Thursday, 16 June 2011

Cinders and Ashes! Thomas the Tank Engine Stamps Giveaway!


To celebrate what would have been The Rev Awdry's 100th birthday this week, Royal Mail have issued a special Thomas the Tank Engine series of stamps.

The vicar wrote the well-loved children's stories nearly 70 years ago, but they remain as popular as ever with young children.  Readers of my blog will know that Ruby is Thomas mad - given the choice she'd pack up her suitcase and move into Thomasland.

The official launch took place earlier this week at the East Lancashire Railway – which boasts Thomas the Tank as a visitor attraction, with a special visit from the Fat Controller (or Sir Topham Hatt as we must say in these politically-correct times!)

credit: Lancashire Telegraph

The stamps feature Thomas on the 1st class; as well as James; Percy; Daisy; Toby and Gordon. They are available as a First Day Cover, Mint Stamps or a Presentation Pack and are available to purchase at post offices or online at the Royal Mail website.  Sales from the First Day Cover will raise funds for the upkeep of the 15th century Norfolk church where Rev Awdry served.


Royal Mail have very kindly given me a special set of these commemorative stamps, as well as a Thomas goodie bag which will delight any fan - full of books, a DVD and a die-cast model from the series.

To win this fabulous prize, simply follow this blog in Google Friend Connect and leave a comment below telling me your (or your child's ) favourite character from the series.

For an additional entry, you can follow Royal Mail Stamps on Twitter and leave a separate comment saying you have done so.

For a final further entry, tweet the following and leave another comment below stating that you have tweeted; " I'm entering @missielizzieb 's blog competition to win Thomas the Tank stamps and goodies here: http://bit.ly/l4z3T4"

The competition will close at 8pm on Monday 27th June 2011 and the winner will be picked at random.  If the winner does not respond or is not contactable, I reserve the right to re-draw. Open to UK only.
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142 comments:

  1. Kate Pollard16 June, 2011 21:39

    My son loves George... as it has the same name as he does (all be it spelt differently!)

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  2. Kate Pollard16 June, 2011 21:39

    I follow Royalmailstamps on twitter as @yummymumto2

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  3. Kate Pollard16 June, 2011 21:40

    Have tweeted your message on twitter too as @yummymumto2

    Thanks :)

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  4. Happy Homebird16 June, 2011 21:40

    Toby the tram as my son is Toby too.

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  5. Happy Homebird16 June, 2011 21:42

    @happyhomebird has tweeted

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  6. Happy Homebird16 June, 2011 21:43

    Following Royalmailstamps too

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  7. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]16 June, 2011 21:48

    Aargh, the bickering and unpleasantness between the trains, the master/servant forelock tugging - how I loathe Thomas and Friends! My boys don't though, and are particularly taken with vain James the red engine ;-)

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  8. TheBoyandMe16 June, 2011 22:14

    Hiya, I've followed on GFC and have to tell you that The Boy just likes plain old 'Tom' himself. He's obsessed with him.

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  9. TheBoyandMe16 June, 2011 22:14

    Followed Royal Mail on twitter too.

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  10. TheBoyandMe16 June, 2011 22:16

    Have also tweeted.

    Thanks!

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  11. Anonymous16 June, 2011 22:20

    Hi and thanks for the great comp!

    I am following via GFC and my eldest son, Rhys, loves Thomas the best and my three triplet boys, Callum, Ceiran and Connor all love Percy !!!!

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  12. Unknown16 June, 2011 22:20

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  13. Unknown16 June, 2011 22:20

    I have tweeted

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  14. Unknown16 June, 2011 22:20

    Following Royal Mail Stamps on twitter too :)

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  15. Anonymous16 June, 2011 22:21

    I am following you and Royal Mail Stamps on twitter @TracyNixon

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  16. Anonymous16 June, 2011 22:21

    I have tweeted! @TracyNixon

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  17. Anonymous16 June, 2011 22:21

    I am a fan on facebook and have shared your comp in my status!!! Tracy Nixon MSE

    Thanks again xxx

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  18. Unknown16 June, 2011 22:22

    Although he now has a Charlie train from Thomas (his name is Charlie too) his all time favourite is Bertie the bus

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  19. Anne16 June, 2011 22:23

    Hi, I've followed on GFC. My older son's favourite was always Percy, we even had a rabbit called Percy (but he wasn't green) The little man isn't old enough yet but I'm sure he will be a Thomas fan too.

