thomas and friends mini series

sunhuntin · 2015-02-21T17:57:55+00:00

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mikedaws

drewbenn wrote
Oof. It's already tough to identify some of the engines, the names on the bottom were a big help.

Both mikedaws and yeahright reported that the eyeballs seem to depend on region, and one (different?) person left feedback on my site asking for a no-eyeballs variant. That's enough for me, at least for now (I haven't seen either: I just report on what other people have found).

Oh, mikedaws I added that original picture of yours into my Variants section, and roberte I used your picture of Shazaam!'s 'Arry vs. Bert. I have been assuming that anything posted on this board is fair game for me to use, but please let me know if you don't want me using your pictures and I'll remove them right away.

P.S. as mikedaws has shared, there are different names on the bottom for eyeballs ("52BM Thomas") vs. no-eyeballs ("BTM Thomas"). That, along with the region differences, is what makes me guess it's a legit variant as opposed to a factory error.

Drewbenn,

Absolutely you can use the picture. Would you like me to add a better one and one that shows the names on the bottom?

Looks like 2017 wave 4 has been released in the U.S. Happy shopping!

Ksthomas209

Anybody know what new ones are left for 2017/4 ??

jdogman

It's been known for some time on here: http://www.fisher-price.com/ja_JP/thomasmini/index.html

You need to click the fourth tab to see them.

drewbenn

mikedaws wrote
Absolutely you can use the picture. Would you like me to add a better one and one that shows the names on the bottom?

Thanks! I'm pretty happy with what's there, it shows the difference well enough; if you're not and want to take a better picture, that's fine 🙂. The bottom matters but I'm not sure it's worth extending the picture. If you post one, I'll probably get around to adding it eventually.

It turns out my 2 Chillin Skarloeys have different smokestacks (it's a good thing I went out to get a 2nd copy of my favorite mini!), so I'll try to take a picture of that variant later this week.

mikedaws

drewbenn wrote
Thanks! I'm pretty happy with what's there, it shows the difference well enough; if you're not and want to take a better picture, that's fine 🙂. The bottom matters but I'm not sure it's worth extending the picture. If you post one, I'll probably get around to adding it eventually.

It turns out my 2 Chillin Skarloeys have different smokestacks (it's a good thing I went out to get a 2nd copy of my favorite mini!), so I'll try to take a picture of that variant later this week.

I found that I did have both versions of the classic Skarloey with the different smokestacks if you want a picture of that as well 🙂

drewbenn

mikedaws wrote
I found that I did have both versions of the classic Skarloey with the different smokestacks if you want a picture of that as well 🙂

Yes please! I think the classic will show the difference much better than the clear plastic will.

Pablo392

Is it these:
https://www.blueplastictracks.com/showthread.php?tid=791&pid=25119#pid25119
Or is there another variation?

drewbenn

Pablo392 wrote
Is it these:
https://www.blueplastictracks.com/showthread.php?tid=791&pid=25119#pid25119
Or is there another variation?

Perfect! I forgot there were already pictures! I will use those, thank you!

mikedaws

drewbenn wrote
Thanks! I'm pretty happy with what's there, it shows the difference well enough; if you're not and want to take a better picture, that's fine 🙂. The bottom matters but I'm not sure it's worth extending the picture. If you post one, I'll probably get around to adding it eventually.

It turns out my 2 Chillin Skarloeys have different smokestacks (it's a good thing I went out to get a 2nd copy of my favorite mini!), so I'll try to take a picture of that variant later this week.

I had a few extra Chillin Skarloeys but unfortunately they were all the same.

Pablo392

Finally saw one brave TRUS carry the Super Station in stock, they had 3 on shelf.
Surprised to see the exclusive James was not really special. It also did not say anything about Exclusive Engine on the box, is it possible we will see this James in blind packs?

also 40-Pack w/Clear Blob Percy was there for whopping $50.

mikedaws

Pablo392 wrote
Finally saw one brave TRUS carry the Super Station in stock, they had 3 on shelf.
Surprised to see the exclusive James was not really special. It also did not say anything about Exclusive Engine on the box, is it possible we will see this James in blind packs?

also 40-Pack w/Clear Blob Percy was there for whopping $50.

