Thomas the Train question

Does anybody know of what Thomas the train characters I can get that are not
part of a train, just stand alone trains that the kids can play with.
Looking on ebay, but it is hard to tell what is part of the train system or
not.
(Hoping some Thomas fans are reading.)

Thanks

CandyC wrote:

Does anybody know of what Thomas the train characters I can get that are not
part of a train, just stand alone trains that the kids can play with.
Looking on ebay, but it is hard to tell what is part of the train system or
not.
(Hoping some Thomas fans are reading.)

Thanks

http://www.trainsgalore.com

CandyC wrote in :

Does anybody know of what Thomas the train characters I can get that are
not part of a train, just stand alone trains that the kids can play with.
Looking on ebay, but it is hard to tell what is part of the train system
or not.
(Hoping some Thomas fans are reading.)

The wooden trains that go with Brio can be used without a track.

HTH

--
Penny Gaines
UK mum to three

I saw these Saturday at A.C. Moore, an arts and craft chain. You can find AC
Moore on the web. I am a regular visitor to Target and don't recall having
seen Thomas in their toy department.

As another member pointed out, they are kind of pricey.

Jeff

"CandyC" wrote in message
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Does anybody know of what Thomas the train characters I can get that are
not
part of a train, just stand alone trains that the kids can play with.
Looking on ebay, but it is hard to tell what is part of the train system
or
not.
(Hoping some Thomas fans are reading.)

Thanks

"CandyC" wrote in message
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Does anybody know of what Thomas the train characters I can get that are
not
part of a train, just stand alone trains that the kids can play with.
Looking on ebay, but it is hard to tell what is part of the train system
or
not.
(Hoping some Thomas fans are reading.)

Look for Thomas and Friends videos.

Quite often, you can get one, like at Sam's Club, where the video goes for
about $12, and it includes one of the trains. The trains separately often
cost more than the video! We've upped our collection quite nicely doing
this, as the boys (twins) love the trains and the videos. Now if only
they'd do that with Pokemon.

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http://www.mcngp.tk
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"CandyC" wrote in
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Does anybody know of what Thomas the train characters I can get that
are not part of a train, just stand alone trains that the kids can
play with. Looking on ebay, but it is hard to tell what is part of the
train system or not.

any of the engines can be played with alone. there is also Caroline the
car, Elizabeth the steam truck, Bulgy & Bertie the busses, Bulstrode the
barge, & Cranky the crane.
there are two very distinct sets of toys currently too. the Take-Along
Thomas & the ones that fit the Brio tracks. they don't really work
together very well (we have both types). the easiest way to tell them
apart if the eBay listings don't specify, is the Take-Alongs have square
magnets & the Brio-type have round ones. Do NOT pay more than US$5 for
the Take-Alongs, since they're available at Target for $4.99
HTH
lee


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It is paradoxical that many educators and parents still differentiate
between a time for learning and a time for play without seeing the vital
connection between them. -Leo Buscaglia, author (1924-1998)

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"CandyC" wrote:

Does anybody know of what Thomas the train characters I can get that are not
part of a train, just stand alone trains that the kids can play with.
Looking on ebay, but it is hard to tell what is part of the train system or
not.
(Hoping some Thomas fans are reading.)

Thanks



I was just shopping for them at http://www.learningexpress.com

If you click on trains and tracks, and view all products, you'll see
pages of each individual train, for about $10 each.

- Lynn

My son plays with the engines whcih belong with the set, but he plays with
the engines themselves independantly. You can find lots of stuff on
www.exclusivelythomas.com

S
"CandyC" wrote in message
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Does anybody know of what Thomas the train characters I can get that are
not
part of a train, just stand alone trains that the kids can play with.
Looking on ebay, but it is hard to tell what is part of the train system
or
not.
(Hoping some Thomas fans are reading.)

Thanks