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  • Alien Abduction
    by Splashtacular
    Published:  12 February, 2008

    This new creation is proposed as an iconic 75 feet-tall structure for waterparks, employing the theme park concept of a pre-show, main show and post-show experience.

  • Krush KushioNZ
    by Sans Gear NZ
    Published:  12 February, 2008

    Originating from New Zealand and now avaialble for use with a wide range of “Aktion AttraktioNZ” devices, Krush KushioNZ landing technology means no harnesses or other safety gear is needed, hence the name “sans” gear.

  • Bajazzo
    by ABC Rides
    Published:  12 February, 2008

    Bajazzo, a new ride proposal from ABC in Switzerland, features two mini Ferris Wheels, one attached to either end of a giant beam, which sways from side to side as the centre tower rotates.

  • Echols Ice Shaver
    by Cretors & Co
    Published:  12 February, 2008

    These high-speed ice shavers from popcorn specialist C Cretors & Co are ideal for making sno-cones.

  • Cyber Jet
    by SBF/Visa
    Published:  12 February, 2008

    The Italian SBF/Visa Group has debuted a new space age version of its popular children’s jet rides, the Cyber Jet. The six vehicle ride carries up to 18 passengers (three per car) and occupies a 6-metre diameter footprint.

  • TraXters
    by Formula K
    Published:  12 February, 2008

    TraXters are a range of new battery-powered children’s vehicles from Formula K designed for the 4 to 12-year-old age group.

  • Splash 'n' Dodge
    by ABC Rides
    Published:  18 December, 2007

    As a water ride manufacturer, ABC Rides has inevitably been drawn into producing a number of interactive boat rides, but it has also come up with a new idea of its own.

  • HIGH SWING
    by KMG
    Published:  18 December, 2007

    The innovative Dutch ride manufacturer is the latest firm to have a stab at the tower swing concept, and is calling its version the High Swing. As usual with KMG there a number of touches that will make the ride attractive to travelling customers, although the purchase price is thought to be beyond some smaller parks. The 24-seater ride (12 x 2-seater chairs) will tower 57-metres in height, with the seats flying 50 metres high, and occupy a 17-metre diameter footprint.

  • 3D PODS
    by Wonderworks
    Published:  18 December, 2007

    Wonderworks of London is offering a variety of systems that produce a 3D projection viewable without glasses. The same technology has been used to project “virtual performers” in stage concerts by the likes of Gorillaz and effectively offers a hi-tech version of the old Pepper’s Ghost illusion. Originally developed as an advertising tool, the technology is available as a small VisPod cabinet offering projections up to 101cm, as an AdPod projector offering 2-metre-wide images or as the StagePod unit allowing projections up to 30-metres wide.

  • MY VERY OWN ADVENTURE
    by Cybergraphix Inc
    Published:  18 December, 2007

    Another “green screen” product, and one of many on show this year at IAAPA, is My Own Adventure. This particular system makes children the stars of their own cartoons.

  • DROP & STOP
    by Bob's Space Racers
    Published:  18 December, 2007

    Drop and Stop is a skill game that is easy for children and adults. The object of the game is to try to stop the coaster car in the jackpot area. As the car drops, the player hits the blinking counter button. The player earns points if landing on a numbered space, and the jackpot if their timing is dead on. If you miss entirely the coaster car drops all the way to the bottom, earning no points. The points add up on the main display during play. This game is all about speed and timing.

  • SL AMERICANA
    by Severn-Lamb
    Published:  18 December, 2007

    Severn-Lamb has designed a new road train for the US market – a large yet elegant vehicle clearly influenced the firm’s classic rail trains.

  • HUMAN STRIKER
    by Iocus Systems
    Published:  18 December, 2007

    The High Striker is a fun new interactive attraction that combines two tried and tested amusement devices, and it was a big hit at this year’s Munich Oktoberfest. As a rider sits on at the bottom of a 12-metre tower, their friend strikes a button with a hammer, sending them up the tower, according to their strength, by up to 8 metres.

