Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends - Thomas & His Friends Get Along

Starring:Ringo Starr, Michael Angelis, George Carlin, Alec Baldwin, Michael Brandon
Director: David Mitton
Studio: Anchor Bay
Product Type: DVD

Description

For the first time ever, all of the original 26 episodes of "Thomas & Friends" are together in this must-have three DVD disc set! Collectors and new fans of Thomas will love taking a journey back in time to experience Thomas from the very beginning. Join Thomas as he meets Gordon, Percy, Henry, Edward and all of his favorite friends on the island of Sodor for the very first time. Disc 1 and Disc 2 are loaded with 13 episodes each. Narrated by Ringo Starr, both parents and kids alike are sure to love every fun-filled minute. All-new features, activities and educational games await discovery on Disc 3, including commentary from Sir Topham Hatt, a read-along story and much, much more!

Customer Reviews:

Move Over Wiggles............2007-06-27

A year ago the Wiggles' movie 'Cold Spaghetti Western' was played every day at my house. Now it's all about Thomas. My 3 1/2 year old just loves it. And, just like the Wiggles' movie, I love it too. These DVDs of the 1st season with Ringo Starr as the narrator are the best. There's a continuing storyline that runs from one episode to the next that you miss watching this on TV. The DVD's also all start playing again on their own which is great for super long car rides with handy car dvd players.

I would buy this again in a second.

The Early Years, the Best Years.......2007-05-02

This is clearly the best collection of the best stories from the series. They are taken directly from the original stories, and Ringo Starr is an excellent storyteller for them. (When I read the original stories to my three year old, I now use Ringo's inflections!)

My only complaint is that these DVDs are SHORT! Sure, they brag to collect 26 stories, but the stories are about five minutes each! I see no reason to spread about two hours of content out over two DVDs!

That complaint out of the way, this set is true to the spirit of the original stories, capturing their charm. (If you can't tell, I recommend getting the original stories too, and read them at bedtime. To your child, that is, although you'll enjoy them too!)

Excellent.......2007-04-14

My kids love Thomas and this DVD set did not disappoint. get it now.

Ringo Starr!!!!.......2007-03-02

Ringo is the narrator. I cannot believe the George Carlin was ever allowed or asked to narrate a children's' series. I am glad that I finally found a set where Ringo does.
Too much repeating of dialogue!
After about a month I have found that about half of each episode is just repeated lines.
Thomas said, "Oh no I cant stop! Oh no I cant stop."
The trucks chuckled, "This is fun! This is fun."
The fat controller said, "Thomas a useful engine could stop. A useful engine could stop."

You get the idea...

The Early Years.......2007-01-27

Hello. Here is some info about The Early Years!
Story Stops
Thomas and Gordon
Edward and Gordon
The Sad Story of Henry
Edward Gordon and Henry
Thomas' train
Thomas and the Trucks
Thomas and the Breakdown train
James and the Coaches
Troublesome Trucks
James and the Express
Thomas and the Guard
Thomas goes Fishing
Thomas Terrence and the Snow
Thomas and Bertie
Tenders and Turntables
Trouble in the Shed
Percy Runs Away
Coal
The Flying Kipper
Whistles and Snezzes
Toby and the Stout Gentlman
Thomas in Trouble
Dirty Objects
Off the Rails
Down the Mine
Thomas' Christmas Party
Bonus Features
Sodor Memmories
Sir Tophem Hats Commentary
Read Along: Thomas and the Naughty Diesel
Build an Engine
Who am I
Note: This is NOT the U.S.A verson.

Average customer rating:

More fun with grandchildren
My little Thomas fan loves this DVD!
Best Thomas DVD Ever!
Great edition for your Thomas lover!
Not as good as the rest

Thomas and Friends: Milkshake Muddle
Starring: Thomas the Tank Engine
Manufacturer: Lyons / Hit Ent.
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THOMAS & FRIENDS-TRUST THOMAS (DVD/FF/W-TRAIN)

ASIN: B000K7VHKK
Release Date: 2007-02-06

Product Description

Dvd-milkshake Muddle

Customer Reviews:

More fun with grandchildren.......2007-06-26

My grand children, boy 3 yrs, girl 1 1/2 yrs, loved this Thomas DVD. I must have watched it with them 50 times and it was enjoyable every time.

My little Thomas fan loves this DVD!.......2007-03-20

My little Thomas fan loves any of the Thomas DVD's, no matter how many times he watches them. They are his favorite and I don't think that will change for a very long time. Thomas provides great life lessons like sharing, caring, and friendship. They get a thumbs up from me as well!

