Thomas Bluebird Miniature Playset By ERTL - A Retro Thomas Product Review!
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This is my product review on the Bluebird Toys Thomas Miniature Play-set By ERTL. This is an extremely rare box that contains a very rare play-set. Bluebird toys was a toy company that was making toys for ERTL and Mattel in the early 90's. They were responsible for the Polly Pocket that was a global phenomenon in the early 90's. By the mid to late 90's the company was in trouble and Mattel came to the rescue by purchasing the company and protecting their investments. Bluebird Toys released some pretty amazing Thomas Miniature sets through the years. A few of these Thomas sets were small pack up sets that allowed the young engineer to pack up with ease. The set that we are reviewing today is one of the bigger sets that were released, and is considered rare among collectors today. I would have to say that this is one of the most interesting sets in the Thomas genre. The parts and pieces in this sets are extremely small and easy to lose. All in all, I would recommend this set to collectors of Thomas, However, if you have small kids that you intend to play with this set, I wouldn't recommend it. Thanks for watching my review on this product. Please check out my channel and subscribe for more great reviews to come!
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i remember this playset fondly as a kid and took it everywhere with me. sadly I've lost it and all the parts a long time ago :'(
For those who never tried this, the trains work on Wooden Railway track. No joke, they fit in the grooves of the track!
I had this when I was a child, bought from Woolworths. Loved this but naturally as a child, things went missing. Might have to buy another to add to the collection. Always wanted a Thomas Hornby as well as other items. What a blast of Nostalgia!!
near the end
"well my wife wants to use it..."
me: oh god no.
"as a cake topper."
oh thank god.
Allen Felipe haha!!!
you got it?
+Allen Felipe (phoenixderp13) I didn't get it
I don’t get it
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Thanks for the kind comments... It is very common for parts of this set to become missing or lost.
A set this rare as a cake topper? I think you need to have a talk with her =)
Great video as always!
I cannot believe you came to this I hate you ThomasWoodenRailway be off with you
@@Jonathan_T_Hardin this is a fucking 9 year old comment
This video is so nostalgic I used to watch this video all the time as a little kid I always wanted this set
such an amazing classic set. Absolutely loved having this as a kid. And it's such a shame they never made more!
You're welcome - you're already on the path of success right now. Like you say on your channel page, the extra effort goes a long way! this video is a great example of that. more than happy to have a chat and bounce off some ideas etc - send me a PM and we'll go from there...
Ben
lol... I didn't even realize it... It happened pretty much overnight... I have no idea what causes the videos to get popular... I did notice that TH-cam was featuring some of my videos, so that probably helped. Thanks Thomaswoodenrailway for the support! You are an asset to our community!
Thank the flying Scotsman I found this video again. I remember seeing this video years ago and now couldn't remember the name.
Lol... I totally agree with you on the quality of the new Polly Pockets as they have gone downhill! Thanks for the comments!
how unbelievably tiny...very impresive to look at and the metal wheels underneath work perfectly well. guess the potential hazards of miniature toys is the only drawback, that and the fact that bluebird never continued with this line after mattel took creativity's driving seat. don't know all that much so great to hear all the extra interesting facts - you definitely have a great voice for narration / review style videos. great stuff! :)
Awesome! one of our favorites for sure! Thanks for the comments!
OMG 10 YEARS!
Wow 2.00 is a steal! These videos bring back my childhood Memories as well!
I use to love to play with this toy set. I remember when I got it in May 1998 after I saw the ad for this on TV, and I thought it was a cool set.
I can't believe this was made in 2012!
I remember having this set as kid, wonderful memories :) x
I remember this from my childhood!!
Lucky
I bought this set at a yard sale when I was little for about 2$ it only came with the Thomas, I wish I still had it it this video reminded me of my childhood
God i miss this set! I want it back! ugh! I used to have James with this set too, tender and all! I don't know how I got James, but it wasn't part of the set. When I found him, his build was very similar and his "wheels" fit on the rails. I always wondered why he seems so much smaller than Perc and Thomas though
I had one of the small folding sets. It came with Thomas, one cargo trolly, and the steam dozer
My neighbors who had this moved away. :( I used to go over and play with this!
Thanks for the comment!
I can confirm that other bluebird sets exist. I never had any but I remember clear as day that there were some smaller loop tracks on card bubbles at my nearest Target.
The Mini Layout looks so colorful
I had one of these sets (big Thomas fan) and recently I started collecting classic Polly Pockets very seriously. It's really lovely to see them getting a bit of attention. I absolutely despise the new Polly Pockets because they're basically Barbie clones. I have no problem with Barbie, but why does every single girl's toy have to copy her? These little things were genuinely unique and installed in me a deep love of all things miniature. I mourn their passing.
I own a couple, but haven't done the reviews yet. I really need to do these reviews... These bluebird videos seems pretty popular!
My mind: I don’t need it I don’t need it definitely don’t need it me :I NEED IT
those tiny trains are like micro machines!
This video did much better then I thought it well.. There is a lot of people interested in these types of sets. I might be reviewing some more of the bluebird products in the near future.
Pin?
I understand... It happens... Especially with this kind of set... The parts and pcs are so small and get lost easily!
After seeing you do this review, I was like 'I really want this set now'.
It was a really nice set... Just a choking hazard. I really liked this set.
whoa, they make the minis look huge
This is one of the kindest comments I have had ever! It's this type of remark that makes me want to continue doing reviews! I really appreciate the time you took to jot down what you thought of the review. And, for it to come from one of the most respected users on youtube, was like the icing on the cake! Thank You so much! I would love to chat with you about how you became successful, and any tips and advice would be very much appreciated. I'm trying so very hard to grow my channel.
