Thomas and the Toy Shop (magazine story)

"You must take the trucks full of toys now!"

- Thomas to Henry

Thomas and the Toy Shop is a magazine story, illustrated using images from television series.

Plot
A new toy shop is opening on the Island of Sodor. All week, the engines have been collecting toys from the factory to stock the new shop. It is hard work, but the engines enjoy it.

On the day of the opening, the Fat Controller arrives at Tidmouth Sheds and asks Henry to collect a machine for the factory from the docks and then take the last load of toys to the toy shop. Later, Thomas goes to Brendam Docks and is surprised to see Henry still there. He has been trapped behind a crate that Cranky has dropped. Henry says Thomas will have to collect the toys now.

Thomas agrees to help and, on his way to the shop, he gets stuck on Gordon's Hill. Then, Henry arrives and Thomas asks him to take the train again. So, Henry takes the trucks and all the children cheer when he arrives at the new shop. Just then, Thomas arrives at the station, just in time to see the opening of the shop. It is a magnificent sight with balloons, colourful lights and lots and lots of toys. The Fat Controller declared the shop open and it is all thanks to his really useful engines.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Henry
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Gordon
 * James
 * Emily
 * Annie and Clarabel
 * Big Mickey
 * Cranky

Trivia

 * This magazine story is based on the ninth series episode of the same name.