The learning segments are an absolute snooze fest, but they did at the very least give us the absolute masterpiece known as “Toby is surprised to see”, so it was all worthwhile in the end
I mostly liked the learning segments for the cute cgi models they used sometimes, they are pretty nice and still hold up I think I agree with you, learning segments with little character studies like the Gordon one are really solid and relate to the show, versus the "Does this oval fit in this truck?" I think my top 3 Learning Segments from over the course of the series would be the difference between thomas and stanley, the thomas happy and sad game, and all of the coal dust games that covered a character in coal dust and it kinda feels like guess who, if these were playable as like a minigame collection they'd be way better
You know I’m just glad that those segments weren’t introduced in Season 6 or 7, cause honestly I don’t think I can take Baldwin narrating the dot to dot or whatever these pointless segments have.
The Island of Sodoor IS a wonderful place!; Great Fishing, beaches, internationally acclaimed Circus, castles, very unique industrials, World leader in Transit and logistics, Professional Sports Clubs, scenic highlands, Royal Patrons, wonderful farmland, and destination locations from all around. Even the wilds of the Northeastern region. Did I mention you can see amazing machines that can talk to you?
Really a miss opportunity for HIT to use these learning segments for actual railroad safety procedures and knowledge, so it can be ACTUALLY educational and easily digestible for children. A bit like how the classic era is but this time in delves into more of the technical and/or operational side while still being fun. But nooooo, we have to get "nooooo the castle doesn't go on the wooden shed :(((((("
Tbh, in the Nitrogen era, they did do exactly that by showing live action segments of real british railways and engines, which was actually kind of neat considering the state of the CGI series back then.
I think the thing I liked most about watching a hit era vhs tape with the learning segments, was actually the cgi transitions between episodes. It wasn't repetitive like the original name board transitions could get. I mean I love the og theme but in between every episode is a bit much. The actual learning segments I didn't like of course. When one showed up it was a connect the dots one first, and the second was henry carrying cargo that all started with the letter H I think because one was hats. I didn't even realized it was learning segments they were so dull. I mean obviously I'm a grown man watching Thomas the Tank Engine only in it early years it didn't talk down to children and I believe children can learn easier if you don't treat them like morons
The learning segments are dumb they treat the audience like they don't know who each engine are that's how young the audience is watching this it's so stupid really why you want to make a show for an audience that young that's stupid
I don't care how boring or dumb the Hit Era learning segments were, I found them quite enjoyable and increased my love for Thomas and railways in general 🚂🛤️♥️💙
The learning segments are an absolute snooze fest, but they did at the very least give us the absolute masterpiece known as “Toby is surprised to see”, so it was all worthwhile in the end
Some of these learning segments still somewhat give me a warm fuzzy feeling while completely stupid I do like some still
Thanks to these learning segments it really gives you an idea what the engines look like without needing to say their name
I mostly liked the learning segments for the cute cgi models they used sometimes, they are pretty nice and still hold up
I think I agree with you, learning segments with little character studies like the Gordon one are really solid and relate to the show, versus the "Does this oval fit in this truck?"
I think my top 3 Learning Segments from over the course of the series would be the difference between thomas and stanley, the thomas happy and sad game, and all of the coal dust games that covered a character in coal dust and it kinda feels like guess who, if these were playable as like a minigame collection they'd be way better
You know I’m just glad that those segments weren’t introduced in Season 6 or 7, cause honestly I don’t think I can take Baldwin narrating the dot to dot or whatever these pointless segments have.
“Are you sure the island of Sodor is a great place?”
Can’t be much worse then real life
I’ll admit they’re nostalgic to look back on but besides the slightly detailed CG models for the time, these are absolutely nothing worth revisiting
I have a soft spot for the learning segments. I was absolutely obsessed with them when I was younger, especially the dot to dot segments!
I have always liked the look of the 3d learning segments!
10:36 R. I. P. Reginald 1913-1935
"I will remember you... ...will you remember _me?"_
Reginald’s character doesn’t really make sense, especially since all the E2s would survive post-1935.
10:36 We miss you Reginald
*_Bro those models in the thumbnail gave me memories that seem fake but real at the same time. What have you done to me._*
A crime
How exactly are the Fun Times with Engines segments even "learning segments"? They're clip shows.
The Island of Sodoor IS a wonderful place!; Great Fishing, beaches, internationally acclaimed Circus, castles, very unique industrials, World leader in Transit and logistics, Professional Sports Clubs, scenic highlands, Royal Patrons, wonderful farmland, and destination locations from all around. Even the wilds of the Northeastern region.
Did I mention you can see amazing machines that can talk to you?
Gordon was the main character, in the RWS at least.
5:01 the children look bizarre and terrifing
The creators COULDN'T make up their mind of what whistle to give emily
There may be a lot of crashes but I aint complaning Edwards the only one that dosent crash
How did i miss this
Really a miss opportunity for HIT to use these learning segments for actual railroad safety procedures and knowledge, so it can be ACTUALLY educational and easily digestible for children. A bit like how the classic era is but this time in delves into more of the technical and/or operational side while still being fun.
But nooooo, we have to get "nooooo the castle doesn't go on the wooden shed :(((((("
Nooooo tummis is blue not red :(
Tbh, in the Nitrogen era, they did do exactly that by showing live action segments of real british railways and engines, which was actually kind of neat considering the state of the CGI series back then.
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@@eliseorossiproductions6348R.I.P Ben Forster
@@eliseorossiproductions6348Mr. Perkins
What makes the hit era good in my opinion is the crashes
James isn't quite the same as Gordon. He makes lots of jokes and is generally a hypocrite. Gordon is just pompous and proud.
_I saw you pulling trucks today. You're only a goods engine._
And Gordon also has more character development than James does, both in the books and the show
Aswell as the fact that gordon actually has things to brag about while james just thinks he's a good as gordon for no reason
I think the thing I liked most about watching a hit era vhs tape with the learning segments, was actually the cgi transitions between episodes. It wasn't repetitive like the original name board transitions could get. I mean I love the og theme but in between every episode is a bit much. The actual learning segments I didn't like of course. When one showed up it was a connect the dots one first, and the second was henry carrying cargo that all started with the letter H I think because one was hats. I didn't even realized it was learning segments they were so dull. I mean obviously I'm a grown man watching Thomas the Tank Engine only in it early years it didn't talk down to children and I believe children can learn easier if you don't treat them like morons
6:58 ryming convincers brave and bold they are liyers thier lies are old ^_^
These leaning segments are the reason why I'm a dumbass
bro sounds like Linkara
The learning segments are dumb they treat the audience like they don't know who each engine are that's how young the audience is watching this it's so stupid really why you want to make a show for an audience that young that's stupid
You lost me at "Gordon and James are the exact same character."
Yeah I agree that was probably my worst take yet
3:16 *8
You remind me of ramafool 😊
Looking back: The 3D animated learning segments look really ugly.
I disagree I think they were very nice and stylized takes on the characters
I don't care how boring or dumb the Hit Era learning segments were, I found them quite enjoyable and increased my love for Thomas and railways in general 🚂🛤️♥️💙