This Thomas and Friends train playset has been designed so that it can be used with or without the normal Thomas Wooden Railway gauged track, but has oversized engines for little hands can easily grasp and manouvre. The set includes two destinations for Thomas to visit on Sodor Island: Maithwaite Station and Crossing Gate. Launch date: February 2010.

This child-friendly battery-powered teether is designed for comfort.  The textured chewable star points produce a safe, soothing vibration whenever the child bites down on them.

On the docks of Sodor Bay, Cranky keeps the ships and engines productive. Cranky the Crane unloads cargo from ships and loads it onto the train cars. The Talking Railway Series engines unlock special personalized greetings as they pass by Talking Railway Series destinations. Children will delight in hearing Sir Topham Hatt utter "Rosie, Cranky is ready to load the cargo." or "Edward, you are right on time!" The more talking Railway Series engines and destinations added, the more interactive the world becomes!This toy features engine-recognition technology and can address Talking Railway engines by name. It also works with traditional engines. Launch date: 2009.

It’s 1969 and Detroit is pumping out the most memorable musclecars of the era. Their names haunt the streets of time, including the AMC AMX — one of the most accurate Johnny Lightning castings to date. Today, we stare enviously at the beauty of its design, distinctive color schemes, bold graphic packages and massive engines, and all we can think is: "I want that car!" This release of the AMX is painted in factory-correct Go Green with black stripes. Launch date: 2006.
— “We carry the little 1:64 Johnny Lightning. That is our best-seller,” said David Campbell, owner of Amazing Toys in Great Falls, Mont., when asked about die-cast in his store. “We sell around four dozen a month,” he added.
— Three of 34 retailers TDmonthly spoke with in spring 2007 specifically cited Johnny Lightning as a best seller in die-cast items.
— "Each Johnny Lightning release also includes the ever popular white lightning chase cars," said Tom Zahorsky, senior design manager for Johnny Lightning.

Rolf's Castle Bridge spans a colorful moat. Kids can turn chunky knobs to raise and lower the castle gate. The package measures 10" x 7.5" x 9.75" and weighs 3.53 lbs.
― “RC2: that's our major vendor,” Lisa Pippin, manager of Action Toys in Billings, Mont., told TDmonthly in spring 2007. “Part of it is because of their website. You can order online. They're good about products that have been damaged.”

John Deere is a brand name passed down from generation to generation. So it's no wonder that the Stake Wagon is a pleasure for both kids and parents alike. Constructed of heavy-duty rust-resistant steel, the Stake Wagon rides on steel wheels with wide rubber tires. High stake sections are securely fastened. All edges and corners are rounded for safety. A wide wheelbase, easy-to-grab handle, and easy steering provide optimal riding.
— "John Deere is [a wagon] we have in store now — a throwback for parents of today. If they had one they're more likely to buy one," said Bob Breneman, co-owner of G. Willikers Toy Shop in Portsmouth, N.H.
— "We sell a lot of RC2 wagons," was the endorsement given by Peter Scott, owner of Perfect Toy in Avon, Conn.

This tractor coop can follow Bob – and your child – with this delightful, easy-to-use remote control vehicle. This toy features working lights, 10 sounds and Bob-the-Builder’s theme song. 

This train comes to the rescue of ailing vehicles in the rest of the Thomas the Train wooden line. It provides a great, fun way for kids to learn the value of helping out folks (or trains) in distress. Thomas the Train “has such a strong character base and teaches kids how to play together,” Kathleen Tutone, owner of Treehouse Toys in Portland, Maine, told TDmonthly.

Kids can keep the Island of Sodor in tip-top shape with this recycling center. They can load paper, bottles and cans into the station, and discover what fun sounds they make as they’re magically sorted. This “Sights & Sounds” destination includes a hard-to-find vehicle and requires three AA batteries (included). It received the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award for 2007. “Thomas Wooden Railway is specifically designed to grow with a child by fostering creative and imaginative play,” Laura Mares, marketing manager at Learning Curve, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2006.
— "For wood, it would be Thomas," was the endorsement given to TDmonthly by Shanna Frieling, owner of Giggles Toys & More in Bozeman, Mont.
— "The wooden trains by Thomas...by far," was the comment on wooden toy sales provided by Shirley Reilly, owner of Let's Play in Hillsboro, Ore.
—"Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway is the perfect last-minute gift or stocking stuffer. Thomas Wooden Railway's deep product line offers a wide range of price points, from $10.99 engines to deluxe sets, and is always a welcome gift for any Thomas & Friends enthusiast," Mares added.

As with all the toys associated with Thomas & Friends, this tractor character from the popular Thomas storyline allows children to combine imagination with learning skills while immersed in a fictional world they've come to love. The line was launched in 1995.
— "They are a traditional toy, well made, and we have a good display set up," said Ed Evans, co-owner of All Things Fun in Berlin, N.J.
— "High detail and price points" are what Donna Tippin, owner of Action Toys in Billings, Mont., believe makes RC2 a successful manufacturer.
— "With its wide range of characters, many places to visit, and real wood construction, nothing helps a child bring Thomas & Friends stories to life quite like Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway," Joal Kjarsgaard, brand manager of Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway, told TDmonthly.

John Deere B tractors were 16-horsepower row-crop models introduced in 1935. They were originally available with twin front wheels and later with a wide adjustable front axle — the BW. This 1:16 scale die-cast replicates the full scale design with the functional steering column above the shroud. The see-through engine compartment accurately captures the two-cylinder engine, and the platform features a contour seat.