Countdown to The NY Toy Fair
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Days until New Bachmann Models are officially released
Discuss your feeling and ideas for the NY Toy fair of 2011 here!! More News from Bachmann:
Bachmann Donald and Douglas Pictures are here!!
I sure hope our predictions are at least partially right. (Duck for 2011!) Plus I can't wait for the Scottish Twins' photos! ;D
Duck or Oliver
Red Branchline Coaches
Diesel or Rosie
LS Toby and Henrietta
(Hopefully)
Don't forget the breakdown train! (Hopefully.)
I don't really care if that is released or not. :-\ (Just saying my opinion)
Quote from: JJ96 on February 03, 2011, 05:55:08 PM
I don't really care if that is released or not. :-\ (Just saying my opinion)
I agree, but it would still be nice ;)
If they don't announce Duck, Diesel, and/or Rosie, who else do you think it would be? Maybe Murdoch and Arthur?
Quote from: JJ96 on February 03, 2011, 05:55:08 PM
I don't really care if that is released or not. :-\ (Just saying my opinion)
me too.
Quote from: MetaDude27 on February 03, 2011, 05:57:14 PM
If they don't announce Duck, Diesel, and/or Rosie, who else do you think it would be? Maybe Murdoch and Arthur?
Maybe Oliver. I don't know.
Somehow I doubt Oliver would come before Duck, but you never know.
This is like the THIRD thread like this we have had its just like another wish-list thread it really isn't necessary and clutters up the board. Just post it in The Everything Thomas Topic.
It's not a Wishlist thread though, it's Toy Fair predictions.
I agree with Sparks. This can be easily put in the Everything Thomas or Bachmann 2011 threads but then they would go off track(pun intended ;D)in other words this makes it more organized.
I doubt we would see Murdoch, Hornby just released him.
Quote from: BillingsRR on February 03, 2011, 09:22:35 PM
I doubt we would see Murdoch, Hornby just released him.
Yeah, but ya never know. Its highly unlikely though. It would be GREAt if they did though
Quote from: Sparks on February 03, 2011, 08:29:04 PM
It's not a Wishlist thread though, it's Toy Fair predictions.
Yeah, and plus, its a countdown.
oh, and a Disclaimer to the Countdown: I will update either late at night or early morning. If I am behind, please dont post a message,
telling me I am behind. Thanks
Quote from: JJ96 on February 03, 2011, 08:37:53 PM
I agree with Sparks. This can be easily put in the Everything Thomas or Bachmann 2011 threads but then they would go off track(pun intended ;D)in other words this makes it more organized.
I agree about the organized part. And, yes, let get
back on track ;)
I could imagine (like I said) BoCo.
Quote from: BillingsRR on February 03, 2011, 09:22:35 PM
I doubt we would see Murdoch, Hornby just released him.
Quote from: JJ96 on February 03, 2011, 09:25:54 PM
I could imagine (like I said) BoCo.Quote from: BillingsRR on February 03, 2011, 09:22:35 PM
I doubt we would see Murdoch, Hornby just released him.
Yes, but Boco isnt known to younger Thomas fans (as much as) Murdoch is. I just cant see Bachmann creating Boco, or Daisy (less so) for that matter.
Well I'm talking about the older characters that are left. I mean of course he isn't known to the younger kids because he hasn't been in an episode since season 5. But he cameoed in a 7th season song.
Quote from: JJ96 on February 03, 2011, 09:34:47 PM
Well I'm talking about the older characters that are left. I mean of course he isn't known to the younger kids because he hasn't been in an episode since season 5. But he cameoed in a 7th season song.
Yeah, she(he???) is the only one really left to talk about. He is a cool model too.
Arnt they all :P
Quote from: SodorAdventures on February 03, 2011, 09:37:02 PM
Quote from: JJ96 on February 03, 2011, 09:34:47 PM
Well I'm talking about the older characters that are left. I mean of course he isn't known to the younger kids because he hasn't been in an episode since season 5. But he cameoed in a 7th season song.
Yeah, she(he???) is the only one really left to talk about. He is a cool model too. Arnt they all :P
What do you mean? BoCo is a dude. :P
Quote from: JJ96 on February 03, 2011, 09:43:05 PM
Quote from: SodorAdventures on February 03, 2011, 09:37:02 PM
Quote from: JJ96 on February 03, 2011, 09:34:47 PM
Well I'm talking about the older characters that are left. I mean of course he isn't known to the younger kids because he hasn't been in an episode since season 5. But he cameoed in a 7th season song.
Yeah, she(he???) is the only one really left to talk about. He is a cool model too. Arnt they all :P
What do you mean? BoCo is a dude. :P
and a cool one of that :P ;D
I'm just excited to see anything Thomas related :) Hopefully we get to see Donald & Douglas (and they hopefully have awesome faces), and Knapford station would be awesome too :)
But of stuff that we aren't expecting, I really hope there are some more characters from season 2 & 3.
I'm really looking forward to seeing donald and douglas and knapford. wouldn't mind if duck got released either, or stepney ;D
No offence to those who want a bachmann oliver,But If I were you I'd just slightly modify the hornby model & then it would look like the TV series model....Sorry guys but a bachmann oliver model would not be made.(Let alone announced) Your better off with the hornby oliver. :P
Quote from: ClearwtaerMK2 on February 04, 2011, 01:37:46 PM
No offence to those who want a bachmann oliver,But If I were you I'd just slightly modify the hornby model & then it would look like the TV series model....Sorry guys but a bachmann oliver model would not be made.(Let alone announced) Your better off with the hornby oliver. :P
If Hornby would announce an Oliver, then I don't see why Bachmann wouldn't, especially since Hornbys sells fairly well.
Besides, not everyone can just buy Hornby models online easily.
There is no need to come in and slash others hopes for the 2011 releases. You never know, Bachmann has surprised us in the past.
Yeah, it certainly surprised me when I saw they were making Donald and Douglas.
Quote from: BillingsRR on February 04, 2011, 01:43:11 PM
There is no need to come in and slash others hopes for the 2011 releases. You never know, Bachmann has surprised us in the past.