  • TORNADO
    by Funtime Handels
    Published:  25 October, 2007

    Funtime Handels debuted its latest extreme ride construction at the Prater in Vienna this summer. The new creation is called the Tornado and comprises an offset rotating arm, onto the end of which a four-seater gondola is suspended like a swing. Additional electronic motors allow the gondola to perform somersaults.

  • CANDY FLOSS VENDING MACHINE
    by Intermatic Vending
    Published:  23 October, 2007

    It’s one of the highest profit margin confectionery items an attraction can offer, and now candy floss (cotton candy) is available in a new and exciting format. The Candy Floss Vending Machine offered by this Northern Irish company is almost an attraction in its own right.

  • TWISTING SLIDE
    by Play Pool Products
    Published:  23 October, 2007

    A large, twisting water slide is now available for small children (4ft and above) from Play Pool Products with the introduction of the MKS 270.

  • FORMULA 1
    by Eurogames
    Published:  23 October, 2007

    Italian supplier Eurogames recently unveiled this new look Formula 1 coin-operated family racing car.

  • WATERWALKERZ
    by Waterwalkerz Ltd
    Published:  23 October, 2007

    Described as “human hamster balls” that allow their inhabitants to walk, run roll and spin on water without getting wet, Waterwalkerz were recently launched in the UK after enjoying success in Asia.

  • Calipso
    by Zamperla
    Published:  05 September, 2007

    Calipso is an adaptation of the original Calypso/Cobra/Twist concept, accommodating up to 24 riders at a time. Held in by a seatbelt, they turn and spin through two opposite rotations, suspended from above.

  • Kolobok
    by Zamperla
    Published:  05 September, 2007

    Kolobok takes the Rock ‘n’ Roll or Looper once popular in the States and gives it a fresh new theme. The ride has a compact 12 metre footprint and comprises 8 two-seater cars each with over-the-shoulder restraints and an interactive control stick, allowing riders to roll backwards and forwards.

  • Flying Fury
    by Technical Park
    Published:  24 July, 2007

    Guests watching the planes at Linate Airport in Milan can now pilot one by boarding the new Flying Fury ride at Europark next door.

  • Jet Force
    by Mondial
    Published:  24 July, 2007

    An adaptation of the same manufacturer’s earlier Ultra Max, the Jet Force from Mondial differs from other Frisbee-type type rides in two ways: The main arms turns right through 360 degrees and the machine requires no crane for assembly.

  • Heartbreaker
    by Mondial
    Published:  24 July, 2007

    Riders experience unpredictable movements on the Heartbreaker, one of two new rides produced by recently by Mondial with a previously unheard of small footprint.

  • MyVidayo
    by KPN/Van Egdom
    Published:  27 June, 2007

    A number of parks are offering on-ride DVDs this season, but now two Dutch companies have partnered to develop what could be the first such system exclusively for waterpark attractions.

  • Up-Sell
    by OmniTicket Network
    Published:  27 June, 2007

    Park owners are being offered a new way up-sell to guests courtesy of OmniTicket Network.

  • Tube Sensations
    by Van Egdom
    Published:  27 June, 2007

    Dutch waterpark specialist Van Egdom is marketing an exciting new range of waterslides called Tube Sensations.

  • Swing iT
    by KMG
    Published:  29 May, 2007

    A new skateboard ride has hit the market, this time courtesy of Dutch manufacturer KMG.

  • Dinner in the Sky
    by The Fun Group
    Published:  29 March, 2007

    Eye-catching in the extreme, Dinner in the Sky is a 22-seater table with affixed seating that offers diners a meal experience like no other.

  • Shooting Cars
    by Air Joe
    Published:  29 March, 2007

    The bumper car just got interactive. Air-Joe, from Germany, is now marketing a new range of cars with integrated ball or laser cannons.

  • Smart Kiosk
    by PDC
    Published:  29 March, 2007

    Precision Dynamics Corporation (PDC) is now offering its Smart Kiosk cashless point-of-sale system complete with an integrated Cashflow SC bill acceptor.

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