Fred Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 ^ Was just about to post that picture as well. Just seeing people on the ride gets me excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Those two empty seats don't fill me with much hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.radders Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 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. Coaster, Sidders, Mark9 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollercoasterbob Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpeparkjack Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 If only the station had a roof, everything else about this ride is simply amazing, can't fault it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesyboy Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Not much smoke pumping out from under the wing, I hope they pump more out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drawin Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 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. ham22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackR Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 ^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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesyboy Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Wow at some of the stuff theyre posting on twitter!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 ****ing love it. Just ****ing LOVE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drawin Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Amazing pictures, looks like the area around it is going to be amazing. O.O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitch Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Power lines maby?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordanw Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 The editor of Kerrang magazine just tweeted this photo:http://instagr.am/p/H7N4zZHH4d/Loving that plane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMMYD777 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMean Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Very pretty! - Some others here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjh123horry Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Desperately trying to extricate myself from prior engagements now, after seeing all the pictures last night I just can't wait past the 17th!! Mark9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mah boi Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 A picture of the interior at night. http://yfrog.com/oerymmyj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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