rosscoe Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Hello China 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 ^^This The coaster looks cool. It's awesome to see more of what B&M is doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Ok that thing looks in-freaking-credible. That's what she said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercrzyjames Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Wow, amazing looking ride!! I agree that its great to see B&M doing some experimentation with different ideas. I think I might be leaning more and more towards China 2012! Let's see how my finances go over the next year . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaMiTsPaT Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 It's nice to see B&M branching out with their flying coasters. Tatsu and Manta are my two favorites that I've ridden, and I like their new custom flying coaster's look a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManiaMuse Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Starry Sky Ripper Front Row Seat On-ride: 00:43 'Whad da fuck" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumbarider1993 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Ugh...it seems the most creative rides are being built in Asia while we continually get clones or just slight changes to existing rides...bummers. Yeah, ever since asia has been in this theme park boom that seems to be the theme going on over there. Their parks actually have money and are willing to pay companies to create something new and innovative. they've got some great rides now, Fireball, a new terrain GCI, a GG racer, and now this. and they've got a few clones too that are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eltoro96 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 sorry SFMM, but this takes $h*ts all over your prized tatsu. I wish they had flyers like this in the U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Did Busta Rhymes take that POV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazywolf88 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Look at all the stuff you've bought that has a made in china label on it, then think about how it adds up over a long period of time, then look at our economy, followed by comparing our rides to theirs. It makes sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsgadvguy1000 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Does anyone know the Height, Drop, and Speed statistics for the Starry Sky Ripper at World Joyland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildStangAlex Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 http://www.rcdb.com/8983.htm Length: 2805' 1" Height: 131' 3" Inversions: 5 Speed: 54.7 mph Duration: 2:06 G-Force: 3.3 Elements: In-Line Twist Fly To Lie Loop Lie To Fly Double Corkscrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsgadvguy1000 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 http://www.rcdb.com/8983.htm Length: 2805' 1" Height: 131' 3" Inversions: 5 Speed: 54.7 mph Duration: 2:06 G-Force: 3.3 Elements: In-Line Twist Fly To Lie Loop Lie To Fly Double Corkscrew Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsgadvguy1000 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Is the Starry Sky Ripper at World Joyland open yet? If not, when does it open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazywolf88 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 This ride's name has changed. The new name is Sky scrapper. No kidding check RCDB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wuzefelix Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Yes the B&M is open! I loved it, but it was very intense - especially in the hot summer. Possibly too intense, because there was no queue while some other rides had up to 90 minutes waiting times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Farmer Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 ...it was very intense...Possibly too intense It's nice to read those words in a discussion about a new B&M ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TetsuneSonic Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 This ride's name has changed. The new name is Sky scrapper. No kidding check RCDB. This Coaster has 2 names Sky Scrapper and Starry sky ripper,see this Two Names and this P.S Here is HD POV and a Offride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger01 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I like their costumes in the station! China parks really get into theming don't they! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davisal771 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Just saw the video, all I can say is WOW! That thing looks amazing! I *loved* Tatsu but this looks like it could beat it. It's also nice to see B&M trying new things, such as the 540* roll and the vertical loop and the lying down section, amazing. Too bad I'll probably never be able to ride it, but hopefully B&M will bring these things stateside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harper83087 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 ^ I'm in the same boat, Tatsu messed with my head and it was awesome but that combo of the 540* roll - loop - lie to fly turnaround thing looks like it will make you reconsider who your mommy is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 http://www.cnngo.com/shanghai/life/joyland-chinas-disneyland-digital-era-492056 When Joyland (嬉戏谷) first reared its costumed head back in 2006, it was billed as the Disneyland of