Best Thomas DVD Ever!.......2007-03-14

Wonderful DVD, hods the kids attention the whole time. Sing a long songs in between movie shorts.
Just a wonderful Thomas DVD.

Great edition for your Thomas lover!.......2007-02-19

My two year old adores this DVD! Because I'm a teacher, I'm always looking for a way to make his TV time more educational - the special features in this video get my vote! It's nice to have a short break between the stories to make your child think! There's a feature that has children matching shapes, then a maze that matches engines to their special job (ie - Percy to the mail cars). This dvd also has two songs (that will get stuck in your head if you aren't careful). Our edition also came with Duncan (purchased for the same price at Wal-mart). Several of the stories feature Duncan and Toby which was a delight for my son who just adores Toby. You are also introduced to Mighty Mac and Neville. The short stories are engaging and enjoyable for you and your child (OK, maybe not you after the 50th time, but the first few times are great!) Even better, we get out our trains and recreate the story after it's done.
The interface of the DVD is great! You aren't forced to watch ad after ad, but rather you can choose to play once, choose a story, or play constantly. My only complaint is the same with the other Thomas DVDs - why the little case? It's hard for my child to see and choose what he wants. However, it's a small complaint, not even enough to change the star rating.

Not as good as the rest.......2007-02-08

The only thing thats wrong with this dvd is that it has no bonus features. The menu is play(once or continuous) and language selection(english/spanish). You cannot choose stories, songs, or even have a look at the character gallery.

Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends 3 Disc Set (Make Someone Happy/Spills & Chills/Percy's Chocolate Crunch)

Average customer rating:

Great value for price
my nephew loved these!
Great Set
My son loves them
WE LOVE THOMAS MOVIES!!!!

Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends 3 Disc Set (Make Someone Happy/Spills & Chills/Percy's Chocolate Crunch)
Starring: Ringo Starr , Michael Angelis , George Carlin , Alec Baldwin , and Michael Brandon
Director: David Mitton
Manufacturer: Starz / Anchor Bay
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends - Thomas' Christmas Wonderland (With Bonus CD Sampler)
Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends - Races, Rescues & Runaways

ASIN: B0001Q4BLW
Release Date: 2004-08-24

Description

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Customer Reviews:

Great value for price.......2007-05-31

This is a great package! Three Thomas the train DVDs at a special rate. While not all parents might like this the kids will love this set.

my nephew loved these!.......2007-01-11

My 3 yr.old nephew loves these movies and does not
want to turn them off!

Great Set.......2006-09-30

This is an exellent DVD set.There are 2 more volumes of Totally Thomas,but I don't think they are available on Amazon.This and the other 2 volumes contain all of Seasons 5&6,and Thomas & His Friends Get Along and Thomas & His Friends Help Out.So if you want to save a bunch of money,get this(and the other 2 volumes,available on Ebay and elsware),so you can save yourself some money.

My son loves them.......2006-08-28

My 19months old son loves Thomas.
He watches these DVD again and again everyday.
I can playback these DVD by Japanese DVD player.

WE LOVE THOMAS MOVIES!!!!.......2006-03-27

My son, almost 4, watches these over and over. He knows them all by heart. Percy's Chocolate Crunch is his favorite. They really give him story ideas for his make believe play with his trains... Buying the set saved some $$$$, always a good thing, especially when you must pay so much for the actual wooden Thomas toys - but oh so worth every penny....

Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends

Average customer rating:

JACK AND HIS FRIENDS ARE BACK!

Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends
Starring: Thomas the Tank Engine
Manufacturer: Starz / Anchor Bay
ProductGroup: DVD
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Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the Rails

ASIN: B000NY0YHW
Release Date: 2007-05-01

Description

All aboard for more fun with Thomas and his construction friends. From demolition to digging and steamrolling, this team really knows how to work together. When a storm causes chaos on the island, Thomas and his friends must pull together to restore it in time for the big game. Hop on board with Alfie, Buster, Max and Monty and join in all the adventures! Features: 2 Sing-Along Songs Coloring Sheets & More DVD-Rom Game: Tic Tac Toe

Customer Reviews:

JACK AND HIS FRIENDS ARE BACK!.......2007-03-07

JACK AND HIS OTHER CONSTRUCTION CREW ARE BACK IN MORE EXCITING ADVENTURES OF THOMAS & FRIENDS: TRUSY FRIENDS!

