Tidmouth Forums Blog

The Great Second Anniversary Of Tidmouth Forums!

2009-09-01T17:33:00.000-04:00

Hello,

As many of you are quite aware, the month that we are currently in is September. September is a very special month for one very special reason. The reason is the Second Anniversary Of Tidmouth Forums! A big milestone for Tidmouth Forums, having started out as a very small SiF retreat. That retreat has now turned into one of the most popular Thomas forums on the Internet. Some things to be looking for on the 30th of September:

*Special Anniversary Podcast By Magic and I

*A new skin or two

*New board banners

*A goal to reach 13,000 posts

*A special thread in the Party Pad!

*Release Of The Final Story From My Main Line Engines Audio Adventure: Edward's Exploit!(Tentative)

*A Wooden Railway Reenactment From Me(Tentative)

*Tidmouth Forums Timeline

*A New Staff Member, Perhaps?

With all of these fun activities going on, it is impossible to not have fun!

See you on the 30th!

Orion-Administrator Of Tidmouth Forums

New Affiliate!

2009-07-01T20:45:00.002-04:00

Hello,

Tidmouth Forums just got a new affiliate in the form of Sodor Island 3D Forums. Created in June, this forum overpasses our activity by a long shot. Ah well, it's a great forum that you should check out next to the WRF affiliate picture at the bottom of the main forum page.

Thanks!

Orion-Administrator Of Tidmouth Forums

National Train Day

2009-05-08T21:58:00.003-04:00

Hello,

In celebration of National Train Day,Tidmouth Forums has received a major renovation:

1.Many boards were condensed and moved to more appropriate locations throughout the forum.

2.The Tidmouth Forums Arcade re-opened.This time I hope it works out in the long run.

3.A new skin,the National Train Day skin,was set as the default skin.

4.A new board will be created on May 10:The Debate Board!

Happy National Train Day!

Orion-Administrator of Tidmouth Forums(TF)

100 Members!

2009-01-15T18:11:00.000-05:00

We have reached 100 members!I want to thank everyone who made this possible(all members!) and the great staff team here on Tidmouth Forums!

Thanks!

Orion-Administrator of Tidmouth Forums

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-24T07:50:00.002-05:00

I would like to say this on the eve of a wonderful day:

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I raise my glass and give a toast for all readers of this blog to have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Thanks!

Orion-Administrator Of Tidmouth Forums

Christmas Story Contest!

2008-12-24T07:44:00.001-05:00

I would like to announce the Tidmouth Forums Christmas Story Contest!

Rules:

1.Each story must be original and written by the submitter.
2.Each story must be at least 150 words in length.
3.Each story must be Thomas-related
4.Each story must make sense.
5.Stories that do not adhere to the guidelines will be disqualified.

To enter the contest,PM either MCET or me with your story.

The stories will be judged by MCET and I.

Stories will be accepted from December 20th to December 26th.

Winners will be notified on December 27th.

Prize:

Story put in the TF Museum and acceptance to the member group known as TF Christmas Story Contest Winner-2008

Thanks!

Orion-Administrator Of Tidmouth Forums

Christmas Post-Off

2008-12-15T16:47:00.000-05:00

Hello,

I have(finally) decided on the dates of the Christmas Post-Off!

The Christmas Post-Off will run from the 23rd to the 28th of December.

Also,there will be a party in the Party Pad.And yes,there will be a contest!

There will be a Christmas story contest and a Posting Competition.

More details will be disclosed soon!

Thanks!

Orion-Administrator Of Tidmouth Forums

Tidmouth Forums Christmas Skin

2008-11-29T17:56:00.000-05:00

Hello,

I would like to announce the arrival of the Tidmouth Forums Christmas Skin!

Also,we now have Christmas Emoticons!

Thanks!

Orion-Administrator of Tidmouth Forums

8000 Posts!

2008-11-26T14:43:00.000-05:00

Tidmouth Forums has reached 8,000 posts!Thanks to everyone who posts everyday and keeping this forum alive!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

7000 Posts on Tidmouth Forums!

2008-10-12T18:23:00.001-04:00

Today,we reached 7000 posts! Hooray! Only 3000 to go before we hit 10,000! ;D

Orion-Administrator of Tidmouth Forums

Happy Anniversary,Tidmouth Forums!

2008-09-30T06:39:00.000-04:00

Happy Anniversary,Tidmouth Forums!

