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[Maxwell58]

So, I got the 2012 catalog today.

Son of Serpent Coaster
Authentic Steel coaster design
2 motorized chain lifts
estimated 8,000 pieces
5 rail hugging cars
14 K'nexman figures
Speakers for you MP3 player
over 5 feet tall and 7 feet long
Color coded instructions

Ages 16+

price: TBD



Also, it will have 3 motors (Looks like 2 on the main lift, and 1 on the smaller lift)
It has a station with a roof, and also it looks like a concession stand

It appears to be Neon Green crossties with Blue tubing
The cars are orange.


this info is all from the 2012 catalog.
I will see about getting an image up possibly at some point.

I for one, may not agree with all of the decisions for this coaster, but I am ecstatic to see a new release of the cross-tie and tubing coaster released. Hopefully this will lead to other releases.

Can you post a pic or pics please?

EDIT: I reread your post. Sorry.

[LaMbChOpZ]

I think that until we see a picture of the coaster, I know I'm still not sure about the price related to the size and parts. Now if the coaster is gigantic, the price is understandable. For all we know, this could be the size of 3 Screamin Serpent (the way it sounds make it conceivable).

For me, I'm interested in the cars specifically,hoping that they're compatible with SS. I haven't heard very much about that however. Again, we just have to wait for them to fully release it. I wouldn't make an opinion about something you've only read about. Just like books and movies, the books are nothing like the movies and vice versa.

[ickus305]

Notice I underlined the words in the image

MODEL NOT FINAL

also, I misread initially, no price is listed. It says pieces TBD.

[TheRandomGuy]

^ It looks really cool, but whats the point of mp3 speakers?

Edit: If everyone knows that the price wasn't final, then why were people complaining about it in previous posts?

[alpal]

Dang! That is actually pretty legit!

edit: I spy middle tubing on a non-lift section!

[Micronex]

Man, this looks awesome. If it goes below $500, I'm in. Time to count grey rods

EDIT: Has anyone else noticed some form of braking at the bottom?

[Eggo]

Looks like they have been looking at our coasters, a station and a brake run...

[RNB]

^ 100% true.

One thing K'nex should know: add diagonals!!!

I really like that lift spine thingy. If the price is a bit normal, I might buy it, even though I am a VV builder.

[Coaster105]

I love the section after the first lift. It's twisty.

If this is final, the Kudos to Knex. I was expecting way less then this, but the brakes and station really add to it.

However, that definitely does not look like 8000 pieces to me. I imagine the final model will be a little more heavily supported with diagonals, to match that piece count.

[LaMbChOpZ]

Oh wow. Thanks Ickus!

^^Judging from the height of the final few elements, I'm not sure if a type of braking is needed.

^^^ I see it too, right on that banked turn section by the first lift hill tower/connection.

I can see why K'Nex put this estimating a high price. It's well over twice the size of the original SS. Not to mention gives you 3 motors and a 5 car train that looks to be very similar to SS!

Also, did anyone notice the design for the backbone of the lift looks quite a bit like Skyrush/I305? Just that there's a bit more space than usual.

[CCreator12]

Can't wait to see what colors they make the x-ties and tubing (they build their prototypes out the pieces they have on hand)

[tornado96]

Oh my Goodness! That actually looks half decent! It looks almost like a good build until the loop Well done K'nex! Now just add diagonals and lower the price and I will be VERY happy!

[A.S.C.]

Also, did anyone notice the design for the backbone of the lift looks quite a bit like Skyrush/I305? Just that there's a bit more space than usual.

Noticed, I was just about to comment on it. It still looks like those moderately to really unrealistic K'nex coasters, but hey, It's original peices and it's still definitely an improvement from the last few.

[Jogumpie]

However, that definitely does not look like 8000 pieces to me. I imagine the final model will be a little more heavily supported with diagonals, to match that piece count.

I wonder how many pieces it will have in the end... more pieces means insane pricing. I just hope K'NEX realizes that it's extremely hard to sell a $1000 toy, even if it includes a lot.

If everyone knows that the price wasn't final, then why were people complaining about it in previous posts?

because when you state a suggested retail price of $999.99 you're just asking for reactions. Maybe they're just trying to see how much we're willing to spend on SoS.

Personally I am rather excited about this set. A list of the pieces would be awesome to see later on.

[Maxwell58]

pics and info

=D THANK YOU!

[Kool Coaster Kid]

It makes me wonder if we could buy spare parts such as x-ties and trains on the site for a cheaper price...

[A.S.C.]

^I certainly hope so.

[Maxwell58]

Ikus, do you have any pictures of that other coaster, the Atomic one?

[BGTKing]

I was hoping to see a corkscrew or dive loop or something to see how they build them.