MDMC01 8369 Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 Good eye! I knew one was from Firehawk (with the red and green), but I had to look at it closer to realize the second one was from Vortex. What a cool souvenir! EDIT: Personally, I'm more of a fan of the Firehawk piece, especially as it's both red and green; representing the ride's past and (at one time) present. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pagoda Gift Shop 1005 Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 I get the nostalgia, but those are some pretty ugly pieces of metal. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vortex1987 76 Posted September 28 Author Share Posted September 28 ^i don't care if its ugly. Its a personal thing to me. Vortex holds a special place in my heart as my favorite ride of all time. Its been my favorite since ive been a child. My plaque in my room has been sitting here for almost a year waiting for this. Id give anything on earth for a small piece. Anything. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pagoda Gift Shop 1005 Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 I'm sure they would look a lot better if mounted on a plaque. From the picture it looks like they are about 3 feet in length, that makes them a lot harder to display easily. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oldschool75 7305 Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 ^if i lived closer i would LOL. I live 3 hours away though. https://www.ebay.com/itm/124272328530 WHY DIDNT I SEE THIS?! There went my only chance. Too bad i never got a message back from him on shipping prices. Im begging anyone here, help me get my hands on arrow history. Please you guys... im still waiting on his reply, and im getting worried.Well the auction was cancelled as I figured it would be. Also a 1ft section of the tube part of the track weighs about 25lbs, so shipping would not be cheap. I recently saw a piece sell for $500, I assume it was sold. You never know what the park will do. Don’t give up hope yet. You never know. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vortex1987 76 Posted September 28 Author Share Posted September 28 Id take even a tiny peice. The plaque i have would be perfect for a tiny peice. I just wish i could get my hands on one. Its been sitting in my room for almost a year unused. I just cant get ahold of one sadly. I might throw this plaque away honestly because im unsure if its ever going to be used. I just want one piece. Thats it. A tiny piece. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MiniGIGAKI2020 21 Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 10 hours ago, Pagoda Gift Shop said: I get the nostalgia, but those are some pretty ugly pieces of metal. They are a piece of history, not a new iPhone. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SnakePlissken 503 Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 4 hours ago, MiniGIGAKI2020 said: They are a piece of history, not a new iPhone. Same could be said for a 2007 iPhone. It is both a piece of history and yet an ugly piece of metal to some. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MiniGIGAKI2020 21 Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 8 hours ago, SnakePlissken said: Same could be said for a 2007 iPhone. It is both a piece of history and yet an ugly piece of metal to some. I see this little guy poking out of your pocket Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disco2000 2644 Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 Who wants a piece of Vortex.... 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IndyGuy4KI 14661 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 This is very cool! Quote A limited number of track slices from the retired Vortex roller coaster will be available to purchase this weekend at Kings Island in the Emporium store on International Street. For $198.70, guests will receive a kit that includes a 1.5 inch slice of track capped with metal plates and mounted in a display stand, a certificate of authenticity signed by Kings Island’s executive vice president and general manager Mike Koontz and a limited edition Vortex postcard set. https://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog/2020/september/own-a-slice-of-history-from-the-vortex-roller-coaster 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benjamin22 2411 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Hope there will be enough supply. It would mean so much to me to buy Vortex track. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vortex1987 76 Posted September 30 Author Share Posted September 30 WHEN WILL THEY BE ONLINE?!?!?! I GET PAID TUESDAY!! FINALLY!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimlaheyscar 187 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Looks like you have to purchase at the park. And I suspect you'll need to that early Saturday. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disco2000 2644 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 8 minutes ago, Vortex1987 said: WHEN WILL THEY BE ONLINE?!?!?! I GET PAID TUESDAY!! FINALLY!! Week of October 5th online... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benjamin22 2411 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 If they are planning to sell them online im assuming they'll have a lot for sale? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonHelbig 2778 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 7 minutes ago, disco2000 said: Week of October 5th online... The Vortex track slices will only be available online if there are some left after this weekend. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nutterie 367 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 7 minutes ago, DonHelbig said: The Vortex track slices will only be available online if there are some left after this weekend. keep some hidden for us please lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drbyq9 9 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Vortex 1987, if you're looking for a piece, this is your chance. I just happened to be reading this thread and switched over to facebook and saw the post. The price is a little steep, but I might have to make the trip to get one myself! EDIT: Well I'm late to the party! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vortex1987 76 Posted September 30 Author Share Posted September 30 Ill have the money Tuesday October 6th. If i dont get my peice, im gonna cry like all heck and throw my custom plaque away. This is my only chance. I REALLY hope i can get my hands on a peice of Vortex. I will have to order mine online as I live 2 hours away from the park. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bdd127 277 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Hey if anyone is able to get me one and ship it to me I'd gladly be willing to pay them 100 bucks on top of the cost to do so, I live 9 hours away and I've been waiting for this for a good long time. I don't want to risk the online thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaFlyer 831 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sixflags82 188 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 @DonHelbig Will associates get the usual 20% off merchandise discount on the track piece? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flightoffear1996 4132 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 4 hours ago, Bdd127 said: Hey if anyone is able to get me one and ship it to me I'd gladly be willing to pay them 100 bucks on top of the cost to do so, I live 9 hours away and I've been waiting for this for a good long time. I don't want to risk the online thing. You can PM me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oldschool75 7305 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 [mention=9169]DonHelbig[/mention] Will associates get the usual 20% off merchandise discount on the track piece?I doubt it since this is a limited edition product. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe 2513 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 If the SOB sale was any indication, there will likely be pieces for sale on Monday morning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
teenageninja 1745 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 I really struggle to see them getting that much for this, outside of enthusiasts. I had a pretty deep connection to Vortex and that's about 4x as much as I'd be willing to pay. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benjamin22 2411 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 1 hour ago, Gabe said: If the SOB sale was any indication, there will likely be pieces for sale on Monday morning. Guess it really depends how many sets are for sale. I hope they have plenty so that everyone who wants one is able to get one. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
standbyme 2713 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 2 hours ago, Gabe said: If the SOB sale was any indication, there will likely be pieces for sale on Monday morning. That’s where I think it gets hard to guess about sales...I think Vortex is more beloved than Son of Beast...so who knows. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PKIDelirium 410 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 The SoB plaques were also only sold in the offseason and by phone order only, limit one per person. These will actually be in the park for an entire weekend and with two allowed per person, so there's likely going to be people buying two so they can scalp the other one on eBay too. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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