Vicky the ride - Gerstlauer spinning coaster - Plopsa Coo

[peep]

I couldn't find a topic for this but I remember seeing the plans and commenting on it, was it just a news item and not in here?

Oh well, track is now on site and being put into place and their Facebook page is updated with some great pics of the site including the station which is OMFG amazing (for a spinning coaster) and the design for the cars looks awesome, will be interesting to see them on site.

Source: RCDB

Source: Facebook page


I think it's also interesting to point out that it is being made in the style of track that we're used to seeing for their spinners and not the new style like at Bobbejobbie.

EDIT: Ah of course, that does make sense RE: style of track. Ignore me

 

[Ben]

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^That's because the one at Bobbie is Maurer Söhne, this is Gerstauler...

Those trains/station are AWESOME.

Plus, the park name is funny. Nice to see a park incorporating pigeon noises into its name at last!

 

[Bottom_Feeder_13]

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This looks like it could be good.

 

[peep]

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More pictures have been added to their Facebook page, mainly of supports but all construction is good in my books. *Gets a little excited over what could be a good spinning coaster*

Gotta love theme parks posting lots of updates via Facebook

 

[Hixee]

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I just want to see those trains. If they're anything like the station they'll be epic! <3

 

[Lofty]

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If those trains are as well-themed as they say they are. I'm highly excited to see them. I like this layout, it's better then the other Gerstlauer Spinner's layouts to me.

 

[furie]

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Finally, my dream of Vicky the Viking and Coaster combining comes true!!! 30 years I've waited!!!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTLQz-O5x2g[/youtube]

 

[peep]

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^Ha, it's so cheesy, I hope that theme song is played in the station

Also more pics already!

That station is so cool

I think it looks cool, very different.

 

[peep]

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Ha, me again. It's going up really quickly...

 

[marc]

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Looking good, would love to go to the other Plops parks.

 

[peep]

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Yay, more construction pics

I wonder where they are going

That is one awesome looking station

 

[Ian]

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Oh, this slipped my attention.

Again, sexy new trains. What is about lovely themed trains this year? Still not as good as Untamed's though.

 

[Thekingin64]

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This is actually looking quite good. The themeing does look great especcialy the concepts for the cars.

 

[peep]

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Well they've just posted a crappy video on their Facebook page. It looks slow, doesn't spin much and there appears to be no theming on the cars. HOWEVER it does say that this is the first test run so maybe they'll add theming to the cars later (though I doubt it) and it should speed up etc over time. Hmm, time will tell...

Video link

 

[Hixee]

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Hmm... looks kinda crappy. A couple of things:

-Does it only have one MCRB? There's only one noticeable in the video and it seems to be a reasonably long ride. Wonder how well it'll operate?

-With regards to the trains... I think there is still hope yet for theming. Those trains look like they're just chassis at the moment with nothing else (note that the other Gerstlauer spinners have plastic bodies), so hopefully they'll add something.

 

[peep]

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Thinking about it I think it will be a lot faster in future runs due to the fact that I can't even see weights on the car, maybe it'll have a decent spin and gain decent speed once it has guests on ride? There is still hope that this coaster is good

^That be a valid point Mr Hixee

 

[Ben]

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What Peep is doing...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycbgHM1mI0k[/youtube]

 

[Ian]

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I don't think it looks too bad. Not the most exciting of rides but suitable for a family.

Spinning. WHY? It adds nothing to the ride experience apart from discomfort.

Although there does seem to be a lack of spin.

 

[bob_3_]

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Well there's not people in it yet. Spinball varies enough from ride to ride, thats the beauty of a spinner.

Anyway I think it looks like a great family addition! Not too slow not too fast, nice little theme, I approve.

 

[Mysterious Sue]

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Finally, my dream of Vicky the Viking and Coaster combining comes true!!! 30 years I've waited!!!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTLQz-O5x2g[/youtube]

Ohh my god, I only skimmed this topic before and assummed it was a completely new character. Are you telling me it's actually named after the cartoon, because I absolutely loved that as a kid!!!!