Quote from: Zorran202 on February 15, 2013, 09:24:43 PM
Well, considering that Arry and Bert themselves had black side rods, it's possible that they would get black ones, but we'll see after (or at least eventually) the promo pics for the third set of twins arrive on the good ol' internet.

I think the Bachmann models should have black side rods, so they'd be more like 'Arry and Bert from the show.

Would you prefer the side rods on the models being black, or silver? I'd preferably choose black, like how they are on the show. Diesel's were silver until season 6. I really wouldn't care much if Bachmann gave 'Arry and Bert silver ones.

I was hoping that maybe it will have a better face, and a front coupler.

Quote from: Yardmaster on February 13, 2013, 03:21:46 PM
Items are discontinued when they stop selling. They can always be brought back into the line at a later date.

I guess I don't feel bad. 

Hello everyone!  

I started this thread, so everyone can talk about the new analog sound Thomas that's coming soon!

Share your thoughts on it right here!

I hope Thomas will be able to have a better face, and a front coupler! But now, let's get back to the 'Arry and Bert topic. I'll start a thread about the new Thomas.

Quote from: JD417 on February 13, 2013, 07:14:24 AM
This is stupid, the range is supposed to be expanding every year, and all their doing is making the range the same size by discontinuing things... Soon we'll be asking Bachmann, "Why are there all these engines, but almost nothing for them to shunt, or pull?"

I agree! Discontinuing great things is starting to get ridiculous. I don't have a single coach in my collection!

The Hornby models of 'Arry and Bert were awful. They had Splatter and Dodge's faces, and were totally inaccurate in design. And they're discontinued. At least Bachmann is making them finally, and I'm sure they'll turn out great!

I really think people shouldn't start making 2014 predictions or wishlists until around August. Having so many wishlists getting spammed all over here gets tiresome after a while.

I know for sure that 'Arry and Bert would have CGI faces, just like Diesel. Bachmann can give them black side rods if they wish. But I do hope they have black windows, since their cabs aren't black like Diesel's.

I thought I'd start this thread, so everyone can talk about the new 'Arry and Bert models Bachmann announced today.

Personally, I'm glad that they announced 'Arry and Bert instead of Oliver. 'Arry and Bert may have been in demand longer, and they are really easy projects. They just need to modify Diesel. Oliver would've required them to start from scratch.

Feel free to say your thoughts on the new models!

Too bad Bachmann can only have so much in their availability. It would be nice if they remade the express coaches.

Wow! If you get rid of the express coaches, might as well get rid of Gordon.

Me neither.

Despite having the Thomas announcements postponed to Monday, it'll be worth the wait.