The classic TV series is based on Rev Wilbert Awdry's books The Railway Series, who made up the stories to entertain his son Christopher, who was ill with measles. MailOnline has contacted Mattel for comment. Mattel insists the characters are more 'relatable for our pre-school audience', telling the paper: 'We appreciate older fans may prefer the version of the TV show with which they've grown up.' US toy giant Mattel, which bought Thomas's owner for £500million in 2011, has masterminded the makeover, turning the characters into children, The Sun reports. So disappointing.' © Provided by Daily Mail She hates it.'ĭonna Jacks said on the Thomas & Friends Facebook page: 'Please tell me it is only this movie the animation has changed for.
My five-year-old son is so upset,' one parent said.Īnother thundered: 'My Thomas-obsessed three-year-old said 'That's not Thomas!' A third said: 'My six-year-old daughter almost cried. 'Why have they made him look like Dennis the Menace? It's frightening. Video: Trailer for Play Like Never Before | PS5 (The Independent)
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