SEGA Republic site is up with Robotnik's SPINGEAR

[Badnik Mechanic]

I still don't see why it wouldn't of been smarter about making a theme park in America though, let alone Europe. There are more Sonic fans in both places than EUA. Why make a theme park unavailable to the fans who matter? Seems to me like another SEGA World.

Because in America and Europe, you would not get the government or even local government support to build one as easy as you do in Dubai.

Dubai has become as profitable as it is by the government giving people the money to build super projects and then charging astronomical rent after the first few years. This is true in all areas from as something as extravagant as a 7 star hotel, to a foreign national settling down for residence.

In America and Europe however, you would not get government support to construct a theme park as easy, you would need a lot of cash yourself for stuff such as planning permission and any subsequent objection battles. Then theres the actual construction of the park, much cheaper in Dubai, as is the cost to run the place.

But Dubai will eventually see it's money return when Sega have to pay the rent, and depending how the contract is worded, a big chunk of the construction costs too. Not to mention that when you consider the levels of tourism in Dubai and the potential revenue there, your profit percentage is likely to be much higher than a country which already has some world class attractions all competing for each other, especially when this park is not that big compared to even something like Sea World Orlando.

Why make a theme park unavailable to the fans who matter

...I think you should just stop in all honesty.

Edited September 28, 2009 by Casanova

[MizukiMoon]

Ahh, that place looks totally awesome!! I'd love to go, I'd save up, but I have a fear of getting on a plane and so does my mum, so I'll never manage it. ): Why does it have to be in such an awkward plaaace? ;_; Most of all, I want that Sonic statue on top of the Sonic Hopper! I wonder what the gift shop is like...

[SchemingMinor]

Wellity, wellity, wellity. Look what we have here....

This is not the one where Robotnik goes over the safety procedures, but it's close! Give a big thanks to this person for uploading it.

[Gatestormer]

Wow! That was a fantastic little video. As a Sonic fan (the character) I especially loved the part where he started chasing the cart, then charged a spindash and zoomed off. Robotnik's appearance was pretty kickass to though . I wonder if these were done by VE Animation Studio...they're within SEGA and I'd say it's as good quality and in the same style as Unleashed was.

[batson]

Eugh..... Something cool, and its in Saudi Arabia. The same place we're having a WAR?

Wait wait wait wait wait... did you seriously just confuse Saudi Arabia with Iraq?

[SchemingMinor]

If I am bumping this post, then you know I must have found something important...

(and besides this find, no matter how awesome it is doesn't warrant a post of its own.)

I found a quarter of the Safety Procedure video on YouTube. However the person recording it didn't stick around for long (why?) and the noise in the background makes the dialogue barely audible ( NO GOOD! O-KAAAAAY! something from Robotnik is all I can make out.)

Feast your eyes on how to get into a coaster:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQJ7uAONE6E&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

Still looking for leads to a full video. Any help is appreciated.

[The Kid]

Well this looks awesome, but unless I win the lottery I doubt I'll be able to afford going there. >.>

Still, that sounds like a great vacation...

[SupersilverTH]

Eggman's rollercoasters, CG videos, gift shop...

I. NEED. TO. GO. THERE.

NOW.

[Place]

Bumping this after a two year absence, as clearer footage of SPINGEAR has surfaced!

It features CG footage from the team that did the Unleashed opening, and Mike Pollock returning to voice Eggman as he guides you through the safety precautions of the ride.

I tried to translate as much as could of his speech from the video provided. 
"...SPINGEAR at such an important moment. Be sure you are securely seated, and lower the safety bar as far as possible. Now prepare yourself for the challenge ahead. Remember, (???). A final word for you; as the ride is moving, remember to hold on tightly to the safety bar. Act foolish, and you just might be blown off the ride. Well, that's all I have to say. Ladies and gentlemen, I commend you for your bravery (and all for the sake of my ambitions!). *fakes coughing* Excuse me, I mean for the sake of PEACE. [thank you soniman] Now, ride SPINGEAR and greatly increase the energy of the power gear. *goofy laughing* Rgh-oh! What's HAPPENING? Um, well, ladies and gentlemen...oh no, it's spinning out of control!! Well, you'll all...have to do your best!"

EDIT: Another video that further details Eggman's REAL purpose for the SPINGEAR. Cool stuff!

Massive props to Sandwichbars for the uploads! Edited November 23, 2013 by Place

[Soniman]

Eggman Interstellar Amusement Park returns once again!

 

also the line after "excuse me" is "for the sake of peace"

Edited November 23, 2013 by Soniman

[The Tenth Doctor]

Yeesh, Sonic wants to kill the visitors :-p

[Tani Coyote]

Oooo, awesome upload indeed!

 

It's a real shame there's not a place closer to me with as lucrative conditions as Dubai's got... ah well. I can always hope that maybe some day SEGA will cut a deal with Disney to get a ride going there. Snowball's chance in Hell but who knows? I think Sonic could work well with the brand, my only beef would be it's almost certain Disney would inevitably try to buy out SEGA at that point. Once you're in the Disney orbit, the pull gets stronger until you hit the ground below.

 

Eggman really does seem like a pretty awesome ride adviser, and if Sonic had the sufficient demand, I'd absolutely love for an actual amusement park to exist simply so there'd be buckets of these around.

[SchemingMinor]

So it's true. Sonic cares less for safety and wants to kill everyone. Just as I suspected.

 

Thanks for finding these.

[Willsy]

I had a thought: Are this and Sonic Spinball identical minus the theming? I mean, the track layout if obviously different, but is one faster than the other or are they identical rides?