Really can't tell you how much we will miss you Doug. You helped make this brand what it is.

Was so grateful to be a part of the stream, can't wait to see what's coming down the track.

Thanks for clearing that up for the fans. Here's hoping the BACHMANN line is around for another 23 years so we can get those characters.

To be frank. I never thought we'd have as many as we do now way back in 2005.

Shame, happy I purchased him.

I noticed today Winston is gone from the catalog? Has he been discontinued?

I only noticed the buffers so that's great to hear. I just wish they'd do something about that face....

Not a bad start! I know people will whine about the Thomas model not being updated, but this I feel will get even better with the Mid Year announcements once some more of the already announced products release.

Today's the day.

Happy 2025 all. Hope we get some good news.

Wow January 25th huh? The guy in the hobby shop yesterday was right. Coming up fast.

Quote from: JLK2707 on September 23, 2024, 01:31:09 AMHow does nia alienate fans?

Well, I would say she comes from an era of the show that is very problematic. Even if she's a nice character on her own, she will always be judged harshly because of that.

Completely agree. Their chances are less likely, but I'd love to see Arthur, Murdoch, BoCo or Stepney

Quote from: Armada Starscream on August 09, 2024, 10:38:54 PMAnd another thing that I like from the non-Thomas announcements is the Two-Stall Steam Era Engine House. It looks like a building a lot of Thomas Modelers would like. I hope it is compatible with the Thomas Range.

I totally missed that! So nice. 

Wow, must say I am incredibly happy with these announcements. It proves to me that Bachmann is revving up for the anniversary, getting repaints out of the way, amazing rolling stock announcements, And N scale Henry.

I wish the China clay truck was the original design, but what are you going to do? The oil drum car I am very excited for. I'm definitely going to be getting quite a few of them. The Tar tanker is a brilliant re-introduction especially with that added decal.

Overall I can't tell you how happy I am with what I saw, and what I didn't see. It proves to me that the future for Bachmann Thomas is very bright and the anniversary year will be something to look forward to.

You're right they do continually miss the Mark. And trust me it's not as complicated as you think. At least it won't be very soon.

The reason that the lines are getting Discontinued is because Mattel thought they could ride the name of Thomas well slowly decreasing the quality. It finally caught up to them. There really is nothing more to it than that.

Even the revamped wood was bad.

I'm sorry, but looking at Mattel's sales I think you guys are vastly overestimating those "demographics".

Of course not all are turned off. But most are, and when cost is the issue that's what matters.


As for the UK line, they have a harder time putting things out over there because those products are technically for three and up, so many of the models have to be changed.

Also, you have to look at the reason Mattel revitalized the show to begin with. Those who grew up with the later series of Thomas. The CGI series, fell out of the hobby and didn't hold onto it as we did. Their sales dropped, and they needed to cater to older fans to make money. The same thing is happening here just in a different and slightly more cautious way.   

And it's a conversation guys. No ones miserable or mad. It's good to have them.

It's not about disproving, it's about understanding. The show is literally gauged at kids who are 5 and below. 

Bachmann is leaning more into the modeling side of Thomas. It's obvious.

I am aware. I was a guest on that Thomas Tuesday 

And just so you know. It's "cut and dried" not cut or dry. I am not trying to be rude when I say that just informative.