Thank you Pasquelle, Britt did a good job. My dad, who is 50 years old enjoyed Thomas along with me. Then HiT took over and now I only watch the clips for the 3d animation.

Quote from: Sparks on June 09, 2010, 10:30:56 PM

Quote from: PasqualeCS96 on June 09, 2010, 09:21:34 PMChuggington only has five minute runtime episodes and stupid die-cast models that can't even connect with Take-Along Thomas. UP WITH THOMAS!!! DOWN WITH CHUGGINGTON!!!

Remember when Thomas episodes were only 5 minutes and the only merchandise was ERTL models? 

To go with what Sparks said, Thomas had something Chuggington probably won't, roots in reality. Of course those roots are almost dead now thanks to HiT, but nonetheless, I've seen clips of Chuggington, a sad excuse for a show. I've done better 3d animation, and I only took a semester long class.

Why? One, this is about Bachman's Thomas line, two, why? Chuggington lacks creativity. 

Due to a misunderstanding, I'm locking this thread

Quote from: James The Red Engine on May 31, 2010, 11:04:56 AM
Hi there Hoss.  I've got some buffers, but I need some for a model project.  How many are you in need of?

Only 2 for James. He's my at the top of my repair list. I'll need 2 at a later date for Percy, but he can wait.

Quote from: thomasj219 on May 30, 2010, 11:54:57 PM
It was the first and we don't need another one taking up space and it is long so people can find info instead of cluttering up the board so us that one.

It was long, besides, this board is nothing compared to the Model Railroader forums.

Quote from: PerfectPercy311 on June 01, 2010, 04:47:25 PM

Quote from: Hoss on May 30, 2010, 10:15:21 AM
If I have to use a knife to get a model of Gordon open, and I'm 16, how is a 5 year old supposed to get it open? Hornby use boxes for their Thomas line. Scissors do not cut this stuff. What ever it is, its tough stuff.

Scissors don't work eh? I use 'em fine with the boxes.

Quote from: ZeldaTheSwordsman on May 30, 2010, 05:04:27 AM
Because the Thomas models are considered to be toys by the manufacturer and the safety board. They are consequently packaged like toys.

If they are packaged like toys then they should be easy to open!  Don't mean to be rude, but he said he was 16. If a 16 year old finds it annoying to open the package, the 5 year old might as well break the item while attempting to open the box.

I use a scissors and cut around the edge of the bottom and half way up on both sides of the box to create a flap in a way to pull the model and molded plastic "bed" out. I find it to keep the general and original shape of the box through this method. It seems to work for me.

Thank you! Last time I used scissors to try and open a Bachman Thomas product, I damn near broke the scissors. Like most, a pocket knife or utility knife works good.

Quote from: thomasj219 on May 30, 2010, 02:32:12 PM
The Everything Thomas topic is right here http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,9310.660.html please delete this and use that for any info.

I couldn't find it and it's getting long anyways.

If I have to use a knife to get a model of Gordon open, and I'm 16, how is a 5 year old supposed to get it open? Hornby use boxes for their Thomas line. Scissors do not cut this stuff. What ever it is, its tough stuff.

Thanks anyway, I'll try eBay and see what I can do. I just hate asking my parents to use their debit card.

Quote from: Anthony P2 on May 29, 2010, 10:48:47 PM
i used to love Theodore. he did come on recently on a channel called "qubo" but it was like 12 EST at night  and 3 EST, but unfortunately they took him off the air for good. and ya you do have a point. everything has to be "educational" and other stuff.
but back when TUGS and Thomas (the original series that were based on the books) made it look like you didn't even learn a lesson because you were so interested in things like explosions and fires (in TUGS), trains crashing.
now that i think of it, did you notice nothing has been "saved from scrap" since season 5 (old slow coach).

Yeah, I noticed that too.

Everything has to be all Politically corrected up Political Correctors have gone too far. First the Rev.'s original writtings, then Britt Alcroft's version of the show being "Sexist" And now everything is all tofu farting fairies and tree huggers. I'm surprised HiT hasn't made a show about Thomas "saving the trees." Now that I said that, they probably will.

Sorry about my little rant.

I'm not saying they are. I actually have no experience with locomotive kits. Although I have been looking for an entry level brass kit. (Like that's ever gonna happen)

Anyone else noticing a trend of low-quality, no sense, children's programming?
Anyone remember Theodore Tugboat, TUGS, obviously the original Thomas the tank engine?

Quote from: StanierJack on May 29, 2010, 09:16:08 PM

Quote from: Hoss on May 29, 2010, 09:01:11 PM
you can always have nameplates, you just have to buy etched brass ones separate.

And they will never happen, if anyone made them HiT would jump on them like a ton of bricks. And etched brass plates for a toy? Think about it... 

Not from Bachman, from a different company that you buy separate. Would be nice though if it was an option. But that's not going to happen. Health and safety regs. A mixed blessing.

A continuation since I can't find the original.

Has anyone else have trouble opening the Bachman Thomas packing? It's a real pain in the Ka-rear. The best way I found was using a utility knife to cut (Into a piece of wood and away from you.) the model out. Someone tell me why Bachman doesn't use boxes like the rest of their products?

I need some parts for my Bachman James. Now before you start telling me to call customer service, here's my situation.

I need the front buffers. He had a mishap with a friend of mine on the end of a siding and, well, a 3 foot fall to a hard concrete floor.

I can only pay cash. So that means no E-bay, credit cards, paypal, debit, or any of the like. Money order and C.O.D I am lenient.

I did check the spare parts section. Only a face plate.

Is there anywhere that I can get buffers? I have thought about the Hornby replacements, but read the second part.

HELP!!!!