The 25th  anniversary of the line is in 2027 something they could do Is rerelease arry and Bert and uncancel Duncan , and give us diesel 10 for the NMRA 2027. 

but I really do think that diesel 10  would be perfect for the 80th anniversary anniversary

However streamlined Thomas my other idea I could definitely see happening and in 5 years from then they could make turbo Thomas for the 85th .
Streamlining Thomas could have a new CGI face which they could put on the normal Thomas at a later point a perfect excuse to update the face since Bachman does not want to halt  making a new version of Thomas that has a new face would be ideal.
Anyway if we don't get diesel 10 next year a second choice would havery but I do know that he also is not that likely. Both of them are super popular.TATMR is also going to be 25 years old next year so that's another reason why I would like him to be announced . However, if I were to give one more realistic suggestion it would be Judy and Jerome .

I also think we need a new set I do know that Bachman likes to make the n scale  sets but we only have 3 HO sets so what if they compromise and finally give the narrow gauge engines they're own  set
It would come with skarloey and a exclusive red coach that people suggested for ages which would give an incentive to buy the set . As well as a brown ng brake van which you would release by itself.

Lastly, if a new tool streamline, Thomas seems too risky which honestly is not then they could do a pink Thomas  from the adventure begins

Okay so to the topic of what I want to see in 2025 .
Trevor is the last Awdry character they can with the CGI mandate that would be probable for them to make .
I also would like to see a classic model face troublesome van. 
A orange van with the face that is so iconic https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/ttte/images/f/f6/MainTroublesomeVanModel6.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/250?cb=20190111121837

While they are at it they should also make Lei a 12 ton van that appears in BWBA

In addition to those I would also like to see some re-introductions of some rolling stock those being
The M truck and well wagon

As for new engines streamlined Thomas would be a nice addition a with a blue Annie and clarabel
Percy's chocolate crunch could also be cool
Diesel 10 is someone is very popular and considering how well preorders for Rebecca have went I think he should happen .

As for narrow gauge I think a narrow gauge set is a good idea

Tbh we have to keep in mind they go based on popularity Carlos is by no means popular and unlike Beau, they don't have his basis . Compare to a engine that has a very similar size Merlin who was very popular in the fandom when JBS came out and considering one on the Bachmann USA team models, the southern region I feel like he is just more likly. However don't get me wrong I would love to see Carlos in the range but I honestly can't see him happening before Merlin .

As for Conner and catlin I do think that they will be very pricey models and if they were to get made while they are more popular than Merlin from what I can tell . I dont think there are as popular as diesel 10 who would likely be the same scale as a OO scale streamlined Hudson when you think about it but that's just me again I would really like to see Connor Caitlin happen but I do want to see diesel 10 more .

Also, if they end up doing Connor and Catlin would it be worth making new tooled Pullman luxury coaches that could be used for several items such as aurdy and Aiden

If they do do a classic breakdown train it will probably be a faceless Judy/Jerome expect no modifications . With that being said, I do think it's a good idea.
Instead of a gold Thomas variant what about streamlined Thomas Annie and Clarabel
They already have the chassis for it and I definitely think it could be a really good seller . They could modify the tooling for a turbo Thomas as well.

Okay so something we could get is more DCC engines as the chip shortage is over .

Gordon Henry James Toby and Edward are the 5 that are DCC ready in the UK.

I do think it's about time we got a breakdown train in the line . Rocky would be way to pricy Bachmann sells his basis for a lot of money .

Judy and Jerome would be a safer option as they are smaller and considering Bachmann sells a breakdown train similar to them for around $87 which is not outrageous for a piece of stock in this day and age . I think that they could be introduced into the lineup . A faceless variant could also happen. And probably could be a really good seller for older fans .

Really nice model I need to get him when he comes out . Great job though if I were to make one change I would have added Ryan's lamp to him and gave him a brake pipe and lamp iron but I get why they did not as it would be more complex for details that were not always on him .

