2025: General Discussion

[Islander]

...window stolen off another SBNO train.

Are we sure that if this were the case, they would peel the differing-themed vinyl off the replacement window?

 

[djtruefitt]

Are we sure that if this were the case, they would peel the differing-themed vinyl off the replacement window?

Yeah, think even towers aren’t that bad. I know previously loads of parts were taken off the daisy train, as you could it was missing all sorts of windows, doors, etc when you looked at it from behind Duel. However that train has been removed from site I believe now. But I guess they could have taken a load of parts off it before it left

 

[Hid]

How do people feel about sponsorships one rides is it a good idea or not. Towers have done it before some well some not so well.

Like for example done well and subtle was Cadbury's Heroes on Air or Peugeot on Driving School which makes sense.

One notable one done not so well was Oblivion with Fanta and hopefully they never do again.

This is more prominent now since Monster is sponsoring Towers with the new Forbidden Valley unit

 

[Poisson]

There's a Monster sponsorship?

 

[Skyscraper]

There's a Monster sponsorship?

See this post in the F&B thread.

 

[GooseOnTheLoose]

This is more prominent now since Monster is sponsoring Towers with the new Forbidden Valley unit

Monster isn't "sponsoring" anything. There are some vending machines in Forbidden Valley, which sell Monster, that's the extent of it.

 

[Hid]

Monster isn't "sponsoring" anything. There are some vending machines in Forbidden Valley, which sell Monster, that's the extent of it.

What else would you call it then if not a sponsor

 

[rob666]

Vending sales.
Not sponsorship.

 

[GooseOnTheLoose]

What else would you call it then if not a sponsor

Sponsor
noun

a person or organization that pays for or contributes to the costs involved in staging a sporting or artistic event in return for advertising.​

verb

provide funds for (a project or activity or the person carrying it out).​

​

The vending machines are themed, but Monster aren't sponsoring anything. In much the same vein that the KFC and Burger King outlets at Thorpe Park are themed to fit in with the area, but neither of them are sponsors.

There are quite a few Coca-Cola vending machines around Alton Towers too, but Coca-Cola aren't sponsors.

It isn't "Forbidden Valley, sponsored by Monster". It isn't "Monster presents Nemesis: Reborn".

As @rob666 has eloquently already said, they are vending sales / vending machines.

 

[Smiley]

What else would you call it then if not a sponsor

A bad deal??? Why not just print a can of "Monster Nemesis" and do a bit of merch at the same time. 98% profit!

When marketing looks you in the face, Merlin are looking the other way.....

 

[Squiggs]

I'd probably call it a Brand Partnership.

It's slightly more enhanced than your average supplier relationship, but probably a short term agreement between the companies.

 

[rob666]

As @rob666 has eloquently already said, they are vending sales / vending machines.

I have been called a great many things over the years, but eloquent?
Flatulent more likely.

 

[The_bup]

I have been called a great many things over the years, but eloquent?
Flatulent more likely.

I’m sure they can sort out a Heinz beans vending machine for you.

Speaking of which, probably taste nicer than a lot of food there.

 

[tech]

I’m sure they can sort out a Heinz beans vending machine for you.

Speaking of which, probably taste nicer than a lot of food there.

Branded food suppliers? What is this mysterious thing of which you speak?

We’ll stick with Brakes Catering Economy Range thanks - “Now 23% Real Meat!”