Thomas & Friends®: Full Steam Ahead 3-DVD & Bonus Toy Gift Set became available from Lionsgate Home Entertainment on DVD, Digital Download and On Demand on February 19, 2013. This awesome set includes three completely separate and different DVDs as well as a collectible bonus toy engine.
The Team Up With Thomas synopsis says "Everyone's favorite true blue engine, Thomas, is back with friends old and new in four fun adventures on the Island of Sodor in Thomas & Friends: Team Up With Thomas. This DVD is enhanced with CG animation and a live-action host, Mr. Arkwright, who welcomes viewers with a smile and a fun project for Lady Hatt's grandchildren. Thomas, Edward, Toby, James and the rest of the engines introduce young engineers to Hank, a big, strong, new engine and Flora, a lovely new lady steam engine. Together, they take us along on their tasks around the island. Be careful: trouble may lie around the next bend. But one thing's for certain – you'll always come home with a brand new friend!"
The Wobbly Wheels & Whistles synopsis says "Travel along with Thomas for a wonderfully wobbly and wheel-spinning good time! The No. 1 blue engine has bridges to cross and tracks to uncover in these exciting adventures. When Victor gets overloaded with too many tasks, can Thomas help him let out steam? And while trying to get Scruff as clean as a whistle, will Thomas have to get his own wheels dirty? Just when things seem to be rolling along, will Ol' Wheezy make a wobbly mess of Thomas' special delivery? Hold on for exciting surprises waiting to be delivered just for you!"
The Railway Friends synopsis says "All aboard for six all new adventures with Thomas and his engine friends in Thomas & Friends: Railway Friends. Meet Thomas' best friend Percy, attend a festive winter party at the wharf, take a wrong turn on a mistaken shortcut and see Thomas worry about his squeaky brakes and strive to become a 'Really Useful Engine.' Filled with charming characters and heroic displays of loyalty, responsibility and friendship, this DVD will be a treasured addition to any home entertainment library."
Each DVD includes at least one or two bonus feature games for your child to play and interact with! I've mentioned before that I have found very few children who are not huge Thomas fans. My boys are definitely fans! Declan was super pumped about the collectable train that came with the DVD set and was constantly running around yelling "Choo Choo"!
Although Dane is slowly trying to watch more of a variety of shows, he still constantly comes back to Thomas. It is always one that gives him some great play motivation and I of course love that it keeps him moving around while watching the programs!
Recommendation: This has come in a close second as our favorite Thomas DVD (set) with Blue Mountain Mystery still holding its spot in first. I think that for a package like this $25 is a great price as you not only get the three movies but a toy to go along with it as well!
Giveaway: Lionsgate is going to give one of A Lucky Ladybug's lucky readers Thomas & Friends®: Full Steam Ahead 3-DVD & Bonus Toy Gift Set of their own!
I would love to see more giveaways of toddler-type toys!