Supporting characters given chance to shine on DVD

Various supporting characters of the TV Series are to be recognised in a compilation of episodes on US DVD.

Engine Friends is a Classic Collection 2-Disc Set with more focus on other engines and vehicles in a mix of shows from the model era.

A total of twenty stories accompany the release where twelve come from the Classic Series and eight by the New Series. A whole host of extra content and games also join the big lined up set.

The description reads; All aboard for epic stories of friendships on the rails - learn how Thomas met his best friend Percy for the first time and how Edward helped save Trevor the Tractor Engine from being scrapped.

Join the Really Useful Engines and see when Toby showed how being helpful is the most fun, and when the unlikely duo of Emily and Whiff coupled up and became firm friends!

Journey along with Thomas and the rest of the Steam Team to experience the adventures that led to fast friendships. See how the greatest destinations are often those closest to home... as long as you are with your Engine Friends!

Episodes include;

Thomas and Bertie

Trouble in the Shed

Saved from Scrap

A New Friend for Thomas (Thomas and Trevor)

Granpuff

Sleeping Beauty

Make Someone Happy

A Bad Day for Harold (A Bad Day for Harold the Helicopter)

Twin Trouble

Edward the Really Useful Engine (Edward the Very Useful Engine)

Rusty Saves the Day

Emily's New Coaches

Thomas and the Rainbow

Thomas and the New Engine

Thomas and the Statue

Follow That Flour

Toby's Afternoon Off

Edward Strikes Out

Hide and Peep

Emily and the Garbage (Emily's Rubbish)

Extras include;

Sir Topham Hatt's Scrapbook

Picture Puzzle Fun

Who Am I? Picture Game

Gordon's Memory Game

Spot the Difference Game
Closed Captioned English Subtitles

Walmart were the first on hand to unveil it's creation, eventually and already publishing the front cover on their website.

Running at approximately 90 minutes, the discs have been produced by Lionsgate Entertainment.

Late Comedian George Carlin, Hollywood star Alec Baldwin and British based American actor Michael Brandon narrate the sporadicated tales.

Engine Friends: Classic Collection 2-Disc Set hits US DVD shelves on May 15th 2012.

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Thanks to MrTrainfan1000 for the alert.