Thomas and Friends steams away from 2020 with another special issue

Thomas and Friends Issue 791

Egmont Magazines is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Thomas & Friends brand with the release of a limited edition gift pack of its popular, officially licensed magazine.

Thomas the Tank Engine takes a special trip to the capital in Issue number 791 of Thomas & Friends, while the issue itself will come accompanied by a seven-piece play-set that includes Thomas, Percy and a carriage.

Readers can explore London alongside Thomas with the London Eye, bus, phone box and Fat Controller figurines also included in the play-set.

Meanwhile. there are over 40 stickers, a reward chart, posters, puzzles and more, all designed to help develop early years skills.

Egmont has released three special editions of Thomas & Friends magazine this year, with an official mini train and story book in Issue 781. This year’s summer special was a treat for young Thomas fans and collectors alike, with a special anniversary train set accompanying the magazine.

An impressive 32 years after launch, Thomas & Friends magazine remains a top 20 title in the children’s market and is the oldest single character magazine in the UK.

Kiran Vara, publisher of Thomas & Friends magazine, said: “We’ve loved celebrating with Thomas and Mattel through all three anniversary issues of this evergreen magazine but Thomas’ trip to London is really something special.

“We know that Thomas fans will love exploring the city with Thomas and enjoy all the exciting activities inside the magazine.”

Thomas and Friends is available in all good newsagents and supermarkets

The Official Thomas and Friends web site: www.thomasandfriends.com



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