thedazza Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 ^Did they confirm they were building a ride for 2016? I didn't know that. According to First Drop magazine. "2016 will see the first incarnation that will feature three inversions and a top speed of 110km/h. We will have more details of this amazing looking ride in the next issue." I put 2+2 together and came to the conclusion they were talking about Wildfire, seeing as by the time the next issue is out the ride will have been anounced. Not definite, but if I were a betting man it is what my money would be on.
dropzonefan Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 ^Did they confirm they were building a ride for 2016? I didn't know that. According to First Drop magazine. "2016 will see the first incarnation that will feature three inversions and a top speed of 110km/h. We will have more details of this amazing looking ride in the next issue." I put 2+2 together and came to the conclusion they were talking about Wildfire, seeing as by the time the next issue is out the ride will have been anounced. Not definite, but if I were a betting man it is what my money would be on. Those stats seem great, bit nothing we haven't seen before, just look at outlaw run's stats. So, what'll be so groundbreaking about the ride?... My guess is a launch, or possibly a 4D free spin train
zdub Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 Could we possibly be seeing the tallest, and steepest wood coaster that drops you into a tunnel and then getting launched out into an inversion of some sort?
CPSFMMCW Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 ^Did they confirm they were building a ride for 2016? I didn't know that. According to First Drop magazine. "2016 will see the first incarnation that will feature three inversions and a top speed of 110km/h. We will have more details of this amazing looking ride in the next issue." For those of us in the US, 110 km is over 68 mph. That sounds pretty sweet. If that is Wildfire, then can't wait for the final design and concept art!
rcjp Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 I'm not saying this RMC wouldn't be great but unless there is something really unique (maybe a launch) that is not mentioned in that article this is not really the "unbelievable" project Robb told us about. Still would be pretty awesome to have one here in Europe anyway.
RCF Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 I'm not saying this RMC wouldn't be great but unless there is something really unique (maybe a launch) that is not mentioned in that article this is not really the "unbelievable" project Robb told us about.Still would be pretty awesome to have one here in Europe anyway. If RMC gives a great terrain layout and has some amazing theming, (fire) Robb would love the ride for just that. Definitely not what I would expect to come with Robb's initial reaction, but it wouldn't be unexpected either. I just know I can't wait to know what it actually is!
GayCoasterGuy Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 So, what'll be so groundbreaking about the ride? Maybe it just be a really great ride. A nice pre-lift section; super-high capacity; a lengthy ride full of trenches, tunnels and "cool stuff."
Kenny B Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 I don't understand the hype for an inverted RMC....... Is "Iron Horse Invert" really what all us coaster nerds/the GP will be clamoring over?
robbalvey Posted April 1, 2014 Author Posted April 1, 2014 I'm not saying this RMC wouldn't be great but unless there is something really unique (maybe a launch) that is not mentioned in that article this is not really the "unbelievable" project Robb told us about. You know, a ride like Balder didn't really do anything unique, but it was a game changer in that when it was built (and it still is today, IMO), it was the best in it's class. That ride made people stop what they were doing, re-arrange travel plans, and go out and ride it. I don't understand this mentality that a ride needs a "gimmick" to be a game changer.
rcjp Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 ^I totally agree that there needs to be no gimmick but it's also hard to predict how good a coaster will be (I don't know about balder but I wans't expecting skyrush to be anything special when I first heard it was getting build, and I think I'm not the only one). What I was trying to say was that it is rather hard to say that a ride ill be awesome before anyone actually rides it because you can have a ride that will be awesome and a "game changer" in terms of intensity and overall awesomeness which could, when people first hear about it, cause no amazing reactions. So my interpretation of "game changer" was more like something that will blow everyone away when it is announced.
mousch Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 I'm not saying this RMC wouldn't be great but unless there is something really unique (maybe a launch) that is not mentioned in that article this is not really the "unbelievable" project Robb told us about. You know, a ride like Balder didn't really do anything unique, but it was a game changer in that when it was built (and it still is today, IMO), it was the best in it's class. That ride made people stop what they were doing, re-arrange travel plans, and go out and ride it. I don't understand this mentality that a ride needs a "gimmick" to be a game changer. I wish Alton would take this policy and just get awesome coasters built like they did with Nemesis!
thedazza Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 I'm not saying this RMC wouldn't be great but unless there is something really unique (maybe a launch) that is not mentioned in that article this is not really the "unbelievable" project Robb told us about. You know, a ride like Balder didn't really do anything unique, but it was a game changer in that when it was built (and it still is today, IMO), it was the best in it's class. That ride made people stop what they were doing, re-arrange travel plans, and go out and ride it. I don't understand this mentality that a ride needs a "gimmick" to be a game changer. I wish Alton would take this policy and just get awesome coasters built like they did with Nemesis! To be fair, at the time Nemesis was quite gimmicky. It was the first inverted looping coaster in Europe. But I know what you mean. The problem with Alton Towers is when it comes to marketing they want to grab as much attention as possible, and gimmicks do that. I'd love them to build a RMC woodie, surely the UK's first looping wood coaster would be easy enough for them to grab attention with. They could take a leaf out of Kolmarden's book when marketing, I mean look how much attention they are getting with this. There will be alot of people excited for this that had never even heard of the park before, myself included. Anyway back on topic, am looking forward to this coaster being announced.
coasterschile Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 maybe the steepest drop? nah, it sounds waaay to awesome to be that. A wooden/wingrider could be good
Intaman Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 I'm not saying this RMC wouldn't be great but unless there is something really unique (maybe a launch) that is not mentioned in that article this is not really the "unbelievable" project Robb told us about.Still would be pretty awesome to have one here in Europe anyway. If this was a Voyage-length RMC air-time machine built into the terrain, I would call that unbelievable. It doesn't have to be unique, but it's the idea (like Balder) that it's a high quality coaster that will produce a fun, fantastic ride.
leviathandude306 Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 I'm not saying this RMC wouldn't be great but unless there is something really unique (maybe a launch) that is not mentioned in that article this is not really the "unbelievable" project Robb told us about.Still would be pretty awesome to have one here in Europe anyway. If this was a Voyage-length RMC air-time machine built into the terrain, I would call that unbelievable. It doesn't have to be unique, but it's the idea (like Balder) that it's a high quality coaster that will produce a fun, fantastic ride. Agree... Terrain RMC would be sick Add a launch and some fire effects, & we have a winner! SO PUMPED FOR THIS RIDE!.... Only ONE MORE WEEK!!
JonnyRCT3 Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 It would be funny if this ended up being a kiddy coaster.
glouthan Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 What about the Ring of Fire carnival ride! All jokes aside, I am really starting to get anxious to see what this is...only six more days, given that the announcement is at 10:00!
RickardSjoden Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 Kolmården today announced that "Wildfire" will cost 110 million sek (17,05 million dollars).
gerstlaueringvar Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) ^ They can buy a dueling RMC! Edited April 2, 2014 by gerstlaueringvar
robbalvey Posted April 2, 2014 Author Posted April 2, 2014 It would be funny if this ended up being a kiddy coaster. Well, thankfully it's not that!
tooooobbe Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 Kolmården today announced that "Wildfire" will cost 110 million sek (17,05 million dollars). Its still not even half of the cost of helix. Lets see what they come up with.
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