Yeah. Don't be a downer. :P
am i the only one who is also excited about the other ho scale range? :P ah well, can't wait to see what bachmann gots up his sleeves this time! ;D
Quote from: jettrainfan on February 04, 2011, 05:43:48 PM
am i the only one who is also excited about the other ho scale range? :P ah well, can't wait to see what bachmann gots up his sleeves this time! ;D
I'm excited about the HO range, too.
Quote from: DinoNTrains on February 04, 2011, 11:41:34 PM
Quote from: jettrainfan on February 04, 2011, 05:43:48 PM
am i the only one who is also excited about the other ho scale range? :P ah well, can't wait to see what bachmann gots up his sleeves this time! ;D
I'm excited about the HO range, too.
me 2 me 2
Quote from: ClearwtaerMK2 on February 04, 2011, 01:37:46 PM
No offence to those who want a bachmann oliver,But If I were you I'd just slightly modify the hornby model & then it would look like the TV series model....Sorry guys but a bachmann oliver model would not be made.(Let alone announced) Your better off with the hornby oliver. :P
Offence taken!!! only coz I can't get my hands on an Oliver model anywhere! eBay is not selling them, Hornby themselves dont have him listed for sale and none of the hobby shops in the city can order him in :(
Quote from: ClearwtaerMK2 on February 04, 2011, 01:37:46 PM
No offence to those who want a bachmann oliver,But If I were you I'd just slightly modify the hornby model & then it would look like the TV series model....Sorry guys but a bachmann oliver model would not be made.(Let alone announced) Your better off with the hornby oliver. :P
Like JJ96 said, "Don't be a downer." We won't know what is in store for us this year for one more week, as the Toy Fair is a week from today, so you never know what will be released.
Alright, guys, I think he gets it, now. :P
All right, but the Toy Fair is a week from today, isn't it?
I believe so, yes. I still have high hopes for Duck!
So do I! I have a feeling that he would be a great Bachmann model.
I just hope Bachmann doesn't raise their prices again. They seem to have a pattern of doing that every year. :P I personally buy their products at discounted prices, not retail. However if retail goes up, the discounted prices will go up as well. :(
That's too bad. After all, Duck is only a tank engine and shouldn't be too expensive, I don't think. I don't know.
Yeah, that's true (thank goodness). Plus it may not be the best idea to raise prices this year, since the country is in a recession (and everyone's been saving their money).
That's true.
Regarding D&D's photos, I'm guessing they'll come out sometime between Wed. and Fri. Sat. at the latest.
I hope you're right. What if they came sooner than that? (most likely not)
If they did, then that would be wicked awesome!!! ;D ;D ;D
It sure would! ;D ;D ;D
Well being my birthday on the 14th, I hope they have some awesome announcements for me!!! :P
Quote from: fighter4luv on February 05, 2011, 07:24:17 PM
Well being my birthday on the 14th, I hope they have some awesome announcements for me!!! :P
they might hhave them out on the 13 but still hapy birthday to you happy birthday to you happy birthday dear:Fighter4Luv hapy birthday to you ;D
Quote from: AJWPRODUCTIONS on February 05, 2011, 07:35:20 PM
Quote from: fighter4luv on February 05, 2011, 07:24:17 PM
Well being my birthday on the 14th, I hope they have some awesome announcements for me!!! :P
they might hhave them out on the 13 but still hapy birthday to you happy birthday to you happy birthday dear:Fighter4Luv hapy birthday to you ;D
Thankies!! I'll try to wish for the best engines to be announced for everyone! :P
Hey, I think I'll do that, too! My birthday's in a couple days (Hint: MetaDude27).
Quote from: fighter4luv on February 05, 2011, 08:01:27 PM
Quote from: AJWPRODUCTIONS on February 05, 2011, 07:35:20 PM
Quote from: fighter4luv on February 05, 2011, 07:24:17 PM
Well being my birthday on the 14th, I hope they have some awesome announcements for me!!! :P
they might hhave them out on the 13 but still hapy birthday to you happy birthday to you happy birthday dear:Fighter4Luv hapy birthday to you ;D
Thankies!! I'll try to wish for the best engines to be announced for everyone! :P
HAppy Birthday Fighter4luv!!
Happy Birthday from me (JJ96) and.....
(http://www.mainepuzzles.com/Images/Thomas-&-Friends/6229_Birthday_Surprise_For_Thomas_Jigsaw_Puzzle_lg.jpg)
Thomas! (lol)
Quote from: JJ96 on February 05, 2011, 09:08:56 PM
Happy Birthday from me (JJ96) and..... Thomas! (lol)
Haha that's awesome!! Thanks :)
Yeah, I bet for anyone who's a Thomas fan who has a birthday in February, what bachmann will announce will be a nice present (just so you know, my b-day's not in february)
Now there's a little less than a week left!
Quote from: SodorAdventures on February 03, 2011, 05:48:50 PM
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OH MY GOSH! I CAN'T WAIT! :-X :-X :-X PLEASE BACHMANN, PLEASE USE SOME OF MY IDEAS! :-X :-X :-X DUCK, OLIVER AND TOAD FOR 2011! ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: AJWPRODUCTIONS on February 05, 2011, 02:35:54 AM
Quote from: DinoNTrains on February 04, 2011, 11:41:34 PM
Quote from: jettrainfan on February 04, 2011, 05:43:48 PM
am i the only one who is also excited about the other ho scale range? :P ah well, can't wait to see what bachmann gots up his sleeves this time! ;D
I'm excited about the HO range, too.
me 2 me 2
i only buy ho
i was talking about the other ho scale products. the ones based of train trains, not TTTE ;)
Quote from: henry the green engine fan on February 06, 2011, 05:35:15 PM
Quote from: SodorAdventures on February 03, 2011, 05:48:50 PM
Countdown to The NY Toy Fair
OH MY GOSH! I CAN'T WAIT! :-X :-X :-X PLEASE BACHMANN, PLEASE USE SOME OF MY IDEAS! :-X :-X :-X DUCK, OLIVER AND TOAD FOR 2011! ;D ;D ;DQuote from: AJWPRODUCTIONS on February 05, 2011, 02:35:54 AM
Quote from: DinoNTrains on February 04, 2011, 11:41:34 PM
Quote from: jettrainfan on February 04, 2011, 05:43:48 PM
am i the only one who is also excited about the other ho scale range? :P ah well, can't wait to see what bachmann gots up his sleeves this time! ;D
I'm excited about the HO range, too.
me 2 me 2
i only buy ho
But like I don't buy LS...anymore....but I still wanna see what it releases.
