Stylish Fun With a Thomas the Train Costume

Thomas & Friends is a children's TV series licensed and produced by HIT Entertainment, the same producers of Barney and Bob the Builder. The stories are based on the classic books written by Rev. W. Awdry and later on by his son Christopher, called The Railway Series, which have been enjoyed by children and their parents for almost 60 years, all over the world.

The show opens with the theme song that takes the audience to the beautiful Island of Sodor. Blue waters and lush greens surround the place and the main means of transportation within the island are the railways. Thomas, a train engine on-loan from an England Line, is the main character of the TV series. He and his friends, other tank engines, coaches and also roadway characters (buses, tractors, etc.) deal with daily challenges of the responsibilities of life on the rails. As they go through their adventures, they inspire children to discover the world around them: teach them hard work and good manners. Problems are part of their wonderful journey, and by solving each obstacle that come their way, they learn how it is to be a "Really Useful Engine!” the ultimate train engine praise, as given by Railway Chairman Sir Topham Hatt, to such deserving engines, like Thomas.

With its widely distributed book and TV series, Thomas and Friends are real inspiring characters to children and their parents. Aside from learning different the fundamental lessons in life, the series’ storyteller narrates to the audience and encourages them to participate in the show. The episodes include interactive games and sing-along songs that are truly memorable for the children. No wonder Thomas and Friends memorabilia are hot ticket items in toy stores today.

Next to train models and Thomas and Friends party costumes, particularly of Thomas the Tank Engine is a hot seller these days. If you already have one, or are planning to buy a set soon, here are tips on how to take care of your Thomas the Train costume.

Basic Care

When buying your Thomas the Train costume, make sure that you are buying the right costume for your child’s age. Make sure that costumes don't drag on the ground to avoid tripping or mess. And make sure shoes fit — even if they don't go with the costume. Tripping and falling is the leading cause of accidental injuries.

- Thomas the Train’s costume is already of bright blue color, but in the dark, or at night, it may not be as visible, still. Add a reflective tape to costume to be visible to drivers. Glow-in-the-dark items make excellent accents to Thomas and your little one.

- Have a way of labeling your Thomas the Train costume. Aside from your child’s name, include emergency contact information (parent/guardian’s name, address, phone number) inside the attire in case your child gets lost.

- If you and your child are going out with a group, his Thomas the Train costume is a definite stand out, thus allowing you to see them easily in a crowded area.

Halloween

- For Halloween, check the costume label to make sure it is made of, or treated with flame-resistant materials. Most Thomas the Train costumes are padded with foam to give texture to Thomas’ cheeky face, so make sure that it is covered with flame-resistant cloth.

- Check your Thomas the Train costume to make sure they have no parts that easily detach and can land in open flames.

Storage

- Always store the costume after being freshly laundered. Never store it after being worn, even if it appears clean. Dust, bacteria and fungi can accumulate and grow during storage if they are not removed before packing. This causes bad odor, discoloration and deterioration fibers on your Thomas the Train costume.

- If you have more than one child, save costumes from year to year to pass down or to exchange with friends. After all, Thomas, who has been in the world for 60 years, will be here to stay and keep your child company for another 60 X 60 more adventurous years!

Follow the care guide above and you and your child can travel through life’s exciting journey with Thomas the Train and Friends. “Toot, toot!”


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