Here is a podcast:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NFE7ALFJ

The podcast basically just says how far we've come as a forum so far and what I hope to achieve in the future.There is a song at the end by QUEEN.

The Thomas Saves The Day Redub will be released later today or tomorrow.

My Trackmaster series should be here on Wednesday or Thursday.

I love working with you guys every day. Helping you out with problems, etc.

As I look at the "Forum Future" poll,I see that many of you voted the "Great" option. This forum is becoming great. While,I did not achieve the goal of getting 100 members by today,we still have an impressive member base for a smaller forum.

In case you haven't noticed,I haven't been sending the newsletters recently. That is because I've been rather busy,but,they might return next summer.

So,all in all, it's been a great year! Long Live Tidmouth Forums!

Post-Off September 20-30!

2008-09-12T20:06:00.002-04:00

The Tidmouth Forums First Anniversary Post-Off dates have officially been set!

The festivities will start at 12:00 am on September 20th and end at 12:00 am on October 1st!

See you there!

Orion-Administrator of Tidmouth Forums

New T.I.P Released

2008-09-06T00:42:00.000-04:00

Captain Star(duke24) has been chosen as the next T.I.P of Tidmouth Forums.This position is held by two members: Captain Star and Discontinued Train. Please congratulate Captain Star on his hard work to warn this wonderful title.

Congratulations!

Thanks!

Orion-Administrator of Tidmouth Forums

6000 Posts

2008-09-01T10:09:00.000-04:00

Tidmouth Forums has reached 6,000 posts. Come on members! We can do it! Only 4,000 more to 10,000! :D

Thanks!

Orion-Administrator of Tidmouth Forums

Guests Must Login Once Again!

2008-08-29T18:11:00.001-04:00

70 Members on Tidmouth Forums!

2008-08-16T21:36:00.000-04:00

Tidmouth Forums has received 70 members.While my goal of reaching 100 by September doesn't seem like a possibility now,I think that we can still try to reach 100 by the end of the year.Well,have fun on the forum!

Happy Posting!

Orion-Administrator of Tidmouth Forums

Hank and Isabella Pictures Released!

2008-08-12T23:17:00.000-04:00

Pictures of Hank the American Engine and Isabella the Lorry have been released from Learning Curve! Here is a video with their pictures in it:

P.S. I DID NOT MAKE THE VIDEO!

Affiliations and Tips

2008-08-08T14:30:00.000-04:00

Tidmouth Forums has received another affiliation.This time,it is with an uprising Theodore Tugboat forum called the Big Harbor Forum.

Also,Edward has started a thread where members and staff may post tips for guests or members such as modifying profiles,etc.So,go and check it out if you need help with anything on Proboards.

Thanks!

Orion-Administrator of Tidmouth Forums

Adding and Deleting

2008-08-05T09:59:00.000-04:00

One board has been deleted.The board is(or was) the Visiting Engine Shed.I finally got tired of guest spammers,so I deleted that board.

Also,all the boards are now only open to registered members for posting.Guests may read,but can not post until they register.

A new board has been added!The Rolling Stock Of Sodor board!Many members have been asking this for a long time and I have finally made it!So,go post information about your favorite rolling stock characters!

Thanks!

Orion-Administrator of Tidmouth Forums

Smudger and Proteus Pictures Released!

2008-07-30T09:57:00.000-04:00

Here is the link to see the pictures of the Smudger and Proteus models from the Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway System by Learning Curve:

http://www.toottoottoys.com.au/catalogue/c114/c155/c436

A New Wooden Railway Reenactor!

2008-07-28T16:31:00.000-04:00

A New Wooden Railway Reenactor has joined Tidmouth Forums.His name is Frank and is also the administrator of one of our partners,Wooden Railway Forums.Check out his wonderful reenactments in the Tidmouth Forums Reenactments board.

First Three Season 12 Episode Titles

2008-07-24T12:25:00.001-04:00

Here are the first three Season 12 episode titles:

Variety
Doing Your Best
Team Work

Thanks!

Orion A.

Found on WRF

Human Thomas and Friends

2008-07-17T21:12:00.000-04:00

Get ready for Murdoch's excellent fan-fic,Human Thomas and Friends coming soon!

New Electronic Game Card Line!

