It's interesting how observational and quick-thinking Top Hat is in several episodes: High Tide - After Lord Stinker points out Zebedee's high load, Top Hat realises that an accident is imminent and quickly reverses out. He also comes up with the idea to use the steel rig to keep the bridge from collapsing after noticing how it is wedged underneath. He also quickly catches on to what Lord Stinker wants to do in order to save the goods train. High Winds - After spotting Zebedee sneaking off with a coal barge, he recalls that he was the only one meant to be carrying out deliveries, and decides to check with Captain Starr about it. I like the implication that this may have been how Hercules came across Zebedee and Johnny Cuba. Warrior - After seeing Ten Cents in trouble with Izzy Gomez, Top Hat comes up with the idea to use Lord Stinker to get under the tramper's hulk, due to being too tall himself.
I agree. Ryan's World is a channel for preschoolers, yet I have a half-sister in elementary school who watches it. I'd rather watch Blue's Clues than that crap.
Well it comes down to the simple fact that children are more likely to watch junk like that than a well constructed, thorough deep dive into the journey of a character. One is objectively better, but one is more appealing to children.
Very nice summation! I'm glad that the 15-minute version of Regatta is referenced, as what he says in that scene is completely different to the 20-minute version, where he's only thinking about himself.
@@cindersandashesuk5744 I guess they had more time to go over the scripts after the 20-minutes were released on VHS. Hope to see Zorran and O.J. videos and maybe one for a non-tug character.
@@cindersandashesuk5744To be honest I sometimes think tha 15 minute cuts are better simply for making a more consistent show though I do wish more of the 20 minute cuts survived
Still is a shame his full on character arc was lost due to the episode being cut down to 15 minutes. If you view "High Tide" coming before "Munitions" the rest of the stars continue to grow more and more sick of him with them being much more hostile talking about him in "Munitions" rather than in "High Tide". With the next episode coming right after "Munitions" being "Quarantine" (a mixture of "O.J.'s Bad Day" and "Quarantine"), some plot points are notable missing that are present in the adapted story book. Top Hat is the one in vouching for O.J. not to be scraped and in the process, paying off a fantastic redemption arc that was built up before.
Then again, the 20 minute cut of Munitions also references High Tide. Captain Star tells Sunshine to 'pick up Mighty Mo' because 'they've finished work on the bridge', and he thanks Big Mac for 'winning the steel contract'.
I love Top Hat. Much like Gordon, he may seem like a grumpy, arrogant, pompous and conceited jerk. But when you get to know him, he has a heart of pure gold and has improved dramatically since the start of the series like Gordon.
Top Hat was a great choice for this one :) Yeah, he really did grow a lot, but, no matter which version of Top Hat he is, he's still a remarkable character :)
6:34 I think Munitions DOES come before Regatta. There's many clues: 1. Bluenose is a bit kinder in Regatta. When Big Mac says they're busy, he says he understands. That wouldn't have gone over well in Munitions. That and Bluenose has the better introduction in Munitions (the 30 minute cut of Jinxed probably had the planned debut). 2. Grampus saving Ten Cents gives the Stars more incentive to save Grampus, and was probably why Captain Star bought him. 3. Regatta takes place in the summer with Quarantine (4th of July, heat wave), yet Munitions is before Quarantine, as a deleted scene shows Top Hat and Warrior with a burnt Kraka-Toa.
Solid points, Pizza. I guess it's just a tiny bit jarring when watching the episodes in order. Still, doesn't take away how awesome Top Hat’s growth is 😀
Y'see, Top Hat acts snobbish and arrogant like Gordon. James may be vain, But he is NOT as arrogant as Gordon. And on top of that. Gordon and Top Hat are both numbered "4".
I’m so glad I got to make a mock up of Top Hat in ERTL a few weeks ago. Top Hat is one of my favourite characters and I’d be interested in seeing what they would have done with him if the show continued seeing as he had grown a lot throughout the show’s sole existing season. This guy is both the Gordon and the James of Bigg City Port. Now as for my next ERTL Tugs edit, I’m debating on whether to do Oj or Zorran. I’ll probably put up a poll for this tomorrow or during the week, but as for you, which one do you think I should do first?
I like that even tho he did Change a lot. He still feels true to his character. He’s still the snooty upper class railways tug we all love. Just a nicer one.
