Product Details

• Actors: Michael Angelis, Michael Brandon, Alec Baldwin, Ringo Starr, George Carlin
• Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: Unrated
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
• VHS Release Date: July 24, 2001
• Run Time: 67 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005JXZG
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #30,498 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Children love stories told by engaging storytellers, the winning formula of Thomas and Friends tales about a group of toy trains on the island of Sodor, based on the "Railway Series" by Reverend W. Awdry. Preschool fans from around the world, a loyal bunch that can identify with the spunky and mischievous tank engine bearing a green number six, selected this best-of compilation of favorite Percy episodes. There are nine short stories here, narrated by George Carlin and Ringo Starr, which focus on a dilemma and end with a gentle moral message. Percy is usually in a predicament because of cheeky behavior, such as in "Percy Takes a Plunge," where he finds himself in a water hole, or worse still, covered in sticky goop in "A Scarf for Percy." And who can forget "Percy's Ghostly Trick" when, after telling some chilling ghost stories, Percy hits a cart of limestone and the dust turns him ghostly white, giving his friends a fright. Though Percy delivers mail, transports children, and helps other engines, he always finds time for practical jokes and ensuing misadventures. There are moments of bravery and bravado, heroism and humiliation tucked between plenty of mishaps. Preschool kids can relate to Percy's predicaments and his earnest desire to be useful and appreciated. They'll walk away with valuable lessons on friendship, resourcefulness, and forgiveness. And train fanatics, young and old, will find plenty to enjoy with a bounty of railway terms and realistic train miniatures. (Ages 2 to 6 years old) --Lynn Gibson

Product Description

This special collector's edition features nine favorite stories where Percy's spunk and determination lead him into all sorts of humorous situations. With classic storytelling by George Carlin and Ringo Starr. This commemorative video honoring Percy includes these nine terrific tales:

The Ghostly Trip - Percy delights in scary stories and is disappointed when Thomas and the others tell him they are not true. When an accidental bump coats him with a freight full of white powdery lime, he decides to play a ghostly prank on his pal Thomas.
A Scarf for Percy - It is the coldest winter day and Percy wishes for a scarf to keep warm. After an argument with James, he steams into the station, crashing into a load of cartons. This time he really gets into a jam - literally. And the scarf he ends up with turns out to be Sir Topham Hatt's trousers!
Percy Takes a Plunge - Percy insists on testing the limits. He ignores a warning sign and decides to ask the rail cars to help him play a trick on Thomas and the others. But instead of proving his point, he finds himself testing the waters.
Percy's Predicament - Percy annoys the rail cars by ordering them around. The cars won't allow him to brake at the station and he finds himself stuck.
Thomas, Percy and the Mail Train - The mail is delayed by weather and Percy wants to make up time on the next run. Harold the Helicopter brags that he can deliver mail more swiftly, but Percy delivers on time.
Percy Runs Away - The little green engine is shunting cars on the main line and not heeding the others' warning that he should whistle to the signal man. When Gordon comes steaming toward him with the express train, Percy backs up and can't stop.
Percy and the Signal - Again, Percy's tricks get him into trouble. He pretends to know what all the signals mean, but when he comes up to an unfamiliar sign, he ends up going in the wrong direction.
Percy Proves a Point - to Harold in this episode. The haughty helicopter calls Percy slow and old-fashioned, but the little green engine proves his power in a thrilling race.
Percy's Promise - is to bring a group of children home from the beach on time. It's summer on the island of Sodor, but a spell of bad weather almost prevents their return. Though the trip has its wet spots, Percy brings the children back safely, prompting Sir Topham Hatt to dub him a "Really Useful Engine."

Customer Reviews

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My son loves this video, July 19, 2001

By	Kelly Jackson (Oklahoma City, OK United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thomas the Tank Engine - Best of Percy (With Toy Train) [VHS] (VHS Tape)

My two year old son has become a Thomas fanatic and this is his new favorite tape. I purchased this at a local store and it came with a wooden Percy which can be attached to the other wooden Thomas vehicles. This set is a good deal since the Percy train alone is $10 at stores.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Percy is the greatest, February 19, 2004

By	Mr. Bey (Riverside, CT United States) - See all my reviews

I'm glad that Ringo has a episode on this tape. Wooly Bear should've been on this one and so should Percy's debut episode. Not a bad bunch of episodes though. The best of tapes are good for people who love a certain character but I like the Ringo narrations the best. Percy is my favorite character and Percy's Ghostly Trick is a great episode too. Percy is so cheaky and innocent and he likes to cause mischeif. He plays tricks on the other engines but he can be very useful also. In Percy's Promise he sticks to his word no matter what. This tape is great for people who are just starting their collection.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Percy Fans Rejoice!, October 29, 2004

By	Cumulonimbus Harpe "samsmylife" (Fresno, California, United States) - See all my reviews

Celebrate the Best of Percy in this wonderful video containing 9 episodes starring your favorite little green engine, Percy. Pretty much all of the best Percy stories are included on here. The only funny episode that wasn't on here is Wolly Bear. That was my favorite Percy episode where Percy gets hay stuck to him and Thomas calls him a wolly bear. But the other episodes on here are good too and I guarantee that you will like this video and want to watch it over and over again. Even I liked it and I'm not a major fan of Percy. The stories on here include; Percy's Ghostly Trick, A Scarf For Percy, Percy Takes A Plunge, Percy's Predicament, Thomas Percy and the Mail Train, Percy Runs Away, Percy & the Signal, Percy Proves A Point, and Percy's Promise.