Unrecorded Phantom Gems

The set that I believe it was included in is the 1992 Thomas Basic set


I don't think it is shown on the set box, but the photo in my post above is from a listing for the set loose but with the token and the original paper instructions, and I'm hoping it may mention in the instructions if the token was originally included. I'll know when it arrives.
As mentioned this set was released in the new full box style in 1995 by which time it had the second tree replace the hook

I suspect the other 1992 set, the Thomas the Tank Engine set mentioned by chrisjo, also originally included one. I have a copy of that set with the original paper instructions on the way too.

I am not sure about the 1993 Henry set. I've only seen a few pictures of them other then the one I bought, all low resolution, and the one I bought doesn't have it, but a copy of the set not having the token is a lot less evidence then a copy of the set having the token in my mind. No paper instructions for this one, although originally I believe it should have come with them, as the Made in Japan era boxes are just lift off lids and don't have the layout diagram or other information on the back like the 1995+ sets


Indeed, the hook was changed to a tree by the time any Thomas sets were released overseas. The Thomas Basic set was part of the initial 1997 US release, where it was renamed the Standard Set.


For anyone wondering, the Basic set was very long lasting, available up into the CGI era of the show in some regions (the suggested layout was changed after the 1997 release, but the contents are the same)