Skyrim Modder's Revenge! Thomas the Tank Engine Invades Morrowind!

Alright, folks, buckle up, because this is a wild ride. Remember that "Thomas the Tank Engine" mod for "Skyrim" that was everywhere a few years back? The one that turned dragons into… well, Thomas? Turns out, the mad genius behind it, known as Trainwiz, isn't backing down. In fact, he's doubled down, unleashing a fresh hell of childhood-icon-gone-rogue onto the unsuspecting world of "Morrowind."

Skyrim Modder's Revenge! Thomas the Tank Engine In...

Trainwiz, it seems, has a particular talent for upsetting large corporations. His latest creation, "Really Useful Cliffracers," does exactly what it says on the tin: it replaces the notoriously annoying cliff racers in "Morrowind" – those flying pests that plague your every move – with… you guessed it, Thomas the Tank Engine. Now, instead of screeching pterodactyl-things dive-bombing you, it's a low-poly, slightly terrifying Thomas, chugging through the skies of Vvardenfell. The sheer absurdity of it is… well, it's hilarious. But there's more to the story.

Behind the laughter, there's a hint of defiance. Trainwiz has hinted, pretty strongly, that Mattel – the owners of the "Thomas the Tank Engine" intellectual property – haven't exactly been thrilled with his previous modding escapades. In fact, it sounds like they've been applying some legal pressure. "I am incapable of learning lessons whenever it involves corporations," Trainwiz wrote on the Nexus Mods page, adding that he doesn't view toy company CEOs as people. Strong words, to say the least! And his BlueSky bio echoes the sentiment. It seems, that the release was held back and then unleashed when Trainwiz decided that he didn't "particularly care anymore.”

The level of not caring is strong with this one, I tell you. It makes you wonder, what exactly did Mattel's lawyers say? We don't know the specifics, but Trainwiz's previous comments paint a picture. Back in 2016, Bethesda (the company behind both "Skyrim" and "Morrowind") even interviewed him, highlighting his… unique contributions to their games. In that interview, he admitted, “I got in so much trouble. Mattel pretty much want me dead at this point — it’s the reason why the Fallout 4 mod can’t be found on any normal website.” He's clearly been on Mattel's radar for a while.

Despite the apparent legal threats, the mods remain available. And honestly, there's something admirable about Trainwiz's dedication to this bizarre cause. It's a David-versus-Goliath situation, with Thomas the Tank Engine as the unlikely slingshot. Whether Mattel will escalate the situation remains to be seen. But for now, players of "Skyrim" and "Morrowind" can continue to enjoy the surreal experience of being chased by a relentless, chugging Thomas. And honestly, in a world that often feels far too serious, a little bit of absurdity is exactly what we need.