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Thomas and Friends-Edward-Spring 2011?

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#1

News to me–Easter Bunny to deliver Edward?

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. . . Dear Peter, It looks like Spring delivery at this point. Sorry! the Bach-man . . .

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,15042.0.html read it there Edward Main article: Edward the Blue Engine Edward was the first character to appear in The Railway Series by the Rev. W. Awdry, and is part of the central group of characters in the TV Series. He is a blue 4-4-0 tender engine with red stripes, about the same size as James, and bears the number 2 on his tender. Edward is the oldest and wisest engine in the core fleet, and other engines often find themselves indebted to his knowledge and sharp skills. His personality however underwent a change in season 10. Edward is more cheeky and just a bit less kind. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_(Thomas_the_Tank_Engine_%26_Friends)#Arthur http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_the_Blue_Engine Vic is this what you were referring to in your last post?

#2

Cale,
it is not Bachmann’s policy to make unannounced announcements of new products other than at specified train shows. I would be really suprised if the Bach-man was actually referring to Edward and simply mistook it for the previously announced James. James was supposed to be here November, 2010, but as yet no date of arrival seen or stores actually selling instock items. Would be nice to have Edward as well but not holding my breath waiting for it. Spring is only a few months off and two major locomotive arrivals within months of each other may be counterproductive.

#3

Tim that was my initial thought, so I went back after thinking it over today and edited my post to reflect the question…I guess we can all Anticipate…either is fine with me, I’m waiting on Toby :slight_smile:

cale

#4

My 2 cents worth, I read the Bachmann board every day, I find that “The Bachmann” doesn’t seem to know what his employer’s are doing.
And besides he doesn’t seem to be able to answer a question with the right facts. Some of the regulars there have to chime in and give a correct answer.

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« Reply #4 on: Today at 04:26:02 PM »
Dear All-
Sorry!
JAMES will be here in the Spring- no Edward announcements have been made.
the Bach-man

#6
C. Nelson said:
A Must Watch! QE2 for the Layman
I expected an ocean liner, not some economic gobbledygook.
#7
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...Edward is the oldest and wisest engine in the core fleet, and other engines often find themselves indebted to his knowledge and sharp skills. [u] His personality however underwent a change in season 10. Edward is more cheeky and just a bit less kind.[/u] ...
And he and Toby were the only ones that didn't act like spoilt brats most of the time... :(

Ruin something to make a buck. Yippee!!!

#8

Cale,
delivery in Spring would indicate production post Chinese New Year, in January, 2011, plus the six weeks shipping time to the States. Thus, in stores around early/mid April. As production was initially planned for November delivery, plus the production samples have been around for a month or so, then there must have been production issues in the plant over the past several months, putting production behind schedule. I know that there have been some employment/personnel issues in the Chinese manufacturing industry with better pay and working conditions being sought.

   Then of cause, the B'man's slip of the tongue may have let the cat out of the bag with an early Edward announement.  Anticipating as always.
#9

This is not intended to be a political posting, it’s for informational purposes only.

Forrest Scott Wood said:
C. Nelson said:
A Must Watch! QE2 for the Layman
I expected an ocean liner, not some economic gobbledygook.
Well....it's very reminiscent of the Unsinkable Titanic hitting the unseen iceberg and sinking. We (US Citizens) have been told our entire existence that our beloved USD was too strong to fail; it's been one of the premier World Reserve Currencies for years. Now many countries are backing away from the USD as it continues to lose it's worth. The actual value of a $1 bill is 90% less than what it was 100 years ago; no wonder we're in a mess. QE2 for the Layman-my title for the video, simplifies a theory on why the US Economy has free fallen to the depths it now resides in. Further, it shows what an apparent sham the Private Banking Institution known as the Federal Reserve is in regards to actually preserving and protecting the wealth of this once Great(er) Nation.

Thomas Jefferson said: "The central bank is an institution of the most deadly hostility existing against the Principles and form of our Constitution. I am an Enemy to all banks discounting bills or notes for anything but Coin. If the American People allow private banks to control the issuance of their currency, first by inflation and then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around them will deprive the People of all their Property until their Children will wake up homeless on the continent their Fathers conquered. "— Thomas Jefferson

The Federal Reserve is an unknown entity to most Citizens, which has led to it’s immense power over the populace. Draw what conclusions you will, ignore it even, but it affects us all…even those across the seas. No wonder it’s known as the Creature from Jekyll Island

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_dollar

#10
Tim Brien said:
....Then of cause, the B'man's slip of the tongue may have let the cat out of the bag with an early Edward announcement. Anticipating as always.
ahhhh, you got that! Alongside anticipating :)

cale

#11
Mik said:
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...Edward is the oldest and wisest engine in the core fleet, and other engines often find themselves indebted to his knowledge and sharp skills. [u] His personality however underwent a change in season 10. Edward is more cheeky and just a bit less kind.[/u] ...
And he and Toby were the only ones that didn't act like spoilt brats most of the time... :(

Ruin something to make a buck. Yippee!!!


One only has to look into the latest “Christmas” DVD Special to know the Rev Awdry is rolling in his grave… Merry Winter Wish

http://www.amazon.com/Thomas-Friends-Merry-Winter-Wish/dp/B003WVJ66S

cale