ECZenith
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Wednesday, November 26, 2003 9:02:41 AM
I was reading Screamscape this morning and they said Blackpool Pleasure Beach in England may be receiving a Zierer Star Shape by the name of Starshape. Anyone have any more details on this? I am willing to travel across the pond if this is true. [:D]

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David
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Wednesday, November 26, 2003 9:09:13 AM
Yes this is aparrently true. It will be replacing the South end Dodgems and appears to be called Starchaser.
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ECZenith
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Wednesday, November 26, 2003 11:17:21 AM
Ah, I meant to say Starchaser rather than Star Shape, my bad. :)

Any idea of the color sheme of the new ride?


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David
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Wednesday, November 26, 2003 12:28:22 PM
I know nothing else yet. The Park is still open weekends for the next couple of weeks or so before it closes until first weekends in March next year.

I wouldn't epxect Starchacer to look as striking as its German counterpart High Engergy.
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Hoffa
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Wednesday, November 26, 2003 1:12:13 PM
Zierer had a video of it running at IAAPA. It is awesome looking.
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ECZenith
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Wednesday, December 3, 2003 8:49:19 AM
Just announced today, the new Star Shape will be named "Bling".


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punkboysa18
Wednesday, December 3, 2003 8:52:58 AM
OMG what a horrible name.[xx(] Let's hope it stays bling blingin for a long time![:D] Thats it my future ride is going to be called "krunk".[;)]
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Wednesday, December 3, 2003 7:13:16 PM
I don't know which name is worse... Pepsi Max Big One, Playstation The Ride, and now... Bling. Whatever happened to "Starchaser?" Oh well, perhaps it will be chrome with oversized jewels jutting out of it, attractive at least. [;)]

Just kidding of course, names and themes are secondary to me. Instead of me going to Germany in four years, I can now go to England in a couple. Gotta try one of these machines out.


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