29yrswithaGApass Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Click here to see the whole Spotlight! Comments and discussions are welcomed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hot Dog Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Awesome spotlight! I'd love to see what that controller looked like. I don't think I ever saw Sci-Fi at Great Adventure, but I very distinctly remember the time he came to our elementary classroom. Everyone loved him! By the end of the visit, I was desperately trying to figure out a way that I could get my own similar robot to hang around the house. With an interactive robot, life would be so great. My plan was obvious -- I'd head straight home, dump my beloved Commodore 64 straight in the trash (I wouldn't need it if I had a robot), and then start clearing out my bedroom so that a robot like Sci-Fi had enough room to roll around. My dreams were dashed when a girl in class pointed out that there was a man lurking in the hallway peeking into the classroom and talking into his hand. Dang! I finally got my wish 25 years later in the form of a robot lawnmower. It doesn't entertain me with witty banter, but it does keep the yard looking tidy. Meh, good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I wonder if this guy is still on site? I'd say there's a good chance he's lurking around on a rack in one of the warehouses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 He's actually in the Shows Office (or was through 2010). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnerleroy Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Any pics of it post "retirement"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 No...he looks the same, but he's sitting in an office. We will have more info and photos coming though. I used to work with the main robot operator who is digging out more info/photos for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 No...he looks the same, but he's sitting in an office. Not really sitting, he is still standing in the office! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanrobinchiller Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Not really much of a sci-fi nerd, nor do I like sci-fi as much, but this is actually pretty cool! Never knew SF had one of these robots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I remember Sci-Fi quite well. He used to let kids stand on the little platform on his front while he spinned like a little flat ride, probably could no longer do that these days. I remember one time the park had him dressed in Lederhosen for Octoberfest. Sadly with the more rowdy crowds GADV seems to draw these days, if Sci-Fi was put back into service he would probably need bodyguards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Actually, Sci-Fi debuted before metal detectors. He's pretty tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) I don't doubt he's tough, still would like to see him make some kind of a comeback. Kind of a shame they never built more Sci-Fis for the other SF parks. I guess this shows that the SF chain has a long history of projects getting put to the wayside due to the many management changes. Like what happened with the sim theater. Edited February 2, 2012 by The Master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Justin Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 The Origins to Lucky The Dinosaur? Might be something to bring back now. Will probably be ancient due to recent technology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 International Robotics is still in business and making robots, so they could easily update Sci-Fi with modern technology. It's just a case of finding budget and purpose for bringing Sci-Fi back and committing to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Caught a few pics of Sci-fi this weekend while backstage in the VIP area for Electric Adventure. Still looks as good as I remember! Once I get a chance I'll upload the shots I got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Direct from 1998 here is a promotional flyer that was used for Sci-Fi. From what I heard, Sci-Fi's career is pretty much a done deal although he still is on property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted September 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 More than 50 images of Sci-Fi have been added to our Galleries. Click HERE to check them out. Some samples are below. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.