Thomas the train -- Ferdinand Trackmaster train Does anyone know when this train will be available? I think it was stupid for them to release Bash and Dash and not Ferdinand... they are called the Logging Locos and now we only have 2/3 of the trio! Help Thomas the train -- Ferdinand Trackmaster train Does anyone know when this train will be available? I think it was stupid for them to release Bash and Dash and not Ferdinand... they are called the... » Read More Thomas the train -- Ferdinand Trackmaster train Does anyone know when this train will be available? I think it was stupid for them to release Bash and Dash and not Ferdinand... they are called the Logging Locos and now we only have 2/3 of the trio! Help « Show Less
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Thank you so much for this post!!! I got one of the last four Ferdinands on Amazon. My son turns four on Tuesday and he is going to be a SUPER HAPPY KID!!!!! THANKS AGAIN!!
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I've collected many trackmaster trains i have bash and dash I found bash at amazon and dash at target but where the heck is Ferdinand! I'm so sick and tired searching at the store and online. And I agree I saw Ferdinand on eBay. So please tell me if you've seen Ferdinand in your local store please tell me! ok nows its 2011 and you ladies can no longer wait. they sell ferdinand on amazon better order soon i have him now
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I have been searching for the Trackmaster Ferdinand also for my 2 and 3 year old sons. I can find it on Amazon and Ebay for $50+ but am not willing to spend that much. Any suggestions on how to get this train for a decent price?
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I feel your pain. my 4yr old has been a Thomas/train fanatic since he was 1.5 yrs old and has about every engine they produce. I found Bash @ WalMart, stumbled upon Dash @ BigLots and cannot find Ferdinand anywhere. The train HAS been released, however, because I've seen them on ebay... one for $99 and another offer to buy all three for $125! The ad says it won't be released until 2011. If that is so, how are ppl getting them to sell on ebay? People are actually paying these ridiculous amounts for these trains... I dont get it, either. All I've heard from my son is, "where's Ferdinand?" "I need Ferdinand." I feel your pain. my 4yr old has been a Thomas/train fanatic since he was 1.5 yrs old and has about every engine they produce. I found Bash @ WalMart, stumbled upon Dash @ BigLots and cannot find Ferdinand anywhere. The train HAS been released, however, because I've seen them on ebay... one for $99 and another offer to buy all three for $125! The ad says it won't be released until 2011. If that is so, how are ppl getting them to sell on ebay? People are actually paying these ridiculous amounts for these trains... I dont get it, either. All I've heard from my son is, "where's... » Read More I feel your pain. my 4yr old has been a Thomas/train fanatic since he was 1.5 yrs old and has about every engine they produce. I found Bash @ WalMart, stumbled upon Dash @ BigLots and cannot find Ferdinand anywhere. The train HAS been released, however, because I've seen them on ebay... one for $99 and another offer to buy all three for $125! The ad says it won't be released until 2011. If that is so, how are ppl getting them to sell on ebay? People are actually paying these ridiculous amounts for these trains... I dont get it, either. All I've heard from my son is, "where's Ferdinand?" "I need Ferdinand." « Show Less
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The wooden tracks came from a used toy store. I do not know the brand but there are Thomas and Friends engines and cars that roll well on the tracks. The bridge most definitely gives a new interest. Good Luck and have fun.
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Paul, I'll have to get back to you on your question. My grandson has the talking train at his house. I will be going over there on Friday and then I will be able to answer your question. By that time, you probably will have your answer.
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Did you buy the set as one? It should have come with the table topper...they are two boards that were in the box upon purchase. If you bought it "second hand" and don't have the toppers, try calling Toys R Us...Imaginarium is their brand. I bet you can buy the toppers. But really, our kids never use the roads and such...the train covers up too much of it anyway. If you just have a flat surface the train would work all the same. I know it looks neat but reality is the train gets played all the time but cars on the road and such...not really. There just isn't a lot of space for the cards to roam while the track is set up.
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I called Fisher Price and the first rep said she did not know. i had to call a second 800# and the rep said the train is stand alone, other engines do not work on the track. What a bummer!! My son won't be too happy. i think the "take along" sets have other engines you can add . Wish i knew before i bought this.
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The trains are not customizable. The number 1 on it refers Thomas not a child's age. All Thomas trains have the #1 on them. However if you are looking for one with a 3 that is the train Henry's number.
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There are three types of tracks available in the Thomas range. We have specifically bought the Take n Play range so I do not know if they are interchangeable. Sorry.
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people buy them up in store and sell them to make a profit which is why we don't have them yet. There is an abundance for sale all over the internet, just not for the actual price. It was already a little more than the others in the animator collections so I decided we will wait until the fuss dies down to get ours. No way will I pay 3x the price. The lady I spoke to at the disney store said you have to get there fast after a shipment or else they are gone. :(
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I don't know if the motorized trains work or not? We just bought some of the "push" trains of Thomas and Friends a couple of weeks ago and they work great.
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No its not. This set is pretty much it. All you can add to it is the other train characters that are sold separately. Only Thomas comes with this set.
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I do not expect they match because the take'n play do not match trackmaster or the starter version. The engines are a different size from other Thomas and Friends trains also with wheels at different widths. I don't know about the Mega Bloks but I suppose they're even larger than Take 'n Plays.
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i suggest you call the manufacturer. i had the same problem with my thomas the steam and go train. it worked one day. i am sure you changed the batteries and be sure the card has the computer reader on the bottom facing his connections. i am so sorry. that is all i know to do. that is what i am going to do with thomas is call the manufacturer.
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It says it has sound effects and I can see the button on top of the first train so I think this is a battery powered train option also. Any thoughts on this??? We have another one I am trying to replace.
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Oh yeah it has multiple trains that come with it.. The only thing I have to complain about is my daughter likes to take the track apart and so I have tried to glue it down with wood glue but for some reason the tracks are still coming up and won't stay glued. So I am going to have to find a different glue! It is compatable with Thomas and friends.
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I am also looking for a case. I bought my son one today but it doesn't fit the trackmaster trains, only the take and play. Did you have any luck finding one?
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We bought Thomas and friends KNAPFORD Station with Thomas, Annie and Clarabelle included. It did not have the original box, however, I just looked at the ebay items and saw a boxed set exactly like ours. The box doesn't show "talking railway series", but the station master does talk as the trains pass by. They show talking bubbles on the box, and to the best of my recollection(it was a gift to my grandson) it does say what the bubbles say. You might look at the box on ebay and see if this is what you are looking for. This may be the only one that includes the 3 trains with it, so that sets it apart. Hope this helped!
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I gave this to my grandsons as a gift - I believe it came with three trains but they have several of the chuggington trains so it's hard to remember at this point. One thing I know is that it comes with Action Brewster. The action brewster lights up and makes noise. The boys love it! They use that one specifically on any train track they build. Sorry not to be more definite but it's been a while. Probably the favorite toy I've ever given them though.