IAAPA 2011 Trade Show - TPR's Official Report!

[Hilltopper39]

Great coverage again Robb, I can't decide if that Fishpipe looks really fun or just really weird, but I would definitely like to try the thing out. Seems like it would be a great addition to a water park as kind of a non-slide wet ride alternative of some sorts.

[eKs_Productions]

Thanks for the great report from the IAAPA - in the next year the European (EAS) will be in Germany, Berlin. (>> http://www.euroattractionsshow.com/) If you want I can report...but now, I want to win the IAAPA-Bag full of great stuff

(Excuse my English, I will improve it until next year

Eric - and thanks guys!

[SharkTums]

FYI - There is a reason the new S&S ride is called the *MINI*-Hu!!!

[laqueefa]

Awesome coverage! Cant wait to finish watching the rest of these videos

[A.J.]

Hooray! I don't have to be completely messed with this time! I've already made my own IAAPA Bag of Crap!

[robbalvey]

^ Your own IAAPA Bag-O-Crap will never be as cool as a TPR one, because I didn't fart in yours!

[cfc]

The Fishpipe video is, indeed, a highlight.

[Thom25]

Great updates as always. Thank you VERY much.

 

Robb, I understand B&M can't talk about much, and yes, he's a bit stiff in-front of the camera, but did he mention anything about rotating seats on their wing rider coasters, and/or if 2013 will be as strong for them as 2012?

[KingRCT3]

I wanna say a huge thanks you Robb (and co) for these photos and videos coverages, this is so awesome!

 

Otherwise, do you planned to go in Europe next year? The new Maurer Sohne at Bayern Park (Freischütz) looks so atomic and no POV are out nowaday.. I hope we'll be able to hear some "Weee!" and "Twistyyy!" soon.

 

Anyway, we're still tuned!

[Im4JeffG24]

The Red Velvet funnel cakes look great. Just had an idea. Coaster powered by water in a hallow tube somehow moves the car. Is this already been done?

[robbalvey]

Great updates as always. Thank you VERY much.

 

Robb, I understand B&M can't talk about much, and yes, he's a bit stiff in-front of the camera, but did he mention anything about rotating seats on their wing rider coasters, and/or if 2013 will be as strong for them as 2012?

He was very clear with me before the interview that he was unable to talk about anything that hasn't been announced or information that wasn't released yet, so I respected that and didn't even bring up any new technology or any rumors that have been floating around the internet.

[BillyTalent]

I have never heard of IAAPA before, but hell this is another convention that looks great. Also I like the fact that it isn't too crowded and the companies take the time to talk to the visitors. Great videos and photos TPR

[asimowalk]

I'm watching Part 4 of the IAAPA video and I'm dying with the Fishpipe thing.

 

Also, while I also call them "Mon-dial", I thought the actual pronunciation is "Mon-de-al".

[televisedconfession]

Thanks for the updates Robb. Best coverage around!

[Chris Benvenuto]

Great updates as always. Thank you VERY much.

 

Robb, I understand B&M can't talk about much, and yes, he's a bit stiff in-front of the camera, but did he mention anything about rotating seats on their wing rider coasters, and/or if 2013 will be as strong for them as 2012?

He was very clear with me before the interview that he was unable to talk about anything that hasn't been announced or information that wasn't released yet, so I respected that and didn't even bring up any new technology or any rumors that have been floating around the internet.

 

 

Actually that's understandable with all the rides they have to build and the planned attractions coming up as time goes on. He was abit stiff like said before, but, I can see why.

 

Awesome video too, the Fishpipe segment was funny and entertaining to watch. Zamperla despite my mishappenings with their rides, it sounds like they're having a grand time. It's good to hear they've been getting so many clients and being the head of some real good and decent quality projects.

 

Thanks again, great video!

[larrygator]

I wonder how well a Big Fun would into the footprint of, say, a Vekoma Boomerang.

 

My guess is that the footprint for a Boomerang is larger than two Wild Mouse coasters, so it should fit. At least I think Chris Gray said Big Fun takes up the space of two Wild "Mice".

[Thom25]

Thanks for the response Robb. Too bad he couldn't be more candid, but you have to respect him on all levels.

[A.J.]

Your own IAAPA Bag-O-Crap will never be as cool as a TPR one, because I didn't fart in yours!

Fine. I will settle for inadequacy once again. Maybe I'll fart in it myself and feel a little better.

 

The Wing Coaster shrine was getting a little lonely, anyway...

[Gerstlauer1]

I am so grateful for all the coverage!

 

Damn!

[jonnyfingers]

Would love to be in Orlando right now at IAAPA!

[fpsphil]

IAAPA looks sick, really want to go one of these years.

[VinTheAttendant]

I was pleasantly surprised at the sense of humor Chris Gray had in the video. I was actually laughing hysterically at the random figures that were around the Europa coaster. I have never been this entertained watching interviews, this is amazing!

[Hilltopper39]

The Mack trains for Manta West look amazing, does anyone know if they that hear rate monitor like Blue Fire at Europa does?

[_koppen]

The Mack trains for Manta West look amazing, does anyone know if they that hear rate monitor like Blue Fire at Europa does?

 

Yes, they do.

[Hilltopper39]

Was the model of the new GCI for Europa a working model or just a model model? Regardless it was amazing, incredible detail! I love IAAPA coverage from TPR every year, really makes me miss the amusement industry.