The Sodor Story Collection is an exclusive series that was introduced in 2014 on the Official Website and at Official Specialty Stations. The products include a hardcover book, activity sheet, and items to reenact the story. Exclusive characters have been introduced through the series.
The sets were created in response to retailers' concerns that the quality of the Wooden Railway toys was lowering due to how sparingly wood had been used in recent years. As such, the wood used is of higher quality and quantity.
On an annual basis, the line introduced one new engine that will not appear in the TV series (with the exception of Sam later on). These engines are typically only available for a year. Collections were also released for the show's three main characters: Thomas, Percy, and James.
Each story collection consists of one set, one book pack consisting of two rail vehicles, one accessory pack consisting of two rail vehicles and (in some cases) additional pieces, and one track pack to expand the set.
However, the Percy and the Little Goat collection includes an individual release of the Harold's Search and Rescue Helipad that was already included in the Percy and the Little Goat Set, while the Dustin collection features a Search and Rescue Center that, unlike the helipad, is not available with any other releases. This item also includes a sequel to the Dustin Comes In First book. The line was discontinued after 2016, although excess stock remained available through 2017 and early 2018 and has been found in discount retailers as late as 2020.
Products
Thomas' Birthday Surprise Collection
| Image: | Name: | SKU: | Released: | Notes |
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Thomas' Birthday Surprise Accessory Pack | BJP93 | 2014 | |
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Thomas' Birthday Surprise Set | CCX57 | 2014 | |
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Thomas' Birthday Surprise Book Pack | CCX98 | 2014 | |
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Thomas' Birthday Surprise Track Pack | DFV06 | 2015 |
Percy and the Little Goat Collection
| Image: | Name: | SKU: | Released: | Notes |
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Percy and the Little Goat Set | BJP84 | 2014 | |
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Percy and the Little Goat Accessory Pack | BMF71 | 2014 | |
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Percy and the Little Goat Book Pack | CCX60 | 2014 | |
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Percy and the Little Goat Track Pack | DFV07 | 2015 | |
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Harold's Search and Rescue Helipad | MMF69 | 2014 |
James Sorts It Out Collection
| Image: | Name: | SKU: | Released: | Notes |
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James Sorts It Out Set | BJP85 | 2014 | |
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James Sorts It Out Accessory Pack | BMF72 | 2014 | |
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James Sorts It Out Book Pack | CCX62 | 2014 | |
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James Sorts It Out Track Pack | DFV08 | 2015 |
Logan and the Big Blue Engines Collection
| Image: | Name: | SKU: | Released: | Notes |
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Logan and the Big Blue Engines Accessory Pack | CBN17 | 2014 | |
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Logan and the Big Blue Engines Set | CCX63 | 2014 | |
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Logan and the Big Blue Engines Book Pack | CCX64 | 2014 | |
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Logan and the Big Blue Engines Track Pack | DFV09 | 2015 |
Sam and the Great Bell Collection
| Image: | Name: | SKU: | Released: | Notes |
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Sam and the Great Bell Set | CGL51 | 2015 | |
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Sam and the Great Bell Book Pack | CGL52 | 2015 | |
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Sam and the Great Bell Accessory Pack | CGL53 | 2015 | |
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Sam and the Great Bell Track Pack | CGL54 | 2015 |
Dustin Comes In First Collection
| Image: | Name: | SKU: | Released: | Notes |
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Dustin Comes in First Set | CGK77 | 2016 | |
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Dustin Comes in First Accessory Pack | CGK78 | 2016 | |
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Dustin Comes in First Book Pack | DHL40 | 2016 | |
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Dustin and the Sodor Storm Team | DHL42 | 2016 |
Trivia
- Logan and Sam featured in four promotional shorts produced by HiT Entertainment on the official website and YouTube channel. Character biographies of them were also created on the official Thomas & Friends US website's engine page. Dustin did not feature in any promotional video, however CG models were created and used in advertising.
- Sam later appeared in the movie, Big World! Big Adventures!, and is the only Sodor Story Collection character to appear in the TV series.
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