Learning this now, I know the chances of a seen Rebecca in the UK are very low . Anyway, how would you guys feel about Streamlining Thomas being announced
It's honestly a popular variant and they could even make a turbo Thomas out of the tooling

Keep in mind Bachmann Europe is so beind we got N scale Emily before they got Ho/oo emily A EXISTING Model.
Both Bachmann Europe Thomas line and the N scale line were announced around the same time so it was a fair race .

Quote from: DustyMarie53! on October 16, 2024, 10:54:25 AMI really like those figure pack ideas; however I do have one single thought, and it's something that's been nagging at me for a while.

The prospects of Wilbert specifically getting a figure. I think it'd be a really cute announcement, but I know Mattel themselves had to get special permission from the Awdry family to make him in CGI. So, I'm not sure the logistics of any company really, whether it be Tomy or Bachmann or any other licensor making merch of him, how would they negotiate for that? Would it be too tricky to be worth pursuing? I don't really have an answer, I also have no idea if the same applies to Teddy Boston either. I don't really have a sure-fire answer for this, but I wouldn't be shocked if they were simply off limits.

One figure that I know they're not making is the queen .
Look an Awdry  figure is something that would be super novel . but I honestly would not be surprised if licenser were not allowed to make merch of him . This might be bigger than the CGI mandate in a lot of ways .

Anyway I really think next year we don't need another variant of James . 

Stanley could be shown off next month I see that happening . We also know that a while back they had the N scale express coaches being worked on .
So my theory is November is gonna be N express coaches and Stanley .

For December I do think we could see a video of DCC thomas  and Percy it's been almost 4 years now would be a nice Christmas present from Bachmann

Salty is someone else  I think has been neglected I would prefer if before they start tooling the faces for Sidney and the mainland shunter . They  rework Salty's chassis .

if Bandai could do it Bachmann could do it .also if they need 2 the claw could be a separate piece that is removable
 
Other want large scale tankers to be in HO and  utility vans
Another rolling stock breed that I think we should see is a lot more salt vans in the colors of brown , black , and cream

If we get more 12 ton vans
I think we need to see a orange ,bakery ,and a ice cream rerelease
With a troublesome truck # 7 being a van that is brown and the face that says ooh look Henry's spooked
And Lei an international van

If we got more 7 planks
Pink , orange , black , yellow

New tooled wagons I could see happening are the hopper wagon

A Quick Look at train world
3 and 4 for now in wishlists
Are N scale Gordon and Rebecca
These will be the most expensive engines  for there scales .these are top models and thus I think models for popular and fan loved characters such as Diesel 10 and Hiro have chances to sell very very well.

Okay here is a suggestion that we have needed in the range for a very long time
Spencer's brake coach
Now this MUST be based on model series as it needs to match the composite coach
Now Spencer's coaches in CGI would require a new tooling

I don't want Bachmann to use the LMS brake coach as that is not accurate to the show
The coach that Spencer's brake coach is something they make in the UK 

GWR collet coach Bachmann has the tooling please use it .

Tbh I can't belive Duncan was cancelled I am in shock but I guess it's a good excuse. Granted we are getting a $200 dollar model of one of the most hated characters in the whole franchise but what ever .
Now this means Victor can't happen as his basis is standard gauge .
Millie also can't as she has a added coal bunker .
As a result Luke is the only engine left for them to do .
They also can do 4 plank wagons , many types of flatbeds , art transporters , and tipper wagons

This is sad but I get these things need to be sold and if they don't they can't make them .

Okay so on the topic of new engines I think Harvey  needs to be the next engine after what Doug said on a recent Thomas Tuesday . We do know that Harvey could happen and I think next year is the perfect time him and Trevor would be ideal They have been in the franchise for a very long time.
 Also, we have still yet to get a breakdown train. I am doubting if they are possible and it's very likely they have not made a crane rolling stock due to the price you would be paying for something that doesn't even move on its own . I bet you parents would be confused and angry that it wouldn't move . So Harvey is a great solution there you have a breakdown train character who has been used to clean up accidents and he moves.

Trevor is the last Awdry character they could do that complies with the CGI madate. He is also iconic I'm surprised he didn't happen after Terrence in like 2010 or something.