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  20. Anne16 June, 2011 22:25

    I am following @RoyalMailStamps

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  21. Anne16 June, 2011 22:25

    have tweeted as @bumptobundle

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  22. Anonymous16 June, 2011 22:25

    my daughters fave is percy
    gareth.drake@yahoo.co.uk

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  23. Lucy Zelazowski16 June, 2011 23:10

    Hello, following you via GFC. Both my sons our Thomas fans, J adores Thomas while L enjoys grabbing any train his big brother is playing with and running off with it. Good Luck Everyone x

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  24. Lucy Zelazowski16 June, 2011 23:15

    Also following @royalmailstamps

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  25. Lucy Zelazowski16 June, 2011 23:21

    I follow you and have been tweeting your message! Come on Thomas Fans!! Peep peep!

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  26. mummy2417 June, 2011 06:12

    i already follow with gfc, my sons favourite is def thomas

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  27. mummy2417 June, 2011 06:14

    i have tweeted as @ashlallan

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  28. Jane Willis17 June, 2011 08:10

    I thought I was already following but Google says I wasn't so I am now.
    I have a soft spot for the Fat Controller, probably because I look a bit like hime (apart from the hat)
    @janesgrapevine

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  29. Jane Willis17 June, 2011 08:11

    I'm following Royal Mail Stamps @janesgrapevine

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  30. Jane Willis17 June, 2011 08:11

    I've tweeted @janesgrapevine

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  31. @goriami17 June, 2011 09:41

    We love Gordon! (already follow you via GFC) @goriami

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  32. @goriami17 June, 2011 09:42

    Tweeted @goriami

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  33. @goriami17 June, 2011 09:42

    I already follow royal mail stamps on twitter :) @goriami

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  34. Trials and tribulations of a Brummie mummy17 June, 2011 09:44

    Following will tweet as supermommy1983

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  35. Anonymous17 June, 2011 10:32

    Both my children and grandchilren love Thomas

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  36. cinders5917 June, 2011 10:33

    Following and tweeted @Juiliefeathers

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  37. cinders59 MSE17 June, 2011 10:34

    Both my children and my grandchildren love Thomas

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  38. Anonymous17 June, 2011 11:50

    My son absolutely loves Thomas - he joins in with the theme tune (sort of) whilst running around shouting ''too too'' (in adults language choo choo!) My 8 mth old daughter is now starting to look at the tv when its on in amazement - i'm sure a new follower to be! Going to go and see him at West Somerset Railway, he will love it! Love Emma emma.l.sp@hotmail.co.uk

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  39. Marina Wilson17 June, 2011 12:14

    @mummycat111 has tweeted and my first child's favourite is Gordon..she always feels sorry for him - she says its the 'look' on his face

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  40. Marina Wilson17 June, 2011 12:17

    I'm following royal mail and have tweeted
    @mummycat111

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  41. Anonymous17 June, 2011 15:12

    My daughter loves Thomas! (I am following via GFC).

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  42. Anonymous17 June, 2011 15:13

    I follow Royal Mail Stamps on Twitter (@pandcands)

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  43. Anonymous17 June, 2011 15:14

    Tweeted! (@pandcands)

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  44. none17 June, 2011 18:35

    My favourite is Toby (and Henrietta). I'm following your blog

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  45. Kat @ iRant iRave17 June, 2011 18:36

    Have followed on GFC. Hmmm choosing one favourite character is tricky. Today I think it's Hiro or maybe Kelly as those are what have been played with today.

