Transformers the Ride, new information and photo
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Remember the buzz that was created a while ago about Transformers the Ride? Well we can give you an update on that!
It's official blog, yes rides have blogs now, has posted a photo of the Allspark Vault room.
We've mirrored it below, to read the original blog post just click the image!
It's official blog, yes rides have blogs now, has posted a photo of the Allspark Vault room.
We've mirrored it below, to read the original blog post just click the image!
Credit(s): El Duque, TFTRide
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Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1289491)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 14th, 2011 @ 3:04pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 14th, 2011 @ 3:04pm CDT
Bring the ride to Universal Studios Orlando too so I can ride it.
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1289538)
Posted by FracturedKoi on September 14th, 2011 @ 4:50pm CDT
Posted by FracturedKoi on September 14th, 2011 @ 4:50pm CDT
That line layout looks EXACTLY like Disney World's Dinosaur ride, except for an Allspark shard xD
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1289567)
Posted by triKlops on September 14th, 2011 @ 7:33pm CDT
Posted by triKlops on September 14th, 2011 @ 7:33pm CDT
looks interesting already
will be even more so once we see shots of Evac in detail
will be even more so once we see shots of Evac in detail
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1289579)
Posted by prowl123 on September 14th, 2011 @ 7:48pm CDT
Posted by prowl123 on September 14th, 2011 @ 7:48pm CDT
What kind of ride is this?
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1289593)
Posted by LadyBug on September 14th, 2011 @ 8:19pm CDT
A 3D experience.
Posted by LadyBug on September 14th, 2011 @ 8:19pm CDT
prowl123 wrote:What kind of ride is this?
A 3D experience.
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1289604)
Posted by IAmThePeej on September 14th, 2011 @ 8:48pm CDT
Only a lot smaller of a circle and no Carnotaurus skeleton in the center. On a different note, I'm hoping that there are more items relating to the movies to look at while in line, like Scorponok's stinger (you KNOW that had to be moved into NEST custody), maybe some deactivated Decepticons, and prototypes for Wheeljack's weapons...? Also, I want that Allspark shard as a centerpiece.
And before anyone says it, I do not like the movies at all, mainly because of the "director" (READ: TOTAL HACK) ruining what could have been fun, but I am a fan of the series just for proving that a live action Transformers movie is possible as well as making believable (for the most part) robots.
Think of the Spider-Man ride at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure for comparison.
Posted by IAmThePeej on September 14th, 2011 @ 8:48pm CDT
FracturedKoi wrote:That line layout looks EXACTLY like Disney World's Dinosaur ride, except for an Allspark shard xD
Only a lot smaller of a circle and no Carnotaurus skeleton in the center. On a different note, I'm hoping that there are more items relating to the movies to look at while in line, like Scorponok's stinger (you KNOW that had to be moved into NEST custody), maybe some deactivated Decepticons, and prototypes for Wheeljack's weapons...? Also, I want that Allspark shard as a centerpiece.
And before anyone says it, I do not like the movies at all, mainly because of the "director" (READ: TOTAL HACK) ruining what could have been fun, but I am a fan of the series just for proving that a live action Transformers movie is possible as well as making believable (for the most part) robots.
LadyBug wrote:prowl123 wrote:What kind of ride is this?
A 3D experience.
Think of the Spider-Man ride at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure for comparison.
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1289608)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on September 14th, 2011 @ 8:56pm CDT
Posted by Cyber Bishop on September 14th, 2011 @ 8:56pm CDT
Singapore...
I will show interest when it comes to Orlando..
I will show interest when it comes to Orlando..
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1289622)
Posted by IAmThePeej on September 14th, 2011 @ 10:04pm CDT
I first said it in the thread where the ride was first announced and I'll do it here too, it should be at Universal Hollywood about one year after its finished in Singapore then about another 2 years before it comes here to Florida. This is all based on a couple of rides that took about that time frame to get here, Soarin' (EPCOT) and Jurassic Park (IoA).
Posted by IAmThePeej on September 14th, 2011 @ 10:04pm CDT
Cyber Bishop wrote:Singapore...
I will show interest when it comes to Orlando..
I first said it in the thread where the ride was first announced and I'll do it here too, it should be at Universal Hollywood about one year after its finished in Singapore then about another 2 years before it comes here to Florida. This is all based on a couple of rides that took about that time frame to get here, Soarin' (EPCOT) and Jurassic Park (IoA).
