Quote from: thomasj219 on August 07, 2012, 08:00:18 PM
Yes which is why I think HiT won out with the face. Hopefully they see that was the wrong choice.

Because Diesel's old devious-looking face suits him a lot better. That friendly-looking CGI face defeats his devious character. He looks like he loves pink fluffy kittens! At least they gave him the silver side rods he used to have. They must have also given him the CGI face, so he won't scare kids. Because if they gave him an ANGRY face, and if a kid saw that, they'd freak out!

Quote from: thomasj219 on August 07, 2012, 06:56:02 PM
Yes but you must understand all those characters must be approved by HiT first. BACHMANN has been known to fight for characters they know we want even if HiT does not, like Duck. So it is not surprising to me that BACHMANN gives in on the smaller things like changing the rolling stock so they can cotinue to make the characters we want. It keeps the range making money for them because they know what their customers want and it establishes a good relationship with HiT as it shows they can reach compromises and don't just do things their way. Sort of a give and take system, plus it makes HiT more willing to do characters that BACHMANN wants in the future because of proven success.

So HiT gets updated stock and we get Duck. Keep in mind that what I have said here is by no means fact but based on obersvarion of the range over the years it can easily be assumed things are done this way, it's the best buissnes for all concerned. As for us, we are the happy customers who deal with updated stock but get Duck as well, and that is a trade I would make any day and I'm sure so would most of you.

Diesel must have been a piece of cake. Because he appears a lot now.

Okay, now I understand everything.

It'll be fine, as long as Oliver and Toad aren't the only ones next year. Because this year's announcements we're disappointing. Just 2 things! 1 engine, and 1 freight car. They need to know that the red branchline coaches have been in demand for so long. I suppose it'll be okay if AT LEAST those got released with Oliver and Toad.

Quote from: thomasj219 on August 07, 2012, 12:02:21 AM
We don't really have to make up or minds, we all want different things. BACHMANN's minds are the ones that need to be made up.

I guess you're right. Along with Oliver, they need to decide which others they should make.

Why can't we just make up our minds about next year's products? Bachmann can only do so much. 

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.