Jump to content
Awoo.

Sonic Returns to Macy's Thanksgiving Parade 2012 "2013 parade too"

Badnik Mechanic

By Badnik Mechanic
in Sonic Chat

 Share

Recommended Posts

Badnik Mechanic Miles ‘Tails’ Prower

Badnik Mechanic

Posted
Posted

I'm not sure if it's worth a merge or not, but heres you wanna do it.

So last year to mark 20 years of Sonic, Macy's gave him a spot on their thanksgiving parade... well... he's back!

According to the website for the 2012 parade, Sonic is going to be in the lineup again. Whilst I assumed they would use last years balloon, according to the facts about the Sonic balloon, this one will only have 8 handlers and is a new design. Compare that to last years which had getting on for 20 at least.

Parade kicks off on November 22nd and 9am.

So anyone in NYC going to attend?

Source: Macy's (this site is a bastard to navigate).

  • Thumbs Up 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Replies 51
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

  • Badnik Mechanic

    5

  • Spin Attaxx

    5

  • TCB

    4

  • Your Vest Friend

    3

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

Wittymations
Wittymations

Nice. Guess it makes SEGA feel like Sonic is big time again. He was just trying to save his progress.

VO.SUPER
VO.SUPER

I was there to see it. The cheers I heard when Sonic arrived almost made me shed a tear. So much for the most ridiculed mascot in the video game industry. And here's some footage too:

Badnik Mechanic
Badnik Mechanic

And then 2013 happened.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpavkRpw9rY

iDEATH Shadow the Hedgehog

iDEATH

Posted
Posted

Wasn't it confirmed somewhere that Sonic'd be in the parade for the next couple of years too? I could be making it up but i'm sure it was posted somewhere...

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Debug Ring Shadow the Hedgehog

Debug Ring

Posted
Posted

How many times is it that he's appeared now? The new balloon looks sweet! I wonder how much I can get it for!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Badnik Mechanic Miles ‘Tails’ Prower

Badnik Mechanic

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Wasn't it confirmed somewhere that Sonic'd be in the parade for the next couple of years too? I could be making it up but i'm sure it was posted somewhere...

Not sure, I don't remember seeing it, not doubting it wasn't said but I don't recall it. Still 50ft Sonic yay!

How many times is it that he's appeared now? The new balloon looks sweet! I wonder how much I can get it for!

Twice, once last year, and again in the 90's where he broke free from his tethers and destroyed a lamp post.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Debug Ring Shadow the Hedgehog

Debug Ring

Posted
Posted

Twice, once last year, and again in the 90's where he broke free from his tethers and destroyed a lamp post.

Oh that Sonic. Such a clown.
  • Thumbs Up 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Dr. Homem Rouge the Bat

Dr. Homem

Posted
Posted
Twice, once last year, and again in the 90's where he broke free from his tethers and destroyed a lamp post.

Silly Sonic, that lamp post is not a badnik!

  • Thumbs Up 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Popular Post
Wittymations Shadow the Hedgehog

Wittymations

Posted
  • Popular Post
Posted

Nice. Guess it makes SEGA feel like Sonic is big time again.

destroyed a lamp post.

He was just trying to save his progress.

  • Thumbs Up 24
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Detective Shadzter Miles ‘Tails’ Prower

Detective Shadzter

Posted
Posted

Wasn't it confirmed somewhere that Sonic'd be in the parade for the next couple of years too? I could be making it up but i'm sure it was posted somewhere...

I was going to say, I'm sure I reported on it, too. I just can't find the link.

EDIT:

Guess I didn't report on it, but I think i posted about it here somewhere.

Since 2009 my team delivered 5 new company benchmarks for product reservations and retail sell in as well as eye catching mass market promotions such as securing three year videogame category exclusive rights at the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade.

http://www.linkedin....a?trk=pub-pbmap

Link to comment
Share on other sites
sonfan1984 Dr. Eggman

sonfan1984

Posted
Posted (edited)

That's awesome. I had so much fun watching youtube videos of the parade last year cause I've missed it while I'm over at a family house for Thanksgiving. Hopefully I get to stay home and watch the parade live on TV this year. :3

Edited by sonfan1984
Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 3 weeks later...
Spin Attaxx Knuckles the Echidna

Spin Attaxx

Posted
Posted

You lucky American bastards. First you get Sonic games that aren't slowed down like in the UK, now you get to see this.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Johnny Boy Dr. Eggman

Johnny Boy

Posted
Posted

You lucky American bastards. First you get Sonic games that aren't slowed down like in the UK, now you get to see this.

Just goes to show that there's nothing like the good ol USA :lol:

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Badnik Mechanic Miles ‘Tails’ Prower

Badnik Mechanic

Posted
  • Author
Posted

So today's the day.

Livestream links.

NBC.com

and... oh... thats all I can find... does anyone know if theres anymore? Any US news channels doing one? Idealy one that lets users outside of the USA watch?

You lucky American bastards. First you get Sonic games that aren't slowed down like in the UK, now you get to see this.

Meanwhile, at Alton Towers...

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Badnik Mechanic Miles ‘Tails’ Prower

Badnik Mechanic

Posted
  • Author
Posted

A reminder.

Macy's thanksgiving parade starts in one hours time. For people outside the US. The NBC livestream might work. I've been able to watch pre-recorded videos on it so it may also let us watch Sonic float down the street =p

Edit: Ok looks like it might not work. Anyone got any worldwide streams?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Spin Attaxx Knuckles the Echidna

Spin Attaxx

Posted
Posted (edited)

Meanwhile, at Alton Towers...

... a poorly recorded Roger Craig Smith reminds everyone to observe a group of machines which he dubs "conso-les" before uttering an expression one would use in exciting situations.

If the ride was more of an adaption of the game, it would be more fun than the actual game. Scorpius would scare kids though.

Edited by Spin Attaxx
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Your Vest Friend Knuckles the Echidna

Your Vest Friend

Posted
Posted

... a poorly recorded Roger Craig Smith reminds everyone to observe a group of machines which he dubs "conso-les" before uttering an expression one would use in exciting situations.

If the ride was more of an adaption of the game, it would be more fun than the actual game. Scorpius would scare kids though.

It's not supposed to an adaptation of the game of the same name though, it's called Sonic Spinball because the ride was called Spinball Whizzer before the change.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Kevin Shadow the Hedgehog

Kevin

Posted
Posted (edited)

For those who missed it or were wondering what the float looked like at this year's parade, here it is:

PfB1E.jpg

Edited by Kevin
  • Thumbs Up 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Spin Attaxx Knuckles the Echidna

Spin Attaxx

Posted
Posted

It's not supposed to an adaptation of the game of the same name though, it's called Sonic Spinball because the ride was called Spinball Whizzer before the change.

I know it's not meant to be an adaption of a 20-or-so year old game. Imagine if such a ride were to happen though. Far more terrifying than the Tails Doll could be.

(Unless you click here: http://comickpro.deviantart.com/art/Tails-Doll-79228090.)

DON'T FUCKING DO IT.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
VO.SUPER Amy Rose

VO.SUPER

Posted
Posted (edited)

I was there to see it. The cheers I heard when Sonic arrived almost made me shed a tear. So much for the most ridiculed mascot in the video game industry.

And here's some footage too:

Edited by VisionaryBlur
  • Thumbs Up 6
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

You must read and accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy to continue using this website. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.