Create Your Own "Steam Team"
Apr 22, 2019 6:45:44 GMT
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Post by Ian on Apr 22, 2019 6:45:44 GMT
If asked to choose the 7 best characters to act as leads for "Thomas and Friends", I doubt I'd go for the 7 we've currently got. And given the recent change in "Steam Team" line-up, I wonder if you agree with the final 7 chosen too? Would you have included anyone different... but then, who would you have removed?
So purely for interest and fun, feel free to list your 7 characters, stating why you want them and maybe explaining why you'd get rid of others.
A few extra points (we're in the Games thread so we must have some rules!)-
This isn't just a list of your favourite 7- you need a good balance of characters and personalities to create a range of stories.
Does the team need to be 100% steam? We've got a better male/female balance now, so why not steam/diesel too? It's entirely up to you. Or would you be controversial and go entirely make or female? If so, say why.
Thomas must be included. Whether you like it or not he's the titular character and can't really be dropped.
Finally, Toby. He's always been like a mythical 8th member of the team, so he can retain that role (unless you want him in your 7, of course).
So, my 7.
Thomas.
The lynchpin. Famous throughout the world. Blasted annoying, but sadly indispensable. But more branch line stuff, please.
Daisy.
A female with flaws, a massive ego and a great collection of one liners. Able to cause upset amongst the group and likely to have a good bickering relationship with...
Gordon.
Big, strong, proud and self important, which lends itself to strong stories and comedy. It was Gordon or James and frankly Gordon is far less irritating. James tends to get exactly the same story every (or at least every other) season.
Hiro.
Similar to Nia in that his heritage can be a plus for storytelling, but with the wisdom, authority and kindness of Edward (something the current Team is now missing). Basically, he was the forerunner to Nia who offers nothing extra to him apart from femininity. I was very torn between Hiro and Edward.
Paxton.
Basically the diesel version of Percy but funnier and far less annoying. Far less squeaky too. Given how many 08 shunters Sodor has its not unreasonable to spread them out a bit. He can take over from Philip in shunting at Knapford- Philip can go the same way as the Misty Island Morons.
Rebecca.
Friendly, helpful, a little bit unsure of herself. Accident prone. Awkward. She's got some of Marions bubblyness too.
Millions of kids around the world will surely identify with Rebecca.
Rosie.
Massively popular with the fanbase, and we've seen a bit of a change in recent times (and I dont just mean livery). A bit gutsy, a little bit of edge. Less awkward than Daisy but she's certainly matured and there are signs of flaws there now. Let's give her a chance and develop her a bit more.
So there we are. Thomas, Gordon, Rosie, Daisy, Paxton, Hiro and Rebecca.
What's your 7?
So purely for interest and fun, feel free to list your 7 characters, stating why you want them and maybe explaining why you'd get rid of others.
A few extra points (we're in the Games thread so we must have some rules!)-
This isn't just a list of your favourite 7- you need a good balance of characters and personalities to create a range of stories.
Does the team need to be 100% steam? We've got a better male/female balance now, so why not steam/diesel too? It's entirely up to you. Or would you be controversial and go entirely make or female? If so, say why.
Thomas must be included. Whether you like it or not he's the titular character and can't really be dropped.
Finally, Toby. He's always been like a mythical 8th member of the team, so he can retain that role (unless you want him in your 7, of course).
So, my 7.
Thomas.
The lynchpin. Famous throughout the world. Blasted annoying, but sadly indispensable. But more branch line stuff, please.
Daisy.
A female with flaws, a massive ego and a great collection of one liners. Able to cause upset amongst the group and likely to have a good bickering relationship with...
Gordon.
Big, strong, proud and self important, which lends itself to strong stories and comedy. It was Gordon or James and frankly Gordon is far less irritating. James tends to get exactly the same story every (or at least every other) season.
Hiro.
Similar to Nia in that his heritage can be a plus for storytelling, but with the wisdom, authority and kindness of Edward (something the current Team is now missing). Basically, he was the forerunner to Nia who offers nothing extra to him apart from femininity. I was very torn between Hiro and Edward.
Paxton.
Basically the diesel version of Percy but funnier and far less annoying. Far less squeaky too. Given how many 08 shunters Sodor has its not unreasonable to spread them out a bit. He can take over from Philip in shunting at Knapford- Philip can go the same way as the Misty Island Morons.
Rebecca.
Friendly, helpful, a little bit unsure of herself. Accident prone. Awkward. She's got some of Marions bubblyness too.
Millions of kids around the world will surely identify with Rebecca.
Rosie.
Massively popular with the fanbase, and we've seen a bit of a change in recent times (and I dont just mean livery). A bit gutsy, a little bit of edge. Less awkward than Daisy but she's certainly matured and there are signs of flaws there now. Let's give her a chance and develop her a bit more.
So there we are. Thomas, Gordon, Rosie, Daisy, Paxton, Hiro and Rebecca.
What's your 7?