2008-07-17T21:09:00.000-04:00

EGMI announced today that it has signed an exclusive agreement with HIT Entertainment, one of the world's leading independent children's entertainment producers and rights owners, to exclusively produce Thomas & Friends EGC Educational GameCards(TM) for the United Kingdom with further opportunities to expand in North America, Europe and Asia.

Thomas and Friends is the UK's number one licensed children's toy property in the UK (source: NPD 2008) and has delighted children around the world for more than 60 years" commented an EGC spokesman, "By linking that affection with the patented EGC technology we can create a new category of EGC Educational GameCards(TM) that pre-schoolers can play with, learn with and enjoy with their friends and family. The EGC Educational GameCards(TM) will also teach the core development needs of pre-school children in a way that children will enjoy and adults will approve. EGC is proud to announce the first license for our Educational Toys division with HIT and will have the first product ready to sell by the end of 2008".

EGC analysis of global product markets identified that there is a significant market for the company's patented technology within the Toys and Game sector for the EGC Educational GameCards(TM). Therefore the company's strategy is to grow and develop its extensive product manufacturing experience and further expand the chip programming software and technology knowledge to the Toys and Games Sector. EGC will then take new products to established distribution partners to exclusively license the products in this thriving global market. In the USA and the United Kingdom the licensed Toys and Games sector generated revenues in excess of $8 billion in 2007.

Thomas and Friends has been the number one preschool toy property in the UK for the past 8 years and is broadcast in over 145 territories around the world. Thomas & Friends was created by The Reverend W. Awdry in 1945 and over 200 million books have been sold worldwide in over 40 languages. It was also recently announced that Thomas & Friends will move to a fresh, new programming look as the television series moves to CGI (Computer Generated Imagery) animation. The television show was first broadcast in 1984. The Thomas & Friends website attracts over 30 million visitors each month.

"EGC is very pleased to be entering this exciting market which offers enormous potential for our technology and expertise. The initial EGC Education "Thomas and Friends (TM)" GameCard(TM) is the launch of the company's "play & learn" product line for preschoolers. EGC's Educational GameCard(TM) product strategy includes a spelling GameCard, a math GameCard and a GameCards that matches sounds to story characters," said an EGC Spokesperson. "This announcement with the news that gaming magnate Lord Leonard Steinberg will become Chairman of the company following our annual meeting, alongside new directors Eugene Christensen and Anna Housels continues the company's positive growth strategy. The company is extremely positive with regards to the near term potential of the company's Gaming product lines in the North American marketplace."

Taken From Market Watch

TUGS Post-Off on July 19th

2008-07-07T10:43:00.000-04:00

A TUGS Post-Off will be held on July 19th.For more information,look on the forum,or you can watch this You Tube video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvpSWIU-dQo

Remembering His "Shining Time"

2008-06-23T13:32:00.000-04:00

Today, I received word that George Carlin,the first American voice of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends,had passed away at about 5:00 P.M. on June 22,2008.This is a hard punch in the gut for me and I am sure it is for many other people in the world.As many people know, David Mitton passed on the 28th of May,so this is rather sudden for another "Thomas-man" to go.Please remember him as the great narrator and the outstanding comedian that he is and keep him in your thoughts.

Orion A.

John Bellis

2008-06-20T17:40:00.000-04:00

John Bellis has joined Tidmouth Forums. He was the man who was originally supposed to be Thomas in Thomas and the Magic Railroad. He said that if he has time, he will answer anyones questions. :)

Thank You!

Orion

P.S. This is quite an exciting time on Tidmouth Forums!

400th Topic

2008-06-18T19:28:00.000-04:00

Today, Tidmouth Forums reached 400 topics/threads! Congratulations to Jim The Express Engine by creating the 400th thread! Huzzah!

Orion

New Staff Member!

2008-06-16T00:33:00.000-04:00

Please welcome our latest addition to the staff team,Neil Box Tank!He is now a moderator! To coincide with the gaining of a moderator,I have promoted Mr. Conductor's Evil Twin to an Assistant Administrator.

Orion

60 Members!

2008-06-16T00:30:00.000-04:00

Today, Tidmouth Forums received its 60th member! Hooray! Tidmouth Forums is on its way to becoming a great Thomas and Friends/TUGS Fan Community.

Orion

P.S. Happy Belated Fathers Day!

