Egmont Magazines is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Thomas & Friends brand with the release of a limited edition gift pack of its popular, officially licensed magazine. In issue number 791 of Thomas & Friends, the titular hero takes a special trip to the capital, while the issue itself …
Read More »AR kids’ books app Bookful welcomes Mattel’s Barbie and Thomas & Friends to the library
The augmented reality children’s book app, Bookful, has partnered with the global toy company, Mattel to bring new books from the Barbie and Thomas & Friends to its platform. Seven new titles will be added to the Bookful library under the partnership, bringing each to life with its AR and …
Read More »Thomas & Friends goes 2D animated as new seasons given the green light by Mattel
Mattel has given the green light to a series of 104 new 11 minute episodes and two hour-long specials for the Thomas & Friends television series over two new seasons. The latest update for the popular children’s series follows news released last week that a Thomas & Friends feature length …
Read More »Thomas & Friends celebrates International Friendship Day with interactive mosaic image
Thomas & Friends unveiled a new digital artwork by renowned artist Nathan Wyburn to celebrate this year’s International Friendship Day on July 30th. The interactive mosaic image is made up of 400 pictures made by children from around the UK of themselves with their friends which they drew on their …
Read More »Mattel readies for Thomas & Friends’ 75th with new partner line-up
Mattel has secured a raft of new partnership deals spanning toys, publishing, and retail as the team charges full steam ahead to celebrate Thomas & Friends’ 75th anniversary next year. Created by the Reverend. W. Awdry for his son in 1945, publishing remains a strong part of the Thomas brand …
Read More »Mattel celebrates Thomas & Friends: Digs & Discoveries with Thomas Land special screening
An exclusive Thomas and Friends screening took place at Drayton Manor, the home of Thomas Land, this weekend, as Mattel pulled out the stops to celebrate the new Thomas and Friends: Digs and Discoveries specials this season. Channel 5 Milkshake presenters Kemi Majeks and Derek Moran hosted the event on …
Read More »30 years on and Thomas & Friends magazine is still selling one copy every minute in the UK
It's just part of the reason that this month, Egmont Publishing, the home of the popular magazine is celebrating the 30th birthday of the perennial pre-school favourite with its licensing partner Mattel.
Read More »Mattel partners with Network Rail for Thomas the Tank railway safety campaign
Network Rail, along with British Transport Police, are looking to encourage parents to discuss rail safety with their young children, in the same manner that they teach them about other dangers they may encounter when out and about.
Read More »Big week for Thomas & Friends as the 73 year old brand’s refresh hits TV screens
The launch of the series has been billed as the ‘blast off for the most significant changes to the world-famous children’s brand,’ but has been challenged by critics such as Anne Widdecombe as "PC meddling"
Read More »Mattel opens second-largest Thomas & Friends attraction in North America
Thomas Town at Kennywood Park in Pittsburgh features five rides including a train ride with Thomas, a stage show, themed play and entertainment areas, retail store and more.
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