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1289701)
Posted by gavinfuzzy on September 15th, 2011 @ 7:00am CDT
Posted by gavinfuzzy on September 15th, 2011 @ 7:00am CDT
Nice, but knowing universal, this would be maybe about 1/50th of the queue area. If anyone been to the Singapore USS, the revenge of the mummy ride has an INSANELY long queueing line,and even in peak hours you still have to walk about 3 minutes just to get to the queue. But can't wait to ride it 
, hope they release the exclusive Evac when this ride launches here.
, hope they release the exclusive Evac when this ride launches here.
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1289707)
Posted by Overloaded on September 15th, 2011 @ 7:30am CDT
I hope it will as my wife and I have a place in Florida and I like a little excuse to visit
Posted by Overloaded on September 15th, 2011 @ 7:30am CDT
IAmThePeej wrote:Cyber Bishop wrote:Singapore...
I will show interest when it comes to Orlando..
I first said it in the thread where the ride was first announced and I'll do it here too, it should be at Universal Hollywood about one year after its finished in Singapore then about another 2 years before it comes here to Florida. This is all based on a couple of rides that took about that time frame to get here, Soarin' (EPCOT) and Jurassic Park (IoA).
I hope it will as my wife and I have a place in Florida and I like a little excuse to visit
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1290098)
Posted by Warrpd on September 16th, 2011 @ 9:10am CDT
Posted by Warrpd on September 16th, 2011 @ 9:10am CDT
Things like this make me happy that I moved to Singapore. Suck it, other countries! LOL 
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1294311)
Posted by El Duque on September 28th, 2011 @ 12:26pm CDT
Posted by El Duque on September 28th, 2011 @ 12:26pm CDT
The Transformers: The Ride blog has been updated with a new image revealing the NEST facility orientation room where new recruits will be introduced to the Autobots. Keep in mind this blog is providing updates for the Universal Singapore version of the ride, but it's likely the stateside version will feature the same set up. Image mirrored below.
HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL: This is the orientation room in the NEST facility; Recruits who will join in the battle will receive a briefing from General Morshower here. You must pay attention when you arrive, it is important to know our allies.
AUTOBOTS RACHET and BUMBLEBEE will explain to you how the power-hungry DECEPTICONS came to Earth in search of the ALLSPARK. The leader of the AUTOBOTS, OPTIMUS PRIME, will also introduce the other AUTOBOTS: IRONHIDE, SIDESWIPE, and WHEELIE.
Once you are briefed, you will need to prepare yourself, mentally and physically, for this Ultimate 3-D Battle.
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Posted by paul053 on September 28th, 2011 @ 12:50pm CDT
Posted by paul053 on September 28th, 2011 @ 12:50pm CDT
This sounds fun. And if closer to Spider Man's 3D ride, that sounds fun either. But when I was there in Orlando taking the Spider Man's ride, only 1 time I had completed the entire ride, the other two times power went out right in the middle. Thumbs down on that.
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1294318)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on September 28th, 2011 @ 1:27pm CDT
Posted by Megatron Wolf on September 28th, 2011 @ 1:27pm CDT
how is bumblebee going to tell you stuff if he cant talk?
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1294323)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 28th, 2011 @ 1:42pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 28th, 2011 @ 1:42pm CDT
Ratchet speaks and BB plays pop culture phrases?Megatron Wolf wrote:how is bumblebee going to tell you stuff if he cant talk?
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1294359)
Posted by OlivusPrime on September 28th, 2011 @ 3:09pm CDT
Posted by OlivusPrime on September 28th, 2011 @ 3:09pm CDT
It'd be awesome to have the proper voice actors return - I've heard that actors generally take part in the creation of Universal rides (e.g. Brendan Fraser with The Mummy, Will Smith with MIB). Perhaps the robots finally have their time in the spotlight.
This is shaping up pretty well.
This is shaping up pretty well.
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1294391)
Posted by LadyBug on September 28th, 2011 @ 5:09pm CDT
The Ride was directed by Michael Bay, so I'm assuming as such. I know I'm anxious to go to Hollywood Studios in California in 2012 to find this out.
