2002 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News Archives
January 23, 2002: New Superman Roller Coaster
The World's Greatest Super Hero Emerges At Six Flags Over GeorgiaSuperman -- Ultimate Flight Celebrate 35 Years Of Thrills With The South's Only Flying Roller Coaster
ATLANTA, GA - Celebrating 35 seasons, Six Flags Over Georgia, announces an astonishing, next-generation roller coaster of epic proportions, SUPERMAN -- ULTIMATE FLIGHT, the South's only flying roller coaster. Based on the DC Comics Super Hero, Superman, the world's greatest Super Hero and a timeless American icon, soars to new heights with SUPERMAN -- ULTIMATE FLIGHT.
"Known throughout the world for delivering non-stop thrills and entertainment, Six Flags Over Georgia exemplifies the Six Flags world-wide brand," noted Gary Story, president of Six Flags, Inc. "The unveiling of SUPERMAN -- ULTIMATE FLIGHT kicks-off the park's 35th season, completing the collection of ride experiences and truly transforming Six Flags Over Georgia into the SUPER PARK of the South."
The addition of SUPERMAN -- ULTIMATE FLIGHT follows an already unprecedented 2001 season when Six Flags unveiled not one, but two 200-foot tall thrill rides, literally towering over suburban Atlanta. SUPERMAN -- ULTIMATE FLIGHT'S strong stature and phenomenal airborne experience promises mere mortals the opportunity to soar like super heroes and fly freely like never before.
"The name SUPERMAN evokes images of wildly thrilling entertainment and excitement of heroic size," said vice president and general manager John Odum. "SUPERMAN -- ULTIMATE FLIGHT combines the world's best high tech ride elements with an exclusive high-flying twist making it the most unique roller coaster to hit this region."
The SUPERMAN -- ULTIMATE FLIGHT adventure begins as passengers board the sleek, 28-seat train sitting four abreast. As the train exits the station, passengers tilt face-first into flying position, suspended from the track above. The anticipation builds as passengers, secured by specially designed over-the-shoulder harnesses and lap bars, climb the 115-foot lift hill with nothing but a bird's eye view below. Upon take-off, the ride enters a series of sharp dives, high-banked curves and spirals uniquely designed to enhance the flying experience.
The signature feature of SUPERMAN -- ULTIMATE FLIGHT comes as riders sail through the first-ever, 78-foot, pretzel-shaped inverted loop, climbing to the top of the large looping figure and diving into a curve which brings them amazingly close to the ground, amplifying the sensational feelings of flying.
Rounding out the flight is a surprising 360 degree in-line roll just before the train enters the station, turning average thrill-seekers into high-flying super heroes. "SUPERMAN ULTIMATE FLIGHT'S innovative design system and state-of-the-art technology make it a "must ride" for every theme park enthusiast," added Odum.
SUPERMAN -- ULTIAMTE FLIGHT'S remarkable flight pattern covers more than 2759-feet of tortuously twisted steel track reaching speeds of 60 mph. As passengers take flight in the space-age train, the track above is virtually invisible creating an intense sensation that makes the nearly three minute ride seem much, much faster.
"Our guests expect the best in thrills and entertainment. Following the 2001 success of two colossal-size rides like Deja Vu and Acrophobia, SUPERMAN -- ULTIMATE FLIGHT is the perfect compliment to the park's super-size coaster collection," added Odum. "SUPERMAN-ULTIMATE FLIGHT stamps Six Flags Over Georgia's place on the map as the thrill ride capital of the South."
The addition of SUPERMAN -- ULTIMATE FLIGHT brings Six Flags Over Georgia's roller coaster tally to an outstanding nine - - offering guests a plethora of intense roller coaster experiences, now including the ability to FLY!!
Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates in May of 1967 as the world's second regional theme park, following the grand opening success of Six Flags Over Texas in 1961. The brainchild of Texas oilman, Angus Wynne, Jr., Six Flags was a huge triumph pioneering such innovations as one-price tickets, Broadway-style live productions and world-class rides like the first triple looping roller coaster, the Mind Bender.
To celebrate a season filled with thrills, fun and excitement, Six Flags Over Georgia is stacking up festivities for the whole family to enjoy like nightly celebrations, electrifying LIVE shows, commemorative collectibles and the opening of SUPERMAN - ULTIMATE FLIGHT, the most unique ride in the park's 35-year history.
2002 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News
Listed below are all the Merchandise & Miscellaneous News items archived for 2002.- January 3, 2002: Belgium/France Restaurant Figures - Update!
- January 6, 2002: Superman's New Shield in Afghanistan
- January 9, 2002: Smallville Action Figures
- January 20, 2002: Smallville Season One Trading Cards
- January 23, 2002: Pre-Order Your Animated Justice League and Superman DVDs
- January 23, 2002: New Superman Roller Coaster
- January 29, 2002: Superman Poetry wins Paris Review Prize!
- January 31, 2002: Super Valentines Ideas!
