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  2. The Swarm

    in General Discussion

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    Reading this topic and watching the videos has made me very excited for Monday the 26th of March. This looks like it could be one of the greatest coasters that the universe has ever known.The good reviews make this look like a promising ride. I've never ridden nothing quite like it before. Should be fun. I am excited about the fact that I am going to get to ride this ride soon enough.It looks cool

    Mate, when SAW came about I thought it would be the one to beat. How wrong I was. This is the ride to beat!

  3. The Swarm

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    I'm burning with excitement guys. Can't wait to ride it, judging by your descriptions. I'm going back to Thorpe at the end of the month and all I require are some tips. For example Dos and Don'ts on the Swarm

  4. The SWARM Merchandise

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    No... Emergency Survival Packs. Might look like lunch-boxes, but I'd rather there be more than just that. I'm talking satchels and such. Lunch-boxes are different but are a good idea also.

    Actually yeah. They'd be good for schoolbags and rucksacks. Y'know, for carrying personal belongings around the park without having to stuff them in your pockets. Clever idea mate. My idea of a survival pack was a tin white first aid lunchbox with a red cross above army style writing :First Aid. What else can our brilliant minds think of?

  5. The SWARM Merchandise

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    Emergency Survival Packsetc., etc.

    In short, lunchboxes. What I'd like is not just the traditional Thorpe merchandising, but original Swarm stuff as well like hoodies, shirts, maybe even souvenirs dedicated to Lez Cougan. And posters. Posters are a must. To be brief, Thorpe original stuff and new Swarm/Lez Cougan stuff.

  6. THE SWARM: In The Media

    in The Past

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    What if they went for a "End of the World Special Broadcast" style queuline track, like on Tidal Wave?Think Fallout games, only 2012 style. Comission in a few apocalyptic tracks from You Me at Six, mix that in with Experiment 10 and the random "Somethings gone wrong" style, only this time its a news report saying "Stay inside" etc. then as you get closer to the station it begins to play gospel-like music(this imo is a must, as "rock" music playing in a church will destroy that atmosphere)Either that or we'll see something similar to how Daft Punk composed Tron's OST. While there was always that essence of their trademark electro style, they really surprisingly produced some grand tracks no different from a veteran composer.Time will tell though...

    I like the combination you thought of. I always believed Experiment 10 was the unexpected release of The Swarm from containment. Notice how they share the same radioactive sign and word font. If Thorpe can keep the outer area in a sort of brooding and dark theme, it would fit perfectly, as the guests would be standing in a wrecked town without a clue what happened. Then closing into the station, Thorpe must mix in a Gregorian chant with the same previous theme, to show the guests they are standing in the presence of evil. Plus the occasional news broadcasts would work too as there is a news van in the vicinity.

  11. THE SWARM: Construction Updates

    in The Past

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    Well-spotted, Liam. :)At least we can be happy they haven't called it something ridiculous that doesn't fit in. It's like a vigilante resource depot where the last few survivors can stock up ammunition against the apocalypse. I wonder what kind of emergency supplies there will be...? :wub:

    You've got a point there Sid. Where there's an alien wreaking havoc there will be survivors armed to the teeth with the intent to kill it. So anyway, good question. What will the Emergency Supplies store hold? I imagine for one thing, shirts saying "I survived the Swarm", plus army camo, rust and concept art printed shirts as well. Maybe not toy guns, or fake ammunition, but maybe a sort of military belt to carry your personals? But certainly they must have a Lez Cougan corner, with shirts saying "I'm Lez Cougan", or "I'm with Lez Cougan (a.k.a. crazy)" Anyone else want to inject opinion?

  15. THE SWARM: Construction Updates

    in The Past

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    Yeah obviously the ride will maim as many people as possible... Cos you know, B&M are bored of Intamin getting all the injuries and incidents on their rides and want in...

    At least, it will maim only those who are stupid enough to stick up their arms before the wing, and think they'll come out unscathed. I'd say the injury rate of the ride is going to be pretty much 50-50

  19. THE SWARM: Construction Updates

    in The Past

    Posted

    The one they blew up at 'Blow it Up' is still sitting exactly where it was left at the end if the season; in the car park. Yep, interestingly, they've got a completely new fire engine for Swarm! I think this may be why they've decided to not put the fire truck in the pond front-first; though it won't look as natural, the interaction with onlookers will be better, especially if they're having it with fire effects!

    Oh for certain. And yeah, an already blown up firetruck does have its side effects. But anyway, great to hear Thorpe is coming back hotter than ever this time. While I'm not entirely familiar with the park's amazing history, I hear Tidal Wave once had fire effects too? Perhaps they could fix up the gas pipe and get both flames going again.

  20. THE SWARM: Construction Updates

    in The Past

    Posted

    Thorpe park updated their stats for THE SWARM, it shows that the helicopter is confirmed, but more importantly...DID THEY JUST SAY, FLAMING FIRETRUCK?!!?!

    OMHG A FLAMING FIRETRUCK?! Must be the one they blew up during Thorpe Blast, only soaked in kerosene or something and set ablaze! How friggin' unreal is that?!
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