biggest thomas in my collection

i picked this up this morning. a little tikes toddler bed! i am going to put a piece of MDF in for a base and use it for tomy thomas displays at my clubs big shows, the nearest of which is in october. i did think about using at the open day at the end of this month, but wanted this be a surprise later on.

i wanted something the small kids can view without having to be picked up. this also means i need to work out a way to stop them climbing and attempting to touch without restricting how close they can get. any suggestions? i was thinking perspex along both sides, but a sheet that big would cost a bomb and i dont know how to secure it.

he needs eyes, eyebrows and a mouth plus his #1's, and i have bought replacement stickers from ebay