I have an addiction buying LS items. ;D ;) Pssst.... Not really!
I don't own any TTTE LS items yet, but if Henrietta is released, she may be purcashed and used for mixed duty on my line. If a Brown Van is released as well, I may pick that up as well, but I am going to be out of cash in a few months at this rate, so maybe just Henrietta. I do have a layout I am planning for Spring and then one for next Spring. Yes that is a total of 3 lines in my backyard. I use the AristoCraft Train Engineer system and receivers are about $120(take of give a few bucks) at Nicholas Smith, where I do a lot of shopping. And so there is another $240 and I need controllers, track, and most likely a job. :P Guess I will open my eBay store again. Anyone want some beat up HO engines for a few bucks? Lolz joking, for now. ;)
I may have to take you up on that. :P
Re: henry the green engine fan, I hope the same (Bachmann Duck, Oliver, and Toad).
And although i don't model in LS, I am interested to see what TTTE LS items will be released.
We know for a fact those 3 won't all happen. But as I said yes the LS interests me too.
Concerning those 3 HO items, you never know (though personally, i feel like that Toad has a chance because he's rolling stock). We'll just have to wait until Saturday.
True dat!
Yes indeed. I am pretty excited about the Toy Fair.
Aren't we all?
I agree. I am hoping for, in the normal LS line, some more figures. If they don't release them, I may jsut use Playmobil figures. They are nice and cheap and I can get a 12 pack for about $8.
Quote from: JJ96 on February 06, 2011, 08:55:49 PM
Aren't we all?
I believe you're right about that one.
WOOOOO HOOOOOO! ;D
Just watched a video on Bachmann's YouTube page for 2010 which included footage of Bill and Ben and the Large Scale James. He looks awesome. Can't wait to see this years video when they upload one :D
i'm so looking forward to sunday. if my dreams come true then bachmann will release Duck, Diesel, Troublesome truck 4 and Elizabeth, maybe trevor too. And we'll get to see Donald and Douglas and Knapford station. Oh its gonna be AWASOME!!!! :D :P oh and maybe one that makes us all go :o
Quote from: Mulfred on February 08, 2011, 05:35:38 PM
i'm so looking forward to sunday. if my dreams come true then bachmann will release Duck, Diesel, Troublesome truck 4 and Elizabeth, maybe trevor too. And we'll get to see Donald and Douglas and Knapford station. Oh its gonna be AWASOME!!!! :D :P oh and maybe one that makes us all go :o
True that on Donald and Douglas and Knapford Station. I do also hope that Duck will be released, too.
Quote from: fighter4luv on February 08, 2011, 06:44:49 AM
Just watched a video on Bachmann's YouTube page for 2010 which included footage of Bill and Ben and the Large Scale James. He looks awesome. Can't wait to see this years video when they upload one :D
Awesome! That's all i can say.
Hope those D&D pics come soon (hopefully tomorrow, but probably not :().
Quote from: MetaDude27 on February 09, 2011, 06:41:49 PM
Hope those D&D pics come soon (hopefully tomorrow, but probably not :().
We'll never know. But I feel that we see the pics this week.
Quote from: DinoNTrains on February 05, 2011, 01:11:12 PM
That's too bad. After all, Duck is only a tank engine and shouldn't be too expensive, I don't think. I don't know.
Can you imagine if Duck was a tender engine? :P ???
No i couldn't
Well I'm sure we all remember the epic season 3 ep Tender Engines. Duck had a stash of 6 tenders. Still don't know where he got them from. ??? :P
That's true.
Twins have been released, they are awesome!
You just mean the photos are released, right? Or do you know something I don't know? :P
ATTENTION...BACHMANN DONALD AND DOUGLAS PICTURES HAVE BEEN RELEASED BY BACHMANN ON THE THOMAS & FRIENDS PRODUCT PAGE!!! Check them out. They are AWESOME!!! :D :D :D
We know. Check page 5 of the Scottish Twins Thread. (And yes, they are AWESOME!!! :D)
(http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products/images/uploads/58808.jpg)
They're both using the same image though, so I can't tell if they're gonna have different expressions :(
they actually arent if you look closely their wheels are different
Remember, these are just the prototype pictures. More will come and the models will be updated. They won't share the same face.
Hope you're right about that.
I am actually content with the models. :P
I THINK THEY JUST MISED ONE THING! (im very impressed by this but it technicly counts as a handrail and they dont do them so in bachmann's mind they got everything right) the handrail coming down from the cab roof isnt there, other than that they are perfect! except for some reason the front kinda looks a little streched out, to me anyway :)
To me the only thing i noticed it that the was less room between the front and middle wheels than the middle and back wheels...see if you notice what I mean.
Quote from: fighter4luv on February 10, 2011, 04:47:13 PM
(http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products/images/uploads/58808.jpg)
They're both using the same image though, so I can't tell if they're gonna have different expressions :(
That is actually very common among Europian engines like them. The two front wheels are closer together than the middle and back.
Quote from: BillingsRR on February 10, 2011, 09:43:06 PM
That is actually very common among Europian engines like them. The two front wheels are closer together than the middle and back.
Cool. Thanks for the trivia fact.
I agree that the front looks a little out-of-proportion (to me, just looks a little too tall, and sits too high of the chasis), but hey we have models! I'm happy for that!
Looking forward to getting mine...
Quote from: BillingsRR on February 10, 2011, 05:04:35 PM
Remember, these are just the prototype pictures. More will come and the models will be updated. They won't share the same face.
Yeah, I figured as much - I'm not expecting em to look exactly like the images - but I'm excited to see the different facial expressions they use.
I kinda wouldn't mind each one having the faces like the ones in
MetaDude27's signature. One with just a general smile, and the other with more of a super happy face :)
That's what I wanted, too. However if they are going to share a face then I'm glad it's the one they have.
Quote from: MetaDude27 on February 11, 2011, 12:57:52 PM
That's what I wanted, too. However if they are going to share a face then I'm glad it's the one they have.
how do you block a personal message and why are you blocking mine anoynomus person in the quote section
What you mean? Personal messages are Personal no one can read them except you and the person you send it to.
