A Toy Train in Space is the story of a father who sent his son’s favorite toy train into space. If “Stanley” looks familiar it’s because he is one of the trains from Thomas The Tank Engine which many little kids love. Stanley was launched into space using a weather balloon equipped with an HD camera and an old cell phone for GPS. Upon landing he was recovered in a cornfield 27 miles away. I thought I was seeing things the first time I watched the video as I could have sworn Stanley moved his eyes. The father animated Stanley’s face with After Effects and Photoshop to bring him to life as how he imagines his son sees him. What a wonderful Dad and a lucky little boy to have this adventure.
