Ricky Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 It's quite hysterical the track won't even be completed for February half term! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Why is it actually taking so long? It is because of weather conditions? (I don't live in or near Staffordshire so I wouldn't know.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Why is it actually taking so long? It is because of weather conditions? (I don't live in or near Staffordshire so I wouldn't know.) Apparently they had terrible issues with landslides due to extreme rainfall. That was ages ago though, so I'm not sure why there's yet another delay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 It's quite hysterical the track won't even be completed for February half term! Irrelevant if its opening three months after February half term. Stokesyboy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 TTF have posted an article with regards to The Smiler's merchandise - http://old.towerstimes.co.uk/news/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1360264498&archive=&start_from=&ucat=1,10,11 So, the shop will only have Smiler merchandise, nothing else, and there's 82 different products!? Looks like my wallet will end up being very light after my trip(s) to AT this season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 I don't like being negative, but that name is getting worse for me. The logo is superb, it really is, but I don't want anything with 'the smiler' written large across it. It makes it all look and sound so cheap and tacky, seeing it printed on that stuff really brings that home to me. Such a shame. Luke_A 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Haha. It's quite hysterical the track won't even be completed for February half term! Will X Sector even be open during half term, with ther ongoing Oblivion painting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 X Sector was never confirmed to be open for half term (because March or May opening, it still would have been a construction/testing site)... I have a feeling most of the merch might well be logo only with minimal name (at least I hope so, I at least want a magnet for work <3) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 New pics up on TT. To summarise, nothing much has changed. I was wrong about the station, it has not progressed at all. Biggest thing they've done looks to be the crazy amount of footers around that toilet block. I still thing it would have been easier to knock them down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 New pics up on TT. To summarise, nothing much has changed. Apart from a LOT of work on the top end of the site, including some dug down gaps for the track and your aforementioned footers... MikeC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Considering the time that has passed I think a LOT is a bit generous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Groundwork takes the longest time to do... Especially looking at that little 'slot' section... Also, how black does Blivvy look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 And is that scaffold up around Oblivion station building (where the ride cars exit)? That building needs some love... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Biggest thing they've done looks to be the crazy amount of footers around that toilet block. I still thing it would have been easier to knock them down! We always knew from when we saw the plans that the toilets would be somewhat overshadowed by the ride. As long as access is still there, that's all that matters. If they had relocated them, I don't know where they would have put them, especially as it's so close to the Towers themselves and building restrictions could be there as it's listed. Something has occured to me though. The Smiler is meant to make you leave the ride smiling. No doubt some will come out terrified and exit X Sector, only to use the toilets on their way out. Therefore, hearing the ride fly over as they use the facilities, and possibly thinking "Maybe I might try it again." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Yes, Alton Towers are tactically keeping their toilets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 the fact theres a dark ride section, but that layout is currently unknown just makes the ride seem MORE and MORE AWESOME! I CANT WAIT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 From Wikipedia: According to the plans released, the ride will have two highpoints (with two lift hillsand/or launches). The plans confirm there to be eight inversions in the outdoor section which include a unique intertwined cobra roll and batwing, a sea serpent rolland two diving loops. The ride also includes a dark ride section which features a barrel roll. Other from this inversion, the rest of the dark ride layout is unknown. I did a search for the batwing element. Wicked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Well, what have you said here that we don't already know! Where have you been since they released the plans? It's called a Staffordshire Knot The Knot: The Track: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 It's actually nothing like the Staffordshire knot really, since the ends do not cross each other on The Smiler, as well as it being upside down and having a cobra roll in the middle of it. However, it is a nice idea to link the ride with the local heritage so I will continue to call it the Staffordshire Knot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Well, what have you said here that we don't already know! Where have you been since they released the plans? It's called a Staffordshire Knot The element isn't actually called that as far as we know. I believe the nickname for it came up on TST a few months ago. I hope AT don't start publicising that element as 'the Staffordshire knot', as it goes against the theme of the ride (well, what we know of it) and just doesn't seem worthwhile. Enthusiast nickname, seems okay, but not as an official thing or anything. But hey, let's knot get tied up in names of elements? Ryan, MarkC, Stokesyboy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Latest Twitter picture from the Towers. Coming soon for your mobile or tablet #TheSmilerGame - will the secrets of the ride finally be revealed? #TheSmiler Looks like the game could reveal all about the ride and that the concrete walls will be remaining as concrete with some paint on. I presume this is the beginning of the second lift with 'half way converted' on the right hand wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 They look like stand up trains although that might be my eyes playing trick on me, I'm excited for the game but confuzzelled by the picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 They look like stand up trains although that might be my eyes playing trick on me, I'm excited for the game but confuzzelled by the picture The concept art didn't make it look like stand-up trains, however the concept art did show that it would be Floorless! So I think we are seeing a Floorless-eurofighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Now I would be happy with Floorless trains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Well, what have you said here that we don't already know! Where have you been since they released the plans? It's called a Staffordshire Knot The Knot: The Track: Yes, thanks for the clarification, I can see the resemblance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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