Quote from: JJ96 on February 11, 2011, 06:16:39 PM
What you mean? Personal messages are Personal no one can read them except you and the person you send it to.
I mean metadude27 keeps blocking personal messages I try to send him and I want to know why and how to do it
Oh, then sorry I can't help there.
Well back to Toy Fair talk, it's tomorrow!!!!!! (Isn't it?) :)
Quote from: AJWPRODUCTIONS on February 11, 2011, 06:21:46 PM
Quote from: JJ96 on February 11, 2011, 06:16:39 PM
What you mean? Personal messages are Personal no one can read them except you and the person you send it to.
I mean metadude27 keeps blocking personal messages I try to send him and I want to know why and how to do it
can you please answer my question metadude and stop blocking my PMs
Sorry, but I have my profile set to block all PMs. It's nothing personal, just Mom's orders. Anything you want to say to me has to be posted in a thread. To block PMs, go to your PM settings and type the name of the user you want to block. To block everyone, type *.
Quote from: DinoNTrains on February 11, 2011, 06:36:26 PMWell back to Toy Fair talk, it's tomorrow!!!!!! (Isn't it?) :)
Yes it is, and I
really hope Bachmann announces Duck! (
Please Bachmann)
So at the toy fair all of the new products will be announced? WGH on tour is also in Atlanta, GA tomorrow as well.
No, it doesn't mean you can't send PMs to others (of course, there wouldn't be any use to send PMs, then :P).
Quote from: MetaDude27 on February 11, 2011, 07:06:53 PM
No, it doesn't mean you can't send PMs to others (of course, there wouldn't be any use to send PMs, then :P).
ok then
Let me just push this thread back up ::) Guess what, Tiy Fair is about to begin, and the sad thing is I cant go, they dont allow the public. And live an hour away. AW ;)
Quote from: SodorAdventures on February 12, 2011, 07:21:06 AM
Let me just push this thread back up ::) Guess what, Tiy Fair is about to begin, and the sad thing is I cant go, they dont allow the public. And live an hour away. AW ;)
oh cool I'll dropthe you must call me by my full name thing awesome were about to find out what they make EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE :o :o :o EDIT: also will you delete the thread after or durring the toy fair or will you keep it ?
This is the day! This is the day! (quote from You Can't Win)
Quote from: JJ96 on February 12, 2011, 08:21:06 AM
This is the day! This is the day! (quote from You Can't Win)
couldn't be better,couldn't be better he chunted happily ;D
Everyone hope for a Duck.
Quote from: AJWPRODUCTIONS on February 12, 2011, 08:22:33 AM
Quote from: JJ96 on February 12, 2011, 08:21:06 AM
This is the day! This is the day! (quote from You Can't Win)
he chunted happily ;D
I think it went as follows: "'This is the day! This is the day!' he chortled." I don't think "he chanted happily was the right saying, at least not in the US version, anyways.
I don't think "chunted" is a word either.
So how will we know when Bachmann announces a new product?
I think they post a new letter type thing in the general discusion board. They did last year.
Thanks for the info. Guess I'll be checking that board like a... something... checking... a something... yeah. :P
I HAVE VERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRY HIGH HOPES FOR DUCK, BECAUSE I HAD THAT DREAM DURING MY NAP AGAIN!!! ;D ;D ;D
I doubt they'd release Arthur because of how he is now hardly ever seen, after all he is not one of the most popular characters, but I could be wrong however.
How did that come up?
Quote from: BillingsRR on February 12, 2011, 09:30:54 AM
I don't think "chunted" is a word either.
you don't have to tell me whats a word and whats not besides I'm australian I get the british narrations and I'm pretty sure it was in the british dub of the episode EDIT woops I forgot to type something in front of that
Quote from: BillingsRR on February 12, 2011, 06:51:40 PM
It was chortled. Same in both versions. Chunted is not a word and would not be said on a kids show because it teaches improper language.
I've seen it happen it was a hit episod were rusty gets stuck and one of the narrow guage engines says: we heared your horn
What is the name of the episode?
Quote from: BillingsRR on February 12, 2011, 06:55:29 PM
What is the name of the episode?
I cant remmember I was in year 3 when I first saw the episode and thought it's for babys and we sold it at somthing we have called trash and treasure so no I don't remmember the episode name
Quote from: BillingsRR on February 12, 2011, 07:00:49 PM
Then I doubt it is real
it was I have a rrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaallllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy good memory
Quote from: BillingsRR on February 12, 2011, 07:00:49 PM
Then I doubt it is real
AJWPRODUCTIONS means:
SHUNTER, SHUNTS, SHUNTING, SHUNTED (Not "Chunt")
Definition: Shunting, in railway operations, involves the process of sorting items of rolling stock into complete train sets or consists. The United States terminology is "switching".These were all terms used in our mega awesome cool original Thomas series by Ringo Starr and Michael Angelis (not your American crap with bad narrating and terms changed to wrong non-British terminology :P (jokes - but the British version was much better - I've watched both).
Quote from: fighter4luv on February 12, 2011, 07:13:15 PM
Quote from: BillingsRR on February 12, 2011, 07:00:49 PM
Then I doubt it is real
AJWPRODUCTIONS means:
SHUNTER, SHUNTS, SHUNTING, SHUNTED (Not "Chunt")
These were all terms used in our mega awesome cool original Thomas series by Ringo Starr and Michael Angelis (not your American crap with bad narrating and terms changed to wrong non-British terminology :P (jokes - but the British version was much better - I've watched both).
watch it yourself its true I must never tell a lie and I havent told a single one to anyone on here
Carlin kicks Ringo's and Angelis' butts! He is the BEST of the BEST!
And he said chunt, not shunt. Shunt is a word, chunt is not. AJW said "......' He Chunted". I think what he meant might have been chanted maybe? Only word similar to chunt.
And the U.S. and UK versions are the exact same thing expect we use STF not TFC and wagons and carriages are trucks and coaches.
Quote from: BillingsRR on February 12, 2011, 07:18:47 PM
Carlin kicks Ringo's and Angelis' butts! He is the BEST of the BEST!
