Blockbuster

Blockbuster LLC (formerly Blockbuster Video) was a home movie and video game rental chain that was founded in 1985 and gradually went out of business after three decades due to the rise of streaming platforms like Netflix. As of 2019, the only physical Blockbuster store that remains open is in Bend, Oregon, United States.

Anchor Bay Entertainment released a few Thomas & Friends VHS tapes that were only available for rental at Blockbuster stores under the "Kidmongous" line. HiT Entertainment also released a double feature DVD in 2005 only available at Blockbuster and Anchor Bay Entertainment also released Thomas DVDs that were exclusive to Blockbuster which are double feature DVDs and Ultimate Christmas.

Releases

 * Thomas' Useful Stories (February 2, 1999)
 * Thomas' Fan Favorite Adventures (July 23, 2002)
 * Thomas' Magical Musical Ride (September 24, 2002)
 * Great Destinations! (2005)
 * Ultimate Christmas (2008 re-release)

Trivia

 * A Christmas commercial for Blockbuster in 1993 featured the first nine volumes of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends in the family section of videos for sale. However, the original 1990 release of Thomas Gets Tricked was featured among them.
 * Alec Baldwin narrated a commercial for Blockbuster Total Access in 2007.