THIS DVD MAY HAVE 7 OR 6 SODOR CONSTRUCTION STORIES AND A ALL NEW SING ALONG SONG!

SO STAY TUNED FOR MORE UPDATES!!!

Thomas and Friends - Thomas' Halloween Adventures (with Toy)

Average customer rating:

Thomas and Friend - Thomas' Halloween Adventures
Great Video
Front Cover Misleading...
Thomas' Spookey Fun
great kids movie

Thomas and Friends - Thomas' Halloween Adventures (with Toy)
Starring: Thomas the Tank Engine
Manufacturer: Starz / Anchor Bay
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THOMAS & FRIENDS-THOMAS COMES TO BREAKFAST (DVD-W/TRAIN)

ASIN: B000FUTV2I
Release Date: 2006-08-29

Description

Celebrate Halloween with Thomas and his friends…tricks and treats abound! Are there really ghosts in the fog and mist on the Island of Sodor? Thomas, Toby and Henry believe there are! But things are not always as they appear. Gordon and Percy encounter other mysteries on the Island. Can Thomas help explain them? Join all of your Island of Sodor friends as they solve Halloween mysteries that are exciting all year round!

Customer Reviews:

Thomas and Friend - Thomas' Halloween Adventures.......2007-05-09

Very happy with the purchase - My grandson just loved the dvd and toy that came with it.

Great Video.......2007-02-14

This is a pretty good complimation of episodes from other videos that are about Halloween.Just to let you know,Thomas Gets Tricked,which has George Carlin's narraration for the first time,was put in,because "trick" was in there,as it is a part of "Trick-or-Treat".It also has Diesel's Devious Deed,which was re-named to Diesel's Devilious Deed,or something like that to make it more Halloween-ish.This video is really good for around the holiday times.

Front Cover Misleading..........2007-02-08

I was dissapointed when my son received this DVD as it didn't have some episodes I thought it would. Why on earth would they show Emily on the front cover with Thomas (from the newer episode "Halloween") and not even include that episode? It didn't have Flour Power either. Even more misleading is that one of the reviews here lists those episodes as being on this DVD. Unfortunately that was one of the few reviews here when I put it on my son's Christmas list last fall.

While this does have some good episodes that I am happy to own on DVD, I don't understand why they made a Halloween DVD without the newer Halloween episodes and why they made such a misleading cover (Emily isn't in a single episode on this DVD).

Thomas' Spookey Fun.......2007-01-28

Happy Early Halloween!
Story Stops
Scardey Engines
Haunted Henry
Thomas Gets Tricked
Thomas Percy and the Dragon
Diesels Devlish Deed
Percys Ghostly Trick
Tobys Discovery
Gordon and the Gremlen
The Fogman
Bad Day at Castle Loch
Percy and the Haunted Mine
Bonus Features
Sing Along: Boo Boo Choo Choo and Engine Roll Call
Read Along: The Great Race
Charcter Gallery
DVD Game: Learn to Count
All For Now!

great kids movie.......2007-01-15

my 4 yr old loves thomas this was a great halloween treat plus a toy also, great for the price.

Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends - Races, Rescues & Runaways

Average customer rating:

Awful!
Who's in Trouble Now!
A good release, but there's one problem...
Not scary, but really good!
A entertaining Thomas video!

Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends - Races, Rescues & Runaways
Starring: Ringo Starr , Michael Angelis , George Carlin , Alec Baldwin , and Michael Brandon
Director: David Mitton
Manufacturer: Starz / Anchor Bay
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000069HP2
Release Date: 2002-07-23

Amazon.com

Thomas and his English engine buddies face floods, landslides, and taunting trucks in these half dozen 5-minute stories narrated by Alec Baldwin. As in their previous adventures, the spunky toy vehicles survive their mishaps with a combination of quick thinking and help from their fellow vehicles. The hard-working Percy is irked at how dirty he gets hauling rock and coal until being trapped by an avalanche from a mine-shaft collapse puts things in perspective. Competition comes to the Island of Sodor when lorries (British for "trucks") with a bad attitude try to take the engines' places. But a series of accidents and breakdowns restores the engines to their rightful place. The 35-minute video is capped off by a 3-minute "music video" featuring kids singing "Accidents Will Happen" over a series of clips showing the vehicles involved in a series of crashes and other misadventures involving jelly, snow, and a runaway "boulder" that looks suspiciously like a tennis ball. --Kimberly Heinrichs

Customer Reviews:

Awful! .......2007-01-16

I'm a father of two toddlers with the VHS version and this thing is awful!