And he said chunt, not shunt. Shunt is a word, chunt is not. AJW said "......' He Chunted". I think what he meant might have been chanted maybe? Only word similar to chunt.
And the U.S. and UK versions are the exact same thing expect we use STF not TFC and wagons and carriages are trucks and coaches.
He probably meant to say shunt.
Quote from: BillingsRR on February 12, 2011, 07:18:47 PM
Carlin kicks Ringo's and Angelis' butts! He is the BEST of the BEST!
And he said chunt, not shunt. Shunt is a word, chunt is not. AJW said "......' He Chunted". I think what he meant might have been chanted maybe? Only word similar to chunt.
And the U.S. and UK versions are the exact same thing expect we use STF not TFC and wagons and carriages are trucks and coaches.
yes I think micheal got a bit lost at times bu I like ringo best
If you look at his posts after that, he did not. He keeps refering to chunt. If he meant shunted, then I aplogize. If he did not, he didn't
Quote from: BillingsRR on February 12, 2011, 07:18:47 PM
Carlin kicks Ringo's and Angelis' butts! He is the BEST of the BEST!
And he said chunt, not shunt. Shunt is a word, chunt is not. AJW said "......' He Chunted". I think what he meant might have been chanted maybe? Only word similar to chunt.
And the U.S. and UK versions are the exact same thing expect we use STF not TFC and wagons and carriages are trucks and coaches.
Don't make me laugh so much!!! Carlin's voice is no where as smooth as Starr's... he just managed to give the trains great voices! In comparing an episode such as "Saved from Scrap", I couldn't handle the way Carlin was narrating it - he just sounded horrible. Carlin is just a comedian... Starr is a singer so his voice is a lot better to listen to.
But yeah, I guess AJW meant "CHANTED" but you could've just explained that to him straight away instead of making fun of him... But I guess kids love to pick on everyone...
Quote from: BillingsRR on February 12, 2011, 07:24:10 PM
If you look at his posts after that, he did not. He keeps refering to chunt. If he meant shunted, then I aplogize. If he did not, he didn't
how could he be shunting episode you cant win he was pulling a train over the lake were duncan stopped to gather up steam then set off then stopped on the viaduct remember
Quote from: fighter4luv on February 12, 2011, 07:25:24 PM
Quote from: BillingsRR on February 12, 2011, 07:18:47 PM
Carlin kicks Ringo's and Angelis' butts! He is the BEST of the BEST!
And he said chunt, not shunt. Shunt is a word, chunt is not. AJW said "......' He Chunted". I think what he meant might have been chanted maybe? Only word similar to chunt.
And the U.S. and UK versions are the exact same thing expect we use STF not TFC and wagons and carriages are trucks and coaches.
Don't make me laugh so much!!! Carlin's voice is no where as smooth as Starr's... he just managed to give the trains great voices! In comparing an episode such as "Saved from Scrap", I couldn't handle the way Carlin was narrating it - he just sounded horrible. Carlin is just a comedian... Starr is a singer so his voice is a lot better to listen to.
But yeah, I guess AJW meant "CHANTED" but you could've just explained that to him straight away instead of making fun of him... But I guess kids love to pick on everyone...
oh I don't just saying what your saying just for micheal angelis instead
Quote from: BillingsRR on February 12, 2011, 07:24:10 PM
If you look at his posts after that, he did not. He keeps refering to chunt. If he meant shunted, then I aplogize. If he did not, he didn't
It's an easy misunderstanding of how SH and CH sound. :)
Or maybe the Australian subtitles are misspelling it?
"Starr's ability to do women's voices on Thomas the Tank Engine are just about as great as his drumming and singing skills!"(Saying he was just as bad as women's voices as he was drumming and singing) That is from a British talk show! He was not the best singer, not the best drummer, and definatly not better than Carlin. Carlin is a comedian, one heck of a comedian, and the best TTTE narrator on Earth. Have any of you met Starr? No, oh so sad! I met Carlin and he was very polite and nice. He said he would have signed something for me, but he had to finish a scene. Don't think Starr would do that.......... Lolz.
Quote from: Sparks on February 12, 2011, 07:29:19 PM
Quote from: BillingsRR on February 12, 2011, 07:24:10 PM
If you look at his posts after that, he did not. He keeps refering to chunt. If he meant shunted, then I aplogize. If he did not, he didn't
It's an easy misunderstanding of how SH and CH sound. :)
Or maybe the Australian subtitles are misspelling it?
1) I don't watch subtitles (2) refer to my earlier post
Carlin is my favorite too. But I think Ringo Starr is second best. (Well actually Idk both were good. :-\)
Quote from: BillingsRR on February 12, 2011, 07:31:53 PM
"Starr's ability to do women's voices on Thomas the Tank Engine are just about as great as his drumming and singing skills!"(Saying he was just as bad as women's voices as he was drumming and singing) That is from a British talk show! He was not the best singer, not the best drummer, and definatly not better than Carlin. Carlin is a comedian, one heck of a comedian, and the best TTTE narrator on Earth. Have any of you met Starr? No, oh so sad! I met Carlin and he was very polite and nice. He said he would have signed something for me, but he had to finish a scene. Don't think Starr would do that.......... Lolz.
Lolz? Stop being silly. I don't care if I got something signed. I'm not one of those psycho fans that go crazy and need something like that. I just enjoy the good job they do and leave it at that. Whoever said that about Starr are idiots, because the voices that he did for women were supposed to be funny (especially Daisy) he gave her such an awesome stubborn voice :P but it's not all about doing women's voice - the narrating in general was better... but I guess to Australians, all Americans sound arrogant.
Though I just went through the "You Can't Win" episode and couldn't find anything about "chunt", "shunting", or "chanting" :/
And I guess to Americans, Australians are all jail birds due to the history of how the country was founded? Joking ;)
Oh and there were about 10 people who agreed with the guy who said that. And almost everyone I know agrees. My favorites narrators are as fallows-
1) Carlin
2) Starr
3) Baldwin
And I was not a psycho fan. I was a 6 year old kid who recognized Mr. Conductor. However, I am a psycho fan of The Office. ;D
1)ringo
2)angelis and baldwin
3)carlin and brosnan
4) brandon
1) Carlin
2) Ringo
3) Baldwin
4) idc about the others :P
To me, Brosman doesn't count since he did only one "move". I don't like Brandon to much, he sounds like a 8 year old boy. :P Just like Justin Bieber! Quoting Betty White[concering Bieber], "I love her!" Good Ol' Betty!
