Skywheelrider
Saturday, February 20, 2010 9:33:19 PM
There were a couple of requests for some photos from the Trade Show, specifically the Utoob Fun House, Wisdom Monster Trucks, and Ice Slide, so I uploaded some photos to Flickr. And before anyone says anything, yes they are watermarked, I don't want folks from another site stealing them as they like to do.

Anyways, here are the links, enjoy the photos.

http://www.flickr.com/ph.../sets/72157623353141947/ 

http://www.flickr.com/ph.../sets/72157623477620714/ 

http://www.flickr.com/ph.../sets/72157623353136131/ 

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SideWinder
Sunday, February 21, 2010 3:12:10 AM
$185,000.00 for that P.O.S. Utoob funhouse....bout the ugliest, dumbest version of a funhouse EVER created....

Now the Ice Slide is a neat concept.... except for the fact you have to carry the sled up the damn stairs with you....
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Sunday, February 21, 2010 4:31:50 AM
I know you took the Utoob pics for me, thanks. lol

I think it is fabulous, a lesson in great graphics and effective use of vinyl. An innovative design that will be copied.
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Skywheelrider
Sunday, February 21, 2010 5:50:57 AM
I have to agree with Pinetar, I think the Utoob looked great, and is a fantastic take on the fun house concept. A fun house with all of the inner workings exposed, effective use of the new trend of wraps instead of painted scenery, it's very flashy looking, and has a great sound system. The television screens on either end panel are HD tv's I was told by the rep, but they were not using them at the Trade Show.

As for the Ice Slide, I was not sure what to expect after the discussion here, but I was pleasantly surprised. It looks nice, has a great light show, the graphics are flashy, the sleds appeared to be small and lite, I like it. $130,000 for it.

And I really liked the Monster Truck, looked great, very flashy too, parents and children can ride, heard a lot of folks praising the piece. Of course also heard, well, looks great, too bad it's made by Wisdom....LOL

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korny_carny
Sunday, February 21, 2010 6:26:28 AM
Good pics Chris. Love that Monster Truck
BSA Mike
Sunday, February 21, 2010 8:19:00 AM
i like the utoob and the trucks, the slide is a waste IMO. Chris, any pics of the Owens piece?
Skywheelrider
Sunday, February 21, 2010 10:25:17 AM
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Originally posted by BSA Mike

i like the utoob and the trucks, the slide is a waste IMO. Chris, any pics of the Owens piece?

Plenty, I am using the scenery for a model. I'll post some later on tonight.
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JustinJames
Sunday, February 21, 2010 10:38:53 AM
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Originally posted by SideWinder

$185,000.00 for that P.O.S. Utoob funhouse....bout the ugliest, dumbest version of a funhouse EVER created....

Now the Ice Slide is a neat concept.... except for the fact you have to carry the sled up the damn stairs with you....




Thank God that you don't own a show. Interactive and visible is the way to go with that piece and they've done it.
2ndgencarnie
Sunday, February 21, 2010 10:59:15 AM
Can one of you guys with a Hard On for this Utoob Fun House tell me how many shows have bought one????
Skywheelrider
Sunday, February 21, 2010 11:02:17 AM
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Originally posted by 2ndgencarnie

Can one of you guys with a Hard On for this Utoob Fun House tell me how many shows have bought one????

Well, it is a relatively new piece, I know for sure Butler Amusements has one. The rep said (and I know, reps can say anything) that they have sold at least three others, but did not name the shows.
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Sunday, February 21, 2010 11:02:50 AM
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Originally posted by 2ndgencarnie

Can one of you guys with a Hard On for this Utoob Fun House tell me how many shows have bought one????



Butler. What say u. U wanna porno theme?
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2ndgencarnie
Sunday, February 21, 2010 11:08:38 AM
Im aware that it's a new piece. I saw it at IAAPA. Maybe a porno theme would bring me around on this thing....

So there is 1(fantasy shows to be named later [;)]), sounds like a winner to me. I agree with what Justin said, Visible and Interactive is a great idea for a Fun House, I just think it looks tacky, maybe Im dead wrong, Im sure Piney will have no problem telling me just how wrong I am....
JustinJames
Sunday, February 21, 2010 11:13:46 AM
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Originally posted by 2ndgencarnie

Im aware that it's a new piece. I saw it at IAAPA. Maybe a porno theme would bring me around on this thing....

So there is 1(fantasy shows to be named later [;)]), sounds like a winner to me. I agree with what Justin said, Visible and Interactive is a great idea for a Fun House, I just think it looks tacky, maybe Im dead wrong, Im sure Piney will have no problem telling me just how wrong I am....



LOL
alibiguyny
Sunday, February 21, 2010 11:54:51 AM
so is it safe to say the ice slide rely doesnt use any ice???? it looks kinda like the old pette sutton slide it was a metal school house style slide that was like a straight shot down if you fell lol...anybody have a pic of the slide im talking about??? and the utoob funhouse is very flashy....
i dont smell em i just tell em......
Skywheelrider
Sunday, February 21, 2010 3:02:58 PM
http://www.flickr.com/ph.../sets/72157623358163709/ 

I added another album at Flickr, with a mixture of shots. Some food wagons, joints, PGAM's Mulligan Wheel with LED's, Owen's Beach Party fun house, Swyear's new G5 Tilt-A-Whirl, Sellner's newest spin ride theme, etc.

This one should play well down South. LOL

http://www.flickr.com/ph...n/set-72157623358163709/ 

Anytime I get ticket sellers from now on that complain about how "hard" their job is, I will show them this photo....

http://www.flickr.com/ph...n/set-72157623358163709/ 

And the newest piece for the show Justin is with, he can't wait to start moving it! LOL (j/k)

http://www.flickr.com/ph...n/set-72157623358163709/ 

And finally, Amusement Wraps, and the Spider tub they had showing before and after, looks sharp. This is the way it will be more and more, IMHO, less painting and more wraps.

http://www.flickr.com/ph...n/set-72157623358163709/ 

Oh, and I want one of these for the dining room....LOL [:D]

http://www.flickr.com/ph...n/set-72157623358163709/ 

Enjoy the photos.

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