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  46. none17 June, 2011 18:37

    Already following Royal Mail Stamps on Twitter @millylitre

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  47. Kat @ iRant iRave17 June, 2011 18:37

    Have followed Royal Mail Stamps as @katbroon

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  48. Kat @ iRant iRave17 June, 2011 18:38

    Have also tweeted for a final entry :)

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  49. none17 June, 2011 18:40

    I've tweeted @millylitre

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  50. LilLeese17 June, 2011 20:23

    My favourite character was always Henry.

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  51. LilLeese17 June, 2011 20:24

    Following on Twitter - @LilLeese1

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  52. LilLeese17 June, 2011 20:24

    Tweeted - @LilLeese1

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  53. Juliesnotebook17 June, 2011 21:02

    Jenson loves Diesel. He's cheeky Jen would say.
    Following on gfc. x

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  54. Juliesnotebook17 June, 2011 21:03

    already following Royal mails twitter page. @buttonf1fan

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  55. Juliesnotebook17 June, 2011 21:08

    i just tweeted " I'm entering @missielizzieb 's blog competition to win Thomas the Tank stamps and goodies here: http://bit.ly/l4z3T4"

    @buttonf1fan

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  56. Chas's Pictorial Blog17 June, 2011 21:24

    My grandson loves Thomas

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  57. Chas's Pictorial Blog17 June, 2011 21:25

    Done "you can follow Royal Mail Stamps on Twitter and leave a separate comment saying you have done so" claner

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  58. Chas's Pictorial Blog17 June, 2011 21:26

    claner has twitted this " I'm entering @missielizzieb 's blog competition to win Thomas the Tank stamps and goodies here: http://bit.ly/l4z3T4"

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  59. emily1318 June, 2011 12:17

    I'm already a GFC follower :)

    I was very impressed to discover that there is an engine called Emily - she has to be my favourite with her being my namesake!

    Thanks!

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  60. emily1318 June, 2011 12:17

    I follow Royal Mail on Twitter too

    Thanks again!

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  61. elvy10618 June, 2011 16:18

    My youngest is a Thomas fan...She rode on him at the Gwilli Railway a couple of months ago :)

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  62. elvy10618 June, 2011 16:19

    I am following Royalmailstamps on Tweeeeeeter

    @elvy106

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  63. elvy10618 June, 2011 16:19

    I have Tweeeeeeeeeeeted your comp :)

    @elvy106

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  64. anna830118 June, 2011 20:36

    My daughter likes Thomas, I follow via GFC

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  65. anna830118 June, 2011 20:37

    I follow on Twitter @anna8301

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  66. anna830118 June, 2011 20:37

    Have tweeted @anna8301

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  67. Sarah Anguish18 June, 2011 22:07

    My DD loves Rosie

    Already follow you via GFC

    @littleboo_21

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  68. Sarah Anguish18 June, 2011 22:07

    Following @RoyalMailStamps on Twitter

    @littleboo_21

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  69. Sarah Anguish18 June, 2011 22:07

    Tweeted competition details

    @littleboo_21

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  70. bloomers18 June, 2011 23:12

    I am following via GFC - robertfox24

    Our favourite character is James because that is my sons name

    Twitter - @bloomingfox

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  71. bloomers18 June, 2011 23:13

    I am already following Royal Mail Stamps on Twitter - @bloomingfox

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  72. fun as a gran18 June, 2011 23:24

    following, grandson likes Diesel @pooohbear2811

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  73. fun as a gran18 June, 2011 23:26

    already following Royal Mail stamps on twitter @pooohbear2811

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  74. fun as a gran18 June, 2011 23:27

    tweeted message as well, thanks for running

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  75. JaneMorfett21 June, 2011 00:01

    Hi i follow with GFC and favourite has to be Thomas!
    @sophiejanem

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  76. JaneMorfett21 June, 2011 00:04

    I follow Royal Mail Stamps on twitter
    @sophiejanem

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  77. JaneMorfett21 June, 2011 00:05

    I have also tweeted @sophiejanem

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  78. Mary Baldwin21 June, 2011 23:11

    Has to be Percy - all round family favourite.

