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Face swapping has been a favorite online trend since Snapchat introduced the face-swap lens filter. And one of the odd yet funny takes on it is face-swapping with Thomas the Train.
The childhood classic Thomas already looks a bit “unusual” with his big, round eyes and a little too friendly smile. When you replace its face with yours, it turns into something even more… unsettling. Some people find it hilarious; others find it creepy.
Either way, it’s the kind of edit that keeps making the rounds on social media pages because of its strange look. If you are curious to try the Thomas and Friends face swap yourself, we will cover several ways to help you out.
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Part 1. Viral Thomas the Train Face Swap Examples
Thomas face swaps aren’t new. A few edits have stood out online and gone viral over the past years. The weirder it is, the more people seem to share it. Below are some viral face swap examples with Thomas the Train that we have gathered online.
1. Thomas The Tank Engine Face Swap
In 2017, an Imgur user uploaded a photo of a baby’s face swapped with a small Percy toy from Thomas and Friends. The post has been viewed over 18K times. One comment on the post said, “Percy looks adorable with the swap! The real baby looks like a demon.”
2. “This Thomas The Tank Engine' Face Swap is Creepy AF”
British entertainment outlet LADbible reshared a video of a child riding a Thomas the Train rocking toy. In the clip, the child’s face suddenly swaps with Thomas’s. The post on Facebook gained over 11 million views and more than 151K comments from people reacting to the video.
3. Mom Face Swap Her Kid with Thomas The Train
In 2019, a Japanese user posted on Twitter (now X) a photo of her child’s face swapped with a Thomas the Train toy. The post blew up, pulling in over 97K likes and 35K retweets. Many others joined in by posting their own swaps in the replies.
4. I Turned Everyone Into Thomas & The Tank Engine! [Sam’s Room]
YouTuber Sam’s Room made a video where he face-swapped Thomas the Tank Engine into everyone’s face. And by everyone, he really meant everyone. Thomas’ face on Donald Trump? Rapunzel? Or even a random person? Check his video for the result. The video has currently racked up around 27K views on YouTube.
Part 2. How to Face Swap with Thomas the Train: Step-by-Step
What do you think of the face swaps above? Do you find it funny, or rather think they look ‘cursed’? Now is the time to make your own Thomas face swap!
There are a few easy methods you can try, depending on what works best for you. You can use your own face, swap with a friend, or experiment with anyone you like.
Method 1: Using Filmora Video Element Editing
If you want to create a Thomas and Friends face swap video with ease, you can use Wondershare Filmora. Filmora’s AI Image to Video features an element replacement tool, which you can use to select and replace faces or other chosen elements within a video.
It works by detecting the subject in your clip and allowing you to highlight the area you want to change. Once selected, you can replace it with a photo of Thomas, yourself, a friend, or any other character you want to swap in.
You can also add a prompt to guide the tool and shape the result the way you want. The tool automatically adjusts the placement, so the swap blends naturally into the video.
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How to create a Thomas the Train face swap with Filmora:
Step 1: Open Filmora and Head to Replace Element Tool
Launch Filmora on your Mac or PC, and then navigate to Stock Media > AI Media > Image to Video. From there, select Video Generation > Video Element Editing > Replace Element.
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Step 2: Upload Thomas and Train Video Reference
Next, upload a short base video (around 2–5 seconds). If you want to swap your own video with Thomas’ face, start by uploading your video. Then, click “select the area/element to be swapped” next to it.
In the new window, select Add Element and tap the area you want to swap. The tool will automatically detect and outline it for you. Once selected, click Submit.
Tip: If you need to fine-tune the selection, tap again on any spot, then choose Remove Element to delete the point you don’t want.
Step 3: Add a Photo as the Replacement
Tap Upload an Element Image and choose the photo you want to use as the replacement (in this case, Thomas’ face). Crop and adjust it so the face is centered and clear, then hit Submit.
