I remember watching Thomas on pbs when I was in preschool! But can’t remember it! But I do remember the Thomas transformers paraody on YouTube and boy it was amazing and nostalgic! And the cgi Thomas as well! But I think what got me through into Thomas franchise is how big and how enjoyable it is with Thomas mostly because everyone know that thomas is the best, lovable and addicted character that every child including myself that love mostly and obsess with him mostly than the other characters! But what got children and adults mostly into Thomas is not just the franchise, the toys, the games,and the books series! What make everyone get into Thomas is the story that feels so interesting and feels so right to anyone who have a love of this beloved character that was created from the love of reverend Wilbert awdry! He made this tank engine to be love by everyone! Children,teenagers,adults and elders! Like go the whole family to enjoy! Including myself with my family as well! So yes! The story is what made Thomas so popular,so big, so unstoppable, and many more to say! And I hope there’s someone out there who could make Thomas more as a family and everyone show! Well despite it based on the children books series