There is one detail that puts High Tide before Munitions. In the 20 minute cut, there's this exchange between Captain Star, Big Mac and Sunshine: Captain Star: Sunshine, go to the canal. Pick up Mighty Mo. They’ve finished the work on the bridge. Take him home. Sunshine: Alright, aye, good. I like Mighty Mo! Captain Star: Big Mac! Thanks for winning us the steel contract. Big Mac: That’s okay, Sir. Captain Star: You pick up the last girder barge, then back here. Both "mending the bridge" and "winning the steel contract". So.. if Top Hat's character arc really was that consistent... why didn't he help put out the munitions fire?
@@cindersandashesuk5744 The best explanation I came up with was that Top Hat had to take Frank and Eddie to the nearest dock. Unfortunately, it was dark so he had trouble finding it. By the time he did, he was 'too late to save the day'.
@@cindersandashesuk5744ngl I like to think Top Hat was scared but didn't want to admit it so he made an excuse and blamed the rail barges for being troublesome lol
@@cindersandashesuk5744I know it's your personal preference, but I would like to see a deep dive on zug, or even zug and zip, I always found them extremely interesting
It's interesting how observational and quick-thinking Top Hat is in several episodes:
High Tide - After Lord Stinker points out Zebedee's high load, Top Hat realises that an accident is imminent and quickly reverses out. He also comes up with the idea to use the steel rig to keep the bridge from collapsing after noticing how it is wedged underneath. He also quickly catches on to what Lord Stinker wants to do in order to save the goods train.
High Winds - After spotting Zebedee sneaking off with a coal barge, he recalls that he was the only one meant to be carrying out deliveries, and decides to check with Captain Starr about it. I like the implication that this may have been how Hercules came across Zebedee and Johnny Cuba.
Warrior - After seeing Ten Cents in trouble with Izzy Gomez, Top Hat comes up with the idea to use Lord Stinker to get under the tramper's hulk, due to being too tall himself.
I guess his cunning sense of tactical advatnage is real after all 😂
wassat mean "Tack-Tick-All"
Top Hat’s so English that he uses tea as fuel
Lol
Along with Ten Cents, Top Hat's character development is very well done. Had season 2 gone ahead I think we would've gotten more of his character.
Yeah, plus he seemed to be a favored character by the producers.
Very big shame that his original model is missing. Let's hope we can find him someday to complete the Star Tugs Fleet!
He’ll still be around probably in the hands of a crew member
Why is this channel least popular than freaking Ryan’s World this is 100 times better.
I agree. Ryan's World is a channel for preschoolers, yet I have a half-sister in elementary school who watches it. I'd rather watch Blue's Clues than that crap.
Well it comes down to the simple fact that children are more likely to watch junk like that than a well constructed, thorough deep dive into the journey of a character. One is objectively better, but one is more appealing to children.
Very nice summation! I'm glad that the 15-minute version of Regatta is referenced, as what he says in that scene is completely different to the 20-minute version, where he's only thinking about himself.
Thank you! Agreed, there is some merit to the 15 minute cuts lol.
@@cindersandashesuk5744 I guess they had more time to go over the scripts after the 20-minutes were released on VHS. Hope to see Zorran and O.J. videos and maybe one for a non-tug character.
@@cindersandashesuk5744To be honest I sometimes think tha 15 minute cuts are better simply for making a more consistent show though I do wish more of the 20 minute cuts survived
Top Hat: the Gordon the Express Engine of TUGS
Still is a shame his full on character arc was lost due to the episode being cut down to 15 minutes. If you view "High Tide" coming before "Munitions" the rest of the stars continue to grow more and more sick of him with them being much more hostile talking about him in "Munitions" rather than in "High Tide". With the next episode coming right after "Munitions" being "Quarantine" (a mixture of "O.J.'s Bad Day" and "Quarantine"), some plot points are notable missing that are present in the adapted story book. Top Hat is the one in vouching for O.J. not to be scraped and in the process, paying off a fantastic redemption arc that was built up before.
Then again, the 20 minute cut of Munitions also references High Tide. Captain Star tells Sunshine to 'pick up Mighty Mo' because 'they've finished work on the bridge', and he thanks Big Mac for 'winning the steel contract'.
Another video of making people wish there was a second season of tugs
Top Hat is a very fine chap. Shows he's not just some upper class twit. He's my favorite Star Tug partly because of his ties to the railway.
I agree. Top Hat is an intresting character. I like the fact he is a railway tug.
I love Top Hat. Much like Gordon, he may seem like a grumpy, arrogant, pompous and conceited jerk. But when you get to know him, he has a heart of pure gold and has improved dramatically since the start of the series like Gordon.
Both characters are pretty much similar.
