pluk Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Self operated terminals is something that I've seen at Busch Gardens and works really well, giving you all sorts of cropping and zooming features for an on-ride photo, and being able to view and order your DVD. It's often something that I've wondered; if the UK going public would be able to face it!Oh, I'd forgotten about that. Because you could zoom and align your pic Sheikra is probably the best ORP I have (except X2 maybe, just because of the ridiculous things that beast does to your face!) Considering the HRRR DVDs at Universal are $30 from terminals with no staff costs, even if they got rid of the physical DVD they'd still screw you over for it.I'm quite sure they'd sell more than 10x the amount at $3 - I think you'd get a huge uptake and therefore they'd make more money overall. For an emailed file I'd say about £2 was right, I really wouldn't be surprised if about 30% would take them up on it at that price, I don't know how many they currently get through but I never see the staff on Saw exactly rushed. The only problem I could see is it could damage their highly lucrative static picture trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesyboy Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 What merchandise can we expect?Personally I'm hoping for a decent Swarm hoodie!I suppose you'll have the normal "I survived The Swarm" trophies and medals but not sure what else they'll do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 I suppose you'll have the normal "I survived The Swarm" trophies and medals but not sure what else they'll do!Actually its more likely to be, "I got Swarmed on The Swarm at THORPE PARK" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteknuckle Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 A hoodie or a T shirt would do me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thorpe merchandise was pretty epic last year so I'm hoping for some decent Swarm stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 I hope it's better than the standard, trophies, medals & syringe pens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 I thought the Syringe pens were quite cleaver I'd like a nice Swarm hoodie, I likes hoodies. Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Swarm bear...That is all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 As much merchandise as possible please I'm a sucker for it I won't know where to look first in the shop!Swarm Bear and hoodies/clothing though And a keyring to add to my set of keys!Ooh and a lanyard/pen thingy, that'll be good!Like I said, love ze merchandise. Even got excited by the stuff on Brighton Pier I wonder what the hoodies etc if they have any would be like? Similar to the ones they bought out last year which didn't have the actual logos etc or with the logo? I can picture a black hoody with the face of the Swarm train with the logo/ride name above it/below it. Or maybe without, could still work! Mmmmm merchandise... Coaster and Luke_A 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam T Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Would like too see some Iphone/Ipod touch cases like they had for Thirteen for the Swarm, and oh yes, ride medals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Emergency Survival Packsetc., etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Iron Irishman Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Emergency Survival Packsetc., etc.In short, lunchboxes. What I'd like is not just the traditional Thorpe merchandising, but original Swarm stuff as well like hoodies, shirts, maybe even souvenirs dedicated to Lez Cougan. And posters. Posters are a must. To be brief, Thorpe original stuff and new Swarm/Lez Cougan stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 In short, lunchboxes.No... Emergency Survival Packs. Might look like lunch-boxes, but I'd rather there be more than just that. I'm talking satchels and such. Lunch-boxes are different but are a good idea also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Irishman Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 No... Emergency Survival Packs. Might look like lunch-boxes, but I'd rather there be more than just that. I'm talking satchels and such. Lunch-boxes are different but are a good idea also.Actually yeah. They'd be good for schoolbags and rucksacks. Y'know, for carrying personal belongings around the park without having to stuff them in your pockets. Clever idea mate. My idea of a survival pack was a tin white first aid lunchbox with a red cross above army style writing :First Aid. What else can our brilliant minds think of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesyboy Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Possibly even a man bag with The Swarm across it?!As for hoodie I'd love it to have The Swarm logo on it and then the promo picture of the train underneath it, not sure what would go on the back though!And the pic Maktheh put up, I can see them selling the soundtrack but I dont think the album! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Tbh, I want our parks to have more of a design way to ride shirts, rather than just plastering the logo onto the front and calling it a day...More stuff like the female Krake top (with glittery tentacles) or the newer Thirteen shirts (with the Wraiths and branches) are a good start... I like having the ride shirts but I wouldn't mind having more choice, instead of just LOGO or nothing at all...Same for Hoodies really... Although I still wanted that Krake hoodie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I do agree - I can imagine Swarm hoodies being black, and it would be nice to have more colour variety, without looking silly/not suiting the ride etc. Plus cat hair shows up the worst on black clothes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I think a small model of The Swarm itself would be quite cool, maybe one where its eyes light up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Tbh, I want our parks to have more of a design way to ride shirts, rather than just plastering the logo onto the front and calling it a day...More stuff like the female Krake top (with glittery tentacles) or the newer Thirteen shirts (with the Wraiths and branches) are a good start... I like having the ride shirts but I wouldn't mind having more choice, instead of just LOGO or nothing at all...Same for Hoodies really... Although I still wanted that Krake hoodie...I didn't actually see this in the Krake shop at all! :(Imagine a Swarm 'beast' one lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wburgess Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Dont intend to be rude, but isn't the middle tentacle ever so slightly phallic?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Something else I'd like to see would be a Statix model of the unique Swarm train. I was happy to find Busch Gardens selling them at their parks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesyboy Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 My sister brought back a glass block with a ride lasered inside it from Germany, Can't remember what theme park it was but it looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Hopefully we'll have some decent merchandise.I'm so glad we're getting it nowadays than a few years ago. Hell, towers even sell mini Nemesis Monsters. God knows who buys them, but if they're willing to stock that stuff, then we could look to see some very good stuff indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 My sister brought back a glass block with a ride lasered inside it from Germany, Can't remember what theme park it was but it looks awesome!Thorpe (and Towers) and have both done these for the generic park, arguably the best merch I've seen from our parks... Paperweights are quite cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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