‘The Chugger Championship’: New upcoming DVD from the popular ‘Chuggington’ series

'The Chugger Championship' set for release 10/11/11

Youngsters from coast-to-coast will get on the fast track to fun and learning with “The Chugger Championship,” the newest “Chuggington^™” DVD in the series from Anchor Bay Entertainment, which is set for release nationwide on October 11, 2011.

A worldwide television hit with children ages 2-7 and their families, the colorful and contemporary Chuggington CGI-animated series from Ludorum, follows the adventures of Wilson, Brewster and Koko, trainee (train) engines, each with their own unique personality and learning style.

The Chugginton television series is currently available on basic cable in more than 99 million U.S. homes on the Disney Channel.

In “The Chugger Championship,” the engaging junior train trio is ready to put their “wheels to the rails” for the biggest race in Chuggington. 

The six, action-packed adventures will have the whole family cheering. Young fans join Wilson, Brewster and Koko as they prepare for a test, invent a new contest and pick up a fun hobby, while learning about the importance of accountability and responsibility. 

Along the way, the three friends – and viewers at home – discover that a true champion isn’t always the one who finishes first.

“When preschoolers climb aboard with ‘Chuggington,’ they embark on positive adventures that teach them about interacting with the world around them,” said Julie Cartwright, SVP of Brand Marketing for Anchor Bay Entertainment.  She adds, “Our newest DVD release brings all the fun and gentle lessons of the series to fans to enjoy again and again.” 

“The Chugger Championship” joins earlier popular releases in the DVD series which includes: “Chuggers To The Rescue;” “It’s Training Time,” and “Let’s Ride The Rails.”  

The DVD has a 61-minute run time and carries a suggested retail price of $16.98, but is available for $15.49 by preordering though Amazon.com, which includes a release-day delivery option available at checkout for most continental U.S. addresses.

Below for your enjoyment is a clip from the “Chugger Championship.” And, for more fun with your child, be sure to checkout Chuggington’s fully-immersive interactive website at http://chuggington.com

Choo-choo animated fun with Chuggington: 'Let’s Ride the Rails' DVD released

From Anchor Bay Entertainment, the home entertainment division of Starz Media, LLC is a brand new DVD release, CHUGGINGTON: LET’S RIDE THE RAILS, featuring those three brightly colored “trains-in-training,” Brewster, Wilson and Koko who appear daily on the popular preschool series, Chuggington, on the Disney Channel.

Now children will enjoy six beautifully animated stories, and learn how these charming chuggers “ride the rails of life” in each positive fun-filled episode that is designed to reinforce all-important social skills such as teamwork, trust, humility and respect.

The six episodes include: “Clunky Wilson,” “Braking Brewster,” “Can’t Catch Koko,” “Old Puffer Pete’s Tour,” “Koko On Call” and “Hodge And The Magnet.”

This 62-minute, DVD also comes with coloring pages and activity sheet. 

CHUGGINGTON: LET’S RIDE THE RAILS carries a suggested retail price of $16.98 and best available pricing is currently available through Amazon.com for $9.99, where you’ll also view a sample of the DVD.

If you’re not familiar with “Chuggington,” plan a visit with your little one to their wonderful interactive website.

Also, for your enjoyment, the video clip below will give you a good idea of why this show has become so popular with children, parents and caregivers.

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