MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 7 -- Target Stores today announced that it is the new home for an array of exclusive Thomas & Friends merchandise. Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends have captured the imaginations of children nationwide through millions of books and videos about his adventures on the Island of Sodor.
The partnership ranges from apparel to toys to home entertainment merchandise -- making Target the one-stop shopping destination for Thomas & Friends. "Take Along Thomas & Friends," exclusively at Target, is a unique, die-cast, pocket-sized series of portable Thomas & Friends trains. The trains will also be accompanied by all-in-one play sets that have been specifically designed for easy portability. The "Take Along Thomas & Friends" line will range in price from $4.99 and up for the trains to $19.99 and up for play sets.
Target will also carry exclusive lines of Thomas & Friends apparel for toddlers and young children, and will introduce an exclusive line of Thomas children's footwear. The full range of Thomas & Friends merchandise will be available at all Target stores and on target.com Sunday, August 11.
Target guests will find even more Thomas & Friends merchandise highlighted throughout Target stores, including best-selling Thomas & Friends videos, books, music and CD-Roms and domestic, seasonal and special items.
"Target is committed to offering its guests exceptional and unexpected merchandise," said Kathee Tesija, senior vice president, hardlines, Target Stores. "Thomas & Friends is an incredible brand that has been loved by children and families over the years. Now, guests can find new, exclusive Thomas & Friends merchandise at their local Target store."
About Target Stores
Minneapolis-based Target Stores serves guests at 1,107 stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today's best retail trends at affordable prices. Whether visiting a Target store or shopping online at target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items. Target Stores, along with its parent company Target Corporation, gives back more than $2 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs.
About Gullane Entertainment
Gullane Entertainment plc is an international family entertainment studio, with interests in television, publishing, licensing and live events. Gullane owns rights in a broad range of properties including the internationally acclaimed Thomas & Friends and Guinness World Records, as well as Art Attack and Sooty. The company, which operates from offices in the UK, New York, Toronto and Tokyo, trades on the London Stock Exchange.
