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Post by gilderdave on Aug 15, 2009 18:27:32 GMT -5
went to a local amusement park and...   |
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Post by GEN1AUTOBOT on Aug 15, 2009 21:17:17 GMT -5
Where was this at? It's really cool!!
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Post by gilderdave on Aug 16, 2009 6:07:47 GMT -5
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Post by repairtechjon on Aug 16, 2009 11:17:47 GMT -5
Ah cool! When someone on TBDX had posted pics of the same ride out near Seattle, WA, I knew I had seen the ride somewhere on the East Coast too. Same ride must be at a few different amusement parks.
I've joked before that I would love to find one of those old Spazers, and convert it into a great goofy go-kart, to buzz around in a Duke Fleed costume, LOL!
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Aug 18, 2009 22:16:56 GMT -5
 puts a smile on my face! |
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Post by KingboyD on Aug 19, 2009 6:39:17 GMT -5
I've joked before that I would love to find one of those old Spazers, and convert it into a great goofy go-kart, to buzz around in a Duke Fleed costume, LOL! There is a Grendizer pedal car that was produced. I posted pics in the past of it and many more awesome rides. I'd have to dig them out, though. If I recall correctly, Josh even put some up on CollectionDX (although it may just be the same ones in the pics above). Also, gilderdave, you're supposed to take pics of you in it!!  |
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Post by glane21 on Aug 19, 2009 12:45:58 GMT -5
There's one of these Grendizer rides at the Family Kingdom amusement park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina as well.
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Post by gilderdave on Aug 19, 2009 16:00:13 GMT -5
I tried, but they wrestled me to the ground and I just kept yelling, "I just want blast off like 'schewwwww!!!'" I got kicked out. Seriously, can someone give me info on this: robotjapan.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=PopyJumbos&action=display&thread=15119I've joked before that I would love to find one of those old Spazers, and convert it into a great goofy go-kart, to buzz around in a Duke Fleed costume, LOL! There is a Grendizer pedal car that was produced. I posted pics in the past of it and many more awesome rides. I'd have to dig them out, though. If I recall correctly, Josh even put some up on CollectionDX (although it may just be the same ones in the pics above). Also, gilderdave, you're supposed to take pics of you in it!! |
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Post by magengar on Dec 3, 2013 8:13:46 GMT -5
There's a Hoffman's Playland right in my area! Next summer, for my Robot-Japan assignment, I will go there and snap photos of the Grendizer rides on the Samba!   --------------------------- I don't know if this next pic is from the same park franchise, or the ride vehicle itself was probably a fleet of these made for several parks in the U.S. and overseas...  Recommended for ages Me and up! zozo-mag |
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Post by chogokinabdul on Dec 3, 2013 12:19:15 GMT -5
I recently insisted to ride one of these for my 30+ birthday with my friends!! it was embarrassing as hell ... but I loved being in Duke Fleed shoes !! |
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Post by krimpov on Dec 3, 2013 17:16:05 GMT -5
Ah! They still have that ride at Les Galeries de la Capitale in Quebec City, in their Megaparc interior amusement park.  You can see it in the video they put on the main page of the park's website (0:15): www.mega-parc.com/en/The ride's page : www.mega-parc.com/en/attractions/helicopters/Small airplanes and helicopters revolving around an axis at a 25-degree angle; guaranteed fun for kids and for dads who remember the Grendizer era.
Minimum height
0.91 m / 36 in.
Maximum height
1.42 m / 56 in.
Points
2
Price
$1.20 taxes included
Children under 36 in. (0.91 m) and above 56 in. (1.42 m) are not allowed on this ride. No food or beverages allowed. Wait for the sound signal before standing up. Any loose items that could be dropped must be left at the entrance.
Shirt and shoes are required at all times. The Méga Parc cannot be held liable for any accident or loss that may occur when using the rides or skating rink, including any damage or wear to clothing. |
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Post by magengar on Dec 4, 2013 7:45:51 GMT -5
It's a beautiful thing to see how our favorite robot characters are passed along through generations in all sorts of media and recreational environments such as these amusement park rides. Even if the younger generation today don't recognize these robots, they still enjoy the these cool robot-themed things. zozo-mag |
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Dec 4, 2013 9:14:38 GMT -5
I really need to add riding in one of these to my bucket list that doesn't exist yet. Gotta start somewhere lol.
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Post by jumboman on Dec 4, 2013 16:04:15 GMT -5
Riding it would be cool but owning would be awesome!
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Dec 4, 2013 16:20:28 GMT -5
I know someone that owns a standalone ride with just one spazer (like the cars in malls/supermarkets that move up and down and back and forth).
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Post by bowhntr66 on Dec 4, 2013 16:25:46 GMT -5
I think I would call that "close enough" Mike!!
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Post by repairtechjon on Dec 4, 2013 19:49:50 GMT -5
Ah,...a project I NEED to make time for before next summer's NE Summit!! Must readz: Brog. toyboxdx.com/brog/?p=10756Can't get the discussion thread to copy over, but fun stuff! |
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Post by magengar on Dec 5, 2013 2:58:57 GMT -5
Nice ride! But, dang, it's got a creepy face, too! lol zozo-mag Ah,...a project I NEED to make time for before next summer's NE Summit!! Must readz: Brog. toyboxdx.com/brog/?p=10756Can't get the discussion thread to copy over, but fun stuff! |
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Post by sabbath on Dec 8, 2013 6:26:59 GMT -5
For people in France, you can see a SPECIAL 100% GOLDORAK in the Christmas market now in AMIENS ! All Goldorak spazer.
The name is GOLDORAK, and of course made at the end of the seventies, so that's cool to see it in this big city just in the middle of the market, with many children Inside! But sadly not me (between 3 and 12 years old!)
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Post by magengar on Dec 8, 2013 10:41:19 GMT -5
I know. Those rides are made for children. If us adults were to get on those rides they would break because of our body weight. Those ride vehicles are made of fiberglass, just like small boats. They're easy to carry, but also strong enough to support the combined weight of up to two small children. zozo-mag |
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