Quote from: BillingsRR on February 12, 2011, 07:52:37 PM
To me, Brosman doesn't count since he did only one "move". I don't like Brandon to much, he sounds like a 8 year old boy. :P Just like Justin Bieber! Quoting Betty White[concering Bieber], "I love her!" Good Ol' Betty!
well he narrated it and origanly was going to narrate season12 in the uk,us and aus but his status was changed to special guest for unknown reasons
Ok? Anyway...Go Carlin!
Lol! ;D
So once again these are my predictions:
HO:
(If Bachmann plans on releasing older characters)
(Probably from a 2-3 year radius for all)
Duck
Diesel
Oliver
BoCo
Daisy
and Stepney
(The most likely choice)
Diesel
Rosie
Duck
Rolling Stock:
Red branchline Coaches
LS:
Toby, Edward, or Rosie (Not all three)
Oil Tanker
And these are my predictions...
HO:
Duck
Diesel
Rosie
Re-designed Thomas,Percy & James
Small china clay truck
China clay truck
CCT van
8-ton van
The old van
Toad(If Oliver is announced)
Break down train
Works unit coach
Old coaches
Red branch line coaches
Tan branch line coaches
Lady hatt
Trevor
Signal box
Windmill
Uh...Sir lowham hatt
That's pretty much it. :P
LS:
Toby, Edward, or Emily
Henretta(if Toby)
Emily's Coaches(if Emily)
Cattle Wagon
Vent Van
Brakevan
HO:
Lady Hatt
I can imagine the red branchline coaches for LS too.
Nah. Maybe HO, but not LS yet.
Well they'd make great rolling stock for the LS range.
That is true.
I would definetly re-buy my LS scale Thomas set If they came out. (If i'd convince my parents)
You could just get Thomas and the coaches.
I guess we don't know what Bachmann will release this year yet...
Quote from: DinoNTrains on February 13, 2011, 11:11:19 AM
I guess we don't know what Bachmann will release this year yet...
Actually, we're getting an LS Oil Tanker and....DIESEL!!! Check out Thomasj219's "BIG NEWS!!" topic ;)
Plus, Sparks suggests that perhaps the windmill will be released.
It has been!
So Diesel, an Oil Tanker, and (possibly) a Windmill. It looks good...so far...hopefully there is more.
I bet there is...
I hope...
I bet we're all...
So I'm guessing apart from Diesel, the oil tank and the windmill there is no more news?
We don't know yet.
Oh one quick question Anyone know when the 2011 cataloge is out?
Quote from: Mulfred on February 13, 2011, 04:43:58 PM
Oh one quick question Anyone know when the 2011 cataloge is out?
Anywhere from a day or two to a month.
Late this month or early March.
Thanks, cuz I wanted to know too. :P
i really would like to see duck this year. it has been removed from the hornby rnge along with herny, bill, ben, diesel, arry, bert, flying scotsman, spencer, bear, stepney oliver and d261 (think thats it) basically they have chopped half the range! so bachmann should get some more sales.
since bachmann are releasing Diesel. Heres a little clip of what'd I'd like him to be like.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4noihDOnx6w (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4noihDOnx6w)
I agree 100%. ;D
So wait it was just Diesel? No new HO engines/ rolling sock or LS engines/rolling stock?
I guess. :'(
The fair is not over yet! I heard it ends on the 16th, so we have 3 more days left until the full announcements arrive.
And Bachmann has not posted anything yet, so we do not know if anything is confirmed yet.
Why dont they jus announce everything in one day? That just seems stupid to me to do it over the course of days unless you like the suspence. ::)
Quote from: PasqualeCS96 on February 13, 2011, 07:32:10 PM
Why dont they jus announce everything in one day? That just seems stupid to me to do it over the course of days unless you like the suspence. ::)
Well, there is the possibility of just diesel :P
Could I remind everyone that nothing has been OFFICIALLY announced yet.
And they didn't even update the website. And we didn't hear official word from Yardmaster or The Bach-Man as thomasj219 said.
Not to wise to call Bachmann stupid.
They can announce it how they like. They might have to follow guidelines we don't know about. They might have a limit to the amount they can announce each day, no way of us knowing.
Nothing is offical yet because Bachmann has made no announcements yet. We don't know which models are coming until Bachmann confirms it.
I agree BillingsRR. Calling Bachmann stupid may not be wise. (Its your opinion but I don't agree with it)
He wasn't calling Bachmann stupid though. He was simply saying the idea of the process of announcements is stupid. But I just believe it build up the suspense... but don't get your hopes up, coz that's when you get disappointed.
All we can do is simply wait for the NEWS and then be glad we got something at all. Remember HiT are in control of how much merchandise can be released each year... they're obviously also investing money too. Let's just all be patient shall we :D
the reason we might not get duck is he only just got hyped in popularity plus the models are partly up to hit and they hate duck for reasons thomasj219 has stated before
They don't hate Duck, they just like him so much that they don't want to use him in the series! ;D
knapford station pics are up (http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products.php?act=viewProd&productId=3316) http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products.php?act=viewProd&productId=3316 (http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products.php?act=viewProd&productId=3316)
& A brit found it first. OH YEAH :P :P :P
Quote from: Mulfred on February 14, 2011, 02:03:52 PM
knapford station pics are up (http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products.php?act=viewProd&productId=3316) http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products.php?act=viewProd&productId=3316 (http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products.php?act=viewProd&productId=3316)
& A brit found it first. OH YEAH :P :P :P
Yeah, nice find, but that's definitely just a prototype. It's not even a photo, just a picture
well I found it in with the thomas products on this very site. Protype or not, thats all we got to go with.
Isn't Knapford 2 lanes between platforms? ???
yeah thats what I thought. but I think I can modifiy it. ;)
The Fina announcement are as following:
Donald
Douglas
Diesel
Knapford Station(Picture)
LS:
Milk tanker oil and fuel tankers
Thats it! Thank you Bachmann for these new products!
Yeah thanks Bachmann. But I thought the Milk and Fuel tankers were released as well as the idea of Knapford and D&D.
