Thomas and Friends

An original large scale miniature used during the production of the popular children's television series Thomas and Friends.

This Fat Controller miniature is an original large scale model created for use in close up shots and represents the largest scale of miniature Controller used in the series. This particular model is believed to have been created around series eight of the show following HiT Entertainment's acquisition of the Thomas and Friends television rights in 2002 after which a number of new models were created. Fat Controller miniatures of this style can be seen used from series nine onwards with the noticeable difference of having eight buttons rather than seven as in previous series.

This highly detailed miniature is constructed from solid resin and features poseable arms and a detachable head which allowed the crew to easily change the characters expression during production. The model is hand painted in the characters signature attire with black morning coat, grey trousers, yellow waistcoat and trademark black top hat, finished with excellent attention to detail befitting a large scale close up miniature which includes a pocket square, tie, jacket pockets, spats and even hand painted fingers and thumb nail.

The Fat Controller stands a very impressive 10" tall and measures over 5" wide across the arms, he remains in excellent production used condition with vibrant paintwork which exhibits only minor loss to his right cuff and a minor chip to the underside of his top hat although these minor imperfections fail to detract from this stunning miniature. The head and body feature some glue residue and remains of Blu-Tack to the neck area where heads would be interchanged and fixed during production, this is not noticable when the head is on the miniature. Following its use at Shepperton Studios during production the miniature was gifted to a senior crew member.

Believed to be the first time a large scale Fat Controller has been offered on the collectors market this represents an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire a miniature of this iconic character which makes a stunning display piece and an instantly recognisable element of this popular children's television series.