Thomas the Tank Engine
Sega Genesis · 1993
About this game
Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends is a game starring the characters from the children's television show Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends.
The game, aimed towards the preschool demographic, has players controlling several different characters from the show's universe, including Thomas, James, Percy, Toby and Duck.
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Edward, Henry and Gordon also appear in the game mode with Thomas and James.
The original Thomas title music is played at the title screen.
This game features music from the first three seasons, and all text is spoken by Craig Ewert.
About Sega Genesis
Known as the Mega Drive outside North America, the Sega Genesis (1988/1989) was Sega's most successful console and Sonic the Hedgehog's original home, fueling the "console wars" era against Nintendo's SNES. Genesis cartridge collecting is well-established: common sports and platformer titles are affordable, while sports-license and later-era games with smaller print runs can carry a meaningful premium.
Gamevaro tracks Thomas the Tank Engine for Sega Genesis with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €27.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €28.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €139.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1093.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €56.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €20.89 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1093.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €28.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €20.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €56.06 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €139.92 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €140.59 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1078.14 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €20.65 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €28.37 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €56.09 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €28.37 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.62 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1078.14 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €140.59 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €20.65 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €56.09 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €28.10 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €149.56 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.64 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1080.66 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €59.74 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Thomas the Tank Engine has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Thomas the Tank Engine worth?
Thomas the Tank Engine for Sega Genesis is currently worth €27.55 loose, €56.09 complete in box, and €139.98 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Thomas the Tank Engine rare?
Thomas the Tank Engine has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Thomas the Tank Engine?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Thomas the Tank Engine, loose is €27.55 and CIB is €56.09 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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