Ed Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I've just got off the phone with Kyongju World, who have confirmed that their new coaster is a B&M invert, scheduled to open in June of this year. I've also translated some of the basic facts from their website. Length: 1200m (3937 ft) Height: 50m (164 ft) Speed: 80-100 kmph Cost: 15,000,000,000 won ($15 million) The site also includes the usual spin, claiming the coaster will be the biggest in Korea. Actually, it will fall just short of Horror Express, height wise at least. They also said that the park are working closely with the local council to develop the area (including a new water park) with the hopes of making it one of the biggest in Korea. http://www.coasterforce.com/cf-info/viewtopic.php?t=14320 Same stats as Katun, so I think it might be a clone of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 It's on the parks website as well! http://www.kjw.co.kr/news/news_detail.htm?num=39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 can they get sued for those pics of other coasters being up there? just curious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oriolat Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 can they get sued for those pics of other coasters being up there? just curious... Remember that outside America, not everyone goes sueing-happy all the time. But, yep, I guess they could get sued for using official pictures from other parks without their permission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shavethewhales Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 hmm, 80-100 mph? For an invert? Wow, that'll be impressive, could this could be one of B&M's greatest hits yet? Why are all of the international parks getting these things? [Edit] Whoops, sorry I didn't see the 'k', its 80-100 kmph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 ^ Kilometres per hour... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCoaster Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 The pictures are actually kind of funny. Apparently one of their water slides is on a cruise ship. At least it doesn't sound like another Batman. 164 ft is actually pretty decent for an invert so it should be good. Can't wait to see the layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 hmm, 80-100 mph? kmph not mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastermaniac1 Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Can't wait to see the layout You can see it here: It is a clone of Katun. It is around 65mph which is just over 100kmph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 can they get sued for those pics of other coasters being up there? just curious... Remember that outside America, not everyone goes sueing-happy all the time. But, yep, I guess they could get sued for using official pictures from other parks without their permission. Honestly what park would actually go thru all that trouble over a picture... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Can't wait to see the layout You can see it here: It is a clone of Katun. It is around 65mph which is just over 100kmph. Are we absolutely SURE it's a Katun clone? Where did you hear it was a clone? Just because it's the same stats doesn't mean it's exactly the same. Remember that everyone thought that SFGadv's Medusa's layout was going to be a clone of Kumba based on the stats, and while the elements are almost in the same order, it's certainly not a "clone." --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStitch626 Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Good point Robb same can be said about Patriot and Talon, their layouts do nearly the same thing but they are different.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollermonkey Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Ooh, ooh! I can see the Stargates! Honestly what is up with that? Is Katun actually themed to that cheesy movie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satoshi Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Can't wait to see the layout You can see it here: It is a clone of Katun. It is around 65mph which is just over 100kmph. looks like its clone is going to mimic the stats of B&M 7 inversion typical looping since the top speed is as same as SFDK Medusa. but i guess it'll be a great deal for park industries in Korea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeist04 Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 ^^According to RCDB, Katun is themed like a Mayan ruin. ...and Katun is a period of 7200 days, which is approximately 20 years in the Mayan calendar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollermonkey Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Right, but Duane's just going off of pictures and what he's been told by people who have visited the park. I've been on it, and I know I relayed the Mayan theming idea to him as well as others. I'm curious if the park actually 'stole' the stargate idea from the movie, as copyright laws in Italy are essentially nonexistant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeist04 Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 They probably did, rollermonkey. I don't remember ever hearing about a stargate prior to the movie, only wormholes, etc. ...but supposedly the Mayan calendar ends in 2012 and some kind of worm hole is suppose to open. ...maybe that's where the stargate gets tied in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Honestly what park would actually go thru all that trouble over a picture... eh you never know... they may just get told to remove them, not necessarily sued. Im glad theres a new invert on the way though. My lasy invert last year was Great Bear.. makes me wanna plan a trip to BGT... lets hope this new one has some forces! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutterflower Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 http://www.kjw.co.kr/company/btm_cp011.htm just came across this on the site. Anyone here fluent in korean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 All I can understand from the website is the "Submit" or "Send" button at the bottom right hand corner. Looks a good layout for the size of the park, anyone traveling in the area this year to get some close up pic's and a POV..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neovortex2k Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 It's called Phaethon. http://www.kjw.co.kr/news/news_detail.htm?num=39 Translated to best i could find. I think they are tryin to say it's some sort of monster or beast. Sorry about the illegibility of it: Chig beginning, the candle it sprouts and the #a1a4{nose which is a it sprouts, introduction The blood, khu Ji phaym ppalm also the the field khwip was it will become, At investment company this Iss. 2007ccem ppalJi thyu thwi the place where it is a an_chang, weyn #a1a9{ppalm Also the Yoo tu committed the 50$$ln The candle it sprouts and the nose it sprouts, Chig khu (the Phaeton and the chip) ing. pal_han The TVpoint #a1a4{cep nyo also the sprouts thyu Pyob this nose, ing$$#2 It will be salty, thyu this left #a1a4{one weyn khwip form thwi Doe ing$$#3 ppyep phwa_in The #a1a4{nose it sprouts, al ss. blood khwip tu weyn ppyep #a1a4{one 1200m, pal_choy 50m Chaem 80~100km feed a. This blood khu the week worked eng, 10~30haym Wig a ppalunder at ss. This Chaem before pheym enemy weyn company this prime Jel phwa side Iss weyn, Chaem before market #a1a4{khwim Eg, sswul hyeyl, cep hyeyl am weyn #a1a9{ 2007evil most phwa_khwim Eg khu direction Pyob thang under ss. http://www.loggia.com/myth/phaethon.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosferatu Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 But hasn't B&M earlier sad that they don't have any more rides opening this year apart from the ones already known? That being Griffon and Hollywood Dreams? Are we sure this is not Batman from New Orleans? Maybe they just messed up the stats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutterflower Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 http://www.kjw.co.kr/ the site now has a bit more. a little video and something about it being in the X's-Zone. still no major release though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I thought I heard that it is already opened, and it's a Batman Clone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutterflower Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 as far as im aware its not open yet? and according to some ppl its not a batman clone but a katun clone... but if anyone can prove it either way then please let us know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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