Thomas the Tank Engine Never Looked So Terrifying

Some childhood icons are the epitome of innocence, not matter how much people try to take them and twist them into something monstrous or evil. Think of Winnie the Pooh, the Berenstain Bears, Smurfs, etc… These are playful and completely devoid of any ill will, focusing on trying to instill good values into all who watch.

One such figure is Thomas the Tank Engine. You know, the little engine that could? Teaching perseverance and tenacity, all with a “can do” attitude, Thomas is a favorite for parents to show their children. But what if Thomas went a little…off the rails? And yes, that pun was totally intended. Well, as shown by Twitter user Y_Nakajima, that would result in perhaps one of the most twisted transformations I’ve seen. Honestly, this is some Tetsuo: Iron Man shit going on here.

Below is a gallery of four images and below that is video of the toy in action. Yes, it actually moves. It’s basically the latest member of Puppet Master.