Take Along Thomas and Friends

Thomas the Tank Engine has been a firm favorite with kids the world over. Take along Thomas and Friends really useful engine set is the perfect present for these same children as they get to bring their favorite toys on visits during the holidays.

There are many different sets available based on locations in the series. This particular one works around Thomas visiting the water pump. It has a die cast Thomas model included with the set. The age limit is set at three although my kids played with Thomas and friends from the age of 2 onwards. Their older brother had lots of the engines. That is another great feature of this present, it will last for years and can be passed down to siblings. Girls and boys alike will play with Thomas letting their imaginations run riot.

Your child will love carrying his little case to friends’ houses so that they can all play together. You best be warned though, it is quite an addictive set of toys and I have no doubt that your son or daughter will be requesting other units in the take along series. They may want Sodor airport, or Tidmouth shed or perhaps the docks.

You can also buy Thomas the Tank engine DVDs and books to keep your younger children amused. Since he first appeared in 1946 he has been a firm favorite with kids. The Rev. W.V Awdry dreamt up the story to keep his own son amused. It wasn’t until 1979 when British producer, Britt Allcroft found the books that it hit the mainstream. As we all know the commercial success of this product range has exceeded all expectations.

The stories are all based around Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends, Percy, James, Gordon, Harold and others. All the trains have different characteristics which usually get them into some sort of trouble along the way. Thomas is always trying to be like Gordon the express engine. Thomas’s carriages Annie and Clarabel try to keep him in line but they often don’t succeed. All he wants to do is be one of the fat controller’s really useful engines but more often than not, he ends up in trouble and one of his friends have to rescue him.

Every story has a moral message in it as you might expect given the original author’s occupation. But it is all very subtle and your children won’t even notice as they play with the latest take along Thomas and friends really useful engine set. The wealth of characters available as well as the numerous locations gives the kids no end of fun.

For the adults, take along Thomas play sets are well made. There is no need to worry about the quality of the product or bits and pieces falling off. The merchandise has almost as good a reputation as the story and they are not that expensive either especially when compared to similar toys in the market. You can buy take along Thomas and friends really useful engine from most major toy stores although Amazon tends to have the best discounts.