Thursday, 6 February 2014

Hornby gives statement on Thomas & Friends range

Hornby have commented on the future of their Thomas & Friends range in the United Kingdom.

 The HO model railway line was reported last week to have ceased production since December 2013.
Issues with supplies and an annual loss of £1 million are suggested to have attributed to its end.

 In a statement responding to fan queries, Matt Jordan of Hornby's Customer Care declared the state of the situation.

We are currently reviewing the Thomas range. Please keep an eye on the web site for more information when this becomes available.

The range, born in the mid 80s, saw its last set of products arrive in 2012. New products have not appeared on the model maker's recent 2014 catalogue.
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7 comments:

  1. Vampire Rabbit6 February 2014 at 17:24

    So if you want more Hornby Thomas products go buy a bunch and make them profitable.

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    1. NWR19916 February 2014 at 19:12

      But they're very expensive and they're not cheap as the Thomas toys such as Take-n-Play or WRW.

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  2. Seanrail7 February 2014 at 16:35

    Bachmann are better value and their Thomas engine have moving eyes.

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  3. NWR19918 February 2014 at 01:58

    With lack of detail on some engines like Thomas, Percy, James and Spencer unlike Hornby.

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    1. Anonymous8 February 2014 at 21:50

      True, but Hornby has (or at least had) inaccurate models such as Emily, Dart, James, etc.

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    2. Unknown10 February 2014 at 16:08

      Don't forget Edward!

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  4. Thomasj2199 February 2014 at 20:03

    The HORNBY Thomas doesn't even have a white footplate. I've owned them both, both great models but BACHMANN is the superior company overall. HORNBYS Buildings were their crowning achievement. Now BACHMANN is making them I am beyond thrilled. A home run for them business wise. Plus the large scale market.

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