Perhaps I've been spoiled by the Disney music series, but the unimaginative plots and ugly presentations were unpleasant while the crashes were obnoxious.

In the much applauded section on crashes, for example, one of the cars gets hit and flies high into the air (there was a shot of the train high in the air with nothing but sky in the background). The scene then returns to Percy on the ground looking up. At that point, a glob of red stuff (blood?), falls on Percy's forehead. Perhaps I just don't get the beauty that the other reviewers are seeing. And, then there was also the ball that rolled into a fire (imagine a large stone rolling across a table top train model and then having a cheesy amateur explosion that ends with fire around the base of the ball).

The only thing more surprising is the number of positive reviews. I can't explain those. I can only provide mine. Perhaps my old VHS version is different.

Who's in Trouble Now!.......2005-07-06

I have to laugh. We got this video and it had my kids (boy and girl; 3 and 5 respectively) sitting on the edge of their seats.

It's the music and Alec Baldwin's narrative that makes this video a success. They really managed to bring a little 'peril' to Sodor, but it is nothing scary.

Another thing we like about this collection of videos is that there are alot of the lesser known characters such as George, Duck, Skarloey, Oliver, and Toad.

Titles are:

Toby and the Flood
Put Upon Percy
Horrid Lorry(s)
Bye George!
Something In The Air
Oliver's Find

Five Stars. A good addition to the home video sheds.

A good release, but there's one problem..........2005-04-30

...the crashes. Nearly every episode in this video contains an crash, in fact the music video is devoted to them. There are several cases where trains or people come very close to be killed or seriously injured. That's a far cry from the stories on the older tapes. Many of them are also over-the-top (Toby floating downriver in "Toby and the Flood" and Gordon sending a truck flying all the way across the yard in "Bye George." The writers both liked their stories to be dramatic, and obviously didn't care how unrealistic they were as long as they were action-packed.

Such a pity, because the storylines themselves are quite good (with the exception of the rather weak "Oliver's Find"), and Alec Baldwin does a fairly good job narrating them. So it's a real pity that the writers had to make this video so dramatic, and spoil it in the process!

Not scary, but really good!.......2005-04-10

Races, Rescues and Runaways wasn't a scary Thomas video. But it was really good! I like the crashes, the smashes, the KA-BOOMS, and other stuff. I like the episodes and the music video "Accidents Will Happen". I like to sing-along to it. Overall, this is a good Thomas video so buy it now!

A entertaining Thomas video!.......2004-11-10

This Thomas video has a whole bunch of crash sequences in it and every time I see an accident in Thomas, I start laughing so you can imagine how much I laughed while watching this video. Although, Percy is just the same old engine again; whining and complaining about all the work he has and feels that he is "put upon" with so much work. But let's put Percy aside shall we and focuse on the hilarious stories on here:

Toby And The Flood 5/5:
It's a stormy day on the Island of Sodor and Toby is miserable because of all the dark clouds. He is sent on patrol to see how bad the storm really is and finds out that the dam is breaking so he hurries back to warn everyone. But on his way, while crossing a bridge, the dam collapses and sends Toby down stream. Can he make it to safety in time before the river takes him down the waterfall?

Put Upon Percy 4/5:
Percy is whining and complaining that he is being put upon with work. Thomas pays no attention to him and tells him that he's just a silly engine. But when there is an avalanche at the quarry, will Percy be able to save himself and his driver in time?

Horrid Lorry 4.5/5:
Cranky tells the engines that they are too slow and delay the ships at the docks. He says that a lorry should take over their jobs. The engines are furious and hope that a lorry does not come, but one does, along with two other ones. The lorries are very rude to the engines and take over their work. Pretty soon there is no work left for Toby. Will the lorries continue this madness? Find out in this story.

Bye George! 5/5:
George just can't stand railways. One day, he is ripping up an old railway when Thomas goes by with some freight cars. George starts saying how bad railways are but Thomas can't hear him. George thinks that Thomas is ignoring him and this makes him mad. He soon ends up causing trouble.

Something In The Air 5/5:
Thomas is a bit late to the docks with Henry's load for The Flying Kipper. Thomas tries to warn Henry that there is danger on the rails but Henry doesn't listen. And because of that, he ends up swimming with the fish.

