Talking Thomas

This article is about the talking version. You may be looking for the Talk 'n' Action version.

Talking Thomas
Released:	September 2004 (first Plarail version) 2009 (TrackMaster [HiT Toy Company] version) 2010 (TrackMaster [Fisher-Price] version) 27 December 2013 (second Plarail version) 2014 (TrackMaster [Revolution] version)
Item Number:	R9626/T0955 (TrackMaster [Fisher-Price]) OT-01 (Plarail) CDB84 (TrackMaster [Revolution])

Talking Thomas is a Plarail and TrackMaster item.

Changes

• Plarail version (coach-driven, responds to movements such as slopes) (2004-2010 - Japan)
• TrackMaster by HiT Toy Company version (Flip Face version) (2009 - US)
• TrackMaster by Fisher-Price version (Button with phrases and whistle sounds, and random phrases are heard when moving) (2009-2014 - US; 2010-2014 - UK)
• Plarail version (redesigned with CGI styled face, up to 50 phrases) (2013-present - Japan)
• TrackMaster (Revolution) by Fisher-Price version (redesigned with attachable car) (2014-present - US/UK)

Phrases

TrackMaster (HiT Toy Company) version:

• "I'm Thomas. I'm the number one engine."
• "I've discovered a very old engine named Hiro."
• "Watch out for the jam!
• "I'm helping to build the Duke and Duchess' brand new summer house."

TrackMaster (Fisher-Price) version:

• "Hello, I'm Thomas!"
• "I'm Thomas! I'm the number one blue engine."
• "My special special is ready to go!" (US version)
• "My special delivery is ready to go." (UK version)
• "Cinders and ashes!"

TrackMaster (Revolution) version:

• "Hello, I'm Thomas."
• "I'm on my way!"
• "I'll chuff and I'll puff to be there on time!"
• "Coming through!"
• "I must not delay, I have more jobs to do."
• "Full steam ahead!"

Variations

• Talking Thomas with Annie and Clarabel from Talking Thomas Coal and Water Depot Set (Plarail)
• Flip Face Talking Thomas with Green Coal Truck (TrackMaster [HIT Toy Company])
• Talking Thomas with Stone Truck (TrackMaster [Fisher-Price])
• Talking Thomas with Red Coal Truck (from Talking Thomas' Bust Through Mine Tunnel) (TrackMaster [Fisher-Price])
• Talking Thomas with Annie and Clarabel (Plarail)
• Talking Thomas with Orange Truck (TrackMaster [Revolution])
• Snow-covered Talking Thomas (from Holiday Cargo Delivery Set) (TrackMaster [Revolution])

Trivia

• The 2004 Plarail Talking Thomas is voiced by Keiko Toda, while the 2013 version is voiced by Kumiko Higa.
• Both the Flip Face and US Talking Thomas models are voiced by Martin Sherman, meanwhile the 2010 UK Talking Thomas is voiced by Ben Small.

Gallery

Plarail Talking Thomas Coal and Water Depot Set

TrackMaster (HiT Toy Company) Flip Face Talking Thomas

TrackMaster (HiT Toy Company) Flip Face Talking Thomas box

TrackMaster (Fisher-Price) 2009-2014 Talking Thomas

TrackMaster (Fisher-Price) Talking Thomas 2009 box

TrackMaster (Fisher-Price) Talking Thomas 2012 box

Plarail 2013 Talking Thomas

Plarail 2013 Talking Thomas Demonstration

TrackMaster (Revolution) prototype Talking Thomas

TrackMaster (Revolution) Talking Thomas box