Posted by LadyBug on September 28th, 2011 @ 5:09pm CDT
OlivusPrime wrote:It'd be awesome to have the proper voice actors return - I've heard that actors generally take part in the creation of Universal rides (e.g. Brendan Fraser with The Mummy, Will Smith with MIB). Perhaps the robots finally have their time in the spotlight.
This is shaping up pretty well.
The Ride was directed by Michael Bay, so I'm assuming as such. I know I'm anxious to go to Hollywood Studios in California in 2012 to find this out.
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1294687)
Posted by FanimusMaximus on September 29th, 2011 @ 2:16pm CDT
Posted by FanimusMaximus on September 29th, 2011 @ 2:16pm CDT
Please tell me there is a Gift Shop after the ride.
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1294960)
Posted by KnightStrike on September 30th, 2011 @ 10:03am CDT
Posted by KnightStrike on September 30th, 2011 @ 10:03am CDT
It will be a couple years before we get to take a trip to Universal in Florida, so hopefully this will be up and running there by then. Looks awesome though. Makes me wish there was a full Tranformers section of a theme park somewhere with sections dedicated and designed as each iteration of TF franchise history. How cool would it be to wander through attractions for G1, G2, Beast Wars, Armada, Energon, Cybertron, IDW, Marvel, and all the rest? It will never happen, but it would be so cool to walk into a full scale G1 Ark with animatronic Autobots doing there thing and get a feel for what it was like to be Spike. Excuse me while I go on dreaming now
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1305604)
Posted by El Duque on October 27th, 2011 @ 12:56am CDT
Good news for fans in Singapore, TRANSFORMERS The Ride will be premiering at Universal Studios Singapore on December 3rd! Director Michael Bay will be attending an exclusive launch party on December 2nd to commemorate the event.
Guest will experience 12 scenes that seamlessly combine sets, 3D digital media, and special effects as new NEST recruits tasked with protecting an Allspark shard during a Decepticon attack. Guest will be introduced and transported by Evac, a new Autobot created exclusively for the ride who will receive his own toy in 2012. Visit Transformers The Ride Blog for further details.
American fans can look forward to Transformers: The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood in the Spring of 2012.
Posted by El Duque on October 27th, 2011 @ 12:56am CDT
Good news for fans in Singapore, TRANSFORMERS The Ride will be premiering at Universal Studios Singapore on December 3rd! Director Michael Bay will be attending an exclusive launch party on December 2nd to commemorate the event.
I am very excited about the debut of this attraction at Universal Studios Singapore. Finally, TRANSFORMERS fans will not only have the chance to watch the AUTOBOTS battle the DECEPTICONS on screen; they’ll actually be part of the action.
Guest will experience 12 scenes that seamlessly combine sets, 3D digital media, and special effects as new NEST recruits tasked with protecting an Allspark shard during a Decepticon attack. Guest will be introduced and transported by Evac, a new Autobot created exclusively for the ride who will receive his own toy in 2012. Visit Transformers The Ride Blog for further details.
American fans can look forward to Transformers: The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood in the Spring of 2012.
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1305645)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 27th, 2011 @ 6:52am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 27th, 2011 @ 6:52am CDT
After Singapore and Hollywood, bring this ride to Orlando too!
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Posted by gavinfuzzy on October 27th, 2011 @ 7:15am CDT
Posted by gavinfuzzy on October 27th, 2011 @ 7:15am CDT
Prime is actually in his ROTF CGI model and not DOTM 
Hope it doesn't turn out cheesy-ass.
Hope it doesn't turn out cheesy-ass.
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Posted by Sabrblade on October 27th, 2011 @ 7:19am CDT
And, come on, it's a theme park ride! How can it not be cheezy?
Posted by Sabrblade on October 27th, 2011 @ 7:19am CDT
It likely takes place before DOTM, since Megatron is also in his ROTF body (and alive, for that matter).gavinfuzzy wrote:Prime is actually in his ROTF CGI model and not DOTM
Hope it doesn't turn out cheesy-ass.
And, come on, it's a theme park ride! How can it not be cheezy?
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Posted by kookookajew on October 27th, 2011 @ 11:42am CDT
Posted by kookookajew on October 27th, 2011 @ 11:42am CDT
Michael Bay.... and Transformers The ride.... 
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Posted by IAmThePeej on October 27th, 2011 @ 11:25pm CDT
Posted by IAmThePeej on October 27th, 2011 @ 11:25pm CDT
I like the cart shown in the banner. Hope that is what we will get too when it finally hits Florida. And the toy actually looks good, unlike most toys that are available after being dumped into a store at the end of a ride *coughcough*Star Tours*coughcough*...