- February 3, 2002: Superman Radio Episodes on the Web
- February 10, 2002: 2002 Superman Celebration
- February 13, 2002: Exclusive Jim Hambrick Interview
- February 13, 2002: Superman PS2 Game - Launch Date Announced!
- February 14, 2002: More on the PS2 Superman Game
- February 14, 2002: New Smallville and Superman Action Figures! (Update)
- February 18, 2002: Superman: Man of Steel Xbox Game
- February 19, 2002: More on the Superman Xbox Game
- February 22, 2002: Christopher Reeve's New Book
- February 25, 2002: Exclusive David Olsen Interview
- February 28, 2002: New PS2 Superman Game Screenshots
- February 28, 2002: Vanity Fair Superman Article
- March 2, 2002: New Look for Multipath Adventures of Superman
- March 5, 2002: Superman Homepage Featured in Australian Newspaper
- March 7, 2002: Circus Freak Develop Superman Game
- March 20, 2002: Fans Looking to Create Superman Game
- March 21, 2002: PLAY Magazine Feature on PS2 Superman Game
- March 27, 2002: Justice League Novels
- March 27, 2002: Superman Artist Needed!
- March 28, 2002: PS2 Superman Game Movie Files
- March 29, 2002: Smallville Novels On The Way
- April 1, 2002: 2003 - A Super Year for Calendars
- April 2, 2002: That Was Then, This Is Now
- April 2, 2002: Kryptonian Cybernet Archive
- April 3, 2002: Subway and Justice League Join Forces
- April 4, 2002: Superman on Trial in the Real World
- April 6, 2002: Superman at Movie World Madrid
- April 7, 2002: Smallville Merchandise on Sale!
- April 8, 2002: Superman on Game Boy Advance
- April 9, 2002: More Smallville Merchandise On Sale!
- April 11, 2002: Superman Game in Official xBox Magazine
- April 12, 2002: Superman: The Ultimate Guide Hardcover Book
- April 12, 2002: New JLA Monopoly Game on Sale!
- April 12, 2002: Superman - Unreal Tournament
- April 13, 2002: Experience Superman: Ultimate Flight Ride
- April 22, 2002: Justice League DVD Website Launched
- April 24, 2002: Justice League Fruit Snacks
- April 29, 2002: Justice League Video Game!
- April 29, 2002: Andy Warhol's Superman Auction
- May 4, 2002: Smallville Preview Trading Card Set
- May 4, 2002: Special Edition Comics Heroes Magazine
- May 7, 2002: St. Cloud's Superman
- May 12, 2002: Pre-Order Your Smallville Novels Now!
- May 26, 2002: Warhol's Million Dollar Superman
- May 26, 2002: Up-Coming Fossil Superman Watch
- May 30, 2002: Pre-Order Your Smallville Novels and Action Figures
- June 13, 2002: Borders Superman Gift Cards
- June 17, 2002: Help Celebrate Superman's Birthday!
- June 21, 2002: Sneak Peek - Superman: The Ultimate Guide
- June 21, 2002: Share Your Ideas with DC Direct
- July 10, 2002: Warner Bros. Gives Mattel Rights
- July 11, 2002: Smallville Preview Trading Card Set
- July 21, 2002: Women Vote for Superman Over Batman!
- July 22, 2002: Superman Gameboy Advance Details
- August 5, 2002: Details on New Smallville Dragon Novel
- August 6, 2002: Up-Coming Merchandise From DC Direct
- August 11, 2002: DC HeroClix from WizKidsGames
- August 15, 2002: Roger Stern Talks Strange Visitors
- August 21, 2002: New Smallville Novel - Hauntings
- August 26, 2002: Smallville High School Merchandise
- August 29, 2002: Roger Stern on Smallville: Strange Visitors
- September 1, 2002: Smallville: Season One Trading Cards
- September 8, 2002: Signed Smallville Trading Cards
- September 16, 2002: DC HeroClix Our Worlds at War Superman
- September 25, 2002: Jerry Seinfeld's Halloween Book
- September 26, 2002: Superman Fan Making a Difference
- September 29, 2002: Superman PS2 Game Reviews
- October 13, 2002: Superman Poem Call me Clark!
- October 23, 2002: Superman-Ultimate Flight Coming to New Jersey
- October 29, 2002: Superman PS2 Movie Trailer
- November 3, 2002: Superman xBox Movie Trailer
- November 12, 2002: Smallville: Season One Trading Cards
- November 14, 2002: Superfriends DVD Release Date
- November 17, 2002: Justice League on Game Boy Advance
- November 17, 2002: Atari Ships Superman: The Man of Steel for Xbox
- November 21, 2002: Six Flags Announce Superman Tower of Power
- December 4, 2002: Save the Metropolis Water Tower
- December 4, 2002: Kingdom Come Action Figures
- December 8, 2002: Superman vs Spider-Man?
- December 18, 2002: Christopher Reeve to Trigger New Year's Countdown
- December 18, 2002: Superman in the News
- December 22, 2002: Superman Homepage Awarded Wizard's Site of the Month!
- December 31, 2002: Superman Needed Now More Than Ever
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