Friday, October 14, 2011

Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas! DVD {Review & Giveaway}

Thomas & Friends logo{This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations, degood!}

Although part of me doesn't want to admit that the holiday season is fast approaching, another part of me knows that it's time to start planning so that I'm not left at the last minute like I usually am.

This year, one easy way to incorporate a character that has entertained children for decades with imaginative tales and adventures has been made clear thanks to the much-loved Thomas & Friends and the release of Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas!

Merry Christmas, Thomas DVDCreated by a father for his son over 65 years ago, today Thomas the Tank Engine is enjoyed by families in more than 185 territories and in 30 languages. The #1 blue engine and his friends invite children to enter a world of imagination through the tracks of a train and the words of a story and they are able to embark on adventures with their engine friends while experiencing timeless life lessons of discovery, friendship and cooperation.

I always appreciate that Thomas is a character that manages to entertain while also promoting the attributes that I want my children to learn as they grow!

In this all-new animated adventure, children are invited to come ho-ho-home to the Island of Sodor with Thomas and his engine friends for Thomas and Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas! Available now on DVD, Digital Download and On Demand from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment this tale is just right for getting into the holiday spirit.

Thomas and FriendsIt is easy to join in the festive fun as Thomas, Percy, Gordon and the other engines light up the tracks in this magical Christmas special. From helping Thomas find the grandest tree on Sodor to joining the Logging Locos as they sing the Misty Island Snow Song in the hope of a winter wonderland, the entertainment never ends.

Then, as the snowflakes fall, Gordon, Mavis, and Percy will take viewers to the Steamworks for a special surprise party. With four episodes included in this collection, 'tis the season for holiday magic with Thomas & Friends:
  • Let It Snow
  • Surprise, Surprise
  • Percy and the Snowman
  • Tree Trouble
Along with the 50 minutes of action-packed fun, this DVD includes a fun DVD bonus feature that kids are sure to want to play again and again:
  • The Christmas Gift Matching Game
Thomas the trainRetailing for $14.98, (or $10.99 on Amazon), Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas! is available now and would make a great gift for any young fan. This season invite them to climb aboard for adventures and cheer as their favorite engines prepare for a festive celebration!

And, thanks to the generosity of Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment, one person will be able to give the gift of Thomas, because...

One lucky person will win a copy of Thomas & Friends:
Merry Christmas, Thomas!
on DVD!


Thomas giveawayTo enter to win: Tell me if you have already started your holiday shopping. If not, when do you typically begin and end?

Extra Entries (available after the mandatory entry above is completed; please leave a separate comment for each entry in order for them to be counted).

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Giveaway will end on November 4th at 11:59pm CST. Do me the favor of leaving an email address or making absolutely sure it is visible in your profile, I have to have a way to contact the winner. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to contact me or respond to notification or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

A big thank you to Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment for providing a copy of Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas! for me to review as well as for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

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Jubilee Reviews said...

I am seriously cutting back for Christmas so I have not started yet. I want to plan out exactly what to get the kids and not just throw in a lot of extras!
Thanks for the giveaway, this would be a great gift for my 3 year old!
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apple blossom said...

yes, I try to get things when they are on sale throughout the year then I can get more gifts and feel I got a bargain.

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Jessica Allen said...

We usually start our Christmas shopping in October, but this year we've been so busy we will start the first week of November! :)


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Stephani said...

I have already started my Christmas shopping, and my Christmas crafting. I'm hoping to give a lot of handmade things this year. I love Christmas, so I don't mind shopping early. :)

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Debbie said...

I already purchased 1 holiday gift
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Jackie said...

I usually start in October...but havent started yet. I usually finish the week before Christmas.
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Karrieann said...

All done Christmas shopping since August! Please don't hate me for it. It is my hubby's habit and I go with the flow as far as he is concerned.

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wigget said...

i haven't but will probably begin some time in november

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Anonymous said...

I have begun looking but haven't actually bought anything yet. It always sneaks up on me! I usually finish up about a week before Christmas.
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Magela said...

I have not started Christmas shopping yet, but it is in my to do list SOON
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Maura said...

No I have not started my holiday shopping. I usually start after Thanksgiving!

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lgm52 said...

Yes, I have started shopping with small things. I try to hit sales all year long.

Anonymous said...

Yes i have started. i buy something every week so that it is not a big bill all at once. kschmaltz@sasktel.net

Jessica B. said...

I started my Christmas shopping this summer. When I see a good deal, I snatch it up and save it.

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ann said...

Yes I ususally buy things thru out the year so I dont have to rush at the last minute

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bored2quickly said...

I follow your blog on GFC, subscribe to your email and like you on Facebook! I would love to win this for my son! I shop for stuff all year long, so I have nice things for my family on Christmas. The problem is storing the stuff though. Thanks so much for the terrific giveaway!
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Savor The Days said...

I usually start shopping around Thanksgiving but always seem to end up last minute shopping for someone just days before Christmas
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maria g said...

I haven't started yet, but that's because i almost always wind up doing most of my shopping last-minute.

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Diana D said...

No I have not started. Thanksgiving has to go by first. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway

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Valerie Taylor Mabrey said...

I have started looking for bargains to help out with the prices
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crystletellerday said...

yes i have started crystletellerday@yahoo.com

laurajjacobson said...

Yep, I have started. Already have on grandson's big Christmas present. :) Have quite a bit done for my nieces and nephews too.
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Wild N Mild $$$ said...

I have started with the items I have won entering contests.

To actually purchase I hope to start in November.

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Sarah said...

I started ages ago! The more time to shop, the better the deals!

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captainliss40 said...

I have not started yet. I usually begin the day after Thanksgiving and end Christmas Eve. captainliss40(at)gmail(dot)com

Leigh Owens said...

I haven't started Christmas shopping yet. Don't have the money! I usually start on Black Friday-online-but depending on finances, sometimes I have to wait until right before Christmas.
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Helen Keeler said...

I do my shopping in Dec.
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degood said...

I have started holiday shopping once all my kids summer birthdays were over in July.

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madpay said...

a merry way to enjoy the holidays

Serendipity Stitcher said...

I have started a little bit of christmas shopping.

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Unknown said...

I Christmas shop all year round as I see deals and clearance opportunities. I usually wrap up 2 weeks before Christmas

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Gretchen said...

I start the day after Christmas hitting the clearance!

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Colleen Maurina said...

Yes, I have started my holiday shopping because I like to space it out so the cost isn't so high in December.

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Mysharona said...

I haven't, I'll start in December.

Amanda Leach said...

I start as early as i can. We put a bunch on layaway at the beginning of october. only a few more things and im done!

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Meredith said...

I have started and I am anxious to get it finished!

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i casually begin in sept. and end right before christmas.

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luminamorgan said...

Yes I have started. I usually work on it all year (:

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