Step 4: Enter the Prompt Instruction
After uploading your images, you’ll need to guide the AI with a short prompt. For example:
“Replace and swap the man's face with my uploaded photo. Match the lighting and blend the skintone with the original video to make it look seamless.”
After that, click Generate and wait for the AI to process your swap.
The result will appear in the Media folder. You can edit as necessary, and click Export to save your video or share directly to social media.
You can also flip it the other way and place your face on Thomas the Train. Just adjust the video base to a Thomas' video and upload your face as the replacement element
Method 2: Using Snapchat
Another way to face swap with Thomas the Train is by using Snapchat. The app has a Face Swap lens that works in real time. It detects faces in your camera and swaps them.
To pull it off, you’ll need a Thomas the Train toy, or even a printed picture of Thomas, close to the face so the lens can recognize and swap the faces.
How to Face Swap with Thomas the Train Using Snapchat
- Install and launch Snapchat on your phone.
- Search for “face swap” in the lens gallery from the camera screen and select the filter.
- Hold the Thomas toy or picture next to your face so both are clearly visible in the frame.
- Tap the lens to turn it on. Snapchat will recognize both faces and switch them. If it looks off, adjust the toy’s angle or move it closer until the swap looks right.
- Snap a photo or record a short video once the swap is in place.
After that, you can save it, post it to your Story, or share it with friends for a quick laugh.
Method 3: Using FaceFusion on Pinokio
AI online platform Pinokio includes a tool called FaceFusion that you can use for custom face swaps. It works similarly to Filmora, since you don’t need a physical Thomas toy to face swap with your face.
The process can be a bit more technical, though, and may take extra setup compared to the other methods.
How to Make a Thomas the Train face swap
Step 1: Install Pinokio
Download Pinokio from the official website and install the version that matches your operating system.
Step 2: Set Up FaceFusion
Open Pinokio, search for “FaceFusion,” and download it. You’ll see several codes appear. Look for the URL provided and click it. This will open the FaceFusion interface in your browser.
Step 3: Upload Your Files
Upload the source image or video (if you want to swap a photo or video with Thomas, then you can upload Thomas’ face). Next, upload the target video underneath it, where the face will be swapped.
Step 4: Adjust the Settings
- On Processor, select: faceswapper, expression_restorer, face_debugger, and face_enhancer.
- Set the face_enhancer model to 4.
- Set the face swapper to inswapper_128_fp16.
- For Execution providers, choose Cuda.
Step 5: Start the Swap
Click Start and wait for the process to complete. Once it’s done, you’ll have your Thomas the Train face swap video ready to preview and save.
Part 3. Fun & Creative Ideas for Your Thomas Face Swaps
Now that we know how to swap faces with Thomas the Train, exploring more ideas on what to make won't hurt. If you need help with what kind of content to create next with your Thomas and Friends face swap, you can try these ideas.
1. Swap Thomas’s Face with Other Cartoons
Do you have a favorite cartoon character you think would match Thomas’s face? Say, face-swapping him with other famous characters like SpongeBob SquarePants, Homer Simpson, or Teletubbies can look hilariously weird.
2. Recreate Famous Movie Scenes
Putting Thomas’ face on a character in an iconic movie scene creates instant comedy. Just try imagine the iconic, terrifying "Here's Johnny!" moment from The Shining, but you see Thomas’s round face instead peering through the door.
3. Holiday or Event Themes
You can also create a Thomas face swap for something more useful like a celebration. For example, you can swap Thomas’ face face with a jack-o'-lantern for Halloween or turn him into the "Santa Express" for Chirstmas.
Conclusion
Thomas the Train face swaps may look bizarre, but that’s exactly why they’re so fun to make. Try the methods we shared above and pick the one that suits your style. For quick and simple Thomas video face swap edits, you can use Filmora which can not only be used for Thomas face swap, but also for body swap.
On top of making the swap easy, you also get access to its full set of editing tools. You can refine the video, add effects, and polish it before sharing online.
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