessors, Day of the Diesels, Misty Island Rescue and Hero of the Rails.

The film's stars of Thomas, Luke, Owen and others feature on the casing as found by Thomas & Friends Wikia user, HIROD51. Recognised also is the latest new location, the Blue Mountain Quarry.

Taglines are seen to advertise the feature-length television series product such as All-new movie only on DVD! and Coming September 2012!.

Blue Mountain Mystery hits UK, US and Australasian DVD/Blu Ray shelves in September 2012. 

TAKE A PEEK AT THE FIRST 'BLUE MOUNTAIN MYSTERY' DVD COVER

Merrick unloads more for 'Blue Mountain Mystery' site

The Thomas & Friends websites' Blue Mountain Mystery section has been updated, showcasing one of the new characters.

Three additions to the minisite are available to the public focusing on Merrick the Quarry Crane.

The newcomer and Thomas can be seen to be fully present on the homepage. A colouring sheet involving the dark red machinery is first offered.

Following it is a very brief preview clip from the 2012 film also starring Rheneas and Peter Sam at the Blue Mountain Quarry.

Finally, shown off as a brand new game, Merrick's Shape Stacker gives the player the chance to divert Merrick's crane arm to lower rock formation onto the correct trucks.

An instrumental of the Sam Blewitt sung Blue Mountain Quarry accompanies the game. Robert Hartshorne composes the latest tune.

VISIT THE 'BLUE MOUNTAIN MYSTERY' MINISITE

UK

US

AUSTRALIA

Wooden Narrow Gauge spark 'Blue Mountain' mysteries

New images of the revised Wooden Railway models of Rheneas, Sir Handel and even Duke have emerged.

The Train Cellar first revealed the 2012 forms of the Narrow Gauge Engines back in December 2011. Some of the products coincide with the release of the Blue Mountain Mystery film.

However, the new Repainted Rheneas depicts him in a yellow bodywork colour, sparking some confusion on the latter's alternate appearance.

 

Elsewhere, Sir Handel has also been given the treatment once more retaining his Season Twelve likeness and sharing part of the detailing from the Peter Sam model.

Although not confirmed for an imminent return to the TV Series, Duke the Lost Engine has also been transformed for the year.
 
Meanwhile Skarloey features in his own set whilst a closer look at Flashback Victor can be viewed.

The Narrow Gauge products from Learning Curve's Wooden Railway arrive in stores worldwide starting from June 2012.

TAKE A PEEK AT THE NEW WOODEN NARROW GAUGE IMAGES

Smyths presents competition and Fat Controller visits

British toy store, Smyths have conducted two special events for Thomas fans, one online and one public.

Promoting the release of Up, Up & Away! on DVD, the manufacturer is to give one winner a Thomas goodie bag by designing an image or picture of what Blue Mountain Mystery star, Luke's appearance will be.

Meanwhile, a round of ten competitors shall recieve the above mentioned Season Fifteen home video disc if their designs are successfully nominated for the winning title.

With this, Smyths are bringing The Fat Controller to visit some of their many stores in time for the two week Easter holidays.

The Fat Controller's schedule;

Saturday March 31st 2012 at

St David’s Retail Park, Enterprise Zone, Swansea from 10am to 4pm

Sunday April 1st 2012 at

Capital Shopping Park, Leckwith, Cardiff from 11am to 5pm

Thursday April 5th 2012 at

The Retail Park, Bristol, Gloucestershire from 10am to 4pm

Friday April 6th 2012 at

Crossley Retail Park, Kidderminster, Worcestershire from 10am to 4pm

Saturday April 7th 2012 at

Castlevale Retail Park, Chester Road, Birmingham from 10am to 4pm

Monday April 9th 2012 at

Crown Wharf Shopping Park, Walsall, West Midlands from 10am to 4pm

Tuesday April 10th 2012 at

Telford Bridge Retail Park, Colliers Way, Telford from 10am to 4pm

Friday April 13th 2012 at

Drakehouse Retail Park, Drakehouse, Sheffield from 10am to 4pm

Saturday April 14th 2012 at

Halls Mill Retail Park, Foundry Street, Bury from 10am to 4pm

Sunday April 15th 2012 at

Cortonwood Retail Park, Brampton, Barnsley from 12pm to 5pm

ENTER SMYTHS' 'BLUE MOUNTAIN MYSTERY' LUKE COMPETITION

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Rosie and new sets build up MEGA BLOKS placement

The official MEGA BLOKS online store over in the US have added on more Thomas products to their line.

Now with Den and Dart released in block forms whilst being given more appearances in recent series, Rosie has been produced to follow.

Rosie's face is seen to closely resemble her Animation presence while she comes available in five buildable pieces.

Related to the TV Series' Seventh Season episode of the same name, Toby's Windmill set includes the incumbent tram engine with 27 add ons to create the windmill set, open or closed. 

Thomas and a Troublesome Truck star in a Deluxe Starter Set introducing fans to the toy franchise. 70 blocks join up to form a track layout that involves destinations such as the Suspension Bridge and the Coal Hopper.

Lastly Thomas and Wagon and Percy and Wagon serve as beginners sets where the two friends each have different loads that can double up as one or two of Sodor's locations.

The five products from MEGA BLOKS hit toy shelves worldwide soon.
 

VISIT MEGA BLOKS' 'THOMAS & FRIENDS' ONLINE STORE

VIEW THE NEW MEGA BLOKS ITEMS

ROSIE

TOBY'S WINDMILL

DELUXE STARTER SET

THOMAS AND WAGON

PERCY AND WAGON

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'My First Thomas' DVD series makes debut on iTunes

Australasia's My First Thomas DVD Series has entered the Australian iTunes Store for the first time.

The eight part series charts some of the many tales involving a significant character or two. The description for the My First Thomas with The Twin Engines tells of the franchise more.

The My First Thomas series is designed to be an introduction for new fans who are just embarking on their journey into the wonderful world of Thomas & Friends.

Each collection focuses on key characters from the series and allows the fledgling Thomas fan to get familiar with Thomas, the Island of Sodor and all the fun adventures the friends have every day.

My First Thomas with The Twin Engines is the first release for iTunes and stars Bill and Ben teamed with Donald and Douglas in selected television stories.

Episodes include;

Break Van

The Deputation

The Diseasel

Donald's Duck

One Good Turn

Heroes

Buffer Bother

A Bad Day at Castle Loch

The beginning six are featured in their remastered forms whilst the last two are presented in widescreen ratios.

My First Thomas with The Twin Engines is now available to purchase on iTunes Australia for $10.99 altogether. Episode can be bought individually for $1.49.

BUY 'MY FIRST THOMAS WITH THE TWIN ENGINES' ON iTUNES

Thanks to NWR1991 for the alert.

Steam and Diesel for 'Blue Mountain' TrackMaster

Online store, Peep Peep Thomas have revealed that two engines due to star in the Blue Mountain Mystery film will be carried on over to TrackMaster tie-ins.

Seen on their TrackMaster 2012 Releases page, the retailer mentions the inclusions of Luke the Green Engine and Paxton the Young Diesel to the year's lineup.

Expect more new releases such as Luke, Paxton from the 2012 Thomas Film Blue Mountain Mystery due out later this year.

Both are to take on sizeable amounts of screen time in the Narrow Gauge centred feature-length special.

Luke and Paxton from Fisher Price's TrackMaster hit toy shelves worldwide later this year.

READ THE RELEASES CONFIRMATIONS

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