Thomas and Friends is a LEGO DUPLO subtheme based on the Thomas the Tank Engine television show, train toys and The Railway Series books. The theme was released in 2005 in North America and later in 2007 in the UK and was discontinued in 2010. Fifteen sets in all were produced.
2007 LEGO Sets
For collectors, 2007 proved to be an important milestone for with the release of the Modular Buildings theme which initially included Café Corner (10182-1) and Market Street (10190-1). Also, the Star Wars license with LucasFilms was originally planned to end that year, but is renewed. To celebrate Star Wars' 30th anniversary, LEGO released a free, 14-carat gold C-3PO minifigure. 2007 also saw the discontinuation of a number of themes including Aqua Raiders and Knights' Kingdom II but also so the introduction of the Thomas and Friends theme.