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1310956)
Posted by El Duque on November 10th, 2011 @ 2:56pm CST
Posted by El Duque on November 10th, 2011 @ 2:56pm CST
The rwsentosa YouTube account has posted a short video introducing fans to EVAC, a character that has been developed for Transformers: The Ride. The ride will debut at Universal Studios Singapore on December 3rd, American fans can look forward to Transformers: The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood in the Spring of 2012. Check out the video embedded below.
EVAC is a new recruit to the AUTOBOT team stationed on Earth and has never been in combat with DECEPTICONS before -- a bond he shares with the latest human recruits of NEST, right here at Universal Studios Singapore.
Created specially for this ride, EVAC is a Stealth Transport Bot, who is as agile and fast as they come. Built to handle rough combat situations, EVAC is eager to prove himself in battle. His specialty is transporting high‐level personnel and classified materials at hyper speeds.
The world's first TRANSFORMERS ride will open at Universal Studios Singapore on 3 December 2011.
Win exclusive invites to the launch of TRANSFORMERS The Ride: The Ultimate 3D Battle! Visit http://tftheride.rwsentosablog.com for more details!
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Posted by kirbenvost on November 10th, 2011 @ 4:10pm CST
Posted by kirbenvost on November 10th, 2011 @ 4:10pm CST
Looks like a potential ton of fun. Hopefully it opens at both US Universal Studios... too bad it didn't open in Florida first, I'm probably going there next year.
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Posted by Sabrblade on November 10th, 2011 @ 11:01pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 10th, 2011 @ 11:01pm CST
A character form the lore. Um, yeah, sure. Cuz Movie Ride Evac totally existed before now in previous fiction before now. 
Look, just because two bots share the same name doesn't make them the same person. Cybertron Evac and Movie Evac definitely aren't the same guy, and neither is Movie Ride Evac.
Specifically, Ride Evac has never seen combat before, while both Cybertron and Movie Evac have.
Look, just because two bots share the same name doesn't make them the same person. Cybertron Evac and Movie Evac definitely aren't the same guy, and neither is Movie Ride Evac.
Specifically, Ride Evac has never seen combat before, while both Cybertron and Movie Evac have.
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Posted by OlivusPrime on November 11th, 2011 @ 10:50am CST
Posted by OlivusPrime on November 11th, 2011 @ 10:50am CST
You can see that they simply modded Roadbuster's character model into Evac (specifically the legs, chest and lower arms remain virtually untouched), but he's still pretty cool.
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Posted by El Duque on November 13th, 2011 @ 12:00pm CST
Posted by El Duque on November 13th, 2011 @ 12:00pm CST
Theme park enthusiast site Screamscape has shared some new images of Transformers: The Ride from Universal Studios Singapore. These images reveal a lot of the behind the scenes work that has been leading up to the December 3rd opening. We get a look at the gift shop stocked with Transformers toys and the Starbot Café dining area. Transformers: The Ride will be coming to Universal Studios Hollywood in the Spring of 2012. Check out the images mirrored below.
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Posted by kirbenvost on November 13th, 2011 @ 4:33pm CST
Posted by kirbenvost on November 13th, 2011 @ 4:33pm CST
DUDE, look at that gift shop! It's like a dream come true!
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1312149)
Posted by dinogeist on November 13th, 2011 @ 7:13pm CST
Posted by dinogeist on November 13th, 2011 @ 7:13pm CST
I don't understand why their making such a big fuss about these TF rides that are gonna open up worldwide.
By my standards,this isn't a ride. it's waiting in line a hour+. then you go into a movie theathre,sit down & have your movie theathre seat rock back & forth while you watch a 3-D Movie.
I've personally had a few bad experiences in various amusement parks in america. going to these amusement parks movie theathre 3-D Movie rides where the seat rocks back & forth. The only reasons we went on these movie theathre rides where the theathre seats rock back & forth rides is because my older cousin took us to the amusement park & he paid for everything. my older cousin is a star trek fan & also loves the broadway type live shows.
While your waiting in line in the 90 degrees plus summer weather,getting sun burned & sweating like a pig. the line progresses,you get to see walls painted or designed in the theme of the movie.
