Is there a third B&M coming to CP?

Would it be possible for Cedar Point to get a flying coaster?

Not for a couple of years, Paramount owns the rights to it for now.

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I still think CP should Copyright the Elevator Lift. Even thought it wouldn't be possible, copyright the 300 ft. coaster. hehe

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You can't copyright an invention. You could patent it, but Cedar Point didn't invent it. In fact, I think it would be hard to even patent it because it's an old application applied to a different use.

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Jeff
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"And he says 'I'm goin' crazy up there at the lake...'"

What I am saying may be in part to what Jeff said (about cost). In theory Cedar Point takes a smaller company and have them design a couple small coasters then when they get big, have them design one last great coaster. Then for some reason (probably cost) we never see another coaster from them at Cedar Point again. This may not always apply, but seems to be what they do (again in a theory). I just think that we may have seen the end of B&M and Intemin (as well as others) for the time being. The reason I think we are going to get a big Vekoma soon is, in part, becouse of the many smaller Vekoma coasters we have seen in the past two years at Cedair Fair parks. We have not seen the end of big coasters at all, just the end for some companys. I am sure however that it is possible for a company to make it back to CP.

*Their is no copy rights for that flying coaster. Why on earth would any coaster company do that? They would lose a lot money that way. *** This post was edited by Magnum is sinking! on 4/28/2000. ***

Ok, I just wanted to clarify that, Thanx

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There is an agreement between Vekoma and Paramount for Stealth's technology. Vekoma specifically went to Paramount with the idea when they ran low on funds for R&D (Research & Development). Paramount then decided to fund the research and in return Vekoma agreed that that technology would only be used in Paramount Parks for the next couple of years. Just like B&M did with Alton Towers for Oblivion. However, that doesn't mean that another company won't try to make a copy cat version of Stealth for a park outside the Paramount chain.;)

Where did that bit about Stealth come from? I'm not saying it isn't true, but I'm curious to know where it came from.

In all honesty, Vekoma is not known for custom designs. Heck, they're building more boomerangs again this year! Stealth is the only major ride I can think of that is unique (and some little rides like Woodstock Express).

I think we'll continue to see a flood of B&M and Intamin rides over the next few years, as well as woodies from CCI (who can bang one out for about $5 million). These guys are the crowd pleasers, plain and simple.

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Jeff
Webmaster/Guide to The Point
"And he says 'I'm goin' crazy up there at the lake...'"

I've been hearing that the Stealth prototype will become an off-the-shelfer for Vekoma, just like their Boomers.

Jeff,

I'm reminded of the saying, "Curiousity killed the cat!" j/k

The R&D portion is general knowledge (as it was talked about in a recent thrill ride show on TLC). The deal between Paramount and Vekoma...well without giving away too much info, I'll just say you don't pay $17 million for a ride that's that short.

Yikes! I wonder how much of that was shipping the trains back and forth across the states then the pond? :)

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Jeff
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Vekoma's done a few other custom's in Europe and Asia.