JoshC. Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Whilst I agree the experience of Oblivion is great, the 'track and train' element just doesn't do it for me. As such, that reflects on my overall judgement of the attraction. Probably haven't explained any of this that well, but can't think how to word it. Oblivion as a whole attraction is okay, as the experience is great, but the 'track and train' element lets it down. I guess it boils down to how we separate rides from experiences, and how we're judging attractions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Doesn't need a layout, it does exactly what it says on the tin. It's amazing. Mark9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 The gentle but startling stinging on your face as you fall into the hole on a cold damp Scarefest night. Bliss. Luke_A and MikeC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Whilst Oblivion is short - it does, as has been said, exactly what it sets out to do. It's better value for riders than a drop tower, in any case. Although. I do feel that the Oblivion experience is sometimes hampered by the maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornflakes Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 First picture of Oblivions repaint, looking good so far From the Alton Towers Twitter Mer, Liam T, Tom and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Being such a young thing I have only remembered Oblivion as being grey. It looks so much more menacing in black! Liam T and Cornflakes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam T Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 But seriously, this is fantastic. Oblivion is BLACK! And looks fantastic, comparing the gray & the black together, super excited. holtjammy16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Looks great Should have been done years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Now this repaint has started it's not looking as bad as I first feared. I'm assuming they'll repaint the supports too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Just look at dat black Liam T and pluk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Now this repaint has started it's not looking as bad as I first feared. I'm assuming they'll repaint the supports too? Feared? It will always be a massive improvement when they bring a coaster back up to the standard it once was and something people like us have been calling for for years. It is going to look superb, as it was designed to. What was you fearing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Just waiting for Colossus repaint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Oh wow My first time to Towers was 2007 so I only remember it being grey. The pictures so far are superb Will they be sprucing up the cars too? I believe the restraints have faded, would be nice to see them lovely and orange again (and any other parts of the cars if they're faded) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 They did a couple of the cars last year (or maybe the year before?), which was nice but it just made the old knackered ones look even worse! Hopefully they'll referb the rest as part of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Just waiting for Colossus repaint It's always Colossus isn't it. What about rides like Vampire which have been screaming for a repaint for 23 years... RideAddict and SteveJ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Probably because Colossus isn't just faded, it's covered in oil as well... Therefore looks filthier... Then again, Runaway could do with a repaint, when was the last time that happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 RMT doesn't need a repaint - It's one of the few rides in the park that gets away with having zero attention. Real world mine trains don't look that colourful and new, after all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 I wasn't aware mountains were yellow foam in real life... JoshC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Ah, well that's different. I can't say I've noticed any foam, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Very nice. Lets hope it lasts longer, they say they are using a better quality paint. Colossus can get away with looking old and run down, after all it themed to an old ancient lost city. The only thing I hate is the large amount of rust all over the ride which makes it look worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 I think some people (including me sometimes), are just afraid of change. So long as they weren't going to paint it Bright orange, I was more than happy for it to receive a repaint. It can't stay that rusty grey forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 It's always Colossus isn't it. What about rides like Vampire which have been screaming for a repaint for 23 years... At least Vampire looking old and rusted sort of fits in with the theme. Colossus is supposed to look spectacular and stand out etc, not rusty and covered in oil. To be honest I would like to see the whole Colossus area cleaned up, not just a repaint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Oh wow My first time to Towers was 2007 so I only remember it being grey. The pictures so far are superb Will they be sprucing up the cars too? I believe the restraints have faded, would be nice to see them lovely and orange again (and any other parts of the cars if they're faded) The ride cars have been gradually sorted out over the past year or so. They attempted, badly, in 2011 (ish) to paint over some of the more worn restraints, but long term, they have ended up looking worst as paint has cracked off, leaving the faded mess behind anyway. Some of the cars already were looking good, with all new restraints. Hopefully, they'll sort the remaining few out, and possibly tart some of them up too - like where guests put their feet, a lot of the paint was going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Newly painted B&M track looks amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 At least Vampire looking old and rusted sort of fits in with the theme. Colossus is supposed to look spectacular and stand out etc, not rusty and covered in oil. To be honest I would like to see the whole Colossus area cleaned up, not just a repaint. By that logic, it's supposed to be a lost city. Generally things that have been lost through time, aren't in tip-top condition. Benin and JoelPagett 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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