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Blackpool Pleasure Beach | Icon | Mack Multi-Launch

You know what? I don't hate it. The name's ok I guess. It's not great, but in terms of UK coasters over the past decade and a half, it's among the better ones. And besides, most new coaster names sound a bit odd at first, you soon get used to 'em.
The logo? Yeah that's not too bad either. Coulda been worse.
Stop whinging.
Ungrateful he-bitches.
 
Howie said:
You know what? I don't hate it. The name's ok I guess. It's not great, but in terms of UK coasters over the past decade and a half, it's among the better ones. And besides, most new coaster names sound a bit odd at first, you soon get used to 'em.
The logo? Yeah that's not too bad either. Coulda been worse.
Stop whinging.
Ungrateful he-bitches.
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Yea it could have been worse. The reason I don't like it is because it could have been better. You just have to think about what the name says about the roller coaster, the theme and story it tells and scenery and theme around the attraction. Yes there has also been a recent growth in ridiculous names but come on that's not really an excuse. I know I sound like I'm ranting at BPB but even if you guys put not even much thought into it you can come up with better names.
 
I like the name. It's very bold and Blackpooly - sort of camp with with a "let's make it up on the spot" feel to it. Subliminally it might make non-enthusiasts think, if not realise, it's an iconic coaster and therefore good.

The logo is ok. I read it as "Sword Con" at first.
 
Don't mind the name, but the logo is pants and the 'theme' is poor.

Really think they've missed a trick by not selling out and going for an IP tbh. I don't care if you call it Fast and Furious; The Ride, just feel they've maybe missed a chance to gain some cheap exposure.
 
To be honest the ride looks to be amazing, and quite frankly I couldn't care less what the name is, even the current name could be much worse,could be something that can't be pronounced or just plain boring, to some extent, I view Icon in a similar light to the big one,BPP want the big one to be seen as the biggest and baddest ride of the park and in the same way they want this ride to be seen as an 'Icon' of the park, and hopefully it will be, ultimately these two ride names are the way that the park want the GP to perceive each ride, as the biggest, baddest ride and an iconic ride for the park and country as a whole (I hope you all se what I'm getting at, it worked out better in my head than in words ).
 
Astro61201 said:
To be honest the ride looks to be amazing, and quite frankly I couldn't care less what the name is, even the current name could be much worse,could be something that can't be pronounced or just plain boring, to some extent, I view Icon in a similar light to the big one,BPP want the big one to be seen as the biggest and baddest ride of the park and in the same way they want this ride to be seen as an 'Icon' of the park, and hopefully it will be, ultimately these two ride names are the way that the park want the GP to perceive each ride, as the biggest, baddest ride and an iconic ride for the park and country as a whole (I hope you all se what I'm getting at, it worked out better in my head than in words ).
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I don't want to say you've changed my mind but you have definitely given me a new perspective, I never really thought about it that way.
 
Icon as a name is bearable, and will no doubt grow on the majority. If Rita managed it, I'm sure Icon can. My issue comes in with the logo since it obviously indicates at the very least a semi-theme of sorts. It'd be massively disappointing if they don't follow through with some nice landscaping and foliage at the very least. Can't afford to go completely budget on the visual aesthetics after finally investing in a new major coaster. It'd feel like a bit of a cop out to me and others too. I probably wouldn't even have those expectations had I not seen the logo, which is so overt with semiotics.
 
To be fair, Taron was an uninspiring, nondescript sort of name but look how the coaster turned out... (Helped by some amazing theming, obviously)

I don't mind the name Icon but the logo is not good. I can see them changing that before it opens.
 
I quite like the design of the mugs. And actually, I don't dislike the tall poster with the "ICON" text all in the same font inside the top of the dagger shape.

Still not entirely convinced with the dagger shape as an "I", but maybe it'll grow on me.

Also interesting that they're still using the green animation from Mack - I would have thought they'd have an updated one after the proper announcement.
 
I'm loving this!
No matter what you think about the name or the logo (or even the ride concept for that matter), you've got to love the way Blackpool are going about this.
It's all so refreshingly... un-Merlin like.
Ride stats, layout reveals, construction updates, photographs, name announcements, merchandise etc...
It's all soooo much more fun than the cryptic 'Something is Coming' nonsense that we're used to in this country.
Just look at the activity in this thread compared to the activity in the SW8 thread. I think that alone speaks volumes.
Rock on, Blackpool. Yay for Icon!
 
Howie said:
No matter what you think about the name or the logo (or even the ride concept for that matter), you've got to love the way Blackpool are going about this.
It's all so refreshingly... un-Merlin like.
Ride stats, layout reveals, construction updates, photographs, name announcements, merchandise etc...
It's all soooo much more fun than the cryptic 'Something is Coming' nonsense that we're used to in this country.
Just look at the activity in this thread compared to the activity in the SW8 thread. I think that alone speaks volumes.
Rock on, Blackpool. Yay for Icon!
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I will agree with you there. This is really quite fun.

Although the cryptic Mean Streak conversion route is also working really well... but that's probably because the ride is actually interesting. ;)
 
Hixee said:
Also interesting that they're still using the green animation from Mack - I would have thought they'd have an updated one after the proper announcement.
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This was my initial thought upon their announcement. I thought they'd have some concept images drawn up and stuff to really bulk up the *big* announcement. It's just the same video with the addition of the new logo. Would like to see a bit more to whet the appetite. Still, this is all very enjoyable stuff considering this time 10 years ago we were looking at a relocated SLC.
 
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