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Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends - Platinum Collection

Today, I spent the morning learning about trains, drivers, and the island of Sodor. My kids were enchanted by all of the stories so this collection of three popular engines is great for family time.

We began with stories of Thomas. Each engine has a personality of its own and they become evident throughout the stories. Thomas is an eager little engine who always asks for greater responsibilities, but usually learns that patience is its own reward. The DVD starts with "Thomas Gets Bumped," which shows Thomas that he is an important member of the team and his job is just as important as everyone else's. Next, we find Percy and Thomas realizing how brave Percy is when he goes against a dragon. Thomas meets a new friend in a few of the episodes named, Stepney, who is an engine that does not need railroad tracks. At the end, Thomas meets the queen and learns, once again, that the smallest can be just as important as the biggest.

On the next DVD, we meet Percy, the green Number 6 engine. He is a fun-loving spunky engine that sometimes goes too far. Percy get covered with limestone dust and gives his friends a scare in "Percy's Ghostly Trick" and finds himself in water in "Percy Takes a Plunge." Percy delivers mail and loves to carry children to and fro. He learns valuable lessons in friendship and forgiveness in this collection.

I think I liked the stories of James, the best. His bright red color and snooty attitude were great fun as James learns lessons in humility and forgiveness. Having George Carlin narrate this series is, for me, the best part. Since I've seen Mr. Carlin on numerous occasions, I enjoyed hearing his voice during these stories. He brings a quality to each one that is unique and wonderful. The intonations of his voice tell the story very well and children are able to feel the suspense and they relate to the lessons immediately.

My family enjoyed this collection and we highly recommend it. If you have kids, these stories are both inspiring and educational. The way the models are setup, light the senses of sight and sound and sometimes tug at adult heartstrings.

Written by: Sal Lombardo

Reviewers Rating: 8.5
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Added: 25-Nov-2003

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