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Best of Thomas is a US VHS/DVD and Korean DVD release featuring three first series episodes, one second series episode, two third series episodes and two fourth series episodes narrated by George Carlin and one song. The DVD release also featured three additional songs.

This release was distributed by Anchor Bay Entertainment on VHS and DVD in 2001. It was released again in multi-DVD boxsets in 2003 and again with a slipcover in 2007. Lionsgate re-released the title on DVD in 2009 and for digital download in 2013.

Description

VHS

For over 50 years, the exciting adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine and his Island of Sodor friends have enchanted millions of people around the world. With his endearing grin, light-hearted attitude, and cheeky personality, Thomas has enriched the lives of generations of children.

Over the past year, we have received hundreds of thousands of letters, e-mails and phone calls from fans who wanted to share with us their favorite Thomas stories. From this loyal support, we were proud to produce this video which features 8 of your favorite adventures highlighting everyone's #1 engine, THOMAS.

Re-live the day when Thomas got his very own branch line, laugh out loud as Thomas and a "not-so-scary" dragon play a little trick on Percy, and get ready with engines as they prepare for a very special visitor.

Join Percy, James, Gordon and the rest of your Sodor Friends as a celebrate the little blue engine who does really big things!

2001 DVD

For over 50 years, the exciting adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine and his Island of Sodor friends have enchanted millions of people around the world. With his endearing grin, light-hearted attitude, and cheeky personality, Thomas has enriched the lives of generations of children.

Over the past year, we have received hundreds of thousands of letters, e-mails, and phone calls from fans who wanted to share with us their favorite Thomas stories. From this loyal support, we are proud to produce this first-ever DVD which includes 8 of your favorite Thomas adventures and remarkable bonus features that promote learning and fun for everyone!

Join Percy, James, Gordon, and the rest of your Sodor Friends as we celebrate the little blue engine who does really big things!

2007/2009 DVD

For over 50 years, the exciting adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine and his Island of Sodor friends have enchanted millions of people around the world. With his endearing grin, light-hearted attitude, and cheeky personality, Thomas has enriched the lives of generations of children.

Over the years, we have received hundreds of thousand of letters, e-mails, and phone calls from fans who wanted to share with us their favorite Thomas stories. From this loyal support, we were proud to produce this DVD which includes 8 of your favorite Thomas adventures with remarkable bonus features that are fun for everyone!

Join Percy, James, Gordon, and the rest of your Sodor Friends as we celebrate the little blue engine who does really big things!

Episodes

  1. Thomas Gets Bumped
  2. A New Friend for Thomas
  3. Thomas, Percy and the Dragon
  4. Thomas Saves the Day
  5. Trouble for Thomas
  6. Thomas and Stepney
  7. A Big Day for Thomas
  8. Thomas Meets the Queen*

*Followed by a song on VHS

Songs

  1. Really Useful Engine (Separate from main feature on DVD, only song in the VHS release)
  2. Thomas' Anthem (DVD only)
  3. It's Great to be an Engine (DVD only)
  4. Let's Have a Race (DVD only)

Bonus Features

Trivia

Goofs

  • Trouble for Thomas is out of sync and the final 10 seconds are cut.
  • On the 2001 DVD release, during the closing credits, the subtitles show lyrics from Thomas' Anthem.
    • Also, on the same DVD release, in the scene of the Queen's visit in Thomas Meets the Queen, when Henry and James angrily utter a shush initially (criticising Percy and Toby just for starting to cheer for the Queen), a comma is used instead of exclamation point in the subtitles for Henry and James' line, making it not match up to the tone of voice used.
  • On the "Thomas' Best Friends" section in the booklet, Skarloey and Rheneas' pictures have each other's names switched.
  • At the start of Thomas, Percy and the Dragon, the last bit of the intro is shown, meaning that it was not cut properly.

In Other Languages

Language Title
Korean 베스트 오브 토마스

DVD Packs


* VHS only
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