I have traced the first appearance of the picture back to this Plarail Thomas and Friends AEG news release dated Sept 30th:
https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/relea...FD0L8E.pdf
The relevant text says:
■ Product name: “Choro Q Thomas the Tank Engine” 3 types (Thomas / Percy / Kana)
* The picture is a computer image because it is under development
Suggested retail price: 1,210 yen each (tax included)
Scheduled release date: Late December 2022
Target age: 3 years old and over
Product content: Main unit x 1
Product size:
Thomas c. width 30 × depth 50 × height 40 (mm)
Percy c. width 30 × depth 50 × height 40 (mm)
Kana c. width 30 × depth 50 × height 40 (mm)
https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/relea...FD0L8E.pdf
The relevant text says:
■ Product name: “Choro Q Thomas the Tank Engine” 3 types (Thomas / Percy / Kana)
* The picture is a computer image because it is under development
Suggested retail price: 1,210 yen each (tax included)
Scheduled release date: Late December 2022
Target age: 3 years old and over
Product content: Main unit x 1
Product size:
Thomas c. width 30 × depth 50 × height 40 (mm)
Percy c. width 30 × depth 50 × height 40 (mm)
Kana c. width 30 × depth 50 × height 40 (mm)