Quote from: Cupix the Azelf on August 05, 2012, 09:49:53 PM
Yes, well, Trevor isn't really a motorised character and I think it's about time that there should be a year where Bachmann would focus more on the Thomas range... because I'm greatly disappointed with what they've provided for this year.
Only good thing is that those 2 items were interesting ideas, especially Duck since he's our Number 8 and is on high demand for more merchandise and to return to the show which may happen next Season thanks to Andrew Brenner being the new writer, he helped with the Season 3 stories so he may have some Classic series potential within him... AND he's using the community-made Thomas wiki to help him with info, facts and origins.

I'm very disappointed about this year's announcements, too! Let's hope Daisy and BoCo return in CGI! I would LOVE to have a year when Bachmann focuses more on Thomas! And maybe announce:

•Oliver (locomotive)
•Stepney (locomotive)
•'Arry and Bert (locomotives)
•Toad (rolling stock)
•Trevor (off-rail)

Quote from: Cupix the Azelf on August 05, 2012, 09:14:42 PM
Well, 'Arry and Bert can be their decision as it only takes a little bit of editing from Diesel to do.
Not to mention they're the ones who want TO scrap engines, so next year could be a "Saved from Scrap" Pack.

If Bachmann were to make 4 loco characters next year, that'd be a lot of work!

You know what? I think that would be an excellent idea for next year! Forget 'Arry and Bert, let's have:

•Oliver
•Toad
•Stepney
•Trevor

They were all saved from scrap. I'm sure Bachmann can make all of them next year. I don't know why my decisions keep changing, but those are what Bachmann needs to make next year! Let's help increase the demand for Stepney! I'd buy all of them!

If only Bachmann could announce more than one engine character a year. Maybe tone down the real-life locos a bit, and focus a little more on Thomas.

I assume that Oliver will be the ONLY locomotive character announced in the HO line next year. 

Quote from: GTPS2 on August 05, 2012, 12:33:43 PM
So, when are we gonna see a photo of Duck?

We don't know.

Quote from: Calebtrain on August 04, 2012, 01:40:20 PM

Quote from: TrainFan97 on August 04, 2012, 12:59:08 PM
If Bachmann made 'Arry and Bert, they WILL get CGI faces. I don't think Oliver was in the CGI series, so that will be an exception.

He was in season 12, but same as Duck, it is unlikely he would get a CGI face.

It's just that I never pay attention to the CGI series.

If Bachmann made 'Arry and Bert, they WILL get CGI faces. I don't think Oliver was in the CGI series, so that will be an exception.

Quote from: Zorran202 on August 03, 2012, 01:17:55 AM
I'm sure that Oliver and Toad will be made (possibly) since because he's in demand, like Duck was

Then there's Arry and Bert, which will be so easy to make for them since they can reuse Diesel's existing body molds and do some slight modifications to them, resulting in a cheaper way to make them.

Here's hoping!

Yeah, they can do those first. At least that doesn't mean they'll never make Daisy and BoCo. I do like 'Arry and Bert. Just modify the bodies of 2 Diesel models, by giving them their faces, colors, black side rods, and remove the front ladders. Though, they would look better if they had black windows. I'm okay with Salty, Mavis, and Diesel having gray windows.

At least 'Arry and Bert have been in demand.

Not even Hornby made BoCo or Daisy. BoCo seems more likely than Daisy, because Bachmann already made Bill and Ben, and I'm tired of seeing modified models as substitutes. On the bright side, if Bachmann made BoCo, people can do TRUE Bachmann remakes of The Diseasel, Wrong Road, Edward's Exploit, One Good Turn, James goes Buzz Buzz, etc. If people would like that, then hopefully, the demand for BoCo will gradually increase. At least they may definitely have Oliver next year. Also, another reason why I'd like BoCo, is because they haven't made that many diesel characters.

Remember, Edward can't keep the twins in order, himself!

Quote from: thomasj219 on August 02, 2012, 10:57:59 PM
Not likely but definitely possible  especially if we keep asking. 

Hopefully, they will make them someday. Because the only engines they have left, that were in seasons 1-4, are Oliver, Stepney, Daisy, and BoCo. We must tell Bachmann that if they make them, they'll have made ALL standard gauge characters that were in seasons 1-4, and we don't have to worry about them anymore. Class 40 Diesel was never that popular anyway. He only made one cameo, and one episode with him speaking.

I guess Daisy and BoCo aren't very likely after all. 

It would be nice if they announce more than one character a year again. Oliver is definitely likely for next year. BoCo and Daisy also have potential. This year's announcements were kinda disappointing, because there were only 2 new products in the HO Thomas line. Next year's announcements should be more exciting.

Never know if they'll make Oliver and BoCo next!

At least they know that we are all anxious to see a picture of Duck. I'm sure it will be worth the wait! I will so buy him when he comes out!