IMHO,This isn't a ride in a amusement park. by my standards,a ride in a amusement park is a ROLLERCOASTER ride. I wouldn't even label this as a kids ride,as their is zero danger of getting hurt & zero danger of getting nauseous or throwing up on the ride or after the ride is over.
These types of movie theathre rides where the theathre seats rocks back & forth are aimed at younger kids who are not older enough nor tall enough to ride the roller coasters.
By my standards,this isn't a ride. it's waiting in line a hour+. then you go into a movie theathre,sit down & have your movie theathre seat rock back & forth while you watch a 3-D Movie.
I've personally had a few bad experiences in various amusement parks in america. going to these amusement parks movie theathre 3-D Movie rides where the seat rocks back & forth. The only reasons we went on these movie theathre rides where the theathre seats rock back & forth rides is because my older cousin took us to the amusement park & he paid for everything. my older cousin is a star trek fan & also loves the broadway type live shows.
While your waiting in line in the 90 degrees plus summer weather,getting sun burned & sweating like a pig. the line progresses,you get to see walls painted or designed in the theme of the movie.
IMHO,This isn't a ride in a amusement park. by my standards,a ride in a amusement park is a ROLLERCOASTER ride. I wouldn't even label this as a kids ride,as their is zero danger of getting hurt & zero danger of getting nauseous or throwing up on the ride or after the ride is over.
These types of movie theathre rides where the theathre seats rocks back & forth are aimed at younger kids who are not older enough nor tall enough to ride the roller coasters.
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1312155)
Posted by Swiftknife24 on November 13th, 2011 @ 7:22pm CST
Posted by Swiftknife24 on November 13th, 2011 @ 7:22pm CST
Something about that corridor design is very Fiorina "Fury" 161 (Alien 3)!
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Posted by dinogeist on November 13th, 2011 @ 7:39pm CST
Sometimes,space is limited in these amusement parks. So in order to create more new rides,they get rid of older rides. most of the time a old ride is torn down & a newer ride gets built in it's location. depending on the budget,they might keep some stuff from the older ride & intergrate it into the newer ride.
Posted by dinogeist on November 13th, 2011 @ 7:39pm CST
Swiftknife24 wrote:Something about that corridor design is very Fiorina "Fury" 161 (Alien 3)!
Sometimes,space is limited in these amusement parks. So in order to create more new rides,they get rid of older rides. most of the time a old ride is torn down & a newer ride gets built in it's location. depending on the budget,they might keep some stuff from the older ride & intergrate it into the newer ride.
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1312182)
Posted by Swiftknife24 on November 13th, 2011 @ 7:59pm CST
True, but I haven't heard of an 'Alien Ride'!
Posted by Swiftknife24 on November 13th, 2011 @ 7:59pm CST
Tidalwavex wrote:Swiftknife24 wrote:Something about that corridor design is very Fiorina "Fury" 161 (Alien 3)!
Sometimes,space is limited in these amusement parks. So in order to create more new rides,they get rid of older rides. most of the time a old ride is torn down & a newer ride gets built in it's location. depending on the budget,they might keep some stuff from the older ride & intergrate it into the newer ride.
True, but I haven't heard of an 'Alien Ride'!
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1312255)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 13th, 2011 @ 11:49pm CST
Hey, one can dream.
Posted by Sabrblade on November 13th, 2011 @ 11:49pm CST
Yeah, but it looks like only modern stuff for sale. Too bad they can't make it like BotCon and have various vendors take turns selling vintage products there.kirbenvost wrote:DUDE, look at that gift shop! It's like a dream come true!
Hey, one can dream.
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Posted by NatsumeRyu on November 14th, 2011 @ 4:31pm CST
Are you talking about where you walk in a room and sit down with a group of people and the whole thing rocks? If so, I don't think this is that - it seems to be taking after the far more popular ride type that is represented by the likes of DL Haunted Mansion (but more movement), US IoA Spiderman (but, again, more movement), and which atm seems to be best represented by US IoA Harry Potter area's "Forbidden Journey" ride. That is - you're strapped to a thing like a roller coaster cart, but sideways like aforementioned Haunted Mansion (but separate seats, not a bench). It's on rails like a roller coaster (and rotates and has the ability to move you like one), and varies from 3D sets to screens, and everything in between (4D elements like spraying water, heat from fire, smells, etc.)
