Thomas And Friends - Bumper Party Collection

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Rare stories, but very little else...

Thomas And Friends - Bumper Party Collection
Starring: Thomas The Tank Engine
Manufacturer: 2 Entertain Video
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B0007LPLS8
Release Date: 2005-05-23

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Rare stories, but very little else..........2005-07-27

One of the best things about this release is that it is any fan's only chance to own two of the 'missing stories' - 'What's the Matter With Henry' and 'Rheneas and the Roller Coaster'. Those who are seeking new stories will be disappointed, as this release compilates selected titles from previous releases, including 'The Fogman and Other Stories', 'The Chocolate Crunch and Other Stories', 'Brave Little Engines' and 'Happy Little Helpers'. For those aware of the season order for 'Thomas and Friends', the release contains largely stories from the 6th Season with only a handful from Series 7. This is a shame, as there are two other stories yet to be released including 'Jack Frost' (S. 6) and 'Not So Hasty Puddings'.

One other significent feature of the release (aside from the activity package included inside) is a preview for the upcoming 'direct-to-video' release entitled 'Calling All Engines'. Fans worldwide are waiting in angst and excitement, for 'CAE' will be Thomas' second feature length presentation. However, this release will be of a similar standard to a full-length, 55 minute television episode. The plot is simply - The engines of the Island of Sodor must work and collaborate in order to complete the nessessary building work required for a new national airport. But conflict arrises between the steam engines and diesels, and work slowly grinds to a hault over 'cultral' differences. Thomas has even more to worry about when a storm strikes the island and an incomplete bridge leaves the line exposed to danger. The UK release (narrated by legend Micheal Angelis) will be arriving in October. A short preview for the release can be found on the Bumper Party Collection.

Stories included on this release:

1. Harvey to the Rescue (S6) - A new engine arrives at the dockyard, but his strange appearence causes him to swiftly become an outsider. The new arrival gets a chance to shine when Percy has an accident.

2. A Bad Day for Harold (S6) - Percy enjoys taking the post train, but occassionally Harold stands in for him in emergences. One day when Percy is forced to break his jounrey, Harold's services and determination leads to an embarressing hiccup.

3. Twin Trouble (S6) - When an accident puts strain on Donald and Douglas' relationship, Duck and Thomas worry that the Scottish twins may never set aside their differences.

4 Percy's Chocolate Crunch (S6) - Can Percy survive a day of dirty chores when a water-shortage means he cannot get a washdown?

5. Thomas the Jet Engine (S6) - Thomas gets an unexpected opporunity to knock Gordon off the speed-record table.

6. The World's Strongest Engine (S6) - Diesel is up to his old games, but the trucks prove to Thomas and Percy that their trickery can be useful when it comes to getting rid of the infamous smooth-operator.

7. Thomas, Percy and the Sqeak (S6) - Thomas becomes conceited when he is given the task of taking a famous opera singer to her concert venue, but he is soon silenced by an unwelcome passenger who helps to repair his strained friendship with Percy.

8. Edward the Very Useful Engine (S6) - Edward is sent away to help Stepney run the loop-line, but his abscence leads to confusion and grid-lock when a goods train and an express passenger train find themselves stuck fast on Gordon's Hill.

9. Three Cheers for Thomas (S7) - Thomas wishes to partake in the children's annual sports day event and win a medal. His wish comes true after an eventful race with Bertie the Bus.

10. Gordon and Spencer (S7) - The sleek and conceited Spencer realises the importance of taking advice when he founds himself stranded on a hill with an empty tank.

11. What's the Matter with Henry? (S7) - Henry is feeling poorly. The little engines realise that their chance for some fun and games has come, but the Fat Controller is not impressed when their games result in danger for Henry.

12. Rheneas and the Roller Coaster (S7) - Rheneas feels like a small engine in a big world, but he soon forgets to be sad when he must brave a dangerous mountain-side route whilst giving some school-children a railtour.

Overall, the release has a very limited appeal for those wishing to collect entire seasons. This is the only way to gain two of the missing episodes, but one must question whether the price is worth it for only two extra stories when the rest have all been previously released. But then again, it is aimed for younger children - so parents, if you wish to entertain and introduce your children to the 'Neo-Seasons' of Thomas in the new generation, this release provides a mix of exciting and entertaining stories.

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Entertainment for kids of all ages !!

A Classic for young and old to share

WORZEL GUMMIDGE - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL [2002]
Starring: Jon Pertwee;Jeremy Austin;Charlotte Coleman;Barbara Windsor;Joan Sims;Bill Maynard;Una Stubbs;Sarah Thomas;Denis Gilmore;Thorley Walters;Mike Berry;Lorraine Chase;Megs Jenkins;Geoffrey Bayldon;Norman Bird
Director: James Hill
Manufacturer: delta home entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B00005NB1A
Release Date: 2002-10-14

Amazon.co.uk Review

Worzel is back, putting the "Wor" after W as well as he ever used to do. This time, he appears in a Christmas special, A Cup O' Tea An' a Slice O' Cake, where he puts on his party head and heads off to the Scarecrow ball. As always with Worzel, nothing goes to plan and chaos and confusion follow him wherever he goes.

For those who remember John Pertwee as scatty Worzel, and Una Stubbs as the irrepressible Aunt Sally the first time around, buying this for their children is an easy excuse for a trip down memory lane. Guest appearances from a younger but equally distinctive Barbara Windsor, and a fresher but just as funny Billy Connolly add up to make almost an hour of first-class entertainment. --Lucie Naylor

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Entertainment for kids of all ages !!.......2001-09-29

This story shows Jon Pertwee in his classic role as a true comic actor. With the abundance of other stars who support him in the way that only "stars" can "A Cup O' Tea An' A Slice O' Cake" is entertainment that will keep kids (of all ages) entertained time and time again.

Whether or not you have read the original Worzel stories (why not search for them!) you will find this interpretation is true to the spirit (sorry, the "cup of tea") that Barbara Euphan Todd portrayed so well in the original printed form, but adapted for the TV screen in a way that used the talents of the late great Jon Pertwee to bring the scarecrow fully alive.

A Classic for young and old to share.......2001-09-27

Wow at last one of the greatest dvds that could be released. This will remind the 30 somethings of many a happy time sitting down and watching Worzel chase, flatter and grovel to Aunt Sally. At the younger end of the scale kids will love it, after all a man that can take his head off and replace it with a different one to suit the mood goes well with todays modern transplant era. So sit down grab ya cup O' Tea An' A Slice O' Cake and enjoy

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region 2 if you please.......2006-01-20

i have seen this film before and it is brilliant all the family can enjoy it .Kirstie Allie is of course great and never dissapoints her audience(young through to much older.all i wish for is to find this film on region 2,so all my family can enjoy wayching it and chuckle away again,
thank you
mr. Venn

COULDNT FIND BETTER.......2005-01-03

FUNNY ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL THE FAMILY. WELL WORTH WATCHING.

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