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[The Smiler] Construction Updates / Ride Speculation Part 2 *SPOILER FREE*
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Rose Of Dawn
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Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
Yep, that looks like an ice cream van to me.
Back on topic, I'm glad they are putting in the names of the legs. I was concerned they would be leaving them out!
Yep, that looks like an ice cream van to me.
Back on topic, I'm glad they are putting in the names of the legs. I was concerned they would be leaving them out!
Rob
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With regards to the van I can only imagine it has no relevance to the current theme. There's no point putting a van there for the sake of it. Hopefully the games unit will be themed to fit in with The Smiler. They're building it from scratch which is positive, it could have easily just been a shipping container!
With regards to the van I can only imagine it has no relevance to the current theme. There's no point putting a van there for the sake of it. Hopefully the games unit will be themed to fit in with The Smiler. They're building it from scratch which is positive, it could have easily just been a shipping container!
rightbackgranty
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Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
Wonder what those thin poles are for (not the supports ;D) that are set into the concrete?
Start of an outline of the queueline?
Dave said:From TowersStreet Facebook Page:
Wonder what those thin poles are for (not the supports ;D) that are set into the concrete?
Start of an outline of the queueline?
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I wouldn't think so, Universal pretty much have the Spiderman theme locked up.
If it was originally planned for an IP, I can't imagine what. What movie or story would have a giant spider like structure as it's central focus, that Merlin would be willing to invest in?
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I wouldn't think so, Universal pretty much have the Spiderman theme locked up.
If it was originally planned for an IP, I can't imagine what. What movie or story would have a giant spider like structure as it's central focus, that Merlin would be willing to invest in?
James
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Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
It was rumoured to have been Halo as the IP.
I'm glad they didn't go for an IP, or Halo even, as it somewhat limits the market. This is more of a 'generic' theme that will attract the whole 16-24 age group this ride will be aimed at.
It was rumoured to have been Halo as the IP.
I'm glad they didn't go for an IP, or Halo even, as it somewhat limits the market. This is more of a 'generic' theme that will attract the whole 16-24 age group this ride will be aimed at.
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I like the general idea, but it wouldn't have suited Alton at all. Maybe it's something Merlin will look at for Thorpe in the future, I can see it fitting in with their target audience quite nicely.
It could work
James said:
I like the general idea, but it wouldn't have suited Alton at all. Maybe it's something Merlin will look at for Thorpe in the future, I can see it fitting in with their target audience quite nicely.
Alastair said:War of the Worlds
War Of The Worlds said:
It could work
Rose Of Dawn
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If Halo was the intended IP, how would the spider have fitted in? Unless it was going to be a Scarab, but they are a completely different shape.
A Halo-themed coaster would be great, but personally I'm glad they've gone with their own thing over an IP.
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If Halo was the intended IP, how would the spider have fitted in? Unless it was going to be a Scarab, but they are a completely different shape.
A Halo-themed coaster would be great, but personally I'm glad they've gone with their own thing over an IP.
rightbackgranty
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Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
I seem to remember the Halo rumor started simply because someone said "it might be Halo, thats out soon" back on another forum when the prospect of an IP was mentioned. I don't think that there was any evidence other than the concept looked vaguely alien world/apocalyptic and the next Halo game was in the pipeline. I also seem to remember the "DNA" strand that was on the original marketing material had something to do with the rumours too.
A war of the worlds IP would have worked, had the recent film not been a) dreadful and b) released 10 years ago.
Now, an adaptation of Jeff Waynes musical War of the Worlds is something I would have loved to see
I seem to remember the Halo rumor started simply because someone said "it might be Halo, thats out soon" back on another forum when the prospect of an IP was mentioned. I don't think that there was any evidence other than the concept looked vaguely alien world/apocalyptic and the next Halo game was in the pipeline. I also seem to remember the "DNA" strand that was on the original marketing material had something to do with the rumours too.
A war of the worlds IP would have worked, had the recent film not been a) dreadful and b) released 10 years ago.
Now, an adaptation of Jeff Waynes musical War of the Worlds is something I would have loved to see
Martin
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Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
That's all it was. "I like Halo. Halo is out soon. I'd like the ride to have a Halo theme." Somehow, as it often does, this got taken too seriously by some.
I doubt there was going to be an IP for it. I think the change in theme is more down to them developing the original concept, possibly due to feedback.
That's all it was. "I like Halo. Halo is out soon. I'd like the ride to have a Halo theme." Somehow, as it often does, this got taken too seriously by some.
I doubt there was going to be an IP for it. I think the change in theme is more down to them developing the original concept, possibly due to feedback.
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I heard the Halo rumour as well, I think it was a bit more then just a random person said so on a forum, well at least I didn't see it on the forum!
That forum post may have made the connection, but it may have been a coincidence (imagine if the Halo theme actually came into fruition, how happy this person would have been to be correct!)
I heard the Halo rumour as well, I think it was a bit more then just a random person said so on a forum, well at least I didn't see it on the forum!
That forum post may have made the connection, but it may have been a coincidence (imagine if the Halo theme actually came into fruition, how happy this person would have been to be correct!)
Martin
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Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
I can't remember who said it, but I'm sure it started on TTF, or someone said they saw someone on another site say it first.
If I remember we were just discussing whether it would have an IP or not, and what it would be if it had one. Some other things were suggested, like Portal, Star Trek, some other sci-fi stuff that was new or due for release this year. It was over a year ago so I might be wrong.
I can't remember who said it, but I'm sure it started on TTF, or someone said they saw someone on another site say it first.
If I remember we were just discussing whether it would have an IP or not, and what it would be if it had one. Some other things were suggested, like Portal, Star Trek, some other sci-fi stuff that was new or due for release this year. It was over a year ago so I might be wrong.
Quetzal
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Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
I think, as opposed to a suggestion that got taken out of context, the 'Halo IP' was a deliberate thing started by a few enthusiasts. I had a conversation with someone on Facebook who was convinced they'd talked to management about a Halo IP, so I'd guess it is another case of someone faking 'information', just to see the enthusiast community talk about it...
Either way, the current theme is looking fantastic. It doesn't take itself too seriously, which I love. It's tongue in cheek, but also effectively scary. I think it's good it's not been overthemed, as the coaster is going to do the talking by itself. I'm just hoping that maybe, hopefully, they clad the station?
I think, as opposed to a suggestion that got taken out of context, the 'Halo IP' was a deliberate thing started by a few enthusiasts. I had a conversation with someone on Facebook who was convinced they'd talked to management about a Halo IP, so I'd guess it is another case of someone faking 'information', just to see the enthusiast community talk about it...
Either way, the current theme is looking fantastic. It doesn't take itself too seriously, which I love. It's tongue in cheek, but also effectively scary. I think it's good it's not been overthemed, as the coaster is going to do the talking by itself. I'm just hoping that maybe, hopefully, they clad the station?
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