Oliver's Find 3.5/5:
Oliver has an accident with some freight cars, so Sir Topham Hatt has him run the mail train for a while. One night, Oliver gets lost and Sir Topham Hatt gets worried. When he finally finds Oliver, he finds something else very interesting.

"Accidents Will Happen"(Music Video) 6/5:
A fun and catchy song that is a great addition to this video, since it talks about accidents.

I'd recommend this Thomas video. It is funny and even sad at time but it will provide lots of entertainment to the whole family.

Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends - Platinum Collection (Best of Thomas/James/Percy)

Average customer rating:

Simply Superb
Not that great
Very good.
not good at all - so disappointed
Poor set

Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends - Platinum Collection (Best of Thomas/James/Percy)
Starring: Ringo Starr , Michael Angelis , George Carlin , Alec Baldwin , and Michael Brandon
Director: David Mitton
Manufacturer: Starz / Anchor Bay
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ASIN: B00009VTY0
Release Date: 2003-10-14

Amazon.com

Best of Thomas
Thomas fans have spoken and this Best of Thomas represents eight, viewer-selected favorite episodes. An insecure Thomas learns just how much he's valued in "Thomas Gets Bumped" while Percy learns an important lesson about fears and bravery in "Thomas, Percy, and the Dragon." Jealousy threatens to eliminate any chance of friendship between Thomas and Stepney in "Thomas and Stepney" and Thomas comes to embrace diversity in "A New Friend for Thomas." Thomas learns the virtues of hard work and patience in "Thomas Saves the Day," "A Big Day for Thomas," and "Trouble for Thomas." Finally, cooperation and pride culminate in a visit from the queen that Edward, Thomas, and Gordon will never forget in "Thomas Meets the Queen." This entertaining, 46-minute tape concludes with the sing-a-long tune "Really Useful Engine." --Tami Horiuchi
Best of Percy
Children love stories told by engaging storytellers, the winning formula of Thomas and Friends tales about a group of toy trains on the island of Sodor, based on the "Railway Series" by Reverend W. Awdry. This "best of" compilation of favorite Percy episodes was selected by preschool fans from around the world, a loyal bunch who can identify with the spunky and mischievous tank engine bearing a green #6. There are nine short stories here, narrated by George Carlin and Ringo Starr, which focus on a dilemma and end with a gentle moral message. Percy is usually in a predicament because of cheeky behavior, such as in "Percy Takes a Plunge," where he finds himself in a water hole, or worse still, covered in sticky goop in "A Scarf for Percy." And who can forget "Percy's Ghostly Trick" when, after telling some chilling ghost stories, Percy hits a cart of limestone and the dust turns him ghostly white, giving his friends a fright. Though Percy delivers mail, transports children, and helps other engines, he always finds time for practical jokes and ensuing misadventures. There are moments of bravery and bravado, heroism and humiliation tucked between plenty of mishaps. Preschool kids can relate to Percy's predicaments and his earnest desire to be useful and appreciated. They'll walk away with valuable lessons on friendship, resourcefulness and forgiveness. And train fanatics, young and old, will find plenty to enjoy with a bounty of railway terms and realistic train miniatures.
Best of James
A reliable line-up of commemorative stories comprises this notable best-of collection featuring James, the impish red engine famous among Sir Topham's Railway gang. George Carlin narrates the eight lively episodes where James is alternately hero and hellion, and gentle moral messages are sprinkled amid the mishaps. Preschool fans will recognize most of their favorite stories like "James Goes Buzz Buzz," where our namesake transports a mob of angry bees and learns a stinging lesson in the process; or "James and the Fruitful Day," a humorous reminder that humility is a virtue whereas pride can lead an engine down the wrong track. Kids relate to James' predicaments, misplaced bravado, and earnest desire to be useful as they tuck away pint-sized proverbs on kindness, forgiveness, and friendship. (Ages 2 to 7) --Lynn Gibson

Description

All-aboard for this terrific box set of pure family fun and excitement as three of your favorite Thomas The Tank Engine DVDs are now in one special gift set. BEST OF THOMAS, BEST OF PERCY and BEST OF JAMES! Best of Thomas: Over the past few years, we have received hundreds of thousands of letters, e-mails, and phone calls from fans who wanted to share with us their favorite Thomas stories. From this loyal support, we were proud to produce this DVD which includes eight of your favorite Thomas adventures and remarkable bonus features that promote learning and fun for everyone! Best of Percy: Known as the Junior Member of the railway with #6 on his side and a spunky personality, Percy has been a faithful friend of Thomas from the beginning. Even loyal Thomas & Friends fans like you have chosen Percy as Thomas' favorite friend. With this DVD we are happy to celebrate all the special characteristics and qualities that Percy brings to the Island of Sodor with nine favorite stories, several special features, and educational fun for everyone! Best of James: Known on the Island of Sodor for his fine scarlet coat and occasional high-falutin' attitude, James has been a fan favorite from the very beginning. Children love his big grin and jovial way - - adults connect with his kind heart and warm disposition. With this DVD we are happy to celebrate James, the very useful, splendid red engine, with eight favorite stories, several special features, and trainloads of educational fun!

