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Anonymous
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These 2 rides were at blackpool pleasure beach and alton towers and i really want to know what they did so if you have and info, pics or vids i would love to see them. Thanks
Jools
Giga Poster
Black Holes last day: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdhiIYj6BZ0
with lights on.
Basically it spiralled up, then dropped (it was pitched black so u didn't know when you were going to drop), and it felt really foreful as you dropped and twisted, note that Black Hole has the same theme tune as Detonator at Thorpe Park.
with lights on.
Basically it spiralled up, then dropped (it was pitched black so u didn't know when you were going to drop), and it felt really foreful as you dropped and twisted, note that Black Hole has the same theme tune as Detonator at Thorpe Park.
Here's another Jet Star 2:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4kq6e9N064[/youtube]
Essentially the same ride. If you think it looks a bit slow, shakey and dull - it#s because it was
Space Invader is a Zierer 4-man bob coaster.
There aren't many about, and the other one in the UK (other than Blackpool's) is a bit of a whore. It went from Trentham Gardens, to Alton, to Pleasure Island, to Flamingoland, to Groveland and is currently being built in Loudon castle.
Piccies here:
http://www.rcdb.com/ig821.htm?picture=1
http://www.rcdb.com/ig1873.htm?picture=1
I can't find a POV, but it's not much. Though the 4-man bob was my favourite ride at Alton for ages, and I always had a soft spot for Space Invader.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4kq6e9N064[/youtube]
Essentially the same ride. If you think it looks a bit slow, shakey and dull - it#s because it was
Space Invader is a Zierer 4-man bob coaster.
There aren't many about, and the other one in the UK (other than Blackpool's) is a bit of a whore. It went from Trentham Gardens, to Alton, to Pleasure Island, to Flamingoland, to Groveland and is currently being built in Loudon castle.
Piccies here:
http://www.rcdb.com/ig821.htm?picture=1
http://www.rcdb.com/ig1873.htm?picture=1
I can't find a POV, but it's not much. Though the 4-man bob was my favourite ride at Alton for ages, and I always had a soft spot for Space Invader.
divvie_dave
Mega Poster
Space Invader at Blackpool, even though the same.... looked alot more attractive to ride than that though. They did a really tacky good job with it.
Surprisingly smooth.. very fun ;-)
Surprisingly smooth.. very fun ;-)
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Anonymous
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Thanks for your replies, Space invader closed because someone died but why did Black hole shut
divvie_dave
Mega Poster
Space invader closed because someone died
That was ages ago... I think even before it was re-furbished to Space Invader 2.
And I also agree with Ollie that Black Whole retired due to health and safety requiring a new evacuation thing.
That was ages ago... I think even before it was re-furbished to Space Invader 2.
And I also agree with Ollie that Black Whole retired due to health and safety requiring a new evacuation thing.