Quote from: SodorAdventures on February 14, 2011, 03:18:21 PM
The Fina announcement are as following:
Donald
Douglas
Diesel
Knapford Station(Picture)
LS:
Milk tanker oil and fuel tankers
Thats it! Thank you Bachmann for these new products!
Actually the models are out, but brand new for LS is the Oil Tanker.
i sure hope that the knapford sation kit is a prototype picture, seing how there is only one line per platform and were would we get the Knapford building on the sides of it? and also u think they'd make a knapford signalbox, without it no trains would be aloud to run
sorry for double post but what about lines 3&4? (i think those are the ones) the ones with the buffers at the end of it how will we get that? and im pretty sure the brickwork isnt orange :-\
bachmann please consider the points i just said, and try to improve it :)
There are 6 lines that run through Knapford. The new wooden one has 4 lines(double) and I think 4 platforms. The old one only had 2 lines and on platform in the middle.
It would make sense to have some type of building with it, even a small one would work.
As the product description says:
More kits can be combined to make larger station configurations.
Looks ok. I agree more would have to be bought to make a better knapford, but please remember that these are aimed at younger kids than the majority of the people who post here I believe. They are just meant to resemble, not be the exact accurate building, otherwise the price would be astranomical!
Well it is nice to finally see Diesel oh and I HATE VALENTINES DAY!!!! >:( >:( >:( k bye
Quote from: PasqualeCS96 on February 14, 2011, 05:48:47 PM
Well it is nice to finally see Diesel oh and I HATE VALENTINES DAY!!!! >:( >:( >:( k bye
Yes, it is a "Hallmark Holiday". Everyone I know agrees with me, expect the girls in my class. Even our teachers agree. :P
But happy Valentines Day anyone.
Thats exactly what it is Hallmark Day
Someone in my class also said "It is a day that when you wake up, you realize you are alone." But I am not alone, so I am fine. ;)
Its Single Awareness Day. (SAD)
Quote from: JJ96 on February 14, 2011, 06:02:24 PM
Its Single Awareness Day. (SAD)
Yeah, I think its easy to say we all hate valentines day. I do too.
In a few years you won't hate it........ ;) lolz
WHAT ARE YOU GUYS TALKING ABOUT!?! I LOVE V-DAY! its a great day for a little lip action, if u know what i mean ;)
The only good thing about the 14th of February is that it's my birthday... but this yeah kinda sucked - no presents (besides some chocolate). Ah well... will just have to buy myself Bill & Ben soon :P next pay day
Quote from: fighter4luv on February 14, 2011, 07:31:02 PM
The only good thing about the 14th of February is that it's my birthday... but this yeah kinda sucked - no presents (besides some chocolate). Ah well... will just have to buy myself Bill & Ben soon :P next pay day
LOL, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
(http://www.mainepuzzles.com/Images/Thomas-&-Friends/6229_Birthday_Surprise_For_Thomas_Jigsaw_Puzzle_lg.jpg)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! ;D ;D ;D
and i guess im still not going to happen this year :'( :'( :'( :'(
WHY DO YOU HATE ME BACHMANN!?!?!?! WHY!?!?!? :'( :'( :'( :'(
Quote from: JJ96 on February 14, 2011, 06:02:24 PM
Its Single Awareness Day. (SAD)
hahahahahaha i like that ive always been lonely v day and have always hated it even more considering some things that have happened latley but anyways who has a girl?
;)
Did you realize Rosie would be percect for Valentine's day? (Color wise)
And Happy Birthday!
Quote from: JD417 on February 14, 2011, 08:27:02 PM
and i guess im still not going to happen this year :'( :'( :'( :'(
WHY DO YOU HATE ME BACHMANN!?!?!?! WHY!?!?!? :'( :'( :'( :'(
remember JD417 hit hate you and they won't let bachmann make you if it were entirely up to me or bachmann you would be made already
Dude! No Duck for 2011?... That is somewhat dissapointing. I think **** entertainment is behind this somehow. ???
Regarding V day, remember that its full title is St. Valentine's Day, and it was originally created by the church as a memorial holiday for Valentine (he was martyred) and to replace a Roman pagan festival of love (just a little history lesson for you). I don't think Hallmark existed back then! :P But yeah, I understand where you guys are coming from. Personally, I like the cards and the candy (from my parents :P)! I only wish holidays like this were remembered for their origins, not the material stuff. (Be prepared for a history lesson on St. Pat's Day! :P Just kidding.)
Regarding the "non-release" of Duck, as to quote Darth Vader: "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" :'(
Quote from: MetaDude27 on February 15, 2011, 11:27:49 AM
Regarding V day, remember that its full title is St. Valentine's Day, and it was originally created by the church as a memorial holiday for Valentine (he was martyred) and to replace a Roman pagan festival of love (just a little history lesson for you). I don't think Hallmark existed back then! :P But yeah, I understand where you guys are coming from. Personally, I like the cards and the candy (from my parents :P)! I only wish holidays like this were remembered for their origins, not the material stuff. (Be prepared for a history lesson on St. Pat's Day! :P Just kidding.)
Regarding the "non-release" of Duck, as to quote Darth Vader: "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" :'(
another name for feb 14th is singles awareness day ;)
Quote from: 7029cluncastle on February 15, 2011, 12:58:48 PM
Quote from: MetaDude27 on February 15, 2011, 11:27:49 AM
Regarding V day, remember that its full title is St. Valentine's Day, and it was originally created by the church as a memorial holiday for Valentine (he was martyred) and to replace a Roman pagan festival of love (just a little history lesson for you). I don't think Hallmark existed back then! :P But yeah, I understand where you guys are coming from. Personally, I like the cards and the candy (from my parents :P)! I only wish holidays like this were remembered for their origins, not the material stuff. (Be prepared for a history lesson on St. Pat's Day! :P Just kidding.)
Regarding the "non-release" of Duck, as to quote Darth Vader: "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" :'(
another name for feb 14th is singles awareness day ;)
lol no joke :D
He just put stars, didn't say anything offensive. ::)
And I would stop saying you "hate HiT" or "HiT is ruining Thomas" because they might be watching the forum. Who knows what they are doing. The more complaining you do about them, the worse you make Bachmann look because it is on their forums. And the last thing any of us want is for Bachmann to lose the rights. So lets get off the topic of bashing HiT. They are a company too and have to make money just like everyone else. The whole world is in a ressecion now and we are all struggling to back a few bucks.