No, it often doesn't get anywhere near the speed of a roller coaster, but that's not it's goal. Speed and g's are a roller coaster's job. It's indoors, and the goal is to immerse you in the experience as you're taken along for the ride.
I personally loved what they did with the Harry Potter ride and think that even if this TF ride were a step back to the spiderman or Haunted Mansion tech (which it highly likely won't be due to amusement parks all trying to outdo and/or keep up with each other), it would still be good, and probably even good for the franchise.
A roller coaster TF ride would most likely be an existing roller coaster that gets new tf themed carts and tf themed area, but the roller coaster remains much the same. It tells far less story, and is nothing more than an adrenaline rush themed to whatever the park owners think will draw in the crowds. This different type of ride can still give some rush, but not so much from physical movement, and more from what is actually going on around the rider. Like Indiana Jones, Pirates of the Carribbean, and all the countless other rides of that type, but even more intimate because no one is in front of you to block you from the action, and you may not even be able to see or reach to who ever may be next to you. Unless they're screaming at the top of their lungs...hehehe.
Anyway, people are far more impacted, memory-wise by these types of rides because it gives them things to remember that are more precise than "a double loop followed by a corkscrew!" Which is often more difficult for people to recall the experience of.
Basically, this ride'll stick with 'em and they'll sell more toys, both in the gift shop there, but hasbro will likely benefit a little outside of it too for anyone who ends up looking more into the brand because of it.
Posted by NatsumeRyu on November 14th, 2011 @ 4:31pm CST
Tidalwavex wrote:I don't understand why their making such a big fuss about these TF rides that are gonna open up worldwide.
By my standards,this isn't a ride. it's waiting in line a hour+. then you go into a movie theathre,sit down & have your movie theathre seat rock back & forth while you watch a 3-D Movie.
I've personally had a few bad experiences in various amusement parks in america. going to these amusement parks movie theathre 3-D Movie rides where the seat rocks back & forth. The only reasons we went on these movie theathre rides where the theathre seats rock back & forth rides is because my older cousin took us to the amusement park & he paid for everything. my older cousin is a star trek fan & also loves the broadway type live shows.
While your waiting in line in the 90 degrees plus summer weather,getting sun burned & sweating like a pig. the line progresses,you get to see walls painted or designed in the theme of the movie.
IMHO,This isn't a ride in a amusement park. by my standards,a ride in a amusement park is a ROLLERCOASTER ride. I wouldn't even label this as a kids ride,as their is zero danger of getting hurt & zero danger of getting nauseous or throwing up on the ride or after the ride is over.
These types of movie theathre rides where the theathre seats rocks back & forth are aimed at younger kids who are not older enough nor tall enough to ride the roller coasters.
Are you talking about where you walk in a room and sit down with a group of people and the whole thing rocks? If so, I don't think this is that - it seems to be taking after the far more popular ride type that is represented by the likes of DL Haunted Mansion (but more movement), US IoA Spiderman (but, again, more movement), and which atm seems to be best represented by US IoA Harry Potter area's "Forbidden Journey" ride. That is - you're strapped to a thing like a roller coaster cart, but sideways like aforementioned Haunted Mansion (but separate seats, not a bench). It's on rails like a roller coaster (and rotates and has the ability to move you like one), and varies from 3D sets to screens, and everything in between (4D elements like spraying water, heat from fire, smells, etc.)
No, it often doesn't get anywhere near the speed of a roller coaster, but that's not it's goal. Speed and g's are a roller coaster's job. It's indoors, and the goal is to immerse you in the experience as you're taken along for the ride.
I personally loved what they did with the Harry Potter ride and think that even if this TF ride were a step back to the spiderman or Haunted Mansion tech (which it highly likely won't be due to amusement parks all trying to outdo and/or keep up with each other), it would still be good, and probably even good for the franchise.
A roller coaster TF ride would most likely be an existing roller coaster that gets new tf themed carts and tf themed area, but the roller coaster remains much the same. It tells far less story, and is nothing more than an adrenaline rush themed to whatever the park owners think will draw in the crowds. This different type of ride can still give some rush, but not so much from physical movement, and more from what is actually going on around the rider. Like Indiana Jones, Pirates of the Carribbean, and all the countless other rides of that type, but even more intimate because no one is in front of you to block you from the action, and you may not even be able to see or reach to who ever may be next to you. Unless they're screaming at the top of their lungs...hehehe.