Top Hat was a great choice for this one :) Yeah, he really did grow a lot, but, no matter which version of Top Hat he is, he's still a remarkable character :)
Couldn't agree more 👏
Top hat is in the top 5 for sure
Top Hat would've probably been even funnier in season 2, if it got made.
Top Hat represents the best of both worlds for Thomas fans of boat lovers
6:34 I think Munitions DOES come before Regatta. There's many clues:
1. Bluenose is a bit kinder in Regatta. When Big Mac says they're busy, he says he understands. That wouldn't have gone over well in Munitions. That and Bluenose has the better introduction in Munitions (the 30 minute cut of Jinxed probably had the planned debut).
2. Grampus saving Ten Cents gives the Stars more incentive to save Grampus, and was probably why Captain Star bought him.
3. Regatta takes place in the summer with Quarantine (4th of July, heat wave), yet Munitions is before Quarantine, as a deleted scene shows Top Hat and Warrior with a burnt Kraka-Toa.
Solid points, Pizza. I guess it's just a tiny bit jarring when watching the episodes in order. Still, doesn't take away how awesome Top Hat’s growth is 😀
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Yeah. People probably think Regatta is first because they were produced and aired that way.
they had a lot of fun with using top hat’s model for humor.
Not gonna lie, this might sound offensive to some people but, top hat is literally the tugs version of gordon.
Fr bro
That's actually true!!!!!
5:31 Top Hat not only praises Billy Shoepack. Also in "Trapped", Top Hat also says a VERY FUNNY line, "OOH I SAY HELLO!!!"
The best out of all the star and I’m happy the show creators gave him a character arc
Great vid 😊😊😊
Thanks ☺️
I feel like Top Hat is the James of Tugs
Actually. He is Gordon.
Y'see, Top Hat acts snobbish and arrogant like Gordon. James may be vain, But he is NOT as arrogant as Gordon. And on top of that. Gordon and Top Hat are both numbered "4".
I’m so glad I got to make a mock up of Top Hat in ERTL a few weeks ago. Top Hat is one of my favourite characters and I’d be interested in seeing what they would have done with him if the show continued seeing as he had grown a lot throughout the show’s sole existing season. This guy is both the Gordon and the James of Bigg City Port.
Now as for my next ERTL Tugs edit, I’m debating on whether to do Oj or Zorran. I’ll probably put up a poll for this tomorrow or during the week, but as for you, which one do you think I should do first?
Ooh! Tough choice! I'd probably go with Zorran.
I like high tide as well because I love how top hat is in that episode
pretty sure top hat was actually busy wit frank and eddie in munitions
Imi love top hat
I like that even tho he did Change a lot. He still feels true to his character. He’s still the snooty upper class railways tug we all love. Just a nicer one.
Top Hat reminds me of myself lmao
Hey I actually found a term for goat Great.Original.Awesome.Tug or Tugs 😊😅
You're not watching these episodes in continuity order. High Tide takes place before Munitions.
I know. I was reviewing them in airing order as that is the most coherent and easiest way to follow Top Hat’s growth
he like james except he isn't a coward.
There is one detail that puts High Tide before Munitions. In the 20 minute cut, there's this exchange between Captain Star, Big Mac and Sunshine:
Captain Star: Sunshine, go to the canal. Pick up Mighty Mo. They’ve finished the work on the bridge. Take him home.
Sunshine: Alright, aye, good. I like Mighty Mo!
Captain Star: Big Mac! Thanks for winning us the steel contract.
Big Mac: That’s okay, Sir.
Captain Star: You pick up the last girder barge, then back here.
Both "mending the bridge" and "winning the steel contract". So.. if Top Hat's character arc really was that consistent... why didn't he help put out the munitions fire?
Correct
@@cindersandashesuk5744 The best explanation I came up with was that Top Hat had to take Frank and Eddie to the nearest dock. Unfortunately, it was dark so he had trouble finding it. By the time he did, he was 'too late to save the day'.
That doesn't work when factoring in that he could see the huge glare from the inferno.
@@cindersandashesuk5744 Back to the drawing board...
@@cindersandashesuk5744ngl I like to think Top Hat was scared but didn't want to admit it so he made an excuse and blamed the rail barges for being troublesome lol
Top Hat = Boat James.
Or Boat Gordon
I dont know if you remember me, InkMaster454, I was an early fan :)
Hi Ink 👋 🙃
@@cindersandashesuk5744 Hi cinders!
@@cindersandashesuk5744I know it's your personal preference, but I would like to see a deep dive on zug, or even zug and zip, I always found them extremely interesting
Top Hat only uses the posh fuel
First comment lol