Thomas the Tank Engine party ideas

Games - Most regular children's party games can be adapted to a Thomas theme - for example:

• "Simon Says" becomes "Controller/Station Master/Conductor Says"
• "Musical statues" becomes "musical trains" -- everyone is a train moving along a track until the music stops.  Or, if you feel creative, make some red and green signals.
• "Hot potato" becomes "hot train" using a soft train toy.
• Thomas card and board games - From Toot Toot Toys, Thomas and Friends board and card games to keep your guests entertained.

Food - There aren't really any special foods you can make that will be especially Thomas themed. Instead just serve what you normally do at your kid's parties, but give them train themed names.

• Drinks become engine oil. Little trains need it to keep going.
• Sandwiches become coal, to keep the engine fires burning.
• You can get edible cake decoration and cupcake cups from Toot Toot Toys.

Thomas gifts

• Toot Toot Toys is a Melbourne specialist train toy shop with an amazing selection of Thomas and Friends vehicles, tracks, play tables, toys, puzzles, board and card games, books, home wares, clothing, DVDs and more. Delivery to Australia only.
  • Wooden Railway - Buy a set or individual vehicles, buildings, tracks, bridges, tunnels, play tables/play boards/play mats
  • Take Along Thomas - Designed with pre-schoolers in mind with bright colour and rounded edges.
  • Tomy Motor Road & Rail - Battery operated road and rail system (Previously known as Tomy Tomica World).
  • LEGO Duplo and Toys - Activity tables, hideaways, flashlight projectors, ride-ons and much more.
  • Games & Puzzles - Stimulating and enjoyable games that will provide opportunities for skill and cognitive development.
  • Baby - Suitable for 3 months and up, toys and bedding.
  • Homewares & Bedding - Immerse yourself in a world of Thomas with bedding, curtains, dinner sets, water bottles, towels and more.
  • Hornby Model Railway - Classic 00 scale model electric railway. Sets, individual models and accessories.
  • Bachmann Model Railway - HO-Scale Trains and Accessories, featuring Thomas and Friends. The engines have moving eyes. Uses hook-and-loop couplers.
  
  
• Toys Online - Melbourne-based toy shop with a huge range. Gift-wrapping, greetings cards and gift vouchers available. Delivers Australia-wide, New Zealand and international.
  • Thomas and Friends - Toys and accessories for infants to preschool
  • Take Along Thomas
  • Thomas Wooden System
  • Electric Train Sets
  
  
• Thomas the Tank Engine books  (title search) and Thomas the Tank Engine (category search) from BCL/Seekbooks

Thomas clothing and costumes

• Costume Box - Thousands of Fancy Dress costumes for adults and kids for all occasions. Most costumes dispatched within 24 hours. All costumes displayed are in stock. See Uniforms and Occupations for some train driver and engineer costumes or search for 'Thomas'.
   
• Toot Toot Toys - For beanies, hats, bags, tops, suitcases and more see Thomas and Friends accessories and clothing. Delivery Australia wide.

Thomas party products

• Toot Toot Toys - Everything you need for a Thomas party: birthday candles, cups, plates, napkins, cutlery, tablecloths, drinking straws, piñatas and loot bags can be found in their Thomas Partyware section.
   
• Party Products Australia - Over 6000 Party Supplies Online - Fast, flat rate Australia wide delivery. Balloons, decorations, piñatas, catering supplies, banners and much more. See their Thomas and Friends theme or search for 'train' for some generic train products.
   
• Hullabaloo Parties specialise in a wide range of vibrant and modern children's party products. See their Thomas the Tank Engine party theme for invitations, balloons, loot bags, blow-outs, napkins, plates and more. Flat rate delivery Australia wide.