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This article is about the US DVDs. You may be looking for the UK DVDs or the Latin American DVDs.

HiT Favorites are US DVDs/Digital Downloads featuring many of HiT Entertainment's brands, including Thomas & Friends. This article only lists the DVDs or box sets that feature Thomas & Friends.

Winter Wonderland

WinterWonderlandDVD

Winter Wonderland was released on 20th November 2007. It has a runtime of sixty minutes. It features a ninth series episode of Thomas & Friends.

Description

Celebrate Winter with your favorite friends! Join Barney, Bob the Builder, Thomas & Friends, Fireman Sam, Kipper and Pingu for 6 fun adventures.

Episodes

Trivia

  • Keeping Up with James shows the eleventh series Engine Roll Call short version at the end while the opening and ending is from the eighth series.

Goofs

  • On the Back cover, the disc and the slipcover says 2008 but the dvd was released in 2007 and the files were made in September 25th 2007.

Springtime Fun!

SpringtimeFun!

Springtime Fun! was released on 29th January 2008. It has a runtime of sixty-five minutes. It features an eighth series episode of Thomas & Friends.

Description

Spring into fun with your favorite friends! Join Thomas & Friends, Barney, Bob the Builder, Angelina Ballerina, Fireman Sam and Kipper for 6 fun adventures.

Episodes

Learning Segments (Latin America)

Songs (Latin America)

Bonus Feature

  • "Fifi and the Flowertots" - "FuzzBuzz's Big Race"

Summertime Fun!

SummertimeFun!

Summertime Fun! was released on 13th May 2008. It has a runtime of fifty-seven minutes. It features a ninth series episode of Thomas & Friends.

Description

Join your favorite friends for some fun in the sun! Catch Barney, Bob The Builder, Thomas & Friends, Angelina Ballerina and Fireman Sam for 5 summer adventures!

Episodes

Learning Segments (Latin America)

Special Features

  • A bonus episode of "Fifi and the Flowertots" - "Picture Perfect".

Trivia

  • This is the first time Thomas and the Rainbow with its title card read was released on DVD, as Thomas and the Toy Workshop did not feature it.

Halloween Spooktacular

HalloweenSpooktacular

Halloween Spooktacular was released on 9th September 2008. It has a runtime of fifty-seven minutes. It features an eighth series episode of Thomas & Friends.

Description

Join your favorite HIT friends for some lovable Halloween Fun! Barney takes you trick-or-treating in your very own magical costume. Bob the Builder gets you worked-up with a batty adventure. Fireman Sam teaches fire safety with scary jack-o-lanterns. Angelina Ballerina dances the night away, and Thomas & Friends takes you on a hair-raising ride to see a ghostly engine that disappears in a puff of smoke. Don't miss this season's biggest treat, the HIT Halloween Spooktacular!

Episodes

Bonus Features

Trivia

  • A different ending of "Halloween", where a ghost comes out of a pile of scrap was used for the first time in the US.
  • The main menu and episode selection plays instrumental music from Calling All Engines! from when the engines were having bad dreams. The music was later used for Awesome Adventures Vol. 3: Thrills and Chills.

Snow Days

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SnowDays

Snow Days was released on 4th November 2008. It has a runtime of sixty-two minutes. It features a tenth series episode of Thomas & Friends.

Description

Take a snow-day adventure with Barney, Bob the Builder, Angelina Ballerina, Fireman Sam, Thomas & Friends, and Pingu as they celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in this special collection of wintertime tales. Laugh, learn, and sing as your favorite friends play in the snow, decorate the Christmas tree, build a snowman, and take a musical journey to the North Pole to visit Santa's workshop! So bundle up with these beloved preschool characters in this special collection of wintertime classics.

Episodes

Special Features

  • A bonus episode of "Fifi and the Flowertots" - "Soup of the Day".

Here Comes Spring!

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HereComesSpring!

Here Comes Spring! was released on 10th February 2009. It has a runtime of sixty-two minutes. It features an eleventh series episode of Thomas & Friends.

Description

Spring has sprung in this colorful collection featuring your favorite preschool characters! Barney, Bob the Builder, Thomas & Friends and Fifi have come to celebrate during this special time of year. Jump into the fun as you go fly a kite with Bob the Builder and Fireman Sam, or create magnificent gardens with Barney and Fifi, or create great friendships and fantastic adventures. Get ready to cheer because spring is here!

Episode

Bonus Features

Trivia

  • Even though it's only one episode of Thomas & Friends, a transition is shown at the end of Thomas Sets Sail and the extended version of the Engine Roll Call music video is used.
  • This and Playtime Pals were the only Hit Favorites releases to feature the Series 11 opening, ending and Engine Roll Call for episodes of the aforementioned series, as the rest of releases featuring eleventh series episodes would use the Series 8 counterparts for unknown reasons.
  • This is the only US DVD to feature Thomas Sets Sail.

