Simon Baynham

Star Flyer at Prater Park in Vienna gets my vote! For those that do not know, it is a wave-swinger ride but some 200ft in the air. The phrase "A chain is only as strong as its weakest link" rushed through my brain. The drop tower, Apocalypse, at Drayton Manor Park (England) is a close second - the standing and tilted option, of course. Simon Baynham

Hi Theme Park Review Members. Wow, the power of the internet! I did manage to get hold of a Halloween Horror Nights DVD - so thanks to all who helped. I am currently on the lookout for the following items to add to my collection. (My collection of over 300 items can be viewed by clicking on the 'Media Library' link shown earlier in this thread) 1) Meyers Lake Remembered (Book by JD Brown) 2) Top Thrill Dragster (Cedar Point VHS) 3) Millennium Force (Cedar Point VHS) 4) Vienna's Prater Park, a History (DVD) 5) IoA, The Adventure Comes Alive (IoA VHS) If you have any of these items and wish to sell it/them for a good price (I have the dollars here!) then get in touch. auis28@dsl.pipex.com Also, does anyone know if any parks are releasing DVDs or books this year? I like to keep abreast of what is new out there. Read you all soon Simon Baynham (England, UK)

Hi All To those fortunate enough to visit IoA this Halloween, did anyone notice if their new DVD is in the retail shops yet? Some time ago, IoA Customer Services stated that there would be a new DVD coming out "Soon." Thanks for any information you might share. Simon Baynham

Hi You can borrow a copy of this book from The Amusement Park & Roller Coaster Media Library (Look it up on the www). The Werner Stengel book is listed as #105. Read you all soon Simon Baynham

Huss Flic Flack?! :shock: That thing looks so ill-conceived. I believe Huss only sold/made a few of these rides. If you're interested in coasters and spinners you would do well to purchase the DVD "E Kirmes" and the second title in the collection "I Kirmes" Each disk is packed (2+ hours) with transportable rides. Highly recommended. (Try Ebay!) Simon Baynham

Last year I went all the way to Germany with the ECC to try various parks and a German Fair. I was determined to ride a Huss Booster after seeing it on a ride-compilation DVD called "E Kirmes." :o I was with a friend and we found the Booster only for me to chicken out at the last minute, so my friend rode alone (I'm such a wimp!) I regret not riding it, however I hope to rectify this matter in 2006! I would also like to ride a Mondial Shaker. As a side note; Alpina Bahn is a great coaster! Simon Baynham

Hi Ted Your luck is in! A copy of Roller Coaster Fever from 1979/80 is up for auction on eBay! 8) Be quick! Auction ends in a day or two! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1979-ROLLER-COASTER-Book-Historical-Photos-some-color_W0QQitemZ7717427190QQcategoryZ13878QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Simon Baynham

Hi Ted "Roller Coaster Fever" was purchased off eBay quite some time ago. I have only seen 2 copies turn up in as many years. A rare publication indeed. "Legends of Terror" Comes up on eBay every so often but at great cost! I purchased mine from Nancy Stillwagon at Gunther Hall for a reasonable price. Good luck in your search. Simon Baynham

Hi members... wow. I've never been called a 'whore' before! Perhaps I should get out more Thank you for all your personal emails.... I'll keep looking and hoping a copy of "Horror Nights - The Art of the Scare" turns up on eBay soon - there must be someone out there with a copy gathering dust. Thanks again and keep looking Simon Baynham

Also, if anyone has a copy of "IoA The Adventure Comes Alive" VHS, then get in touch too. auis28@dsl.pipex.com Actually I'm interested in purchasing any titles: Books, VHSs & DVDs to do with amusement parks & coasters that are not listed at http://www.geocities.com/coaster_free It would be great to know which titles I am missing. Simon Baynham

Hi. I forgot to say... IoA are all sold out, though they will be producing a new DVD very soon! Thanks for keeping a lookout for me. Actually if you have any of the 'wanted' items listed on my www.geocities.com/coaster_free website, then get in touch! Thanks again, Simon

Hi Fellow Members I run a simple website dedicated to amusement park and rollercoaster media items: Books, VHSs and DVDs. www.geocities.com/coaster_free I am looking to acquire a copy of the IoA DVD called "Halloween Horror Nights" If you own a copy (Must be original with box/case) and would be willing to sell it (I have the $$$s waiting!) I would be most interested. Email me auis28@dsl.pipex.com Simon Baynham