User:Slick Wikia Dude

Hello, my name is Slick Wikia Dude, and I am a fan of Thomas the Tank Engine! You may know me as Slick Video Productions on YouTube. If you ever want to drop by my channel, then feel free to subscribe to my channel and/or like my videos!

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About me
I have been a fan of Thomas the Tank Engine since I was little, and though some people say I'm too old for it, it's still a thing I won't let go of! :D

I watched it when I was born in the late 1990's, I think that the very first episode I saw was Old Iron from the second season on my old VHS tape Thomas & His Friends Get Along, and have watched the series ever since. I didn't read the original books it was based on first, though. In like 1999 or 2000, my uncle bought me Thomas the Tank Engine: The Complete Collection, and that's where my mix-up and confusion of the show and books cause me to wonder why the stories from television were different from the stories in the Railway Series that they were based on. However, since I read them, it was clear to me that the books had come first when reading the Rev. W. Awdry's bio at the start and end of the book. I also have Christopher Awdry's book Really Useful Engines, but don't have the rest of his books!

I own a lot of the classic Thomas adventures on VHS tape and DVD, and even have the latest Thomas specials out! I also have a big collection of wooden railway trains, and have a few Ertl models, as well as a lot of Bachmann engines and freight cars, and a few Hornby ones, too.

My thoughts on the CGI
To be honest, some fans dislike the new episodes of Thomas, but I think that they are just as excellent as the model series. I thought it was going to be scary seeing Thomas being animated, but after seeing the wonderful animation of Nitrogen and Arc, I think that they have done outstanding of bringing the world of Thomas the Tank Engine and all his friends into the animated world. So I like the CGI animation, it is a bit better than the model series, but I like both of those eras, so I accept both model and CGI forms!

Classic Series Characters
I have many more favorite classic characters, but I don't see the point of listing them all here :P
 * Percy: He's cute, adorable, and he's green, my favorite color! Plus, he sometimes makes mistakes, but owns up and/or fixes them in the end, and that sounds just like me in real life!
 * Donald and Douglas: They're my favorite twins in the series, and without them, I would never have found out the existance of Scotland!
 * Bertie: He's a fast bus. I like when he and Thomas constantly race, and Thomas usually seems to be the one who wins all the time! But Bertie's still cool.
 * Terence: He was my favorite non-rail character in the Classic Series (as well asd Bertie, of course), and his design and personality was very splendid. I miss him, and hope that he returns sometime soon.
 * Thomas: He's the main and title character of the show and franchise, so why not?

New Series Characters
The others, such as Neville and Molly, are okay, but I think they're overrated most of the time.
 * Rosie: She's cute, and she is pink, which was very appropriate for an engine like her. Plus, I like that she's an energetic tomboy, and her basis usage some, too. I also look forward to her reappearance in the twenty-first season :D
 * Jeremy: I think that if there is any character that is severely underrated in the whole series, it would have to be Jeremy. It's a shame the jet plane doesn't appear anymore, he only had one speaking role, but I think that he deserves to return, whether he has a lead role in an episode or not.
 * Hector: The way that he had moving eye mechanism was unique, considering he was one of the few rolling stock characters in the model series to have eye mechs. He was an interesting character, too.
 * Fearless Freddie: I know that certain people don't like him, but I think he's okay. Besides, Ivo Hugh didn't have much to do in the Railway Series anyways :P (I don't hate Ivo Hugh, but my point is, he had a non-speaking role. Period. And the Railway Series discontinued in 2011, anyway.)

CGI Series Characters
Thats all for now!
 * Hiro: His character is one of the most pleasant personalities in the series. Plus, I like his Japanese accent, and his backstory in Hero of the Rails was nice.
 * Victor: The little industrial engine is kind of excellent! I think he's easily considered a favorite! Plus, his voice David Bedella does an excellent job on playing him.
 * Kevin: His voice is funny! And his character can't displease!
 * Den: He's a gentle diesel, despite the times he has worked with villains. Actually, his basis is gentle, too.
 * Dart: I like him, but not just because of the fact that his face is an Internet meme. I like his trademark quotes "dizzy diesels" and "what he means to say is". It's a shame that he was the only CGI character released for electric Thomas ranges at least until 2016.
 * Luke: He's cute, and he's an Irish engine, and I am kind of Irish, too! I even liked when he made friends with a deer!
 * Stephen: For an old engine, he sure has some humorous quotes such as "I didn't see dinosaurs!" And "I fly like the wind!", making him one of my favorite CGI characters!
 * Millie: Not only is she the first female narrow gauge engine, she's also the first French engine!
 * Porter: His basis was used as a Day Out with Thomas replica, and his accent in the American dub is so classic!
 * Marion: Bubbly personality and funny moments such as "Guess what's in my shovel"!
 * Timothy: He is cool, and his name is even used for a certain Creepypasta character. But that's not the main reason of why I like him. His basis is neat-o, to be honest!
 * Ryan: I quite like his basis! Plus, his vibrant purple coat of paint isn't forgettable! His personality and voice cracks me up, too!
 * Philip: He is so cute, and for being the first American diesel, he is easily likeable for his voice, even the one in the Creator Collective!
 * Ashima: Her personality, her design, her singing voice... No words can describe how magnificent she is.

Movies/Specials I Like (From Most Favorite to Least Favorite)
I haven't seen Tale of the Brave yet, but I will put that here once I have seen it. As for Journey Beyond Sodor, we'll just have to wait and see what it is!
 * The Adventure Begins - Oh. My. Gosh. It was so outstanding. I liked how the crew made the special look like the original and classic stories. It deserves a 10 out of 10 from me.
 * Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure - Was a great special. I also like being into maritime stuff as well as pirate themes, so it was perfect movie, had lots of great references, such as Marion thinking the Small Railway Engines were magical, and the opening sequence!
 * King of the Railway - Wasn't too bad. The new animation company did a great job, and I also liked the fact that there was now a female narrow-gauge engine in the series at last! I also liked Stephen, and Jack's appearance in the special was awesome, too!
 * Blue Mountain Mystery - I liked the special because of Luke. He's a cute little Irish engine, and I also loved the flashbacks to the classic episodes!
 * The Great Race - Even though there was a lot of wasted potential for it, I still liked it. It is awesome just like Legend of the Lost Treasure, but I don't see The Great Race beating it. ;)
 * Misty Island Rescue - Not the best, but I thought it was kind of cool in some areas, such as Diesel 10's foreshadowing and when Gordon, James and Edward try to find Thomas.
 * Day of the Diesels - I liked Diesel 10 in this special.
 * Hero of the Rails - Hiro was amazing. Although the storyline was a little childish, it wasn't bad enough!
 * The Great Discovery - Not bad.I thought it was pretty cool, and Stanley was amazing!
 * Thomas and the Magic Railroad - Eh, it was not the greatest movie, but I liked it all the same. Just thought it would have been better if it only stuck to the original script, that's all. But I did like the magic in it. Some may consider it unrealistic, but to me, it not only adds realistic-like effects to it, it makes Thomas and Friends look like a fantasy novel, and I like it for that.
 * Calling All Engines! - Not the best special, but also not the worst. I just thought the "Steamies vs. Diesels" plot hole was getting a little repetitive throughout the special, but oh well, it's the crew's decision.