Playtime Pals

PlaytimePals

Playtime Pals was released on 5th May 2009. It has a runtime of sixty-two minutes. It features an eleventh series episode of Thomas & Friends.

Description

Thomas & Friends get together to watch a dazzling fireworks display, Barney plays out in the sunshine with his friends, and Fifi stays cool by transforming her garden into a beach. Join your favorite friends because the fun never ends in this collection of playful outdoor adventures.

Episodes

US

Latin America

Special Features

Trivia

  • This and Here Comes Spring were the only Hit Favorites releases to feature the Series 11 opening, ending and Engine Roll Call for episodes of the aforementioned series, as the rest of releases featuring eleventh series episode would use the Series 8 counterparts for unknown reasons.
  • This is the only US DVD to feature Thomas and the Lighthouse.

School Days

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SchoolDays

School Days was released on 14th July 2009. It has a runtime of sixty-three minutes. It features a tenth series episode of Thomas & Friends.

Description

Score an A+ when you give your preschooler this collection of back-to-school favorites. Join Barney, Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam, Thomas & Friends, and Kipper as they celebrate the gift of learning, meet new friends, and play hide-and-seek in this School Day extravaganza. See how fun and learning go hand in hand in these tales of discovery and adventure!

Episodes

Special Features

Trivia

  • This is the only US DVD to feature Thomas and the Colors.

Trick or Treat Tales

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TrickorTreatTales

Trick or Treat Tales was released on 1st September 2009. It has a runtime of fifty-eight minutes. It features a ninth series episode of Thomas and Friends.

Description

The thrills start with Thomas & Friends in a ghostly adventure. Bob the Builder and Spud put on scary faces to protect a giant pumpkin pie from hungry crows. Barney and Fifi learn that there's more to a costume than just dressing up. Angelina Ballerina sneaks into a costume ball and Fireman Sam saves a furry friend from a chilling experience. Enjoy the season's sweetest collection of Trick Or Treat Tales!

Episodes

Special Features

  • A bonus episode of "Fireman Sam" - "Cat Magic".

Frosty Friends

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FrostyFriends

Frosty Friends was released on 6th October 2009. It has a runtime of fifty minutes. It features an eighth series episode of Thomas & Friends.

Description

Bundle up with your favorite preschool pals in these fun-filled wintertime tales. Join Barney, Bob The Builder, Pingu, Thomas & Friends, and Kipper as they enjoy playful adventures in the snow. Learn the true meaning of Christmas with your best friend, Barney, build a snowman with Bob, go sledding with Kipper, whistle down the tracks with Thomas and laugh along as Pingu plays hilarious tricks on his friends.

Episodes

Special Features (2009)

  • A bonus episode of "Fifi and the Flowertots" - "Doctor Webby"

Lend A Helping Hand

LendAHelpingHand

Lend A Helping Hand was released on 12th January 2010. It has a runtime of sixty-eight minutes. It features an eleventh series episode of Thomas & Friends.

Description

Meet Kelly and Chica, the hosts of TV's The Sunny Side Up Show on the 24-hour preschool channel, Sprout. Join them as they host this special collection of delightful adventures featuring your favorite friends, Barney, Bob the Builder, Thomas & Friends, Fireman Sam and Angelina Ballerina as they discover how quickly things can go from squeaky clean to terribly messy. Throughout all the stories and with Kelly and Chica's help, your children will learn that when friends work together, any job can be fun!

Episodes

Trivia

  • Dirty Work shows the Series 8 opening, ending and Engine Roll Call.
  • This is the first DVD to feature re-filmed scenes of Dirty Work.
  • This is the only US DVD to feature Dirty Work.

Colors Are Fun!

ColorsAreFun!

Colors Are Fun! was released on 9th February 2010. It has a runtime of fifty-three minutes. It features an eleventh series episode of Thomas & Friends. The DVD includes some coloring pages.

Description

A colorful adventure awaits! You'll be painted from head to toe in delight when you join your favorite preschool friends in these exciting adventures. Come along with Barney and find out how bright the sunshine is when colors dance in the air, Bob the Builder as he discovers rich cave paintings, and Thomas as he collects colorful items for a magic show. These adventures will show you the true colors of friendship and fun.

Episodes

Special Features

  • A bonus episode of "Fifi and the Flowertots" - "Blueberry Surprise".

Trivia

  • Smoke and Mirrors uses the Series 8 opening, ending and Engine Roll Call rather than their Series 11 counterparts.
  • The narration in Smoke and Mirrors starts earlier than when it was broadcast on PBS.
  • This is the only US DVD to feature Smokes and Mirrors

Being a Friend

BeingaFriend

Being a Friend was released on 18th May 2010. It has a runtime of fifty-nine minutes. It features an eleventh series episode of Thomas & Friends.

