Blue plaque to be unveiled in honour of Thomas the Tank Engine creator Reverend Wilbert Awdry lived in Stroud, Gloucestershire. Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2025
Mattel and OpenAI have partnered up – here’s why parents should be concerned about AI in toys Mattel may seem like an unchanging, old-school brand. Most of us are familiar with it – be it through Barbie, Fisher-Price, Thomas Friends, Uno, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, MEGA or Polly Pocket. The Conversation · Jun 25, 2025
Unseen Thomas & Friends footage with Ringo Starr narration airs for first time The unseen pilot footage marks the 80th anniversary of the British franchise which became a global hit among multiple generations of young children. Evening Standard · May 8, 2025
Toys In Childhood Can Influence Future Success, Says Academic Report Childhood toys shape career paths and boost critical skills, says study by child behavioral expert. Zenger · Sep 27, 2023
Drayton Manor is opening a brand new Thomas the Tank Engine themed ride Drayton Manor is gearing up to open at Thomas Land to delight Thomas & Friends super-fans this weekend, adding to the two newest areas, Adventure Cove and Vikings Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2023
Thomas & Friends adds first autistic character Bruno the Brake Car The latest addition to Thomas the Tank Engine was developed in collaboration with autistic writers and is voiced by a young actor with autism Chronicle Live · Sep 7, 2022
Thomas & Friends introduces first autistic character to kids' TV favourite Meet Bruno the Brake Car Wales Online · Sep 7, 2022
Thomas & Friends introducing show's first autistic character Bruno the Brake Car The new role of Bruno the Brake Car will be voiced by nine-year-old autistic actor Elliott Garcia from Reading, who the National Autistic Society helped cast Daily Mirror · Sep 6, 2022
Thomas & Friends to introduce first autistic character Bruno the Brake Car The new role will be voiced by nine-year-old autistic actor Elliott Garcia. The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022