MTH's Weird Spongebob Train Set | The Best Spongebob Collectible Ever Made?

[@williamkolina3988]

I'm 62 years old If you don't like this set,you have a problem I love Patrick star I am like Patrick I excel at being useless 😅😊😂❤😅😊

[@MrBnsftrain]

There was also a water tower, a Christmas covered hopper, and a handcar with SpongeBob and Patrick figures on it.

[@RetroMikado]

Yes they really made a whole range of products! I forgot about the water tower!

[@huntercoleman460]

I’m sure if Nikelodeon partnered with Lionel this set may have been more well known.

[@RetroMikado]

That's an interesting take, I honestly wonder if they would've even gone for it, what with them already having the Disney license. I feel it just fits MTH better but it would've been interesting to see Lionel's attempt!

[@Shortline819]

This set is so surreal.

[@RetroMikado]

It really is 😂

[@TheTrainboard]

What a fun set! Thanks for sharing!!

[@TheTrainboard]

Every once and a while one needs a light moment. Thanks for watching.

[@RetroMikado]

​@@TheTrainboardHey that's my line 😂

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

That is such a great set! Well done collab between MTH and Nickelodeon!

[@TheTrainboard]

Unusual for mth and well done. Thanks for watching

[@RetroMikado]

I challenge anyone to find a better one! Haha thanks for checking out my channel!

[@thecaledoniansleeper2648]

Lionel usually either makes trains or accessories based on IPs that boomers would recognize like Mickey Mouse or Looney Tunes, or stuff for the recent family friendly market like Thomas & Friends. But when it comes to mainstream Cartoon IPs like from the 80s, 90s or 2000s. Lionel has never made any trains based on Nickelodeon or Cartoon Network IPs. Nor did they ever make trains or accessories based on Disney or WB’s newer IPs from their library like Ducktales or Animaniacs. Probably because they won’t sell well, and they’ll think that the kids who will be seeing them will mock at them or associate it with the stereotype of someone who is on the spectrum in a such an degrading manner? But in the case of MTH, they’d done something that they tried to appeal to the younger crowd who weren’t into model nor toy trains. They had made the SpongeBob Railking set and it looks really good. MTH had done a great job on the set. Unfortunately it only lasted for 2 years because the orders for the train are short, and not a lot of people seem like they wanted to play with it. That is why it became one of the more obscure pieces of SpongeBob merchandise in history. And that’s what happens when you produce a toy train that is based on a more recent or mainstream cartoon IP. That makes it the only time a toy train manufacturer had ever made a train or accessory based on a more mainstream cartoon IP, and not an IP that is something from back in the day like with Mickey Mouse.

[@trainlover9943]

Very cool set! I kinda wish I still had mine.

[@RetroMikado]

Never a bad time to get another! Thanks for watching Matt!

[@CWFTrains]

Fun little set for sure!

[@RetroMikado]

Really is, like I said, it's just so nice that it works so well as a "Spongebob Train" 🤩

[@hudsontrainguy1217]

Feels like a repaint of The MTH I Love Toy Trains Set

[@RetroMikado]

As someone who owns both sets, I can personally say they are very different. Only real similarities are a yellow docksider in a much lighter shade, a six car consist, and being a themed set. I love both for their similarities and differences!

[@GlennFresch]

It’s obvious MTH put a lot of effort into this set.

[@RetroMikado]

They really did! Thanks for watching!

[@GlennFresch]

@@RetroMikado thanks for making the video. It’s interesting learning about the bizarre and esoteric trains out there.

[@chicagolandrailroader]

Lionel, take notes

[@railchief74]

If Not for SpongeBob or Nickelodeon-I probably wouldn’t be who I am today. My Moto is to Never soil the good Krusty Krab name or the good Model railroad Name.

[@RetroMikado]

Likewise man! Thanks for watching!

[@brerrabbit9585]

The type of toy train set that gives 'odd 'ones a bad name.

[@fairestofthemalllocomotive4802]

Every time I see this I go “yikes”

[@RetroMikado]

That's the reaction I'd expect/hope to get from you Carmine 😂 Thanks for watching bro!

[@fairestofthemalllocomotive4802]

@@RetroMikado bro I always support my bros lol even though u abandoned us on the Chi town boogaloo 🤣

[@RetroMikado]

@@fairestofthemalllocomotive4802 Your support in spite of my heinous act is much appreciated 🤣