I just wish they started making these models a lot early, coz then by now we'd have all the classic engines long before the CG series made an appearance. Ah well, at least Diesel and Donald and Douglas are something to look forward to :)
Just think, the more characters that are out of the way (i.e. Diesel), the closer we are to getting the ones everyone else wants :D
Yes, yes they are!
Lets stop wallowing over Duck and be happy we got anything! The whole world is poor right now! Well, besides Opera.
Quote from: BillingsRR on February 16, 2011, 07:42:04 AM
He just put stars, didn't say anything offensive. ::)
And I would stop saying you "hate HiT" or "HiT is ruining Thomas" because they might be watching the forum. Who knows what they are doing. The more complaining you do about them, the worse you make Bachmann look because it is on their forums. And the last thing any of us want is for Bachmann to lose the rights. So lets get of the topic of bashing HiT. They are a company too and have to make money just like everyone else. The whole world is in a ressecion now and we are all struggling to back a few bucks.
its pretty much the same as what dtst got banned for plus I'd be careful to as if hit arent going to let bachmann sell thomas just because of people like me look I'd rather avoid an argument espicially since you and I have been aurguing alot anyway and on another note
GET OFF MY CASE
Quote from: BillingsRR on February 16, 2011, 07:50:46 AM
Yes, yes they are!
Lets stop wallowing over Duck and be happy we got anything! The whole world is poor right now! Well, besides Opera.
Oprah* And yes, I can't believe how crazy the rest of the country went when she was here in Australia recently... I could've cared less :P
But yes, I am almost completely poor after spending 2K or more on the Bachmann Thomas range.
Quote from: BillingsRR on February 16, 2011, 07:50:46 AM
Yes, yes they are!
Lets stop wallowing over Duck and be happy we got anything! The whole world is poor right now! Well, besides Opera.
Same should be said for those stupid HIT bashers on these forums too,Besides...The toy fair ends today & we might get Duck along with Rosie,But if theres no Duck then I'll just make my own. :P
Yes! Stop bashing HiT constantly! It is ok to do it once or twice, but not all day! It is in the code of conduct that you should not trash other compainies and their products here because they are not here to defend themselves. Just back off HiT. The 5 year olds out there now are different then the 5 year olds that were around 10-20 years ago! If you don't like it, don't watch it! Simple as that!
I thought I might have spelled her name wrong. She is loaded and if she wanted could buy Thomas, hmmm. *NOTE TO SELF: Call Oprah* ;D
Quote from: SodorAdventures on February 14, 2011, 03:18:21 PM
The Fina announcement are as following:
Donald
Douglas
Diesel
Knapford Station(Picture)
LS:
Milk tanker oil and fuel tankers
Thats it! Thank you Bachmann for these new products!
do bachmann
HATE duck!?
Quote from: thomas the tank engine, stepney and henry fan on February 18, 2011, 03:19:49 AM
Quote from: SodorAdventures on February 14, 2011, 03:18:21 PM
The Fina announcement are as following:
Donald
Douglas
Diesel
Knapford Station(Picture)
LS:
Milk tanker oil and fuel tankers
Thats it! Thank you Bachmann for these new products!
do bachmann HATE duck!?
no
Quote from: thomas the tank engine, stepney and henry fan on February 18, 2011, 03:19:49 AM
Quote from: SodorAdventures on February 14, 2011, 03:18:21 PM
The Fina announcement are as following:
Donald
Douglas
Diesel
Knapford Station(Picture)
LS:
Milk tanker oil and fuel tankers
Thats it! Thank you Bachmann for these new products!
do bachmann HATE duck!?
dont you read the stuff put on here? it has already been said that bachmann have to get permission from HiT to produce these things.
No but HiT does, I just watches some newer stuff on TV and hearing the "Engine Rocall" made me mad because, "Theyre 2 theyre 4 theyre 6 and 8." WHEN DUCK IS NOT EVEN THERE!!!
Well, there's definitely some reason why Duck, Oliver, and the Scottish Twins (along with other characters) have been cut out of the show. I only wish I knew what it was... That might dull some of the pain. (But then again it might make it worse! :P)
Quote from: PasqualeCS96 on February 18, 2011, 01:04:58 PM
No but HiT does, I just watches some newer stuff on TV and hearing the "Engine Rocall" made me mad because, "Theyre 2 theyre 4 theyre 6 and 8." WHEN DUCK IS NOT EVEN THERE!!!
You can't blame HiT for Emily. You have to blame the parent activist groups who said Thomas & Friends was "sexist" because there were no main female engines and if HiT didn't change it, they would file a lawsuit. So basicly it was make Emily or lose millions of dollars and possible go bankrupt. What would you choose if you were the CEO of HiT? I would make Emily to save everyone's jobs.
HiT does not hate Duck, the just can't use him as often as we would like.
I would make it Rosie the main girl character than Emily.
Quote from: JJ96 on February 18, 2011, 06:17:10 PM
I would make it Rosie the main girl character than Emily.
same here plus they could've just taken daisy,mavis or lady
Quote from: BillingsRR on February 18, 2011, 03:32:32 PM
Quote from: PasqualeCS96 on February 18, 2011, 01:04:58 PM
No but HiT does, I just watches some newer stuff on TV and hearing the "Engine Rocall" made me mad because, "Theyre 2 theyre 4 theyre 6 and 8." WHEN DUCK IS NOT EVEN THERE!!!
You can't blame HiT for Emily. You have to blame the parent activist groups who said Thomas & Friends was "sexist" because there were no main female engines and if HiT didn't change it, they would file a lawsuit. So basicly it was make Emily or lose millions of dollars and possible go bankrupt. What would you choose if you were the CEO of HiT? I would make Emily to save everyone's jobs.
That statement is exaggerated a fair bit. Emily hasn't exactly been a character people look up to, and then in CGI roles has been given feminine roles, some even close to sexist (the one about laundry especially!).
Well the creation of Emily came out of the lawsuit scare. I'm not quite sure what goes on now in the series since I don't watch it.