HIT Entertainment has appointed Funtastic as the Thomas & Friends Trackmaster distribution partner for Australia.

Funtastic will oversee the transition of the Thomas & Friends Motor Road and Rail track system to the new play system called Trackmaster. The new Trackmaster system is due for launch in 2009.

Funtastic will also continue to distribute the Tomy Thomas & Friends Pre-School Range.

A HIT licensee for over 10 years, Funtastic has been an important partner in the preschool toys, homewares, apparel, accessories, and footwear categories.