Description

Friends Come in all shapes and sizes - just ask your favorite pals. Barney, Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam, and Thomas. Join them as they discover that being a friend brings responsibility and adventure, but that friendship is a reward you will treasure forever.

Episodes

Special Features

Trivia

  • Emily and the Garbage shows the Series 8 opening, ending and Engine Roll Call.

Safety First

Let'sGrowSafetyFirst

Safety First was released on 29th June 2010. It has a runtime of seventy-six minutes. It features an eleventh series episode of Thomas & Friends.

Description

The fun of learning continues in Let's Grow: Safety First - an all-new, safety-themed compilation starring Barney, Thomas & Friends, Bob the Builder, and Fireman Sam - hosted by Sean and Chica from Sprout, the 24-hour preschool channel. These heartwarming stories will inspire and entertain, while demonstrating valuable life lessons and important safety tips along the way. So grab your helmet, look both ways, buckle up and get ready to learn that safety comes first!

Episodes

Special Features

Trivia

  • Thomas and the Runaway Car shows the Series 8 opening, ending and Engine Roll Call.
  • This is the only US DVD to feature Thomas and the Runaway Car.

Music, Music Everywhere

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Music,MusicEverywhere

Music, Music Everywhere was released on 20th July 2010. It has a runtime of fifty-five minutes. It features a ninth series episode of Thomas & Friends.

Description

Jump onstage for a musical adventure full of high notes and sing-along fun, as Barney, Bob the Builder and Thomas & Friends strike up the band! Discover that piano-playing is even better with Barney, join Rusty the diesel as he learns to toot his own horn, learn to sing with Lofty and his feathered friends, and pirouette alongside Angelina Ballerina as she teaches her pals that music is a beautiful language. Get ready for a harmonious ride that will have you singing and dancing for more!

Episodes

Bonus CD

This DVD came with a free bonus CD.

Trivia

Jolly Holiday

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JollyHoliday

Jolly Holiday was released on 12th October 2010. It has a runtime of forty-five minutes. It features a tenth series episode of Thomas & Friends

Description

'Tis the season for holiday cheer! Ride through a winter wonderland with Thomas on a special Christmas tree delivery. Join Bob the Builder and his Can-Do Crew as they build a sleigh of their own to make it to the school Christmas Carol Concert in time. See Fireman Sam and his friends get into the holiday spirit with the most exciting Christmas lights in all of Pontypandy. Finally, enjoy the snowfall with Barney as he teaches Baby Bop that winter is a wonderful time for fun even when it's cold outside.

Episodes

Special Features

  • An all new CGI episode of "Angelina Ballerina" - "Spring Fling".

Animal Tales

AnimalTails

Animal Tales was released on 23rd November 2010. It has a runtime of fifty-three minutes. It features a ninth series episode of Thomas & Friends.

Description

Join your favorite characters as they learn the value of responsibility and friendship with animal friends! Help Bob solve a barnyard mystery for Farmer Pickles and watch Thomas and Percy search for golden eagles and Fireman Sam save a baby sheep from a fire. Then learn why it takes more than just puppy love to be a good dog owner with Barney. From household pets to wild beasts and barnyard buddies, your favorite friends will have you smiling fur-ever!

Episodes

Bonus Feature

Trivia

  • The DVD use the Series 12 steam transition along with Music, Music Everywhere.

Action Pack

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ActionPack

Action Pack is a boxset that includes two previously released Thomas & Friends DVDs. It was released on 1st February 2011.

DVDS

Jump into Spring

JumpIntoSpring

Jump into Spring was released on 15 February 2011. It has a runtime of sixty-five minutes. It features a twelfth series episode of Thomas & Friends.

Description

Discover the joy of Spring with these eight sunny episodes! It's a perfect Spring day to fly kites with Barney™ and his friends, or join a three- legged race with Fireman Sam™ and then race backwards with Thomas around the Island of Sodor. With episodes from your favorite friends from Timmy Time™, Angelina Ballerina™ and much, much more, there is something for everyone in this Springtime celebration of warmhearted fun!

Episodes

Bonus Episodes

Sweet Dreams

SweetDreams

Sweet Dreams was released on 24th May 2011. It has a runtime of eighty-seven minutes. It features a fourteenth series episode of Thomas & Friends.

Description

Put on your jammies and snuggle in for eightytime adventures. Join Thomas as he lights up the tracks for an evening concert and see how Angelina discovers the importance of a good night's during herlessover. Then, watch as Barney shows you the magic of nighttime and Bob the Builder lights up a football field for a nighttime game! Your favorite friends are waiting to cuddle up for a night of family fun.

Episodes

Bonus Episode

Trivia

  • This is the only US DVD to feature James in the Dark.

