electricBlll Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 You completely failed to see what I meant in my post.In a dark ride everything can be built to look realistic/believable. Unless poorly lighted or constructed, you should not be able to see revealing aspects such as the edges of sets or mechanisms that operate the effects.However, if you stick these things outside in full view of everybody, they look fake! Really fake! But if it takes a sharp eye or a camera to reveal edges of sets, then Abdab wont look as fake. simples *squeak* Just look at this guy! He is fake!Fake!Fake!Are you really saying that this hard plastic-faced dummy looks like a real person? And that placing him motionless on some dirt by the side of the Vampire queueline is good quality theming? No, it's fake!However, if you see him in the distance in dimmed light, in an enclosed, well themed environment as he moves fluidly and appears to speak to you then it is far more believable. In short, this animatronic was not designed to go outside and therefore looks poor.Stare into his eyes! Stare at the Abdab! See the fakeness within! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rygr Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 Okay maybe the model does look a bit fake, so what? In my opinion I'm actually pleased Chessington bothered to make an effort to try and theme the queue. Poor it might be, who knows? However, they put time into doing it and obviously care enough about the ride to try and theme, although whats the point when they are slated for putting out 'fake' animatronics. If it was outside, moving, without any restraints it would be more likely to be vandalised anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricBlll Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 You say that "they made the effort", but that is a key part of a theme park anyway, to have good theming. It is like saying "Well at least the band made the effort to play music, even if it was poor". If you know what I mean. What's more, this looks to me as if this was just a little "idea" that somebody who works at the park came up with and decided to carry out (be that be a ride op or head of experience, it doesn't matter).As it clearly isn't meant to be a long term theming addition (will probably wear in the weather and last only one more year probably) nor is it a big budget improvement of the queueline experience. It seems to have just been a little idea, which, whilst nice to see Abdab again, does not really do much for Chessington's theming reputation. If it was outside, moving, without any restraints it would be more likely to be vandalised anyway.It's getting vandalised anyway now, so there would be no difference. Also, to a look at Frazzle the dragon currently outside Dragon's Fury. He has been at the park for more than 20 years now, and because he is set up correctly he doesn't seem to ever get any vandalism. Just pointing that out, because it proves that outdoor animatronics can work and look decent. However, I still think Abdab would be far too tricky to animate again, so they should just put him back in storage next year. Sorry! The number of times you have shown that photos across different forumsGood point! I seem to have a thing for photos of Abdab now and then. deleted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 Abdab shouldn't be outside. He's made for an indoor attraction, and as so, I'm sure the weather is ruining him. He'll look godawful in a year or twos time.. not that he looks amazing now anyway with chipped paintwork. electricBlll 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 However, if you stick these things outside in full view of everybody, they look fake! Really fake!Just look at this guy! He is fake!Fake!Fake!Maybe they should employ a real actor to stand there and pretend to be Abdab. Then it could be an interactive experience to! Andrew H 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricBlll Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Pavarotti is dead, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteknuckle Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 How about the guy from the "Go compare" ads.He's either too happy for Transylvania or he'd scare everyone away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Can't expect much when your budget isn't exactly high...Much rather him there rather than... Nothing quite frankly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricBlll Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Can't expect much when your budget isn't exactly high...Much rather him there rather than... Nothing quite frankly...Yes, good point. Although I would like to think Chessington gets a fairly big budget for theming and effects, it deserves it. Merlin is a pretty big company as well, surely they could pump a bit more in than they do? I think Chessington is best when every detail is cared for. Oh well, at least the place is miles better now than it had been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Yes, good point. Although I would like to think Chessington gets a fairly big budget for theming and effects, it deserves it. Merlin is a pretty big company as well, surely they could pump a bit more in than they do? I think Chessington is best when every detail is cared for. Oh well, at least the place is miles better now than it had been.I don't think it does and whilst Merlin is a big company its the European side that are getting the good stuff this year. They still seem stuck on what to actually do with Chessington tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I don't think it does and whilst Merlin is a big company its the European side that are getting the good stuff this year. They still seem stuck on what to actually do with Chessington tbh.I could tell them a few things they could do with their money ready for Chessie...For those who want to guess, it's two words, starting with "SPEND" and ending it "IT"...If they want ideas of what to spend it on they should also come to me... I'm free of charge for spending the love for Chessie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I wasn't too suprised when I visited last season to see once again that nothing has changed in the last 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I remember being told in 07 that it'd be gone by 09. What happened to that?!Oh yeah, sorry.. person who spoke to me spoke bollocks Benin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I remember being told in 07 that it'd be gone by 09. What happened to that?!Oh yeah, sorry.. person who spoke to be spoke bollocks You definitely deserve rep for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPDave Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I remember being told in 07 that it'd be gone by 09. What happened to that?!Oh yeah, sorry.. person who spoke to me spoke bollocks Ha! Yeah, I can't see this thing going anywhere for a while. They had Vekoma in last year to upgrade some stuff so hopefully management has a long term plan for the vampire :rolleyes:Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Ha! Yeah, I can't see this thing going anywhere for a while. They had Vekoma in last year to upgrade some stuff so hopefully management has a long term plan for the vampire :rolleyes:DaveErr no they didn't they came in to replace a screwed up PLC logic..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Err no they didn't they came in to replace a screwed up PLC logic..!Which happens to every coaster now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Which happens to every coaster now and then. Fury:- "lol who needs a transfer track anyway" Benin and Kevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Fury:- "lol who needs a transfer track anyway"'Car Missing' has to be the best HMI interface error, ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Seen a good one: "PLC Missing/malfunctioned. Action: Reinstall PLC..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 'Bars entered unlocked' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 CURRENT CONNECTOR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 CURRENT CONNECTOR!recheck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 GATES! REOPEN THE GATES! GATES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPDave Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Err no they didn't they came in to replace a screwed up PLC logic..!They also did some hardware upgrades... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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