Blublublub Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Yeah I dont think it's going quite yet but I must admit that the tweet triggered my fight or flight response 😁. Anyone know if work like this has happened on other topscans/what the issue could be? On the plus side, maybe the mighty warrior's paint work will get a bit of a touch up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 The mighty warrior is back in action Inferno 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 Samurai was running really well yesterday, running at a decent speed once again and a decent cycle. Believe the only reason it was running a lot slower was they needed the new parts to settle in. JoshC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08newmanb Posted December 25, 2023 Report Share Posted December 25, 2023 According to this video, Samurai is getting repainted back into its old color black and red scheme, as formerly seen at Chessington Resort. Not only to fit with its own logo, but also to fit perfectly with SAW - The Ride, as both rides are currently in the Old Town. Have a look and see what you think. Inferno 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted March 25, 2024 Report Share Posted March 25, 2024 Samurai is looking fresh! Mattgwise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LK_ Posted March 25, 2024 Report Share Posted March 25, 2024 Crazy to think a few years ago it was constantly in pieces and everyone thinking it was the end of the road for it. that being said it's only been open once in 8 times I've visited in the past 3 years. Really do hope they make it virtually identical to Chessington, though, pure red would just look off. pic from attraction source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted April 14, 2024 Report Share Posted April 14, 2024 For anyone interested/not in the know, Samurai reopened this morning. Pictures taken yesterday afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyRocket Posted April 14, 2024 Report Share Posted April 14, 2024 It does suit its original Chessington scheme much better, as much as I liked the Lost City blue on it. Funny how it now actually matches its logo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted April 14, 2024 Report Share Posted April 14, 2024 Looks great and glad its back open! Just rumba to go now which is testing apparently. Although it looks great/fresh, I never though Samurai looked out of place so I don't think it fits in any better than it used to, especially with Hyperia now next to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyRocket Posted April 14, 2024 Report Share Posted April 14, 2024 6 minutes ago, Cal said: Looks great and glad its back open! Just rumba to go now which is testing apparently. Although it looks great/fresh, I never thought Samurai looked out of place so I don't think it fits in any better than it used to, especially with Hyperia now next to it. Yeah it did always stylistically fit in with Lost City, I think they’re sort of trying to fit it in more with Saw now. It’s lumped together with Saw on the map and signage now. So the black is a bit more fitting. Always been an awkward junction of themes there anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted April 15, 2024 Report Share Posted April 15, 2024 Samurai looks fantastic. Hasn't looked this good since 2003. A genuine improvement for the park. Somehow the yellow disc doesn't look out of place either. 😍😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyRocket Posted April 15, 2024 Report Share Posted April 15, 2024 Is the soundtrack still the same? The loading and main Matrix Reloaded track. I do genuinely love that Thorpe’s rides have been playing the same music for 20+ years. The only casualty we’ve had is Detonator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted April 15, 2024 Report Share Posted April 15, 2024 My first thought when it was repainted was - hope the disc comes back! Looks untidy without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyRocket Posted April 15, 2024 Report Share Posted April 15, 2024 5 minutes ago, MattyMoo said: My first thought when it was repainted was - hope the disc comes back! Looks untidy without it. Just needs the one on the arm putting back on now, which only seems to be on 10% of the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted April 15, 2024 Report Share Posted April 15, 2024 Yes still playing the same soundtrack thankfully The one on the main arm returned last season for the first time in a very long time. Unsure why it hasn’t returned, maybe they’re looking at getting a different one with the new colour scheme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted April 15, 2024 Report Share Posted April 15, 2024 1 hour ago, JohnnyRocket said: Just needs the one on the arm putting back on now, which only seems to be on 10% of the time Oooops - that was the one I was thinking off, I have removed myself from the community for not knowing Samurai as well as I assumed I did! 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parm Pap Posted April 22, 2024 Report Share Posted April 22, 2024 This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill - the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill - you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted April 23, 2024 Report Share Posted April 23, 2024 On 4/15/2024 at 10:07 AM, JohnnyRocket said: Just needs the one on the arm putting back on now, which only seems to be on 10% of the time Saw it today folded up down the side of the ride, so I imagine that'll put it back on soon. Was running well today. Anyone know why they continuously cycle it empty when they don't have the minimum of 15 people to ride? Never seen them do that before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LK_ Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 Been down for a few days, anyone know if its going through its yearly 'go down and get dismantled and put back together' nvm it reopened earlier hah Jax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Samurai has been more reliable in recent years! It used to have a traditional give up around May/june and October for about a month a piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelAllen Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 Doesn’t look like it’ll open today, a couple of arms are missing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 Well having it closed will do no 'arm to the line up. JoelAllen, tactic and Cal 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LK_ Posted June 10 Report Share Posted June 10 It was running on reduced capacity monday the 2nd. (two arms out of action) so I assume those are the ones that were taken off, seems its back open now though, though unsure if full capacity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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