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  79. Fiona Martin21 June, 2011 23:40

    I'm following with gfc.

    My children love Thomas the best.

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  80. Fiona Martin21 June, 2011 23:40

    I'm following Royalmailstamps on twitter.

    @star100x

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  81. Fiona Martin21 June, 2011 23:41

    I've tweeted about the giveaway.

    @star100x

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  82. Gemma22 June, 2011 11:01

    My son's favourite is Thomas!

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  83. kiki22 June, 2011 11:54

    I follow via GFC and our fave character is James

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  84. kiki22 June, 2011 11:55

    I follow Royal Mail Stamps on twitter @kiki_725

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  85. kiki22 June, 2011 11:56

    Tweeted @kiki_725

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  86. Erica Hughes22 June, 2011 15:18

    Following Royal Mail @ericahughes

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  87. Anonymous23 June, 2011 16:01

    I have tweeted as @anandi2.

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  88. maci23423 June, 2011 17:03

    percy is the favourite, followed royal mail too and followed your blog through google

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  89. Phyllis and Gerry23 June, 2011 18:31

    Following you with GFC, and Granddaughters fave is Thomas the 'Peppa Pig' of main characters

    @phyllgerry

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  90. Phyllis and Gerry23 June, 2011 18:33

    Already following Royal Mail on twitter with @phyllgerry

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  91. Phyllis and Gerry23 June, 2011 18:34

    Have RT'd giveaway with @phyllgerry

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  92. Holly Button23 June, 2011 22:02

    Lara likes Emily Engine. It makes her giggle when she says it because I always tease her about how she says Emily Elephant (from Peppa Pig). She says "Emily Pentifant" so when she successfully says "Emily Engine" it makes her laugh!

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  93. Holly Button23 June, 2011 22:03

    I have tweeted as @jumblyMummy

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  94. Unknown23 June, 2011 22:30

    Boy loves Thomas. Altho he knows the names of nearly all of them and there is an engine with his name. He likes Cranky too! following you on GFC

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  95. Unknown23 June, 2011 22:30

    Have followed Royal Mail as @meetjosmith

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  96. Unknown23 June, 2011 22:30

    have tweeted as @meetjosmith

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  97. Dorothee.Archambault23 June, 2011 22:53

    I follow via GFC, my 3 yo son fave character is Gordon!
    @Dorothee77

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  98. Dorothee.Archambault23 June, 2011 22:53

    I follow @RoyalMailStamps on Twitter
    @Dorothee77

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  99. Dorothee.Archambault23 June, 2011 22:55

    and I tweeted about the comp
    @Dorothee77

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  100. Angela M - Garden Tea Cakes and Me24 June, 2011 20:02

    I am following on GFC. My favorite has to be Thomas of course!

    @daisyangel1

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  101. Wendy24 June, 2011 20:04

    am following on GFC - fav of my kids is Harold the Helicopter:) @kikicomp

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  102. Angela M - Garden Tea Cakes and Me24 June, 2011 20:04

    I am following Royal mail stamps on twitter.

    @daisyangel1

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  103. Wendy24 June, 2011 20:04

    am following royal mail @kikicomp

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  104. Wendy24 June, 2011 20:04

    have tweeted @kikicomp

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  105. Angela M - Garden Tea Cakes and Me24 June, 2011 20:08

    I have tweeted too.

