coasterbilly Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 same names for both coasters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I really like the Bizarro take (how he was always emulating Superman) and hope that Six Flags plays it up properly. I have always felt SF should do more with the DC licensing beyond mainly Batman and Superman themselves. My only concern is that Bizarro is known for failing in his attempts, he better not mess up S:ROS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJJman Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 My only concern is that Bizarro is known for failing in his attempts, he better not mess up S:ROS I think it's already too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLERLC1 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 To quote my Facebook: "is seeing the good of Six Flags' retheming of Medusa at Great Adventure to Bizarro of the Superman line since our state is egotistical and outsiders think NJ is freakish anyway." Is it too much for New England? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfne2005 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Interesting they are putting the fog back in on the first tunnel. Maybe the new trains will be able to handle the moisture from the fog as they stated the old ones couldn't...which was the cause for the trains crashing into each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon34MA Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Interesting they are putting the fog back in on the first tunnel. Maybe the new trains will be able to handle the moisture from the fog as they stated the old ones couldn't...which was the cause for the trains crashing into each other. I think they are actually using fog machines this time and not water misters. The water caused problems with the wheels. The reason the trains crashing into each other was a faulty air line attached to the brakes. (Saturday, August 18, 2001) - Investigators at Six Flags New England theme park in Agawam, Massachusetts have determined that the August 6 Superman Ride of Steel roller coaster accident was caused by a faulty braking system. The accident happened in the ride's loading station as one train was preparing to be dispatched and the other, which was returning to unload passengers, failed to stop. The crash injured 22 people. After a two-week investigation, Six Flags and Intamin AG, the ride's manufacturer, have concluded that an air supply line ruptured, disabling the ride's main braking system and preventing the ride's back up system from engaging fully. They say that the second train was slowed to just under 20 miles per hour when it struck the first train. The air supply system has been replaced with steel reinforced lines, and the ride has passed numerous tests and inspections since the new system was installed. From www.rideaccicents.com/superman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sros1fan Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 There is some really awesome pics of it with some of the theming going up and even one of the trains sitting on the transfer track here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netdvn Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 The theming actually looks pretty good IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLERLC1 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 That's a great area for the frames. The giant rock formation looking thing surprised me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sros1fan Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 The work on the ride is going at a fast pace as they are trying to get it done in time for the scheduled opening. With the weather up here in the north east they have their work cut out for them. They still have alot of theming to put up and alot of painting to get done. Here is a few more pics from yesterday. pianting the fire cannons putting up more theming all the theming is on site You can follow the construction of the #1 steel coaster at sfneonline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sros1fan Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 There was another update posted with lots more done on the ride here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahecht Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I was just notified by SF that I got tickets to the media event on the 21st (my entry at bizarroishere.com was posted). Anyone else here going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satchboogie3 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Is the media event open to public, or just media? (Probably a stupid question). I'd love to be there as soon as Bizarro opens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahecht Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 The park is closed that day. As far as I know, unless you're invited, you cannot get in. Typically, those invited include the media, owners of significant coaster fan websites, members local coaster clubs, etc. Each park and each event is different. In this case, they are reaching out to the fan community by giving invites to the first 500 people at SFNE and SFGAdv (so 1000 total) to submit an accepted entry at http://bizarroishere.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sros1fan Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 ^^Yes the park is closed as it is thursday May21st, ACE will be invited also to the event. You can see the latest pics taken yesterday as lots more work is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sros1fan Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 It looks like they will be testing the new train soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sros1fan Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Heres an update on whats been going on with the ride. They have finished painting the whole coaster and are now working on the queline and station. Both trains are now on the track and they have been testing them at night. The lighting on the theming looks great at night, new pics and there is a short video of the lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLERLC1 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I already preferred SROS over MF. Now with the new lighting I hope/believe it will give MF a run for the money lighting wise. It's too bad I probably can't be at the park at night. I live far away enough that I should leave by 5 on a SFNE visit day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sros1fan Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Here is a video of the flame cannons testing taken with a cell so the quality isnt the best. You can also see lots of new pics here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sros1fan Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Today SFNE had a sneak preview for some special guests and filmed a commercial of bizarro. You can see the nice job they did on the ride with these exclusive pics and videos posted here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 That fireball makes me and x2 jealous I must say though, at first I had my doubts about purple superman and if they'd actually do anything cool, I'm actually decently impressed with six flags, the shield lighting looks awesome and just all of the effects they added. This'll definitely be the gold ticket winner yet again this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 This ride is going to be so good. I am planning a trip for Boston University students this summer, wait when people find out that there are NO HANDLES ON THE LAPBARS!!!! Having nothing to go onto is going to make the ride very scary for some which is great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sros1fan Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 You can see full Media day coverage from today which includes lots of pics and video here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason2198 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 For anyone who has been on Bizarro at Six Flags New England, what are your thoughts on the changes made to Superman? Does it ride the same (airtime, speed, etc.)? I have also read numerous times that the audio was too loud. Does anyone know if this has been addressed? I'm going on August 7th and it will be my first time at the park and I am wondering if the changes took away from the ride at all. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vekoma Fan Boy Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 While I've not had a chance to ride Bizarro, I don't see why it would ride any differently than superman aside from the trains being adequately 'broken in' over the course of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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