Popular Post Guest KingsIslandPR Posted July 27, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2012 After a lengthy evaluation of all alternatives, the decision has been made to remove the Son of Beast roller coaster to make room for future park expansion. The dismantling of the ride, which last operated in 2009, will begin later this summer. 65 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BB1 5826 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Yes! Thanks for this info Don! This is a great day for Kings Island and for KIC (Although it will be missed it will be a great area for a great addition)! (Now just what are we going to do with the SOB topics?) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diamondhawk 492 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Oh my goodness! This is the best news ever!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fyrfyter 1114 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Beats SBNO! Isn't there enough wood in that thing to build a decent coaster? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IslandAddict 14 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Whaaaaat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CoasterGeek101 904 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 16 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jdawg1998 6533 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I'm speechless...I mean, I have nothing to say. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KIMonster14 147 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 im sad but excited for new things....but still overall sad RIPSOB 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE_BEASTmaster 1928 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 About freaking time! I never cared too much for that coaster. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LongliveKingsCobra 1366 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 And so it begins... EDIT: You know when I first read the title, I thought...Oh No, here we go again another horrible rumor...but you know I'm going to trust this source 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coasterfanatic83 6790 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Thank the Lord! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CoasterGeek101 904 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Ha, 40 people are viewing this thread. KICentral is going to get a lot of traffic now. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gridiron 7 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I think they should sell the hardware and wood like they did with the race track pieces at Daytona. It would make an interesting collectible and increase CF revenue. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jbt 94 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 So much for that Texas Giant treatment theory... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE_BEASTmaster 1928 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 And so it begins... EDIT: You know when I first read the title, I thought...Oh No, here we go again another horrible rumor...but you know I'm going to trust this source I think it's safe to say that we ALL can trust this source. Can we have a party at the park on the day the ride starts to come down? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CoasterGeek101 904 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Ive never seen this many people read a thread at the same time. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lopan 504 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Aww but i liked how half the threads had something about sob in them and someone making a new thread every other day call sob something lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diamondhawk 492 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 This is crazy! Can we finally get rid of our Son of Beast discussion thread now? 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LongliveKingsCobra 1366 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Maybe...but now it'll be "What do you think will take SOBs place?" 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jdawg1998 6533 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I am still amazed - haha. I can't get over it! Imagine the skyline of Kings Island now without the humungous wooden structure! Imagine what can be in its place! JDFJKNGJGNKERGANKF! That's right, I said it! JDFJKNGJGNKERGANKF! Sorry, I'm excited. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BB1 5826 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 And so it begins... EDIT: You know when I first read the title, I thought...Oh No, here we go again another horrible rumor...but you know I'm going to trust this source I think it's safe to say that we ALL can trust this source. Can we have a party at the park on the day the ride starts to come down? Yes, infact I already am...... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diamondhawk 492 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Can someone take a picture of Action Zone and photoshop Son of Beast out of the picture? I want to be prepared for next year! On a side note, anyone else noticing how paramount's mark on Kings Island is growing smaller and smaller? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slitthythroat 20 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I don't know whether or not to be excited or sad, I'm choosing to be sadited. I'm sad I never got to experience of the Son of Beast, and also excited for something else to be put in...I just hope it's not something small and kiddie-like. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
westcoaster 1956 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 2 sad stories in todays news Comair and SOB, sob i experienced, loved it , and sorry its going but time moves on , as does the next step for KI and sob . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ohiocolts 4979 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 This truely is the craziest news ever, I can't believe they made a decision. But, seriously, thanks. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
McSalsa 4583 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Well, can't say I'm shocked by this...the ride has been SBNO for over 3 years now, and it's clear there is no sure-fire or "easy" fix for it. I think Kinzel said last year at Coastermania that it would cost $20,000,000 to give it the "Rocky Mountain" Iron Horse treatment, and that's just too much for a ride with the reputation Son of Beast has... Now, the question: what will rise where Son of Beast once stood? As massive as that coaster was (still is...for at least a little while longer, anyhow, until demolition begins...) it's removal will free up space for just about...well, ANYTHING. B&M or Intamin Gigacoaster? Invert? Wing Rider? New Wooden Coaster (I'm wanting a 200+ foot Intamin Plug N' Play...)...hmm... And, for the first time since 1979, Kings Island is home to only ONE "Beast" (the addition of "The Beastie" in 1980 made 2, and when SOB opened in 2000 it made 3, then Beastie got a name change in 2006, etc etc...)...and, perhaps that's how it should stay. Nonetheless, Son of Beast will probably go down in history as an ambitious coaster that just fell victim to poor planning & construction. While I never got the chance to ride it (for better or worse), I will still be able to tell my children (and possibly grandchildren) about the ride that first tried to take wood over 200' as well as the first in over 100 years to feature a loop. This coaster will probably become the stuff of legend...only, since SOB existed in the 2000s and not the 1930's we have numerous high-quality photos, POVs, and other stuff featuring the ride. Will we ever see another woodie try to beat the 200' barrier again? Only time will tell... RIP: Son of Beast (2000-2009) (Felt this post could use a SOB pic...) 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LongliveKingsCobra 1366 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Can someone take a picture of Action Zone and photoshop Son of Beast out of the picture? I want to be prepared for next year! On a side note, anyone else noticing how paramount's mark on Kings Island is growing smaller and smaller? Paging Dr. Thrillbiscit, paging Dr. Thrillbiscit you're needed in Photoshop. Paging Dr. Thrillbiscit... 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BavarianBeatle 668 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I'm just happy that they finally made a decision! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
emileeee 585 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 At first, I was shocked that we actually HAD news about SOB's future. This is great to hear! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colonel_SoB_fan 3552 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Is it odd that one of my wooden coasters on RCT2 crashed as I read the news? 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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