Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends - Cranky Bugs

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Summary: All the trains are in bad moods!
Review: My 20 month old son can't get enough of this video. However, I was annoyed by the fact that so many of the stories feature characters who are complaining. Also, Alec Baldwin isn't too great as narrator.

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Summary: Cranky the Crane is Crummy
Review: My son has enjoyed every Thomas video he has seen, except this one. The Cranky the Crane character makes him cry every time. When he is older, he might appreciate the story line and not cry at Cranky's angry outbursts.

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Summary: umm, not the best...
Review: my son likes to watch this video, but not as much as the others. alec baldwin's voice is annoying and his james role is obnoxious. the character cranky is not the best; the way the diesel is treated by the other engines for being the new guy is not the greatest either. the toad story is nice, but lady hatt's birthday is certainly not the best--more negative female roles (caroline doesn't want to work or drive fast; lady hatt is really shallow). there are better videos out there, such as "make someone happy" (if you don't mind baldwin's characterization of james) or maybe "the best of percy."

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Summary: everything Thomas
Review: my son, jack, 2 1/2, loves loves loves all of the thomas and friends movies. as a family we highly recommend any and all of the movies. they teach patience, understanding, cooperation, and many other valuable lessons. my husband loves the narrations by george carlin and i especially love alec baldwin's female impersonations. pick one or all of them up today, you'll be glad that you did!!!

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Summary: Good stories
Review: My sons love Thomas. They enjoyed this VHS because of the new stories. The only drawback is Alec Baldwin. He's no George Carlin or even Ringo Starr. There is not much distinction in his voices, but the kids seem to like it. The movie grates a little on the nerves because of the sameness in the voices. George Carlin's and Ringo Starr's movies were more entertaining for adults - easier to listen to for multiple repititions. Overall, this is a worthwhile buy.

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Summary: Cranky Bugs and Other Thomas Stories
Review: This is a great video! It's one of my favorites, along with Thomas and the Special Letter, The Gallant Old Engine, and Trust Thomas.
In "Cranky Bugs", a new crane named Cranky comes to work at the docks and causes trouble for Thomas and Percy. But, when there's a storm, the two little engines come to his rescue. In "Lady Hatt's Birthday Party", Sir Topham Hatt needs to prepare for his wife's birthday party. While he's getting ready however, disaster strikes. In "Double Teething Troubles", Bill and Ben need a new diesel to help out. Unfortunately, the diesel has teething troubles. In "Thomas, Percy, and Old Slow Coach", Thomas and Percy meet Old Slow Coach. She was about to get sent to the scrapyards. However, when the workman's hut gets destroyed in a fire, Thomas and Percy find a need for her. In "Busy Going Backwards", Toad is tired of going backwards. When some freight cars trick him and make him go forwards, he soon learns that it's O.K. to go backwards. In "A Better View for Gordon", Gordon brags about knowing everything. When he tests out a new station, he wants a panoramic view. During the grand opening, Gordon crashes into the wall and gets his "panoramic view". This is my favorite story of the 6. The video contains these six stories and the music video "Night Train".

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Summary: Cranky Bugs and Other Thomas Stories
Review: This is a great video! It's one of my favorites, along with Thomas and the Special Letter, The Gallant Old Engine, and Trust Thomas.
In "Cranky Bugs", a new crane named Cranky comes to work at the docks and causes trouble for Thomas and Percy. But, when there's a storm, the two little engines come to his rescue. In "Lady Hatt's Birthday Party", Sir Topham Hatt needs to prepare for his wife's birthday party. While he's getting ready however, disaster strikes. In "Double Teething Troubles", Bill and Ben need a new diesel to help out. Unfortunately, the diesel has teething troubles. In "Thomas, Percy, and Old Slow Coach", Thomas and Percy meet Old Slow Coach. She was about to get sent to the scrapyards. However, when the workman's hut gets destroyed in a fire, Thomas and Percy find a need for her. In "Busy Going Backwards", Toad is tired of going backwards. When some freight cars trick him and make him go forwards, he soon learns that it's O.K. to go backwards. In "A Better View for Gordon", Gordon brags about knowing everything. When he tests out a new station, he wants a panoramic view. During the grand opening, Gordon crashes into the wall and gets his "panoramic view". This is my favorite story of the 6. The video contains these six stories and the music video "Night Train".

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Summary: Tell cool
Review: This is not a bad DVD. I am going to get it soon and I have the video to it. If you find this DVD and other Thomas videos are DVDs stupid you are stupid. Any Thomas The Tank Engine fan has a DVD player or a computer you should get this at your local DVD store and other Thomas DVD stores today or anytime you like.

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Summary: Our Favorite Thomas Video!
Review: This tape was our first exposure to the Thomas series and quickly became a favorite of our collection. Remarkably, after watching it 500+ times, I can still sit through it and find that I enjoy it! I attribute it to Alec Baldwin's wonderful narraration. He puts great effort into giving each of the characters their own personality. The older tapes seem monotonous in comparison. I look forward to getting the next tape he works on!

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Summary: Alec Baldwin's the Best!
Review: This video is a great! It has all new stories:
Cranky Bugs: Cranky the Crane insults Thomas and Percy and calls them "annoying little bugs". But he is knocked over in a storm, so Thomas and Percy help him.
Lady Hatt's Birthday: Sir Topham Hatt tries to make it to his wife's birthday party, but keeps running into trouble!
Double Teething Troubles: Bill and Ben work with a diesel who has over heating problems.
Thomas, Percy & Old Slow Coach: Thomas and Percy save an old coach from scrap to replace a burned up workmens' hut; James gets stuck in a fire.
Busy Going Bacwards: Toad the Breakvan whishes to go forward, so the freight cars break away from Oliver to let him see what its like.
A Better View For Gordon: Gordon hates the new station and crashes through it's wall.
Baldwin has really outdone himself. The video introduces Cranky, Derek the Diesel, Old Slow Coach, and the Fire Engine.