Preschool Fun

PreschoolFun

Preschool Fun was released on 5th July 2011. It has a runtime of eighty-six minutes. It features a twelfth series episode of Thomas & Friends.

Description

A is for adventure with your favorite preschool friends! Jump on the learning track because Thomas, Barney, and all of their friends are waiting for you to join in the excitement. Create a dance-tastic school poster with Angelina Ballerina and then build a pirate ship with Bob the Builder. Don’t forget your rescue hat because Fireman Sam needs help saving the school bus. With these fun-filled adventures, discover that playtime can be learning time for the whole family!

Episodes

Friends and Family

FriendsandFamily

Friends and Family was released on 8th November 2011. It was released as a DVD, for digital download, and on demand. It features a twelfth series episode of Thomas & Friends.

Description

Enjoy quality time with friends and family with these warmhearted tales. Share birthday surprises with Thomas and the Percival Twins, while Angelina and Polly choreograph a special show for their parents. Then join Bob the Builder? and Barney? as they show their friends how to be the best big brother and sister they can be. Siblings, friends and parents alike will delight in these stories celebrating love, friendship and fun!

Episodes

Awesome Adventures - Vol. 1: Rescue Friends

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AwesomeAdventuresVol.OneRescueFriends

Awesome Adventures - Vol. 1: Rescue Friends was released on 13th March 2012. It was released as a DVD, on demand, and digital download. It features one thirteenth series and one fifteenth series episode of Thomas & Friends. The DVD was re-released by Universal Studios Home Entertainment in 2014.

Description

Calling all heroes! Spencer shows his mettle when he steams through thick fog to rescue Percy; Toby's new whistle rings friends and animals to safety! Bob the Builder's Machine Team helps Scratch out of a sticky situation, and Dizzy surprises her friends - and herself - when she turns a big mistake into a great success. Fireman Sam proves that a hero's work is never done and James learns that some rescues are best left to the professionals! Everyone is racing to the rescue in this exciting collection from your favorite preschool friends!

Episodes

Awesome Adventures - Vol. 2: Races, Chases and Fun

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AwesomeAdventuresVol2Races,Chases,andFun

Awesome Adventures - Vol. 2: Races, Chases and Fun was released on 12th June 2012 on DVD, on demand, and digital download. It features two thirteenth series episodes of Thomas & Friends.

Description

Racing engines, runaway go-carts and monster chases lead to thrills, spills and rescues! Thomas and Hiro discover there's no need for speed when trying to be a Really Useful engine; Fireman Sam is rescue-ready when Norman and James forget to put safety first; Bob the Builder's Machine Team keep their eyes open to big adventure and big fun, putting the TEAM in teamwork and getting the job done. Get set and go with favorite, fast friends in these six exciting adventures!

Episodes

Goofs

  • On the 2014 reprint by looking on the files it retains the Lionsgate logo.

Awesome Adventures Vol. 3: Thrills and Chills

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AwesomeAdventuresVol.3-ThrillsandChills

Awesome Adventures Vol. 3: Thrills and Chills was released on 11th September 2012. It features an eighth series episode narrated by Michael Brandon and two fifth series episodes of Thomas & Friends narrated by Alec Baldwin.

Description

Scare up some fun this Halloween with your favorite friends! Thomas and his friends enjoy some ghostly encounters, Fireman Sam keeps everyone safe from scares, and Bob the Builder and the machine team go batty with some new nighttime pals! Get in the Halloween spirit with a few tricks, lots of treats and plenty of fun for all!

Episodes

  • Thomas & Friends - Halloween, Haunted Henry and Duncan Gets Spooked
  • Fireman Sam - "Mummy's Little Pumpkin"
  • Bob the Builder - "Trix's Pumpkin Pie" and "Dizzy's Sleepover"

Trivia

  • When bought as a digital download or on demand, Buzzy Bees comes as a bonus episode.
  • Just like "Halloween Spooktacular", a different ending of the "Halloween", where a ghost comes out of a pile of scrap was used.
  • This DVD marks a few things:
    • The only HiT Favorites US DVD to feature Thomas episodes each with different narrators.
    • The only HiT Favorites US DVD to feature episodes from the Classic Series.
    • The last HiT Favorites DVD to feature model episodes of Thomas, and the last DVD overall to do so.
    • The last US DVD release to feature Alec Baldwin's narration.

Awesome Adventures Vol. 4: Preschool Party Surprise

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AwesomeAdventuresVol.4-PreschoolPartySurprise

Awesome Adventures Vol. 4: Preschool Party Surprise is only available for digital download and was released on 9th April 2013. It features two thirteenth series episodes of Thomas & Friends.

Episodes

Mighty Messes

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MightyMesses

Mighty Messes is only available for digital download and was released on 11th June 2013. It features two thirteenth series episodes of Thomas & Friends.

Episodes

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