Customer Reviews:

Simply Superb.......2007-05-17

This collection is splendid, many hours of enjoyment for children, turn on the DVD and watch them enjoy!!!

Simply Superb!

Not that great.......2006-12-05

As stated before, the dvds open with several minutes of commercials. My experience was that we could fast forward through some of them, except on the Thomas dvd, which forces you to watch them all. There are also several logos that you are forced to watch.

Let me tell you something - when your two-year-old son has just had surgery and has to stay at home to recover, and wants to see Thomas, the last thing he wants is a bunch of logos, fbi warnings, and commercials.

The narrators are inconsistent. I prefer the british narrators, especially Ringo, but this set is a real mess, mixing the actors and wandering in and out of sequence.

There also seems to be an emphasis on big messy accidents in this set, which gets a bit scary for the little ones.

Okay, but not great.

Very good........2006-09-30

This is an exellent DVD set.Don't listen to what the others say,they say its bad,and I don't care for the 5 minutes of commercials,they are actully intresting.They also have a cool way of doing the song inbetween episodes,which is showing thier moments.This is really good,but I actully brought a set at Best Buy which includes the Best Of Gordon aswell.The DVDs show old episdoes re-narrarated by George Carlin.In conclusion,you might as well get this DVD set.

not good at all - so disappointed.......2006-04-15

If you already have other newer DVDs, don't buy this set. There are alot of overlapping episodes (well, hence, "the best of..."). The quality is very very bad, they should put in a little effort to remaster everything. Also, the episodes are out of chronological order. Neither of the 3 DVDs hold my son's interest for too long, and he is a MAJOR Thomas fan.

Poor set.......2006-04-11

I'm not steeped in Thomas the Tank Engine lore; my son showed some interest in the program and it looked like a pretty good series, so we decided to get him this DVD set. However, as much as I appreciate the fine model train artistry (it is awesome!) and George Carlin's narration, I just can't get into this series.

First and foremost, I think it is AWFUL that you have to watch 5 minutes of commercials before you can watch any of the Thomas DVD. The DVD prohibits skipping the loud, tedious commercials. Because of this, this DVD never gets watched (1 of 3). If you don't mind having to watch 5 minutes of commercials (or start the DVD and come back 5 minutes later to watch it), this won't bother you as much as it does us.

Also, as has been mentioned, the stories are in a completely jumbled order, so its difficult to piece together a linear narrative of how the characters develop. If you don't know much about Thomas and his friends (like me) I would not recommend this series. On its face, the series looks very appealing, but in the end, simple goofs in putting together the DVD make it aggravating to watch and difficult to fully appreciate.

Thomas & Friends - Songs From the Station

Average customer rating:

Karaoke Thomas
GREAT SONGS VERY ENTERTAINING
For some STUPID People
What a Rip-off!! No Silver Percy
No Silver Percy!

Thomas & Friends - Songs From the Station
Starring: Thomas the Tank Engine
Manufacturer: Lyons / Hit Ent.
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THOMAS & FRIENDS-SING ALONG & STORIES (DVD/W/TOY)
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Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends - It's Great to Be an Engine (with Toy)
Thomas and Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration! (With Toy)
Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends - Thomas' Christmas Wonderland (With Bonus CD Sampler)

ASIN: B0007GP73W
Release Date: 2005-05-03

Product Description

The Island of Sodor is the place for song in this collection of favorites from the charming animated TV show, THOMAS & FRIENDS. Kids are invited to sing along to eight fun, engaging musical tracks, which espouse positive values and provide edifying lessons for young audiences. Kids will find such songs as "Ode to Gordon," "Patience (Is a Virtue)," and "Engine Roll Call" absolutely irresistible. Then, in "Thomas and the Tuba," the Fat Controller wants to treat his wife to a private performance of the brass band on her birthday. But Thomas is in such a hurry to get the band there on time that he forgets the tuba player on the platform! Will Thomas be able to salvage the birthday celebration? Then, in "Thomas and the Firework Display," Thomas is sad that James has been chosen to deliver the explosive entertainment for the Harvest Fireworks Display, but when James breaks down, he just might get his wish.