the digital era. Now, the colossal RMB 2 billion (US$315 million) venture is best known to the outside world as the theme park of "World of Warcraft" and "Starcraft." Roughly two hours' drive northwest of Shanghai, in the Wujing District of Changzhou, the 800,000-square-meter park is a digital-themed wonderland with zones and rides modeled after video games and comic shows. Two main areas are heavily based on game franchises "World of Warcraft" and "Starcraft," though neither is officially licensed by Blizzard Entertainment. Having thrown open its gates in May 2011, Joyland -- whose Chinese name translates roughly as "Play Valley" -- is now one of the most popular theme parks in China. Joyland is a headquarter hangout for Chinese cosplay fans. During the park’s opening festivities, visitors helped break the world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as comic book characters. A Guinness World Records' adjudicator tallied 1,530 cosplayers, though another 201 were disqualified because they were dressed as characters from video games rather than comic books. Cosplay culture has thrived among Chinese students for more than a decade. Youngsters go to great lengths to look like characters from video games, mangas and animes. The celebration of the park's first year drew many more costume-clad visitors to catch a glimpse of Japanese star Aoi Sora, who came to perform in the park. The theme park consists of several zones set around Fairy Lake, a 31,000-square-meter manmade lake which serves as the main performance area. The main recreational zones include the Terrain of Magic (modeled after "World of Warcraft"), Universe of Starship (modeled after "Starcraft") and Taobao Street, a 150-meter-long shopping street for video games and comic book side products. Although these unlicensed copies bother some of Blizzard Entertainment’s foreign fans, Chinese visitors seem content to enjoy the settings and characters of these popular games brought to life, untroubled by notions of copyright. Visitors wait to board the Path of Demon Spirits ride in the Terrain of Magic area. The entrance is surrounded by glowing-eyed guardians and projections of lighting swords. Bursting through the gates below the guardians of the Hot Splash Bay at speed of 80 kph, log flume riders are washed by waves as high as 10 meters. A glass-covered viewing platform is built to protect onlookers from the splash in front of this 26-meter-high mountain. Having survived the colossal waves, riders regroup, thankful that they donned the bright colored rain slickers -- on sale at the entrance for RMB 7 -- before they boarded the ride. Crowds gather for an afternoon performance around Fairy Lake. During the park's first anniversary gala, more than 30,000 visitors pitched up at the park, many of whom came here just to see Aoi Sora gliding round atop an eagle boat. In place of normal animals, angry battery-powered dragons (which are for sale on Taobao Street) flap their wings, flash their eyes and make as it to take a bite out of children. In the arcade hall, Betty Wang (王美玲) mans the rainbow toss game. The Changzhou native, who has worked at Joyland for half a year, says it's a fun place to work and business is good in the park. Although initial reports of the park were lackluster, mentioning rides still under construction and empty streets, Joyland now appears to be picking up speed (with only the spaceship-like temple at the top of Holy Palace Mountain still unfinished). With a 3.5-star rating from netizens on the popular review website Dianping.com, the park seems to satisfy Chinese video gamers and cosplay fans who are looking for a wonderland of their own. Getting there: Located in near Taihu outside of Changzhou, Joyland is an easy day trip from Shanghai. High-speed trains run frequently between Shanghai and Changzhou. A one-way ticket costs RMB 51. At Changzhou train station’s north square, visitors can buy entry tickets to Joyland at the bus station’s ticket counters (RMB 200 for an adult) and board a shuttle bus for the hour-long journey to the park’s entry gates. Shuttle buses begin running around 7:30 a.m. on weekends and 8:30 a.m. on weekdays, with the last bus back from the park at 5 p.m. Visitors are advised to call ahead to confirm shuttle bus times on their desired day of transport. The park is also accessible via public transport from Changzhou station, however the journey takes longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanLegend Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Surprise! A park in China is lax on copyright laws! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yeti Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I know this has nothing to do with what was just posted about the copy right issue, but I can't get over how awesome that flying coaster looks. Watching the train go through that zero-g-roll (or inline twist-fly-to-lie) is just awesome...and then the loop and lie-to-fly?! Wow! I saw references a few pages ago, and wasn't sure if it is still on, but this park on TPR's 2012 China Trip? I'd love to hear TPR's thoughts on Starry Sky Ripper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Mutts Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 ^ I know, that flyer looks like one of B&Ms better designs and looks to be up there with Tatsu in terms of intensity for flyers. Also that copyright issue does not surprise me one bit, after all it is China, which is also know as the land of no copyright! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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