I'm sure the 2018 series of Minis will be out soon enough. Guess we'll just have to wait and see. If he's not in that series or in a multi pack. He's going to be a pretty pricy mini to add to your collection

sunhuntin

boy, i wish i was rich!! i would love that set.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ChBUHpilZU

Pablo392

sunhuntin wrote
boy, i wish i was rich!! i would love that set.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ChBUHpilZU

:huh: Is it me or are the engines tipping over more than half the time they roll down the ramp? If that's the case, it's a shame they didn't put guards at the bottom because the curve seems to come too quick for Thomas to take it, some of the others handle that well but it's a hit or miss.

mikedaws wrote
I'm sure the 2018 series of Minis will be out soon enough. Guess we'll just have to wait and see. If he's not in that series or in a multi pack. He's going to be a pretty pricy mini to add to your collection

If it's not going to be in new series, I am thinking of buying it and donating it after replacing the James engine. I hope the tots won't realize. I don't want them to come back and ask "where is the special James?" like the homeless shelter asking Elaine "Where are tops of these muffins" :s

mikedaws

Pablo392 wrote
:huh: Is it me or are the engines tipping over more than half the time they roll down the ramp? If that's the case, it's a shame they didn't put guards at the bottom because the curve seems to come too quick for Thomas to take it, some of the others handle that well but it's a hit or miss.

If it's not going to be in new series, I am thinking of buying it and donating it after replacing the James engine. I hope the tots won't realize. I don't want them to come back and ask "where is the special James?" like the homeless shelter asking Elaine "Where are tops of these muffins" :s

I couldn't see anyone worrying about James being in there. Just put a regular classic James in there if you have an extra. The playset is the exciting part of it anyway.

mikedaws wrote
I couldn't see anyone worrying about James being in there. Just put a regular classic James in there if you have an extra. The playset is the exciting part of it anyway.

Unless you collect Minis that is...

sunhuntin

yes, i noticed the amount of derail going on. the only time they didnt was when ferdinand was in front, he must have an "engine brake" that can restrict the speed. i know the magnetic tomy engines did, cant remember for the thomas range. the new engines dont have anything like that.

im wondering if the older stuff can actually climb that slope alone or not.

mikedaws

I found an interesting error today. It's the Batman 52 Thomas...but with the face of Arctic Batman Edward. This came from the DC 4 pack. I've put him beside the other Batman 52 Thomas. So not a variation...just a factory error. Pretty cool anyway 🙂

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Pablo392

mikedaws wrote
I found an interesting error today. It's the Batman 52 Thomas...but with the face of Arctic Batman Edward. This came from the DC 4 pack. I've put him beside the other Batman 52 Thomas. So not a variation...just a factory error. Pretty cool anyway 🙂

We've seen similar face swaps, I have a Thomas with Edward face too. Probably mismatch down at assembly line, picking up wrong face, or someone at QC seeing one without a face manually slapping whatever they think should go with it.

mikedaws

Attn: Variation Hunters.

Here's a new one for you...The SpongeBob 9 pack has paint and detail variations.

Specifically noticeable are Paxton and Spencer. Skarloey has 2 different smokestacks.
See picture below. The one on the left was made in Thailand and has the weights. The one in the left was made in China and doesn't.

mikedaws wrote
Attn: Variation Hunters.

Here's a new one for you...The SpongeBob 9 pack has paint and detail variations.

Specifically noticeable are Paxton and Spencer. Skarloey has 2 different smokestacks.
See picture below. The one on the left was made in Thailand and has the weights. The one in the left was made in China and doesn't.

I'm not sure if there are variations in the 4 pack as I haven't seen the one from China yet (without weights) if anyone has that please let us know if there are any differences. Thanks!

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anjelabug

New user, first post. Got here via the ixbyix checklist page. 🙂

If there's a more dedicated place to put this, happy to be directed there.

I picked up six of the 2017/4 series while out of town! Delighted to find that none of them are repeats in my collection and we finally got our first Diesel 10. 🙂

30 Classic Diesel
62 Night Time Toby
120 (Clear) Monster Percy
142 Construction Diesel 10
167 Classic Rosie
180 Steel Edward

mikedaws

Is there anyone from the U.S. That could post a full list of the 2017 wave 4 blind bag numbers and trains?

Thanks 🙂

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