Josh
Wow! This video is going viral! Congrats!
Wait not you again
oh this is great and so cool ;-) i still hope there are enough people to bring back bluebird toys! i loved the disney tiny collection and still look for it secondhand... nothing compares to this detailed and tiny playsets, i also think it would start to make children play more like we used to in the 80ies / 90ies!
Yea, I saw that commercial recently! Thanks!
Yea, but you have have the country watching your videos... I haven't had one of mine go viral yet! I really enjoyed yours as well.
Josh
Cool! I like the blue bird referance at the begging from the WR coverd bridge
I still have this set!
This is peak nostalgia
Wow! I knew it would be tiny but this is amazing! I bet a lot of pieces ended up in vacuum cleaners. The amount of detail for the size is very impressive too.
This look nice, I would have fun playing with this set.
Thanks for the comments
I saw some ertl minis at library. It was a paper face Thomas and paper face James with a double truck along with other ertls and old wooden items.
Awesome! Thanks for the comment!
Yea, it's a pretty sweet set!
I think I had a James like this from my childhood
Im really asking so much questions.. did they originally want to make more miniature railway ? why was the toy remade into the Ertl thomas toys we know today
I know. If I can remember, I think I had a Thomas one but I don't know where it is.
I'm still debating that. I have never gone this long without an upload. It's been a week. And with the success of my last review nearly at 1700 views, I think I better get it out soon! hopefully by tonight or tomorrow I will have something to feast on. It won't be much, but at least I can get something out so everyone can enjoy while I am working on some other projects!
I know that bluebird made a few other pack and play set, but they don't seem to connect. If you know any sets that connect let me know. Thanks for the kind comments.
Josh
:O I remember this! I used to have one :D Wish I still had it, hehe. It is pretty awesome that they've got so much onto such a small space without making it look like they've just crammed all sorts of rubbish in :P Aaah, nostalgia...
I used to have this! Although I only know where the shed, percy and annie is at the moment..
I haven't sold anything with tugs... Must be a weird coincidence. Thanks for the comments!
It sure is an interesting set... I still can't believe how small those parts were... I know I didn't go into details about the flaws in this set. I would have to say it was very difficult for me to move the parts and pcs.. My hands were just too big! This is really only catered to small children. Thanks for the comments!
Pin?
trying to use a train set as a cake topper?... LOL :)
thank you for say thank you for all the thank yous you have said to me!
Thanks for commenting!
5 year old me liked this vid
Glad you made the comment! We really enjoy this set! Such an amazing toy!
That is strange.. They must have released different versions of the box. Thanks for pointing that out! The videos on these ERTL Miniatures are pretty popular. I should have around 500 views on this in 3 days, not too shabby! Thanks for all your input, I really appreciate it. You are the expert on this product!
Josh
Pin?
Very Clever.
cool explosion sound effects at the beggining
Weather
Tt
In the UK we have more sets
great review! kinda nice you taking a break from wooden railway and doing a piece on ertl :)
I still have that set, but the crane broke off and some parts are missing over the years.
R.I.P. big Thomas
Thanks! We love this set as well! So Much nostalgia!
Pin?
I got this second hand only came with Thomas (minus his funnel) plus one coach I think no idea what happened to it but I want this player again because it was alot of fun :3
I know right. Hey have you done the mini bluebird ERTL sets?
I don’t know about America but in the uk and possibly Australia had other sets with other engines like james
It is a shame that I don't have the other sets they released. Like you I only have the set shown, mine is boxed too! ;) If I get another set I wil let you know if they connect or not!
Patrick
Thanks Gabe!
Thanks Robert!
actually the small sidings are for crash play
Thank You... This is one set that I truly enjoy!
that looks so cool! i would love to have it, it's a shaem they did not mak any more
There are sets that can connect to this, I believe! ;)
It was found at a local swap meet / Garage sale
Amazing!
I've looked on Ebay, and Amazon. But I can't find it! \_(``/)_/
So I just want to ask nicely, where did you get this?
Haha... Nice CSI work! do you have this tunnel?
Josh
LOL cake topper, I know people that would use all my Thomas toys as fire wood! they just dont understand collections.LOL
I'm working on a short video on how to collect for the Wooden railway
The Thomas from 00:00-00:35, what brand is that? I remember having those once when I was in Kindergarten. I had a Thomas, Toby, Percy, Annie, Clarabelle, Henrietta and two Troublesome Trucks that are like that Thomas. I don't know if I still have them or not, but are you planning on talking about them?
Thank You!
And I thought you might say something about a cake topper! :)
Lol. It is such an awesome set!
Thanks, its amazing!
How you put such an emphasis on the word FAT at the beginning! XD
i have this beautiful set its just missing the loads and the hook from the dock crane
There are to more sets of this line of toy (not expansions for this toy) - slightly smaller scale. I remember having both a Tomas and James sets that folded up to be portable. I Have know Idea what happened to them but I think they ended up in the bin after I lost most of the parts. :(
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Something I think you’ll find interesting is that polly pocket was so successful that there a was another toy line made targeted at boys called mighty max. Trendingmasters even got in on the tiny toy craze and made a line of Godzilla themed play sets called Godzilla micro battle play sets
I really don't have a problem with this item. I did mention it is a choking hazard.
I Would like to meet you because I love your reviews .
Cool review. Cool to see you did something other that twr.
Thanks!