The History of Thomas and Mattel

First proper video essay of this channel. Just wanted to give my thoughts on the current state of the Thomas & Friends franchise managed by Mattel, and what I think of Big World! Big Adventures! and All Engines Go.

Clips from other YouTubers (in order):
   • Thoughts On SEASON 20 - THOMAS & FRIE...   - The Unlucky Tug
J Funk
   • SML Movie: Bowser Junior's 7th Birthd...   - SML
   • TOMICA Thomas & Friends Short 45: The...   - DieselD199
   • Thomas' Bridge Jump in a Nutshell (Co...   - ramahfool
   • SML Short: Shrek The Babysitter [REUP...   - SML
   • Day of the Diesels RANT! | Grease and...   - Grease and Oil Podcast
   • Thomas' Christmas Lockdown | TOMICA T...   - DieselD199
   • That's The Stupidest Bullshit I've Ev...   - Thomas1Edward2Henry3


Music (in order):
   • Percy (From "Thomas Reorchestrated: S...  
   • Thomas and The Trucks Theme (Series 1)  
   • Postman Pat  - Series 3 - 8 (2003 - 2...  
   • Fireman Sam Extended Theme Instrument...  
   • 🔵(HQ) Sometimes You Make a Friend | K...  
   • Final Battle With Bowser Super Mario ...  
   • Gaslamp Funworks  
   • Terence the tractor's theme  
Custom made "We Don't Need an Open Road" instrumental