Dalefan Posted January 10, 2012 Posted January 10, 2012 Seeing how much money KI spent on fixing it and doing other stuff to it, i could see them getting rid of it. The money they spend on fixing it costs as much as Diamondback and Top Thrill Dragster combined.
Gordon Bombay Posted January 10, 2012 Posted January 10, 2012 Seeing how much money KI spent on fixing it and doing other stuff to it, i could see them getting rid of it. The money they spend on fixing it costs as much as Diamondback and Top Thrill Dragster combined. Cool story, bro. 4
kingsrattler Posted January 10, 2012 Posted January 10, 2012 Seeing how much money KI spent on fixing it and doing other stuff to it, i could see them getting rid of it. The money they spend on fixing it costs as much as Diamondback and Top Thrill Dragster combined. That would be a cool 47 million but who's counting.... When the announcement was made that SOB would be closed for the 2010 season, it was said 30 million had been spent on the ride (still not even as much as Diamondback and Top Thrill). It cost 20 million to build. That leaves 10 million for repairs that have been done. But I could see how you could get 47 million and 10 million confused. 1
Dalefan Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 Seeing how much money KI spent on fixing it and doing other stuff to it, i could see them getting rid of it. The money they spend on fixing it costs as much as Diamondback and Top Thrill Dragster combined. That would be a cool 47 million but who's counting.... When the announcement was made that SOB would be closed for the 2010 season, it was said 30 million had been spent on the ride (still not even as much as Diamondback and Top Thrill). It cost 20 million to build. That leaves 10 million for repairs that have been done. But I could see how you could get 47 million and 10 million confused. You have to count the cost of the injurys too.
Gordon Bombay Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 ^Which wasn't disclosed unless you'd like to enlighten us. Your point is still just pure speculation.
CoastersRZ Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 Not to mention that some of those injury settlement costs likely were paid out by the insurance company, not the park itself.
kingsrattler Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 And injuries are a moot point, because you said the cost of fixing it. Paying for injuries do not fix a roller coaster. If it did, Son of Beast would be well on its way to being fixed. 1
Browntggrr Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 Given the $30 million already spent, combined with the $10 million spent on TG for the "rehab", another $7 million is not out that much more considering SoB is much larger (length & height) than TG. Even without the TG treatment, SoB (initial cost & years of "fixes") is/ was one of the most expensive coasters in the World. Pouring more money into a product that will always have question marks (as well as blackmarks) just does not make financial sense.
RingMaster Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 Pouring more money into a product that will always have question marks (as well as blackmarks) just does not make financial sense. Tell that to Mike Brown.
Burgtoad67 Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 Lots of Son of Beast cameos in tonights Ghost Hunter episode on KI, including an up close and personal shot of the trains, which are obviously out in the open. They even showed an almost full screen shot of the Son of Beast logo on the front of the blue train. Ultimate geek moment for an SoB fan? Yes. Ultimate PR tease? Absolutely 1
Burgtoad67 Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 Something you won't even see if you go to KI: (Yes I took pictures of the recording ) (Credit to SyFy and KI, of course) 1
mccarthysnerd Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 The trains are very cleaned up and they almost look new.
kingsrattler Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 ^ Especially considering they have just been sitting around outside, by the looks of the show.
KIBOB Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 Those trains have been in the exact same spot for two seasons now. Whether or not they have been moved, or even taken to the shop is anybody's guess. I had participated in the JDRF walk at Kings Island for the past few years now, which takes place in the spring. The walk involves using the service road that leads under SoB's lift, and yes, those trains have been in the same exact spot for the past two years.
HTCO Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 The trains are very cleaned up and they almost look new. If you were on a TV show, wouldn't you try to look your best?
AZ Kinda Guy Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 The trains have been there since the ride was taken out of commission.
beastfan11 Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 The trains have been there since the ride was taken out of commission. Yea, but they were on TV last night. So it's a hint about it opening in 2013. Right? We have to talk about it. Sigh
medford Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 If they really wanted to mess with people, they should have put a work crew in the background "working" on SOB while they were filming in that area. You think pictures of the cars get people talking, imagine if they had a handful of people doing pretend work in the background. 1
bkroz Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 No matter what Kings Island does or says, it incites rumors about Son of Beast here. When they talk about it; when they don't talk about it; when they show its trains on an unrelated TV show; when they don't show people working on it; when they don't mention it at shareholder meetings; when they don't put it on the map; when they don't move its trains... How does it all add up to Kings Island trying to tease people about Son of Beast? How its their silence all part of a fun game they're playing?
kingsrattler Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 GYK, because Mr. Helbig has nothing better to do with his time of course
The Interpreter Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 Cant wait to ride it again!!! But, you will. Ambiguous poster...at the moment. 3
CedarPointer Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 They also showed pictures of the Antique Cars, and nobody's saying that they're teasing the return of those.
TombRaiderFTW Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 ^ Because the Antique Cars aren't Son of Beast. Everything involving Son of Beast is a hint by Kings Island about Son of Beast. I once Googled Son of Beast, and there were about 104,000,000 results. Clearly, that is the speed in millimeters per hour the ride will go once it is reopened. Plus, one plus four plus all those zeroes equals five, which means the ride will reopen in 2015. Don Helbig, you sly dog... You even got Google in on this. (Cynicism aside, I do find it slightly strange they'd show anything related to SoB on the show. Even then, I think we're looking way too far into this.)
flightoffear1996 Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 Who ever taped the show.probaly just thought the.ride.looked cool.and.wanted it in all.the shots 1
Thrill_Biscuit Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 If they really wanted to mess with people, they should have put a work crew in the background "working" on SOB while they were filming in that area. You think pictures of the cars get people talking, imagine if they had a handful of people doing pretend work in the background. Maybe one of the workers would be holding a blue print ... featuring what may or may not be a loop!
Browntggrr Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 ^ Because the Antique Cars aren't Son of Beast. Next to KCKC, I would rather the 'tiques come back more than any ride removed, or SBNO, at KI.
TombRaiderFTW Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 ^ I agree. I was actually being a little facetious in that quote. I'd very much like it if KI regained the Antique Cars as well, if they weren't so expensive to operate. I can live with or without Son of Beast.
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