Urrggghhh, another thomas toy!!!!!

Too much $$$...again

Too bad all of this Thomas stuff is for the wooden railway set.

Seems as if I recall some people asking for this one. This is a really nice addition to any Thomas set.

Thomas.woot must have been taken, guess kids.woot will have to do.

Can't wait to see new Thomas stuff that hasn't already been posted multiple times in a month.

When you guys run out of the backlog in these items here are some suggestions for future Thomas related items:

Action Turntable
Sodor Bay Bridge
Quarry Mine Tunnel
Mountain Overpass Tunnel
Train Mat
Train Rug
Deluxe Over the Track Signal
Deluxe Railroad Crossing
Straight and Curved Expansion Track
Track Layout Pack
Figure 8 Expansion Pack
Up and Away Expansion Pack

this is going to be a very ringo starr christmas for some little boys...

Thomas junk is overpriced. I won't buy my son a train set if the damn train won't even move under its own power!

Amazon Link $48.47

Yes! No Thomas & Friends train set is complete without Cranky! Merry Christmas to me!

jtoso wrote:Thomas junk is overpriced. I won't buy my son a train set if the damn train won't even move under its own power!

There is something to be said for toys that actually require kid power as opposed to battery power. Battery toys take the thinking out of playing.

jtoso wrote:Thomas junk is overpriced. I won't buy my son a train set if the damn train won't even move under its own power!

You know there are powered Thomas trains, right?

Previous Woot

34.99 at Buy.com

http://www.buy.com/prod/thomas-the-train-wooden-railway-deluxe-cranky-the-crane/q/loc/20269/211313512.html

lesliemason wrote:There is something to be said for toys that actually require kid power as opposed to battery power. Battery toys take the thinking out of playing.

Maybe, but that's what legos are for

wootnomics
buy 2 minus ship with code sell 1 for %25 more and get 1 for 20

Thank you, Woot

In for one!!

Previous Woot of non-powered version of Cranky

jtoso wrote:Thomas junk is overpriced. I won't buy my son a train set if the damn train won't even move under its own power!

Thomas "junk" as you put it has been time tested to inspire kids for many years vs. novelty toys that kids lose interest in within a few months.
Also, I prefer my children to utilize their imagination and creativity with the ability to readily and easily reconfigure tracks and move things under their own power. Too many toys already require battery power and inspire a more sedentary / spectator response from children instead of being an active participant.
Yes, Legos are another product that has this reputation, but why limit our childrens' choices on products that have this longevity and ability to inspire participatory creativity and enjoyment?

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stylesk wrote:!

I think this is the non-deluxe version. If you look at the part number, it's different.

DrewDT wrote:Thomas "junk" as you put it has been time tested to inspire kids for many years vs. novelty toys that kids lose interest in within a few months.
Also, I prefer my children to utilize their imagination and creativity with the ability to readily and easily reconfigure tracks and move things under their own power. Too many toys already require battery power and inspire a more sedentary / spectator response from children instead of being an active participant.

Laying the smack down!

snshamilton wrote:wootnomics
buy 2 minus ship with code sell 1 for %25 more and get 1 for 20

What code?

As a former nanny, there is no boy in this universe that does not like wooden trains at least at some point and quite a few girls are on the wagon as well. As a mom I'd much rather buy something that does NOT require batteries to be operated. Not to mention that very few battery operated toys keep their attention for longer than 5 minutes, unlike, say, a wooden train set.

So, my son is 6, which means:

• He doesn't need a high chair or other baby stuff
  
• He's outgrown Thomas
  
• Ergo, he's too old for anything I can get from kids.woot
  

jtoso wrote:Thomas junk is overpriced. I won't buy my son a train set if the damn train won't even move under its own power!

They have battery powered thomas trains that can pull along a few cars.

mmolzahn wrote:What code?

TAXSUCKS

In for 1. I personally love the Learning Curve T&F sets and am happy they continue to be offered here. I'm just bummed I missed the Railway Repair set offered earlier by a few seconds!

zlatoluna wrote:As a former nanny, there is no boy in this universe that does not like wooden trains at least at some point and quite a few girls are on the wagon as well. As a mom I'd much rather buy something that does NOT require batteries to be operated. Not to mention that very few battery operated toys keep their attention for longer than 5 minutes, unlike, say, a wooden train set.

I agree. My son has spent the past year+ loving EVERYTHING Thomas related. He spends hours a day playing with his collection. This Cranky included.

Thomas.woot.com???? are you guys changing the name or just starting a new site. Kids woot should sell a variety of kids stuff

yellowplumtree wrote:I think this is the non-deluxe version. If you look at the part number, it's different.

It is the deluxe version, just not the "talking" version.

http://www.amazon.com/Thomas-Friends-Wooden-Railway-Deluxe/dp/B000X166OA

tornadoalli wrote:I personally love the Learning Curve T&F sets and am happy they continue to be offered here.

And I have no problem with Thomas. All I ask is that they mix it up a little, and offer some things that are appropriate for kids over the age of 5.

lesliemason wrote:There is something to be said for toys that actually require kid power as opposed to battery power. Battery toys take the thinking out of playing.

Agree 100%

bularzik wrote:And I have no problem with Thomas. All I ask is that they mix it up a little, and offer some things that are appropriate for kids over the age of 5.

I don't disagree that it would be nice to see more quality items for ages 5 and up, but I do like the Thomas items as well and I think it would be good to suggest specific items you'd like to see. The Thomas fans haven't been shy about suggesting specific items to help the Woot buying agents in their task.

Just an FYI...
56 items have been posted in the current Woot Off
6 items are Thomas related
4 items Melissa and Doug
4 items Best-Lock

More Lego, less Thomas. Thanks!

jtoso wrote:Thomas junk is overpriced. I won't buy my son a train set if the damn train won't even move under its own power!

Wow- How about using some imagination and good old muscle power?

Thought the little lady and I finished shopping for our 2year old. Now he has more Thomas on the way.

2nd woot!

We already have this one and have had hours of fun!

i wonder why woot has so much of Thomas & Friends. are they going out of business or liquidating their stock?