CalleyFan

Broadcast Producer turned Script Supervisor whose real passion is trains with faces. Production Specialist for @TugboatArchive. Builder of Roblox Chuggington.

[CalleyFan @CalleyFan]

Spending time with Britt Allcroft during the production of ‘An Unlikely Fandom’ is one of the highlights of my life. She truly inspired me to be who I am. It was so special spending time with her, getting to ask questions, hear stories, and learn.

We love you, Britt.

[sp00ky carty™ @cartycinema]

It is with great sadness that I share with you the passing of Britt Allcroft.

The Allcroft-Wright family has asked me to bring this news to the Thomas fandom. A full obituary will be released in the London Times later today. The family is currently in mourning and asks that their privacy be respected at this time.

Britt was an adoring mother and wife. A visionary producer. She brought so much joy and happiness to people everywhere during her time on Earth.

Over the years of knowing Britt, we developed a close connection. It was truly a privilege to have her as both a mentor and a friend, and I’m so glad that so many fans were able to meet her at the New York screening of “An Unlikely Fandom”. It was an absolute honor to have her in our documentary, and she has since remained a vocal supporter of our cause.

I think I can speak for the entirety of the fandom when I say that all of us will deeply miss her. Without her, so many of us would never have met.

As a way to honor Britt's legacy, her family as asked that you consider making a charitable donation to your local chapter of the ASPCA in Britt's name.

While I am devastated by her passing, we can all find comfort in the certainty that her legacy will endure forever through Thomas and his fans around the world.

Rest in Peace.

[CalleyFan @CalleyFan]

I’ve just found out that Roblox Chuggington has been limited to age 16+ players for months.

It’s Chuggington.

I had to prove my own personal age by uploading my driver’s license in attempt to fix this. Might take a few days. Not impressed.

[CalleyFan @CalleyFan]

The date doesn’t mean much. It means the last revision was two days before recording.

This is one of the most normal practices in the industry. Scripts are usually revised several times during production. Months of work still went into the script beforehand.

[nullexify @nullexify_]

what’s crazy is that they finalized the special’s script TWO DAYS before the toys leaked

no wonder everything feels so rushed

[CalleyFan @CalleyFan]

Overall, it’s fun. I’m sure as the older fanbase, there’s a lot we would do differently. But we have been heard - this is the most Thomas has felt like ‘Thomas’ in a decade - and all we can hope for is that this will work.

[CalleyFan @CalleyFan]

For the first time in 10 years, I woke up early to watch an episode of Thomas the Tank Engine.

I wouldn’t call it a return to form. They’ve reimagined the world a lot. But it’s close. They’re honouring the legacy in very tasteful ways.

[CalleyFan @CalleyFan]

The animation is certainly a highlight. While there are enough goofs to fill a book, I imagine that’s something that will get ironed out over time.

The special does suffer from a lack of locations and characters, but I expect the cast to grow as the studio creates more assets.

[CalleyFan @CalleyFan]

Thomas will never be the same show I grew up watching. But maybe that’s okay.

[🎃👻Thomas Merch News👻🎃 @thomasmerchnews]

The official trailer for Thomas & Friends: Railway stories: Really Helpful Engines has been released!

[CalleyFan @CalleyFan]

My local 🇨🇦 Walmart now has the complete line available. I picked up all the Motorized engines they had. Only Gordon is missing. Honestly, I’m loving this little journey.

[CalleyFan @CalleyFan]

It took five Walmarts and a drive to the other side of the city

But Thomas & Friends is back in stock
🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[CalleyFan @CalleyFan]

Went to four 🇨🇦 Walmarts this morning. Two had the new stock. One had some Whistling Thomases. They had stickers out for the Die Cast 2 packs and Motorized engines, but none in stock.

[CalleyFan @CalleyFan]

@TheNightTrain3 I’ll DM you :)

[CalleyFan @CalleyFan]

Walmart Canada coming in clutch again

[CalleyFan @CalleyFan]

@TheNightTrain3 Went to two stores, one yesterday, and one today. Nothing yet. Even this was a Pickup, not on shelves. Everything seems to be staying in the back at the moment. Will try again next week.

[CalleyFan @CalleyFan]

@No_Samah_24 I went to customer service and asked them to look in the back. I waited an hour and a half, but they found some sets. Apparently they aren’t supposed to be on shelves for another two weeks.

[CalleyFan @CalleyFan]

How hard will I get cancelled for saying this set is just as good as TM1?

Only one way to find out!

[CalleyFan @CalleyFan]

Apparently, this stuff isn’t due to be on shelves for another two weeks. They had to enter it into the system for me.

I’m thrilled. Thomas the Tank Engine is back in stock.

[CalleyFan @CalleyFan]

At 9:30AM, the Walmart Canada website said my local store had the new Thomas merch. I got in my car immediately.

There was nothing on the shelves. I went to Customer Service. They said “it’s in the back, are you willing to wait?”

At 12:00PM, I came home with Thomas toys.

[CalleyFan @CalleyFan]

Honestly it reminds me more of this

[gamingwithyassir @gamingwithyass2]

am i grasping at straws orrrrrr

[CalleyFan @CalleyFan]

@TheNightTrain3 I held off on Thomas, Percy, and Toby for the same reason. We’ll have to keep our eyes out for the two packs and tell everyone when we see them!

[CalleyFan @CalleyFan]

Update: I went to a second Superstore, where I found success.

Success, and groceries for the week. Perhaps it’s time to find the ol’ Optimum card and become a Superstore regular…

[CalleyFan @CalleyFan]

I don’t care what anybody says.

We are so back fam.