Song Tracks:
- The Sounds Song
- There's No One Quite Like Emily
- Surprises
- A World Around You
- Don't Give Up
- Patience is a Virtue
- Sing A Song to Gordon
- Engine Role Call

Format: DVD MOVIE

Customer Reviews:

Karaoke Thomas.......2006-06-02

For fans of the Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends series, HIT Entertainment brings you a DVD of pure train action, including eight sing-along songs and two stories.

SONGS:

Sounds
Emily
Surprises
A World Around You
Determination
Patience is a Virtue
Ode to Gordon
Engine Roll Call

STORIES:

Thomas and the Tuba
Thomas and the Firework Display

The songs and stories are all from Season Eight, for those keeping “track”, and are shown as music videos, complete with bouncing puffs of steam for those kiddie karaoke sessions.

As is the case with many Thomas DVDs, some editions are packaged with a model train and some aren’t. This one does not include the model train, but does have some bonus features.

If there’s a Thomas fan in your house you’ll need to get this one, but it’s not recommended as a first buy for newbies.

Amanda Richards, June 2, 2006

GREAT SONGS VERY ENTERTAINING.......2006-03-17

My toddler is addicted to all of the song videos. They are much more exciting than the stories in my opinion. He has had this video since he is 1 1/2 and as we are approaching 3 he shows no signs of growning tired of it!

For some STUPID People.......2005-05-14

Okay, if you want the SILVER PERCY, try ordering the "Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station DVD/VHS with Train" UGHH! Any hoo, this is a good video. The songs have been extended from their original versions, which made this video REALLY long.

What a Rip-off!! No Silver Percy.......2005-05-08

I bought this because although there was no picture, the reviews raved about the included Silver Percy!! When I received it, NO PERCY!! So I sent it back and ordered one from somewhere else!! Shame on you Amazon!!

No Silver Percy!.......2005-05-06

I just received my son's copy of Songs from the Station and there was NOT a silver Percy or ANY Percy with the DVD! I am not happy about this! Did anyone else order from AMAZON and happen to get the silver Percy?

Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends - Cranky Bugs & Other Thomas Stories

Average customer rating:

Night train song not available on DVD version
Go Thomas -
Good Thomas video
Good Thomas video
the new thomas

Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends - Cranky Bugs & Other Thomas Stories
Starring: Ringo Starr , Michael Angelis , George Carlin , Alec Baldwin , and Michael Brandon
Director: David Mitton
Manufacturer: Starz / Anchor Bay
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000069HP3
Release Date: 2002-07-23

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Cranky the Crane gives little engines Thomas and Percy a lot of grief in the title story. To make matters worse, big engines Gordon and James side with the ill-tempered lifter and the little guys get nervous and begin making mistakes on the job. They redeem themselves, however, when Cranky topples in a storm and Thomas and his buddy put him back upright. Other stories feature twin engines Bill and Ben having "teething troubles," Toad the brake van's forward-thinking ambition, grumpy Gordon crashing through a station wall, and storyteller Alec Baldwin adopting a falsetto as Lady Hatt, Sir Topham Hatt's wife and birthday girl. In lieu of a seventh story, a chorus of kids sings "Night Train" while the model trains steam through darkness in a series of dramatic scenarios. --Kimberly Heinrichs

Product Description

Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway encourages learning and creativity through playtime! Meet Cranky the Crane and watch as Thomas and Percy come to his rescue after a destructive storm. Narrated by Alec Baldwin.

Customer Reviews:

Night train song not available on DVD version.......2006-03-17

We ordered this DVD for our son after borrowing the same version on VHS from a friend. My son loved the "Night Train" song so much that we ordered this DVD for the song alone. However, the "Night Train" is not on the DVD version, which makes absolutely no sense that the DVD and VHS versions would not contain the same stories (and the "Night Train" was listed as the last story on the VHS). We now have endless requests for the song and will now have to order the VHS. This DVD was a ripoff. Just order the VHS and save your money.

Go Thomas - .......2006-01-27

As usual you cannot go wrong with Thomas - Kids learn morals and manners in an easy to listen and view forum.

This is a little dull compared to most Thomas DVD's.