Anyway, people are far more impacted, memory-wise by these types of rides because it gives them things to remember that are more precise than "a double loop followed by a corkscrew!" Which is often more difficult for people to recall the experience of.
Basically, this ride'll stick with 'em and they'll sell more toys, both in the gift shop there, but hasbro will likely benefit a little outside of it too for anyone who ends up looking more into the brand because of it.
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1312644)
Posted by dinogeist on November 14th, 2011 @ 10:08pm CST
While the idea seems to have merit.
I can easily picture that eccentric/overly obbessive guy who owns the toy shop from that cartoon series called "Fan boy & chum chum." where the owner keeps watching the customers,only wants to sell his toys to who he thinks should own them & doesn't want his stuff to get damaged by customers. even going the extra mile to throw people out of the store.
Posted by dinogeist on November 14th, 2011 @ 10:08pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Yeah, but it looks like only modern stuff for sale. Too bad they can't make it like BotCon and have various vendors take turns selling vintage products there.kirbenvost wrote:DUDE, look at that gift shop! It's like a dream come true!
Hey, one can dream.
While the idea seems to have merit.
I can easily picture that eccentric/overly obbessive guy who owns the toy shop from that cartoon series called "Fan boy & chum chum." where the owner keeps watching the customers,only wants to sell his toys to who he thinks should own them & doesn't want his stuff to get damaged by customers. even going the extra mile to throw people out of the store.
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1312730)
Posted by wewyllenium on November 15th, 2011 @ 4:13am CST
Posted by wewyllenium on November 15th, 2011 @ 4:13am CST
Whaaa!!!. Just when I'm about to leave the Singapore. Hope I could check this out next year. This is great. Sci-Fi City's been in a rut for quite some time now in my opinion.
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1313562)
Posted by El Duque on November 17th, 2011 @ 12:24am CST
Posted by El Duque on November 17th, 2011 @ 12:24am CST
Resort World Sentosa has uploaded a brief teaser clip of Transformers: The Ride, which opens at Universal Studios Singapore on December 3rd.
The Transformers: The Ride portion of the Resorts World Sentosa blog has also posted an interview with ILM regarding their work on the ride. Click here for to read the full interview.
TRANSFORMERS The Ride will have its world premiere at Universal Studios Singapore on 3 December 2011. Get ready for this epic ride experience!
For more information on the TRANSFORMERS The Ride, visit http://tftheride.rwsentosablog.com
The Transformers: The Ride portion of the Resorts World Sentosa blog has also posted an interview with ILM regarding their work on the ride. Click here for to read the full interview.
TRANSFORMERS The Ride enlisted the award-winning Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), a division of Lucasfilm Ltd., which created the visual effects for the movie franchise, to produce ground-breaking visionary special effects and 3-D images exclusively for the ride.
ILM has worked on nearly 300 feature films since its formation in 1975, including the TRANSFORMERS movies, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park as well as all four of the Indiana Jones films and all six of the Star Wars episodes.
ILM Singapore started in 2006 and has worked as a integrated unit with ILM San Francisco on such projects as the TRANSFORMERS franchise, Star Trek, Terminator: Salvation, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.
We found out more about the attraction from Jeff White, visual effects supervisor at ILM.
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1313567)
Posted by Wreckage42 on November 17th, 2011 @ 12:43am CST
Posted by Wreckage42 on November 17th, 2011 @ 12:43am CST
Ok so i've got one question... Megatron... WHERE THE HELL WAS ALL THAT IN TF3!?!??!?!?!?! 
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1313646)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 17th, 2011 @ 7:12am CST
Notice that Megs is in his ROTF body. If this is gonna take place int he movie timeline, it'll likely take place between movies 2 and 3.
Posted by Sabrblade on November 17th, 2011 @ 7:12am CST
It wasn't. That's new footage created specifically for the ride. The ride is going to have its own story with its own footage.Wreckage42 wrote:Ok so i've got one question... Megatron... WHERE THE HELL WAS ALL THAT IN TF3!?!??!?!?!?!
Notice that Megs is in his ROTF body. If this is gonna take place int he movie timeline, it'll likely take place between movies 2 and 3.
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1313685)
Posted by #Sideways# on November 17th, 2011 @ 9:20am CST
Actually, I saw chains on him. Only meaning that this is him in his DOTM body.
