March 8, 201213 yr comment_133451 ^ Was just about to post that picture as well. Just seeing people on the ride gets me excited!
March 8, 201213 yr comment_133455 There were many empty seats on all the runs The Swarm made, some even had up to half a train empty. There is no need for concern
March 8, 201213 yr comment_133456 Should be a good night for us, lots of videos and pictures to build up the tension ready for next week.It will, although it being dark, should be the first real chance we will see the ride live up to it's full potential, if all the pyrotechnics work that is, and it will also give us an idea what the ride will be like during fright nightsCan't wait until my trip in a fortnight
March 8, 201213 yr comment_133457 If someone had shown me that photo 5 years ago, I'd have never predicted it was from any Merlin park; perhaps in Europe somewhere. That is total credit to the entire team who worked on the ride. Visually, this ride is a classic and built for longevity. I love how weathered the paving slabs look already. Fabulous. I can't wait to browse all of the pictures over the next day or so.
March 8, 201213 yr comment_133458 If someone had shown me that photo 5 years ago, I'd have never predicted it was from any Merlin park; perhaps in Europe somewhere. That is total credit to the entire team who worked on the ride. Visually, this ride is a classic and built for longevity. I love how weathered the paving slabs look already. Fabulous. I can't wait to browse all of the pictures over the next day or so. Yup yup yup. I think the last time there was this much engagement visually for a coaster was, ooh, either Oblivion or Air. Cannot wait.
March 8, 201213 yr comment_133459 Has anyone noticed that the floor of the station has got an aged effect now that it didn't have on the earlier picture of the station.BEFORE:http://www.thorpepar.../the-swarm.aspx (Sorry this link just takes you to the Swarm page so to find picture click "Stuff to see" and scroll down.)AFTER:http://www.facebook....&type=1
March 8, 201213 yr comment_133460 Two posts above yours dude... yeah I noticed. I think it's just nature own weathering though and lots of muddy feet walking over it. Looks good with a more distressed feel, tis good!
March 8, 201213 yr comment_133462 Has anyone noticed that the floor of the station has got an aged effect now that it didn't have on the earlier picture of the station.BEFORE:http://www.thorpepar.../the-swarm.aspx (Sorry this link just takes you to the Swarm page so to find picture click "Stuff to see" and scroll down.)AFTER:http://www.facebook....&type=1yeah I much prefere the second one it makes it seem destroyed
March 8, 201213 yr comment_133463 If only the station had a roof, everything else about this ride is simply amazing, can't fault it.
March 8, 201213 yr comment_133464 Not much smoke pumping out from under the wing, I hope they pump more out!
March 8, 201213 yr comment_133480 Has anyone noticed that the floor of the station has got an aged effect now that it didn't have on the earlier picture of the station.BEFORE:http://www.thorpepar.../the-swarm.aspx (Sorry this link just takes you to the Swarm page so to find picture click "Stuff to see" and scroll down.)AFTER:http://www.facebook....&type=1Looks more like rain to me.
March 8, 201213 yr comment_133481 ^I thought that too to be honest. It just looks a bit wet in certain patches If the floor is weathered though then Thorpe would have 'fixed' one of the faults I made a while back.
March 8, 201213 yr comment_133498 http://twitter.com/#!/THORPEPARK/status/177819841330290688/photo/1Btw I think this is the fire engine that was used for Blows it up, hopefully it will be a permanent piece of theming, it looks fantastic! Also does anyone know what that massive tower is in the distance behind it?
March 8, 201213 yr comment_133519 Amazing pictures, looks like the area around it is going to be amazing. O.O
March 8, 201213 yr comment_133524 The editor of Kerrang magazine just tweeted this photo:http://instagr.am/p/H7N4zZHH4d/Loving that plane!
March 8, 201213 yr comment_133525 At least the 'Tin Can' shop is slightly themed. Loving every bit of this so far.Also, is it just me or is there an image marked onto the paving or at least projected? Just a thought.(Then again, could just be a shadow )Also, what do we have here?http://twitter.com/#!/JoeyEssex_/status/177864756395380736/photo/1
March 9, 201213 yr comment_133539 I was getting so excited to ride this thing next Thursday. But all my mates pusseyd out going to Thorpe so I have no one to go with I wish I knew more people
March 9, 201213 yr comment_133541 http://twitter.com/#!/THORPEPARK/status/177819841330290688/photo/1Btw I think this is the fire engine that was used for Blows it up, hopefully it will be a permanent piece of theming, it looks fantastic! Also does anyone know what that massive tower is in the distance behind it? Power lines maby??I took a look on google maps, and the tower thingy is infact the signage for wet wet wet.
March 9, 201213 yr comment_133542 Desperately trying to extricate myself from prior engagements now, after seeing all the pictures last night I just can't wait past the 17th!!
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