Looking at the older CGI and new AEG Thomases side by side makes me think of the concept of de-evolution! Less than a decade ago, similar looking toys would be sold as “My First Thomas” and aim at actually toddlers, who would then graduate to the more realistic Trackmaster, Take n Play or Wooden Railway. Now, the “baby toy” look is marketed to the 3-7 year olds.
My observation as a father of two kids who are just getting to the outer edge of the target age group is that they are too infantile and dumbed down for that intended age group. Of course, I’m usually wrong about these things and by simply powering through and ignoring the critics, Mattel will probably eventually persevere and this will turn in to the greatest Thomas revival ever! LOL
I still think this line is a step backwards.
My observation as a father of two kids who are just getting to the outer edge of the target age group is that they are too infantile and dumbed down for that intended age group. Of course, I’m usually wrong about these things and by simply powering through and ignoring the critics, Mattel will probably eventually persevere and this will turn in to the greatest Thomas revival ever! LOL
I still think this line is a step backwards.