Maybe this is just a bridge version where Megs comes back to life for TF4? (Please?)
Posted by #Sideways# on November 17th, 2011 @ 9:20am CST
Sabrblade wrote:It wasn't. That's new footage created specifically for the ride. The ride is going to have its own story with its own footage.Wreckage42 wrote:Ok so i've got one question... Megatron... WHERE THE HELL WAS ALL THAT IN TF3!?!??!?!?!?!
Notice that Megs is in his ROTF body. If this is gonna take place int he movie timeline, it'll likely take place between movies 2 and 3.
Actually, I saw chains on him. Only meaning that this is him in his DOTM body.
Maybe this is just a bridge version where Megs comes back to life for TF4? (Please?)
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1313702)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 17th, 2011 @ 9:59am CST
(Why does he even have that claw?)
Still, it'll probably take place between ROTF and DOTM since the Cons are no longer interested in the AllSpark by the time of DOTM, whereas they still showed interest in it during post-ROTF/pre-DOTM material.
And, you know, all the Cons were killed in DOTM.
Posted by Sabrblade on November 17th, 2011 @ 9:59am CST
On closer examination, you're right. The "claw" on his right arm threw me off.#Sideways# wrote:Sabrblade wrote:It wasn't. That's new footage created specifically for the ride. The ride is going to have its own story with its own footage.Wreckage42 wrote:Ok so i've got one question... Megatron... WHERE THE HELL WAS ALL THAT IN TF3!?!??!?!?!?!
Notice that Megs is in his ROTF body. If this is gonna take place int he movie timeline, it'll likely take place between movies 2 and 3.
Actually, I saw chains on him. Only meaning that this is him in his DOTM body.
(Why does he even have that claw?)Still, it'll probably take place between ROTF and DOTM since the Cons are no longer interested in the AllSpark by the time of DOTM, whereas they still showed interest in it during post-ROTF/pre-DOTM material.
And, you know, all the Cons were killed in DOTM.
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1313729)
Posted by prowl123 on November 17th, 2011 @ 11:32am CST
Posted by prowl123 on November 17th, 2011 @ 11:32am CST
This actually looks pretty good.
Now, all I have to do is move to Singa-PORE.
Now, all I have to do is move to Singa-PORE.
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1313733)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 17th, 2011 @ 11:41am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 17th, 2011 @ 11:41am CST
It's coming to Anaheim too.prowl123 wrote:This actually looks pretty good.
Now, all I have to do is move to Singa-PORE.
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Posted by prowl123 on November 17th, 2011 @ 3:19pm CST
I don't know where that is.
Posted by prowl123 on November 17th, 2011 @ 3:19pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:It's coming to Anaheim too.prowl123 wrote:This actually looks pretty good.
Now, all I have to do is move to Singa-PORE.
I don't know where that is.
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1313813)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 17th, 2011 @ 3:26pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 17th, 2011 @ 3:26pm CST
prowl123 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:It's coming to Anaheim too.prowl123 wrote:This actually looks pretty good.
Now, all I have to do is move to Singa-PORE.
I don't know where that is.
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1313899)
Posted by prowl123 on November 17th, 2011 @ 7:16pm CST
"Calah-FORNyah."
Posted by prowl123 on November 17th, 2011 @ 7:16pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:prowl123 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:It's coming to Anaheim too.prowl123 wrote:This actually looks pretty good.
Now, all I have to do is move to Singa-PORE.
I don't know where that is.
"Calah-FORNyah."
Re: Transformers the Ride, new information and photo (1313982)
Posted by Wreckage42 on November 17th, 2011 @ 11:50pm CST
No no no no no, what I meant was why couldnt he have been doing that to prime instead of sitting around like hobo getting decapitated.
Posted by Wreckage42 on November 17th, 2011 @ 11:50pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:It wasn't. That's new footage created specifically for the ride. The ride is going to have its own story with its own footage.Wreckage42 wrote:Ok so i've got one question... Megatron... WHERE THE HELL WAS ALL THAT IN TF3!?!??!?!?!?!
Notice that Megs is in his ROTF body. If this is gonna take place int he movie timeline, it'll likely take place between movies 2 and 3.
No no no no no, what I meant was why couldnt he have been doing that to prime instead of sitting around like hobo getting decapitated.
