The Interpreter Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 http://www.sixflags.com/newEngland/info/Ne...elRelaunch.aspx http://www.thrillnetwork.com/stories_view.php/2306 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Giving S:ROS an X2? Guess they're not willing to make a huge invesment next year so they remake a ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 This is more than a little expenditure. Have you ridden it? Are you aware of the major changes that had been made to the trains and what is to be done to them now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erosarrow05 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 perhaps you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Best quote “Six Flags is regarded as the undisputed leader in thrill ride innovation and at Six Flags New England we're taking that reputation to the next level,” said Larry Litton, Park President. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 They are just not the leader in getting the required permits before constructing a coaster, nor in community relations on parking issues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 So my question is, will the trains be modified to remove the boxed-in lap bar and ankle restraints?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 They are just not the leader in getting the required permits before constructing a coaster, nor in community relations on parking issues... That may be one of the best SixFlags quotes I have ever heard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 ^^Well, but it ended up being a Godsend anyway....TDK coaster sucks and is much better off at SF Mexico where a much less critical and demanding audience will appreciate it more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCobra Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I didnt think that Superman at SFNE was that bad, this was also in 02 when i rode it last. I think the whole theaming is fine and all, but im much more curious into how the new trains will look and run on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 Also includes an update on the proposed height ordinance changes and a cryptic reference to an October 8 NYC SIX corporate meeting: http://www.masslive.com/metrowest/republic....xml&coll=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I'm guessing that this means that repositioning X at SFMM worked... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 ^^Yes and yes!! Not only is the ride a lot smoother, but the dispatch times have improved as well. AND the re-marketing helped improve public perception of X has a dreadfully rough ride with putrid wait times. Granted I thought X was running fairly well last October, but by all accounts that was an aberration. Either way, I think SF missed the mark on S:ROS redux as other than shabby restraints, it wasn't rough and different suffer from X's other malities. In addition, the new El Toro U-bars will sky-rocket the 'walk of shame's' as those (with their sensitive computer sensors) are far less forgiving than the old ones IMO. I'm just praying for no stapling!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 SFNE is taking the transformation of SRoS viral. Pretty interesting idea and will give fans something to follow during the off seasson. Clawshun Industries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 http://www.screamscape.com/html/six_flags_new_england.htm The phone number actually lets you leave a message if you hit any number after the "Thank you for calling Clawshun Industries, the conglomarate..." message. Weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 SFNE is taking the transformation of SRoS viral. Pretty interesting idea and will give fans something to follow during the off seasson. Clawshun Industries Check out this video of these enthusiasts getting really upset with some Clawshun folks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6asOCepqfGs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I hate it when companies try to force a viral campaign, and try to be "cool" with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 More about the viral campaign and the force behind it.Advertising Age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Looks like S:RoS is being taken over by Lex Luthor. The track is now purple and if you check out the website as Screamscape reported there are mentions to Lexcorp now. I played around some more and on the message from the pressident there are some very interesting things. Move you mouse around the picture of the president as see what happens. Clawshun Industries Definately a cool way to hype an existing attraction. Edit* Just found this on the Metropolis Stock Exchange Thank you all sincerely for inflating the price of Clawshun Industries' stock portfolio. Unbeknownst to you, CI is a shadow corporation for my baby, LexCorps, and we have some very ambitious plans in store for the Superman: Ride of Steel at Six Flags New England. So, in order to move forward on our construction initiatives, I've cashed out your quarterly returns and pocketed the revenue (I can do that - after all, I own the company). But, don't let that stop you from collecting your free share of stock below - it's the best way to stay informed of my exceedingly clever plans as they unfurl. Ta-ta and be sure to visit us at ClawshunIndustries.com Warmest Regards, Lex Luthor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Agawam board approves Superman roller coaster [changes] for Six Flags New England: http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/200...s_superman.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Superman Ride To Get Wilder: http://www.masslive.com/metrowest/republic....xml&coll=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Ahem: http://www.seetheride.com/newengland.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 ^^Ahhhh....Millennium Who?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dvo Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 While I agree that the modified ride looks pretty cool, I have to ask. What happened to "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"? I just can't understand how making changes to the Number One rated steel coaster in the world will have any benefit. I suppose it lets them market it as a new ride again, but just having the #1 steel coaster will draw a crowd. And on top of that, it seems to me that all the pyro, fog, and audio stuff will be distracting. I'd be more focused on that stuff than the actual ride itself. Whereas on something like BLSC, the theming makes the ride IMO. But on SROS you don't need that crap... Seems like another stupid investment to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 In another part of my life, there is a slogan: "you are not the target market." Yes, you would be drawn to what is to many enthusiasts, "the number 1 steel coaster in the world." You do not live near by the park, I believe, or even within three hours of it. You are someone who is "superserved" by thrill coasters. The average coaster riding park goer at Six Flags New England has ridden Superman: Ride of Steel. They know what to expect. They may even be bored with it. The old saying is Familiarity Breeds Contempt. Money is short at Flags right now. Really short. Redos of rides like X, Medusa East and Superman: Ride of Steel at New England cost much, much less than building a new coaster (both coasters needed painting anyway!), and Messrs. Shapiro and Snyder are banking that the return on their limited moneys will be much higher than it would be on building a new coaster. Perhaps they learned something from those two Dark Knight coasters they built. Or not. As for the fog being distracting, at first there were large clouds of mists in the tunnels on Superman up in Massachusetts. They soon went away, supposedly for maintenance reasons. And now the fog is coming back? My head hurts. It may be that like Gary Story with El Toro, Messrs. Snyder and Shapiro won't be around to reap the results of this year's two major coaster re-dos....time will tell, perhaps shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 ^^As always, Terpy nailed it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Much more on this: http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/200...category=Agawam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy15 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I dont know if its really going to turn into a great thing. the idea of having music and sound effects blaring in my ears during a ride just doesn't sound that enjoyable. But I'm sure it will be a good thing in the end even though i have never ridden it and am not planning to in the near future. But I definitely WANT to ride it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Not unlike at Kings Island, the true test at Six Flags will be whether any of the audio still works even six weeks after the ride re-opens. After all, Italian Job had on-board audio. For at least six minutes. I think. It was most unimpressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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