BaMiTsPaT Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Let's also remember that to the GP this will be a "new" ride, so they will not really care what color it is because they will be so excited to have "big flashback". I'm sure there will be some exceptions, but I don't think most will care about the lack of a re-paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmichellex Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 It's not that we're "unhappy," we're just questioning the motives of the whole plan of moving this coaster to the park. The color really isn't that big of a deal, all that was being said was maybe they could have tried to make it fit better in that part of the park, there's nothing wrong with that. I've been on Deja Vu, it's a mediocre ride (maybe that will change with the new cars?), and imo, it would only benefit from a face-lift or some cool theming around it. Bottom line, no matter what SFNE does, or doesn't do, the GP will still eat this ride up and will be a big success. Seems like Deja Vu was a quick fix for this the park for 2012... I'm still holding out hope for an Intamin pre-fab (or at least some sort of awesome new wooden coaster) at point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schotcher Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 ^ Yeah, last major thrilling coaster @ SFNE was B:TDK in 02'; a GIB shouldn't have to fill SFNE's need for a major thrilling coaster alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzoole Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 ^ Agreed. When the hell is this park going to have a coaster that launches? It's the only Six Flags park in the U.S. that doesn't have one. I have this little fantasy that when The Flash movie comes out (assuming it does) SFNE will get a launched coaster of some type and theme it to The Flash. But anyway, I'm still excited for the ugly green Vekoma of course. *EDIT: I just remembered SFOG has no launching coaster. I guess they're due for one as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbydinn Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Why does the park "need" a launched coaster? Just because a coaster has a launch doesn't make it automatically good. Would you rather get yet another cloned coaster that has a launch over a unique coaster with a standard lift? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzoole Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 ^ Firstly, I'm not sure why you're using quotation marks on the word "need" as I never used that word in my post. Secondly, I also made no mention of cloning some other launched coaster, so I don't know where that came from. Anyway, though I don't think the park "needs" a launched coaster (clearly there are plenty of great parks that don't have one), I think it would be a great addition to SFNE. I think it helps a park to be more well-rounded to offer a variety of different ride experiences, and a launched coaster is a ride experience not represented there, so would therefore be a good addition. And of course I would prefer a good standard lift coaster over say a Premiere spaghetti-bowl clone, but I think something along the lines of blue fire, or even one of those Gerstlauer LSM coasters (a la Anubis: The Ride) would be great at SFNE. (Or god willing an Intamin Blitz, but I wouldn't hold my breath for that.) What standard lift coaster do you think seems like a good and realistic choice for SFNE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schotcher Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 They can start making the park better by taking out one of their POS Vekomas that was open for the 2011 season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Idiot God Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I actually wouldn't be surprised if the old Flashback site got a copy of S:UF, given that 2012 is obviously going to be its final year. It'd fit in the plot available and would provide something new for the area, and the GP would eat it right up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzoole Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 ^That wouldn't be too bad! It wouldn't be my first choice, but I definitely wouldn't complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I guess some folks just can't be happy no matter what they get. Honestly, what are you talking about? First off, this is eight hours from me. I'm not getting anything out of this deal. My point is that it's total lack of care for a cohesive theme, or poor planning, or both, that's letting them plop a giant neon boomerang in a country-themed area. Agreed. I've never understood how complaining about (what is for some reason perceived as) complaining adds anything to a conversation. Your questioning of the park's logic regarding this addition makes perfect sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acq10uaz Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Even more confirmation that the park isn't painting Goliath. TPR's interview with Jim Seay has got me even more excited to ride it in 2012. It sounds like the train is going to be great. Plus SFNE just uploaded some more pictures today. What's this? There are six more pictures on their website. http://www.sixflags.com/newEngland/footerNav/GoliathConstruction.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammmmmy Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Damn...these track pieces shipped quicker than my iphone! The colors are fine, I think. I don't really mind them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeist04 Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I actually like the colors, so I'm glad to see they're staying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 ^I can understand the complaints based on where the coaster will stand in the park, but I like the colors themselves. Actually, I have trouble even remembering GIB color schemes, strangely. I keep thinking Aftershock is yellow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCoasters Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Based on the pictures, I really don't think Deja's color scheme will really clash that much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Edge of Beast- Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I mean, I guess the colors are fine but I'd like different colors.Maybe red track and dark purpler supports? Ehh I don't know. Something like this would be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniverseHollywood Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 ^Eegaads! Talk about an eyesore! IMO Deja's colors are much better than that. Based on the pictures, I really don't think Deja's color scheme will really clash that much... Neither do I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammmmmy Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 And another thing to add; we're in an amusement park, not a living room. Things are supposed to have bright and crazy colors and clash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Not if you're trying to create a cohesive theme and really make people feel like they're somewhere other than Generictown, USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netdvn Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 ^ This is Six Flags...is it not? This quote sums this whole "theming" thing up well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazywolf88 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 My eyes just bled. As a fan of green, Deja Vu's colors are fine the way they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniverseHollywood Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Not if you're trying to create a cohesive theme and really make people feel like they're somewhere other than Generictown, USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterPrince Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 And another thing to add; we're in an amusement park, not a living room. Things are supposed to have bright and crazy colors and clash! And the award for post of the year goes to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiZaRpErMaN Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Just in case anyone didn't notice this, Six Flags New England's Facebook posted a few photos of the Goliath Construction. They also posted to their Facebook that the new coaster would be repainted, but the same colors. To me this seems kind of pointless unless they changed the colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 ^To repaint the ride, even if they are the same colors is at least a good sign of care for the ride. Just think, they could have put it up as is, and left it looking worn and torn after years of service at Magic Mountain, along with any damage or chips that came from the disassembling and transporting of the track. Whatever the color, I'm just happy they are putting the money and the time in to give it a fresh coat. The last thing the park needs is to put in a ride that looks as bad as this (other Six Flags-neglected coaster) does... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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