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Old 01-23-2010, 03:32 PM   #1
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U.K. Amusement Park Getting Sonic Rollercoaster

U.K. Amusement Park Getting Sonic Rollercoaster

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If there's any anthropomorphic videogame critter mascot best suited to be turned into a rollercoaster, it has to be Sonic the Hedgehog. Actually we're pretty sure that's the only anthropomorphic videogame critter mascot suited to become a rollercoaster, which is why the Alton Towers amusement park in Staffordshire, England did well to choose him.

Yes folks, starting next month visitors to the park will be able to ride the "Sonic Spinball," an updated version of the park's "Spinball Whizzer" coaster inspired by Sega's speedy hedgehog. "Partnering Sonic with one of the U.K.'s most popular destinations for a family day out is a fantastic opportunity for people to engage, and have fun, with the Sonic brand," said Sega UK marketing director Amanda Farr (via MCV).

The ride officially kicks off on February 13, which seems an ominous date to launch a new amusement park attraction (not that we're superstitious or anything, but come on). So if you're in the area and think you can stomach it, why not give the Sonic Spinball a whirl? We just hope they eventually build a lamer, less popular sidekick coaster you're forced to also ride, just to complete the Sonic experience.
Somebody over on the other side of the pond ride this and tell me if it doesn't suck.
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Old 01-23-2010, 04:43 PM   #2
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Think it has Sonic Spinball music?
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Old 01-23-2010, 07:33 PM   #3
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And then Twinkle Park's music crawled into my ears.
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Old 01-23-2010, 08:22 PM   #4
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Ooh, I bet they play that goofy-ass 'SONIC HEROOOOOOOOES!' song throughout.
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Old 01-24-2010, 12:41 AM   #6
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I remember first coming up with the idea for a Sonic rollercoaster...

...I was 6.
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Old 01-24-2010, 02:49 AM   #7
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It will be a huge disappointment.

Don't worry, they'll make more.
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Incidentally, I'm going to alton towers in April. I'll let you lot know how it is.
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Old 01-24-2010, 05:55 AM   #9


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I dunno, Boo, the Sonic fanbase seems to love Live and Learn.

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well they like it because it is the same quality as the sonic fans
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I dunno, Boo, the Sonic fanbase seems to love Live and Learn.
I'm more partial to Open Your Heart, myself.
Back on topic, I suppose that Sonic's not a bad choice for a video-game-based roller coaster. Actually, it's a great choice, considering the speed of the games and roller coasterness of some levels.
F-Zero would work, too. But that's neither here nor there.
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I always thought videogames would make great amusement park ideas. A Kingdom Hearts area in Disneyland would kickass, I'll tell you what.
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Also, F-Zero Roller Coaster would own.
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i registered that account specifically for doubleposting. **** automerge
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