Good Thomas video.......2006-01-02

I have this one on video rather than DVD. I love this Thomas video! Most of the stories are good, ecspecialy Cranky Bugs, and Lady Hatt's Birthday. Alec Baldwin is a good narrater, although his toad voice is a bit iffy! Toad sounds like he has something cought in his throat. Also, A Better View For Gordon is okay, but it has an unrealistic crash. Put aside That episode and Alec Baldwin's Toad voice, and you've got yourself a pretty good Thomas video. I got it when I 4 and a half. I am now 10 years old and I still watch it! If you get this video, It will be cherished forever.

Good Thomas video.......2006-01-02

I have this one on video instead of DVD. Most of the stories are good, ecspcially Lady Hatt's Birthday Party, and Cranky Bugs. Busy Going Backwards isn't too bad either. Alec Baldwin's narration is good, although his Toad voice is a bit iffy! Alec B. is on my good Thomas list! The story "A Better View For Gordon is okay, but it has an unrealistic crash. Put aside that episode and you've got yourself a pretty good Thomas video. I got it when I was 4 and I loved it. I am now 10 years old and I still watch it!

the new thomas.......2005-10-03

Oh, how I remember the day I walked into my local K Mart and seeing this. I so excited and I ended up getting for my sixth birthday way back before the turn of the century. I was disappointed to see George Carlin go, but I thought Alec Baldwin was alright at the time. When I first saw Cranky, I thought it was a freight car on a steel riser! The episodes were good and the new characters were a nice change. This was one of the big changes Thomas went through right before 2000. The new cover was a big attraction to a six year old.

Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends - Thomas' Christmas Wonderland (With Bonus CD Sampler)

Average customer rating:

Excellent!
Kids love it
Great Christmas DVD
Thomas the Tank Engline and Friends = Thomas' Christmas Wonderland
Christmas time with Thomas!

Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends - Thomas' Christmas Wonderland (With Bonus CD Sampler)
Starring: Ringo Starr , Michael Angelis , George Carlin , Alec Baldwin , and Michael Brandon
Director: David Mitton
Manufacturer: Anchor Bay
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00006FMAY
Release Date: 2002-09-24

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Thomas and his train-yard pals wouldn't pout if Christmases on the Island of Sodor were a little less white. In each of the six story stops that make up Thomas' Christmas Wonderland, snow stalls or otherwise threatens to sabotage the perky cargo pullers' holiday plans. Everybody's stuck in Snow, a new story narrated by Alec Baldwin, so Rusty lifts his fellow locomotives' spirits by relating the tale of the year Skarloey was sidelined by an avalanche. In "Thomas & the Missing Christmas Tree," Thomas is enlisted to pick up the village tree when severe snowdrifts leave him stranded on a remote stretch of track. The title character in the "Terence the Tractor" segment teaches a teary-eyed Thomas a thing or two about how his "ugly" Caterpillar wheels come in handy when the uncharacteristically arrogant engine sets off without his snowplow. And in "Special Funnel," Peter Sam is relieved of the other engines' constant ribbing when he's rewarded with a deluxe-model funnel after a monster icicle snaps his formerly wobbly one off. Rounding out this festive feature is "The Snow Song," a musical chug through decked-out village station stops that celebrates the title character's pluck: the little blue train finds his way "Whistle blowing / Yes, it's snowing." Fans of the series ought to waste no time climbing aboard, and newcomers will be relieved to discover a well-rounded introduction to a range of train-yard friends. Ages 3 to 6. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Excellent!.......2007-01-10

My two sons both love to watch this DVD! They got it for Christmas and haven't stopped watching it. It's great for this cold time of year when they're stuck indoors. The bonus CD isn't bad either, just very short.

Kids love it.......2007-01-09

The kids loved this DVD on the long drive to Nana's house for Christmas. It won't get as much screen time as Sodor Celebration or the Best Of... DVDs because it is seasonal specific but it is a great treat for the holidays. *Very* happy it came with a CD sampler, the kids love the CD too!

Great Christmas DVD.......2007-01-09

It is a great DVD for the family to watch together. My son loves Thomas, but this has become his favorite.

Thomas the Tank Engline and Friends = Thomas' Christmas Wonderland.......2007-01-09

Grandson loved it and watched it over and over.

Christmas time with Thomas!.......2006-01-27

Another great Thomas video that enbraces the Xmas and will teach your young one about the basic p's and q's of the holiday celebrations.

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