Latest Image Release From Nitrogen Studios

2008-06-14T11:40:00.001-04:00

Nitrogen Studios has shown the world this image of Thomas the Tank Engine for the upcoming 12th Series:

If there are any CGI artists viewing this, the site says that you can send in reels of your material!

Here's the link to Nitrogen Studios:

http://www.nitrogenstudios.com/

Thanks!

Orion

CGI Press Release

2008-06-10T15:25:00.000-04:00

Here's the article from "Licensing Biz:

Hit Entertainment has revealed that pre-school smashes Thomas & Friends and Bob the Builder will now be produced in CGI animation.

CGI will bring a bright, fresh and modern look to the two evergreen brands, and also allows for more enhanced, fluid movement of the characters while remaining true to the show’s core values and strengths. In addition, refreshed style guides, offering an array of new opportunities for licensing partners, will accompany the new series.

Thomas & Friends – which will be celebrating its 65th anniversary in 2010 – has already begun pre-production on the first CGI series in partnership with Nitrogen Studios, a Canadian-based production company which worked on the latest series introducing CGI elements to its existing live action format.

The new series will debut in late 2009 on Five’s Milkshake block in the UK and on PBS Kids in the US, as well as other selected territories (excluding Japan). For the first time, the faces of Thomas and his engine friends, as well as Sir Topham Hatt, will move as a result of the CGI – opening up opportunities for new Talking Thomas and Talking Engine products.

Here's an official CGI Thomas and Friends picture:

New Correspondence From Nicholas Jones!

2008-04-19T11:45:00.005-04:00

Please come and read Orion Anderson's exclusive correspondence with Nicholas Jones of Quanta Films.

Read here:

http://tidmouth89.proboards91.com./index.cgi?board=interviews

New Fan-Fiction!

2008-04-19T11:43:00.000-04:00

Come and Read these new fan-fics by Mr. Conductor's Evil Twin and Discontinued Train:

Enterprising Engines Parody

Thomas and Bertie TV Version Parody

Excellent! :)

Hot Threads! Check Em' Out!

2008-04-19T11:38:00.001-04:00

Come and Check Out These "Hot Threads"

Who Am I? Game

Thomas Jeopardy

New Boards

2008-04-19T11:35:00.000-04:00

Please welcome these new boards!

Shining Time Station Jukebox Song Library

Parody Board

Enjoy!

Railway Series Recordings ON CD!

2008-02-29T16:22:00.005-05:00

Please support the "Railway Series Recordings On CD" petition! Sign here at:

http://www.petitiononline.com/record45/

F.A.Q

2008-02-29T16:15:00.002-05:00

Here are some frequently asked questions to help you better understand the Tidmouth Forums Family:

1. Why did you set up the forum?

I set up the forum because of the lack of mature and fair Thomas Fan Forums on the net. There are many Thomas Fan Forums, but not all of them are mature and fair.

2. Do you have a community site?

Yes, I do have a community site.

www.freewebs.com/tidmouthforums

3. How do I become a staff member?

You may become a staff member if you PM me and I will send you our brief application and if I can't find a position for you, then when one opens up I will tell you and you might be able to fill that empty position.

Thank You!

About Tidmouth Forums

2008-02-28T20:22:00.002-05:00

Tidmouth Forums was founded on September 30th, 2007. The purpose of the forum was to set up a mature and fair Thomas fan forum.Not becoming a top-notch forum until December of 2007 after not being worked for three-months, the forum was re-established and was given a great boost in posts and members. Now with more than 60 members, the forum is growing and growing.

Why Tidmouth Forums?

2008-02-28T20:06:00.003-05:00

You should join Tidmouth Forums because of the concept and family. The concept is to be fair and mature and the family is one of the best in the Thomas forum world.The family is the Wooden Railway Forums family.

Great Features:

1. Improvements Weekly!
2. New ideas welcome!
3. Helpful staff members!
4. Helpful administrator!
5. Administrator is never absent for longer than one day!
6. Great forum!

Exclusive Features:

1. Sodor History Forums
2. Non-automated Welcome PM sent by administrator! Sent personally!

All these great features make this the best forum on the net!

Grand Opening Of The Tidmouth Forums Blog!!

2008-02-28T19:50:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the grand opening of the Tidmouth Forums Blog!! Please visit what started the whole community: Tidmouth Forums located at tidmouth89.proboards91.com !!! Improvements weekly! Join the greatest Thomas and Friends fan community on the net! Thank You for visiting!