MDMC01 Posted September 27, 2020 Posted September 27, 2020 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
Pagoda Gift Shop Posted September 28, 2020 Posted September 28, 2020 I get the nostalgia, but those are some pretty ugly pieces of metal. 2 Quote
Vortex1987 Posted September 28, 2020 Author Posted September 28, 2020 ^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
Pagoda Gift Shop Posted September 28, 2020 Posted September 28, 2020 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
Oldschool75 Posted September 28, 2020 Posted September 28, 2020 ^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
Vortex1987 Posted September 28, 2020 Author Posted September 28, 2020 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
MiniGIGAKI2020 Posted September 28, 2020 Posted September 28, 2020 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
SnakePlissken Posted September 28, 2020 Posted September 28, 2020 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
MiniGIGAKI2020 Posted September 29, 2020 Posted September 29, 2020 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
disco2000 Posted September 29, 2020 Posted September 29, 2020 Who wants a piece of Vortex.... 2 2 Quote
IndyGuy4KI Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 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
Benjamin22 Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 Hope there will be enough supply. It would mean so much to me to buy Vortex track. 2 Quote
Vortex1987 Posted September 30, 2020 Author Posted September 30, 2020 WHEN WILL THEY BE ONLINE?!?!?! I GET PAID TUESDAY!! FINALLY!! 1 Quote
jimlaheyscar Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 Looks like you have to purchase at the park. And I suspect you'll need to that early Saturday. 1 Quote
disco2000 Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 8 minutes ago, Vortex1987 said: WHEN WILL THEY BE ONLINE?!?!?! I GET PAID TUESDAY!! FINALLY!! Week of October 5th online... 1 Quote
Benjamin22 Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 If they are planning to sell them online im assuming they'll have a lot for sale? 1 Quote
DonHelbig Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 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
Nutterie Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 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
drbyq9 Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 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
Vortex1987 Posted September 30, 2020 Author Posted September 30, 2020 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
Bdd127 Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 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
Sixflags82 Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 @DonHelbig Will associates get the usual 20% off merchandise discount on the track piece? 1 Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 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
Oldschool75 Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 [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
Gabe Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 If the SOB sale was any indication, there will likely be pieces for sale on Monday morning. Quote
teenageninja Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 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
Benjamin22 Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 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
standbyme Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 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
PKIDelirium Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 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
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