    @daisyangel1

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  106. Anonymous25 June, 2011 10:10

    Has to be Thomas. - @clairew137

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  107. Anonymous25 June, 2011 10:11

    follow Royal Mail Stamps on Twitter - done - @clairew137

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  108. Anonymous25 June, 2011 10:12

    Tweeted - @clairew137

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  109. Anonymous25 June, 2011 14:58

    got to be James
    @_cathyj_

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  110. Angie25 June, 2011 20:33

    Thomas!
    @angiehoggett

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  111. tubbyj25 June, 2011 22:49

    favourite character thomas

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  112. tubbyj25 June, 2011 22:49

    following royal mail tubbyjpin

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  113. tubbyj25 June, 2011 22:51

    tweeted from tubbyjpin

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  114. amberash25 June, 2011 23:21

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  115. amberash25 June, 2011 23:22

    My son like Gordon

    Have tweeted @seejess

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  116. amberash25 June, 2011 23:24

    Also following Royal mail on twitter

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  117. pauline appleton26 June, 2011 11:34

    I am following on GFC my grandsons favourite is Rosie

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  118. pauline appleton26 June, 2011 11:37

    Followed Royal Mail on twitter too.

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  119. pauline appleton26 June, 2011 11:38

    I have tweeted

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  120. rkoya200126 June, 2011 19:50

    I am following royal mail on twitter and have retweeted @rkoya2001

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  121. rkoya200126 June, 2011 19:51

    We love Fat controller

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  122. pjones188926 June, 2011 20:28

    My husband has been a huge Thomas the Tank Engine fan since he was a child, and a stamp collector too so he would love this prize!

    His favourite character is James, because that's my husband's name and he is also the only red engine (from the original series).

    @TPAJJA

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  123. pjones188926 June, 2011 20:28

    I am following on twitter

    @TPAJJA

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  124. pjones188926 June, 2011 20:28

    I have tweeted @TPAJJA

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  125. Anonymous26 June, 2011 21:45

    My daughter loves Thomas as hes the 'cheeky one'

    @lilysmum2008

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  126. ak106527 June, 2011 10:40

    Thomas

    following blog

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  127. ak106527 June, 2011 10:43

    2nd entry
    thomas
    i am following on twitter

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  128. hoopie27 June, 2011 16:54

    Percy's a favourite in our house

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  129. hoopie27 June, 2011 16:56

    I follow royal mail stamps on Twitter

    @claireishoop

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  130. hoopie27 June, 2011 16:57

    I have tweeted

    @claireishoop

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  131. lisa27 June, 2011 16:59

    Percy the red engine was my favourite when I was little as he was cheeky.

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  132. lisa27 June, 2011 17:00

    I'm following @RoyalMailStamps on twitter.

    @Lisa2062

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  133. lisa27 June, 2011 17:01

    Have tweeted your fab competition here http://twitter.com/Lisa2062/status/85375609609519104.

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  134. Catherine27 June, 2011 18:34

    My youngest daughter loves Emily because she's a girl engine lol, and because Emily is her big sister's middle name! I've retweeted your comp, thank you for running it :) @catharris04

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  135. Catherine27 June, 2011 18:36

    I'm also following @RoyalMailStamps on Twitter @catharris04

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  136. Ian Campbell27 June, 2011 18:55

    My favourite character has to be The Fat Controller (sorry, I meant Sir Topham Hatt!). The guy's got great presence and charisma and is a fabulous stand-out character in the very worthy Thomas The Tank Engine series.

    My Twitter username is @Ianthesunlover

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  137. Ian Campbell27 June, 2011 18:57

    I'm following Royal Mail Stamps on Twitter. My Twitter username is @Ianthesunlover

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  138. Ian Campbell27 June, 2011 18:59

    I've tweeted the competition message.

    My Twitter username is @Ianthesunlover

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  139. Stuart27 June, 2011 19:11

    Following your blog via GFC. Favourite character will be Thomas himself!

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  140. Stuart27 June, 2011 19:12

    Following Royal Mail Stamps on TWitter @ossiesheep

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  141. Stuart27 June, 2011 19:13

    Tweeted the competition @ossiesheep

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  142. joanna_kow27 June, 2011 19:14

    Following on google connect.
    My son likes Thomas

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