Around the Tree Set (also known as Battery-Operated Around-the-Tree Set) is a set in the Holiday Collection designed to fit under a Christmas Tree base up to 2.5' wide. The Gift Car plays "Jingle Bells" when the present is pressed.
Product Description[]
Character Card[]
With his special cars in tow, Thomas is ready to travel all over the island and spread the gift-giving spirit to all the citizens of Sodor.
2006-2008 box description[]
Celebrate the season with Thomas!
Deliver some festive fun to your home with the Battery-Powered Around-the-Tree set. With the push of a button, little (or big!) engineers can set Thomas into motion. Plus, the exclusive Gift Car plays a merry tune!
The Thomas Wooden Railway system is designed to grow with a child's increasing ability and creativity. As a child's skills develop, add more track. vehicles, destinations, and accessories.
2009-2010 box description[]
Spread some holiday cheer with Thomas!
With the push of a button, little (or big!) engineers can set Thomas into motion. Thomas is ready to deliver winter fun to all with his festive freight cars, Including the musical gift car that plays Jingle Bells.
Changes[]
- 2006 (green and red Gift Car with gold present, Winter Wonderland Caboose, Reindeer Crossing sign)
- 2009 (green and silver Gift Car with red present, Holiday Caboose, pine tree)
Contents[]
- Battery-Operated Holiday Thomas
- Gift Car
- Winter Wonderland Caboose (2006 version only)
- Holiday Caboose (2009 version only)
- Reindeer Crossing Sign (2006 version only)
- Pine Tree (2009 version only)
- Eight 8" Straight Track pieces
- Eight 6 1/2" Curved Track pieces
Trivia[]
- The prototype 2006 version features the Gift Car with four wheels instead of six, and Battery-Operated Holiday Thomas with a white running board instead of red.
- The Around the Tree Set is not featured in the 2010 yearbook.
- The Around the Tree Set is listed as new in the 2010 retail catalog despite being released in 2006.
- The 2009 version features a updated Battery-Operated Holiday Thomas with thicker wheels and lighter blue plastic.
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